daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
This year, the city I live in put up a couple of signs near one of the large open spaces I often run past. It’s really encouraging to see that people care about the Monarch butterflies. I read a book last year about their migration, and it was both fascinating and a little disheartening. Still, with efforts like this protected field, I’m hopeful the migration will continue.
I went to the hardware store this evening to get some keys made. They have a self-serve machine that’s really easy to use. You just insert the key into the slot, and it scans the shape before making a duplicate. Very cool!
Today I picked up a prescription from my local H-E-B Pharmacy, and for the first time, I used the drive-thru instead of going inside. It was incredibly convenient and saved me time, especially during a busy day.
One of the things I appreciate most about H-E-B Pharmacy is the staff. The pharmacists are always kind, professional, and willing to help. This level of customer service is something I haven’t always experienced at other pharmacies like Walgreens or CVS.
There was one instance when my doctor sent a prescription to H-E-B, and instead of simply filling it, the pharmacist took the time to call me. They let me know that the medication was available over the counter for a lower price, and that the generic version was only a few dollars. I agreed to the switch, and they canceled the original prescription to save me money.
If you’re looking for a pharmacy that puts customer care first and makes the process simple, I highly recommend H-E-B Pharmacy. Between the friendly service and the convenient drive-thru, it has become my preferred place to fill prescriptions.
Tonight, my buddy and I went to watch Wolf Children at our local theater. I went in knowing almost nothing about the film – just that it had a strong reputation among anime fans. And I’m happy to say, it absolutely lived up to the hype!
Wolf Children, directed by Mamoru Hosoda, is a beautifully animated film that blends fantasy and heartfelt storytelling. While some moments were lighthearted and a little whimsical, the movie also explored deeper emotional themes about family, identity, and growing up.
We usually see anime with subtitles and Japanese audio, but this time we saw the dubbed version and it was very acceptable!
If you’re a fan of anime films or just looking for a touching story with stunning visuals, I highly recommend checking out Wolf Children. Super!
Just saw Colorful Stage: The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing tonight. Going in, I was a total newbie to the whole thing, so the beginning was a little confusing. But, I’d say around the halfway mark, I was completely hooked, dying to know how the story would play out.
The movie’s music is really good! I’m already planning to check out a few of the featured “bands”, of which there were five: a rock band, hip-hop group, goth-lolita group, pop idol group, and an amusement park variety troupe. The goth-lolita group “Nightcord at 25:00” was my favorite. Check them out on Spotify if interested!
Oh, and for those who don’t know (like I did!), the movie is based on a rhythm game called Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! That’s where all the backstory and lore come from. It’s actually super interesting when you start to dig into it!
Bonus: This song was featured in the movie for a few seconds. I liked it so much I had to look it up. So good!
