A supply of Atonomyte, just in
case we break out in dystopia.

This is the Human Claw Machine at the mall. I am not

sure if it is just for kids or if adults can participate as well.

The thing was not operating when I was there.

It looks like a person (you) lays in this harness and the

Claw Machine operator (the person who works there) moves

the person (you) up and down and back and forth and the

person in the harness (you) grabs for whatever it is they (you)

can for whatever it is that they (the company) has placed

under the tarp (that you can see if the first picture).

And lest you think anarchy reigns at

the Human Claw Machine, think again.
There are rules.

I bought this cross at Hobby Lobby during my Annual

Birthday Extravaganza (which has been over for a couple

of days now). Those days off were nice. I think I might

take a few days off in June as well. That would be good.

Happy National Popcorn Day 2026!

It seems that they’re not really a thing anymore, but

I enjoy wearing silicone wristbands. I found these
Saint Patrick’s Day wristbands at Walmart,
which is unusual lately, so I grabbed one
before they all disappeared.

Saving them for March of course.

This succulent bloom doesn't look like it is

from around here. Here... meaning Earth.

Happy International Hot and Spicy Food Day!

The timing is fortuitous as for my Birthday Extravaganza

I just bought one of my favorite things: jalapeño stuffed

green olives from World Market. These are delicious! But

I only buy them once every few years as they
 are kind of expensive.

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, I bought the same brand

olives for my birthday. They cost $4.99 for 11.2 ounces.

This year, they cost $7.69 for just 9.52 ounces.

So yeah, a special treat. If you like green olives and

jalapeños, and you’ve got a little spare dinero in your

pocket, it’s a no-brainer!

And yep, here are my boys all together.

The newest guy is on the far right. I have had the one on the
far left for two years, the one next to him for three years and
the tallest one for one year. I love seeing them when

I come home at night.

Continuing on with what now seems to be the oinking-out
theme of my 2025 Birthday Extravaganza, I had my yearly
chocolate shake at Jack in the Box. That was worth waiting for
I will tell you what. But, they didn't put a cherry on top this time

around. I kind of missed that. It brings in a touch of color and,

probably, a psychological boost to the whole deal.

But in the end I managed to put on my
big girl pants and soldier on through!