humor in everyday life – Braxton's Workbench

“That’s a Little Spicy”: A Cautionary Tale of Red Pepper Flakes, Pride, and Poor Kitchen Decisions

August 6, 2026

Tonight’s dinner started like any other, with a sigh and the familiar question: What is on the menu? I hate waste, and there were some pinto beans waiting in the refrigerator. I figured they could be dressed up a little and thrown onto a low-carb tortilla with greens, cheese, and maybe a few spices. That was odd. […]

The Missing Ring, the Wrong Coffee, and the Blue Screen: What a “Bad Day” Taught Me About Perspective

August 5, 2026

Some days, you get off work and head home. You stop at the market and discover they are out of your favorite brand of coffee. You sigh, take the second choice, make your purchase, and leave. As you are making your way out of the parking lot, some idiot pulls in front of you, and […]