dad's birthday 2026

 from horoscopes.com;

 

This could be one of those days in which you feel like you just can't get anything right, Virgo. In an effort to appease other people, you may think you have to make some adjustments that make you feel uneasy. This uncomfortable feeling could turn into nervousness, restlessness, and eventually anger. Don't feel like you need to be the one to make any sacrifices at this time.

tarrot card of the day
Temperance;

Balance is hard to find, but the Temperance card is clear: You're finding it in your own life. Now, keep that moderation going. All of life is a balancing act and you're well on your way to reaching inner peace. Nurture it.
If you're feeling calmer just looking at this card, imagine what it'd be like to bring that calm to the rest of your life. With the fire and water elements juggled on both sides, Temperance is a true depiction of balance. She enjoys all the sensations that life has to offer, on both ends of the spectrum: good and bad, happy and sad, and so forth. Through her hands the elements combine to create perfect harmony. They ask you to seek this in your own life.

too hot again

 it august, so it's going to be hot (various levels of hot) for a couple of more weeks yet.

maybe into september, which i do not look forward too. 

nissin bbq noodles

found these limited time thing at wal-mart a few weeks ago & decided to have them for lunch this week. 

it says "noodles in sauce" on the cup, so it is not a soup. 

they are kansas city style bbq & texas style bbq flavors. the kanasa city one was very spicy, the texas was not quite as spicy.

not that good & would not get again. 

summer heat

 it is too much. at times it is record, or near record, heat.

back in my it was cooler than normal. i wish we could g back to that. 

brother's birthday 2026

from horoscopes.com 

 

Paperwork, perhaps contracts or other legal documents of some kind, might need attention so you can move ahead with some of your projects. These projects could involve writing or speaking. Your mind is in just the right space to participate in anything involving communication, Cancer, and doors of opportunity may open up for you in this field. Gird your loins and get to it. You'll be glad you did.

tarot card of the day

Death
First: You're not going to die! While it may look intense, the Death card isn't suggesting that you're headed on the road to your demise. Instead, the primary lesson to learn from this card is that change is inevitable. Things begin, and things end. Then things begin again. Absent of fear, be ready for sudden change. Letting go can lead to a powerful transformation.
While the depiction of a human skull may be unsettling, it's a reminder that none of us—not kings nor any others in power—can truly control what comes next. But we can choose how we respond to it. In the card we don't just see a skull, we also see blooming flowers. So, Death isn't just the end; it's also the beginning. A rebirth. The sooner we accept that, the faster we'll grow.

july 4th 2026

 hope you stay safe this holiday weekend. 

it is so easy to get injured by fireworks set off at home, or being reckless on a boat out in the water, or even drunk/buzzed driving.

Doritos Protein

 saw these at wal-mart a few days ago & decided to try them.

there are tow flavors; nacho cheese and sweet & tangy BBQ, we got the latter.

protein loaded stuff always has an odd taste, these things included. plus, they have a weird texture. like grains of something (protein?) were put on them.

will not get again. and we have to remember not to get anymore of these protein loaded things. 

summer-like weather

 it been hot for awhile, but now it's supposed to cool off.

and there have been a lot of thunderstorms.  which is typical of the hotter, summer weather.

my birthday 2026

Today you might decide to do some repairs or decorating in your home. You'll have a lot of good ideas welling up from deep within you, Gemini, and be astute enough to put them to work in the real world. You might not feel much like talking, however. Therefore, don't be surprised if communication is more subtle than overt today.

tarrot card of the day
Justice

If you've been wondering whether the universe can be fair, now is the time to start believing that you'll get the outcome that you deserve. Is that positive or negative? Only you know the answer. The Justice card, however, signifies that whatever you've got going on will be solved with whatever fairness exists out in the cosmos. That doesn't always mean you'll get the outcome you want. But it does mean that order will soon be restored.
In her right hand, Justice holds a scale with a heart on it (emotion). While in her left, her scale holds a skull (logic). She walks across a sword, blindfolded. This represents the calm, rational mind that she needs in order to make decisions clearly—without catering too heavily to her heart or her head. If one scale were to tip, it would throw off balance. If you're to judge and be judged fairly, you must focus on all aspects of the situation before making a decision.

Lay’s Argentinian‑Style Steak with Chimichurri chips

 some kind of limited time thing for the FIFA world cup this year.

apparently they had this flavor out before were never saw it. there's also a Brazilian-Style Garlic Sauce and a Wavy French Onion Soup chip.  according to all-recipes lay's will have 40 flavors out, but most will not be in the united states. we have no interest in trying the french onion or the garlic sauce.

the flavor of these chips is overwhelming herbal of the chimichurri & nothing of the steak. 

will not get again. 

memorial day

 hope you had a nice memorial day weekend and avoided drinking too much. or avoided the people who did.

and if you're going to the store(s) for memorial day sales, hope you find a go deal. 

Zaxbys Zax Sauce

 my brother discovered this at wal-mart a few days ago. so we decided to try it.

we put it on chicken patty sandwiches (with medium cheddar & sandwich pepperoni), but could not really taste it. so, we put some on a plate & tipped our fingers in it to find out what it tastes like. i guess it is better as a dip than a condiment.

it is like a spicy ketchup/mayo combo. possibly based on thousand island dressing. as many "special" sauces seem to be.

there isn't a zaxbys in like 250-300 miles of here, but now we know what their "zax sauce" is like. 

random summer-like heat

 it's been around 90 degrees the past couple of days. i don't like it.

it is supposed to cool off to more reasonable spring-like temperatures soon. 

 

 

the weather

 firmly in the spring-like category.

although accuweather.com says it is cooler than it is supposed to be this time of year.

i do not look forward to hotter weather. 

tried Kefir

 we figured we needed more probiotics & decided to try kefir.

according to google kefir is a tangy, probiotic-rich fermented drink made from kefir "grains" (a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) mixed with milk or water, resulting in a slightly fizzy, yogurt-like beverage packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein.

we got a raspberry flavored one from target & it is more sour than "tangy." and thick, like a drinkable yogurt.

would not get again. we are thinking of sticking to regular yogurt for probiotics from now on. 

dirty mountin dew

 in this case "dirty" means that it has a vanilla cream flavor added.

it's the fad right now. taco bell has some drinks like this. i think it might be just a pepsi company thing.

anyway, my brother discovered a 20oz dirty mountain dew at wal-mart a few days ago & we got one to split.

it has a vanilla-y smell & a lemon-ish taste with a bit of vanilla. not horrible. and not something to get again.

 

Stove Top Cranberry Stuffing

 found this a few days ago at wal-mart.

i know you're thinking; "wasn't that for thanksgiving?" well, it had a use by date of sept. 2026 so it was still good.

the taste of it was like stove top's savory herbs variety, but a lighter taste with the occasional tart cranberry.

tried it, so there's no reason to get it again. 

easter 2026

 hope you had a nice easter, if you celebrate.

and hope you find some candy in the discount sales tomorrow. 

dot's snack mix

 discovered this at wal-mart a few days ago.

it is dot's seasoned pretzel twists (mini) with garlic rye chips, bold cheese seasoned pita chips, and savory corn cereal (chex).

it's OK, put pricey ($6.17 for 14oz). i like chex snack mixes better, and they are cheaper ($3.96 for 13.5oz). and chex has bigger rye chips.

more crazy weather

 was warm over the weekend & then it was freezing and snowed.

people say this is typical march weather, but i don't recall it being this crazy before. 

and it is technically spring now, so who knows what will go on with the weather.