Yeah, this is another one of those days at which I will likely poke fun.

Call me wreckless, but the words Crackers Over the Keyboard bring to mind some caucasian engaged in either writing or coding at a computer or typewriter.

I don't eat crackers at my keyboard by and large. I save the crackers for bed.

Anyway, all seriousness aside, to day is Crackers Over The Keyboard Day. It is celebrated in the United States each August 28.

The crux of the day seems to be the taste of crackers and that humble yet versatile nature of them as foodstuffs.

Proponents of the day go on to tout how eating crackers plain or with dips are equally delicious snack foods.

I like peanut butter on my crackers.

I hope you have a happy day and can take it somewhat more seriously than do I.
 

Some of us are easily intimidated. Situational hesitancy rears it's ugly head in many of us frequently. That unsure feeling is primarily a function of image and how you want to present yourself.

We with the ability to shed a hesitant attitude are frequently considered foolhardy by those masses who cannot and are therefore imposed upon by we who can ... and do.

Needing a reason to act in our premeditated lives are the single biggest impediment to creativity on the planet.

Many say "just because" in the context of a specified situation not necessarily indicating a particular conclusion.

Funsy Wunsy ... August 27 provides an interesting vehicle for capricious activity called "Just Because Day".

The day is aka "National Just Because Day" and is a mechanism by which you may discard the why in your actions and go for it without needing to explain.

You get to do whatever you like "just because" so it's a day to do what you choose.

Happy Just Because Day.

Now get out there and do as you will ... just because.

Yeah, I eat bran buds. About a cup a serving. I like the buds over the straight allbran cereal because it's less twig like in presentation.

Though I do believe that sufficient soaking in almond or other milk allows it to assume a more swallowable texture ...

Rather like mush.

Now then, though it's obvious that I have a frank aversion to the stuff it is probably a curiosity as to why I would subject my palate to such misery.

I suppose you can sum it all up in a single word: effect.

I don't eat it for the taste. I don't eat it because I enjoy it. I eat it for the effect it has on my elimination.

I feel that my fiber intake is insufficient otherwise and make it a point to down a bowl of bran buds several times weekly.

There are worse things than bran buds ... like chemical laxatives that don't work. I recall a time when X-Lax was the single most effective gut bomb on the planet. Those days are gone.

I can take a large dose and it consistently does nothing. I think it likely has to do with the freshness of the product which has come under question frequently in recent history.

I'll stick to the mechanical remedies for this reason.

See Also:

Fiber and Me
 

I wrote a new "rated R" (restricted) banner for the blog sidebar.

It's more inclusive in a frank, reality oriented way.

The 610 pixel original is scaled to the 250 pixel sidebar so its not obtrusive yet remains readable.

Bottom line here is if you're:

woke or

have a case of terminal political correctness

This place is likely not for you.

Furthermore, I am unlikely to care how offended you might end up as well.

Save the drama for your mama.

Have a nice day.