More happiness.
The cactus I planted in December of last year bloomed
two days ago. Next to it is the one I planted in October, which
bloomed yesterday. Unfortunately, these beautiful flowers
only last for about twenty-four hours it seems.

Happy National Knife Day 2026!

And for this year's Knife Day I am featuring a knife that my

mom bought for me probably forty years ago. This is not a real

souvenir of the World[sic] Fair Chicago 1933. These knives were

apparently produced in the early 1970s and would fall under the
counterfeit category. Nowadays (and to my surprise) they seem to
be selling for $30 to $300 depending on their condition.

The knives were made in the USA, but in this case
I don't think that means much. Anyway, I treasure
this knife because my mom gave it to me!

Have a great National Knife Day!

I love chickens. I used to have chickens.

I bought This Schleich farm animal figurine
rooster at a Michaels store in 2006.

Hey, look! It's Ned and Maude
Flanders' kid, Todd!
(From 2005!)

Another decal I bought during our cross-country travels
when I was pretty dang young. This decal is from Bryce
Canyon, Utah. The Queen's Court formation.
Bryce Canyon is unbelievably beautiful.

Reggie Bannister

1945 - 2026

~ Rest in Peace ~

I love me some late night nachos!

Yeah I don't care.

How did you ever get to join
the Big Four anyway?

The other day I went to a supermarket that I don't usually

shop at. They had Habanero peppers. I bought two for my

son and I to try. We've never had them fresh and we both love

hot stuff, a lot. I cut off the portion you see in the picture
and we we split it. We are starting out in safe mode.

Holy cow! I hate to admit it, but this pepper was too much

for us. When it hit, we were thankful we started out with such

a small portion. Oh man. Anyway, we are down, but not out.

P.S. After I ate my portion, I did not drink anything for about
fifteen minutes. So I did get a semi-full experience.