Again today, I looked up what is special about March 25th. Here is the list: International Waffle Day · Anniversary Of The Arengo · Bed-in for Peace Day · Dante Day · Dolyatra · Feast of the Annunciation · Greek Independence Day · Holi. The two that caught my eyes were the Feast of the Annunciation and International Waffle Day.

I am a devout Christian, but I do not want to talk about my faith or any other person’s beliefs, so let’s stick to International Waffle Day.

As a child, I was a finicky eater. However, the one breakfast food I loved was waffles. I would put on butter and lots of syrup. Some days, I would add peanut butter and jelly before the syrup. The oddly similar item that I never really cared for was pancakes. Now remember, I was just a child back then. Now, I never eat pancakes or waffles. My tastes have changed. Perhaps that was related to my long marriage to my wife. She was born and raised in Mexico. That was extremely beneficial since we met during Spanish language sessions for our Production Manager, QC Manager, and me (the Controller). I was immediately smitten. I cannot recall what I ate for breakfast in those days. She worked for the State of California, so we both had to leave fairly early in the morning.

Members of her family still live in Chula Vista and Tijuana. One of her nephews held quite a few parties at his house just a couple miles east of where I am now. He loved HOT stuff. In those days, I did as well. Alas, those days are gone. My taste for Mexican foods has not abated, although real Mexicans would balk at my love of black beans instead of pinto. What can I say? To me, they have a much better flavor. I did have coworkers from Puerto Rico, so that may be the cause.

I still have fond memories of my childhood and waffles, but I do not crave them anymore. Waffles because they’re too sweet with the toppings. Childhood because things only got worse over time. My mother passed away a few days before my high school graduation.

Life goes on. I think less and less about those bad memories. Reminiscing about terrible things is a fool’s errand. We have to move on with our lives. Today, I focus on my books, my dog, and what I can do to help the others in my life. For now, that is enough for me.

A few comments about the Annunciation in closing. I have faith that the story of Jesus is true. I know he was the Son of the Living God. That’s it for now. I wish you blessings and all the best in life.

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