Balance of Food

I don't throw out the rules very often. But on my birthday, the rules change. This goes back to childhood, where we got to choose where to eat on your birthday. When your birthday (today) is in the dead of winter, that can be a challenge. Long John Silver's became a part of the tradition because the closest one as a kid was far away, and you wouldn't normally drive that far for dinner. But on your birthday, the drive would get made. So LJS, when accessible, is part of the birthday tradition. Doing the LJS run is more difficult since I eat a lot better than I used to do. But the beauty of being generally good is you can take one day, and have fun. This year, I got chicken and shrimp, but not fries or hush puppies. Steak 'n' Shake has also joined in the tradition when time allows, but it's not an absolute. If you have a quirky birthday traditions, let us know.