daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
Tonight was a special evening. Mariko made a big batch of karaage, the crispy and flavorful Japanese fried chicken that everyone in our family loves. What made it even more meaningful was that all four of us were home at the same time. My wife, our two sons, and I don’t often get the chance to sit down together like this, so I really cherished the moment. And I took extra time to savor the chicken too. 😀
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!
I was at the supermarket this morning and I saw they had a big sale on their herbs and peppers. Only $1.50 USD each! I bought a Thai chile pepper plant and a Shishito pepper plant. I hope they produce many peppers!
In addition to those two, I have a Jalapeño plant, a Scotch Bonnet plant, and Ghost pepper plant. Grow, babies, grow!
Lastly, I have a mystery pepper plant, which has had one pepper developing for a couple of months now.
It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies. Our oldest son, Bay, has officially finished school! His program was a six-year commitment, and it feels like just yesterday we were dropping him off on campus for the first time. Where did the time go? Wow!
