A white bowl filled with cashew chicken served over steamed white rice. The dish includes chunks of chicken, zucchini, celery, red bell pepper, and cashews coated in a glossy brown sauce. The bowl rests on a wooden table with a glass of iced tea filled with ice beside it. Sunlight from a nearby window adds a warm tone to the scene, giving it a cozy, homey feel.

Tried the cashew chicken from Royal Dragon 2 today after eyeing it for weeks. Used a $10 off coupon and it was worth it. Perfect with iced tea and rice, plus leftovers for dinner. Sometimes small indulgences make the day.

#CashewChicken #RoyalDragon2 #Foodie #LunchGoals

A bowl of salad with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, broccoli, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and croutons next to a glass of iced tea on a wooden table.

Close-up of the same salad showing the mix of fresh veggies and croutons.

Had to go lighter for dinner after that jumbo burrito earlier. Grabbed a fresh salad and some iced tea from Safeway. Still pretty full from lunch, so I couldn’t finish it, but it hit the spot and was a nice way to wrap up the day.

#Salad #Dinner #WhatIAteToday #GoodEats #LightMeal

A large burrito cut open on a plate, showing layers of rice, beans, grilled chicken, guacamole, salsa, and melted cheese wrapped in a tortilla.

The burrito sitting next to an open can of Shasta Mountain Rush Zero on a table.

Had a Jumbo Burrito with pollo asado from El Favorito Taqueria today and it was amazing. It was packed with rice, beans, salsa, guac, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and cheese all wrapped up perfectly. It was huge, but I liked it so much I finished the whole thing in one sitting. #Burrito #Tasty

A close-up photo of a bee feeding on a large white Matilija poppy. The flower has delicate, crinkled petals and a bright golden center, sometimes nicknamed the “fried egg flower.”

A Matilija poppy, the so-called fried egg flower, hosting a busy guest at its heart. #InsectThursday

A close-up of a single Black-eyed Susan flower with bright yellow petals and a dark brown, dome-shaped center. The background shows a garden setting with potted plants and a brick wall out of focus.

A Black-eyed Susan flower with a honeybee hovering just above its center, wings in motion and legs extended, as it prepares to land. The background remains softly blurred.

A honeybee is perched on the center of a Black-eyed Susan flower, collecting nectar. The yellow petals radiate around the bee, and the blurred garden background enhances the focus on the interaction.

Caught a bee landing on a flower in our little garden. #InsectThursday

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Two shrimp spring rolls accompanied by peanut and another dipping sauce.

Purple tarot milk in a plastic cup

I had a tasty dinner of shrimp spring rolls, and taro milk. From a local restaurant called Chang Thong.

A turkey, bacon, ranch wrap with loads of red onion sitting on a plate with iced green tea in the background.

Had a turkey, bacon, ranch wrap with iced tea for lunch. It really hit the spot!

I had ChatGPT make a Korean style lion headed dragon for me.

Twining Brodiaea from my walk today

A variety of flowers from my walk today.

We played with mud pies, etch-a-scetch, and Little Miss No Name dolls; we learned to bake with granny, ran through sprinklers and "the fog machine" (mosquito spray) without fear. We wrote in cursive, did math in our heads and played in the street till dark. #GoodTimes

A thick, gourmet burger on a black plate, set on a wooden outdoor table. The burger features a golden, lightly toasted bun, fresh romaine lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, melted provolone cheese, and crispy applewood smoked bacon atop a juicy beef patty. Green foliage is visible in the blurred background.

Had the Hamburguesa at Diego's, a Chilean-inspired South American spot. It came with a 1/2 lb of Jim Gates’ grass-fed, naturally-raised beef, provolone, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, romaine, tomato, red onion, and mayo on a soft bun. Solid burger.

We've got some lacy phacelia growing in our garden.

A vibrant magenta Rose Campion flower in full bloom, standing tall against a blurred background of dry leaves and grass. The petals are soft and slightly ruffled, with a pale center. The stem and leaves are silvery and fuzzy, typical of the species. Natural sunlight highlights the flower, making it stand out as the focal point of the image.

Didn’t plant it. Didn’t expect it. But this Rose Campion grew anyway. A reminder that beauty can take root in the most unexpected places.

A tall, radiant stained glass window stands in a dark, star-filled landscape. Jagged black shards of broken glass surround its base, as if it rose from a shattered surface. The window glows with vivid blues, purples, oranges, and greens, casting a colorful path of light across the fractured ground. The scene evokes transformation, suggesting that something once broken has been reframed into beauty and meaning, like turning a shattered worldview into stained glass.

I shape gods from belief, stitch meaning from myth. My faith is a mosaic, made of story shards lit from within. Schizophrenia colors the glass, but I craft with care. I'm not seeking agreement. Just turning a shattered worldview into stained glass.

A Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly with yellow and black striped wings rests on a cluster of bright pink Red Valerian flowers in a sunny roadside garden. The butterfly is feeding with its proboscis extended into the blossoms, surrounded by soft green foliage in the background.

Saw a Western Tiger Swallowtail on some Red Valerian during my walk today. Found it in a neighbor’s roadside garden, just feeding in the sun like it had nowhere else to be. Looked up the flowers later—turns out they’re butterfly magnets.

#butterflywatch #pollinators #wildflowers #gardening

Close-up of two light purple checkerbloom (Sidalcea) flowers in bloom, with delicate white centers and fine veins on the petals. The flowers are surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds, with a softly blurred natural background of foliage and sunlight.

Saw these precious flowers on my walk today. I think it's checkerbloom.

A takeout spread of Thai food arranged on a table: two shrimp spring rolls in a plastic container with compartments of plum and peanut sauces, a portion of sweet sticky rice topped with ripe mango slices in a clear container, and a cup of Thai iced tea with ice and a straw. The colors are vibrant, with golden mango, orange tea, and fresh greens from the spring rolls

Treated myself to Thai food today: shrimp spring rolls with plum and peanut sauces, sweet sticky rice with mango, and a Thai iced tea. The sauces were flavorful, the dessert was soft and comforting, and the tea tied it all together with a sweet, refreshing finish. A quiet little win of a lunch. 🍤🥭🧋

Just tried the new Mango Blast Mtn Dew from Little Ceaser's.
It was pretty tasty.

A man stands outdoors against a backdrop of dense green ivy, wearing a black suit with a handmade black kufiya draped around his neck like a cowl. He has light skin, a short beard, and is wearing dark sunglasses. His hands are folded in front of him, and he has a calm, confident expression.

Styled this handmade kufiya from Palestine with a modern look, but its roots run deep.
Wearing it is a small act of solidarity—art, culture, and resistance woven together.
Free Palestine. 🖤

#kufiya #freepalestine #stylewithmeaning #moderntradition

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A large burrito cut in half on a yellow plate, showing its colorful filling of rice, meat, beans, pico de gallo, and sauce. Behind the burrito are crispy tortilla chips and a small serving of dark salsa. A deep red hibiscus agua fresca sits in a ridged glass in the background. The setting is a wooden table in a cozy kitchen with wooden chairs and a cabinet in the background.

Celebrated #NationalBurritoDay with a Super Burrito from Taqueria El Gaban—Al Pastor, refried beans, and extra pico de gallo. Sweet Jamaica to drink and complimentary chips & salsa sealed the deal. So good. 🌯🔥 #Foodie #BurritoDay #DoorDashEats

A picture of a burger with bacon, lettuce, guacamole, and onion visible. Paired with wavy potato chips, and an iced root beer in a frosty glass.

Had a burger with bacon and guacamole. It was very tasty!

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You are arguing that the very being that created nature and set up the consequences, isn't responsible for the very consequences they set up.

Did you create electricity?

Choose to do what I say or you'll burn forever in a fire that I built specifically to burn those that don't obey me. Looks like extortion to me. "God" set up the parameters. It's not a warning it's a threat.

According to Christianity, who set it up that way?

So if I understand you correctly, you are saying, the consequence for sin is hellfire, but that's not a punishment?