The Vase He: “I didn’t want to upset you.” She: “Hand me that vase.” He, in horror: “What are you doing?” She: “We have to drain the blood.” #writing #flashfiction

Well, I got talke into doing a class on flash fiction next year. #writing #mdc3con #flashfiction

Dinner

Do hotels still have “house detectives”? Doubt it. #hotel #writing

Checked in. Got some writing done. Caught up with a bunch of people. Fun. #mdc3con #writing

I’m back in Columbia MD for C3 #writing #conf

Happy Monte Cristo Day You youngun’s are missing a greagt (unhealthy) sandwich.

Good morning. Getting ready for a fun and stressful weekend. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

All packed and set. Time to relax.

Just because you talk a lot doesn’t mean you have a lot to say or what you say is worth listening to. #life

They aren’t productivity tools if they don’t make you productive. Just because you’re being productive doesn’t mean you’ll make more. Just because you make more doesn’t mean you are a better human or happier. #life #failure

Chain restaurants assemble. They never cook or allow the restaurants to innovate. Mandates are a chain around the neck. #restaurant #chain #failure #innovation

A non-profit always worries about money. You don’t need money to make a difference. #life #success

Tyres or tires? Take it outside.

“She took her clothes off. He was disappointed they were off-the-rack.” #writing #throwawayline

It’s almost 2027. How many of you thought you’d make it this far? #life

How does your life improve “life”? #life

The more people that fit in a room, the more arguments ensue, until one remains and then they keep complaining they are lonely. #life

One word, seven commas. #writing

I’ll be at Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity this weekend, hosting two panels and one one. I always like this conference. I get to see people and talk to them, although it’s still stressful. Columbia MD is the place to be this weekend. I’ll be signing and auctioning stuff. #writing #author #mdc3con

Today has been a good writing day. The plot has gone off the rails of the original ugliness. This is better. I still have a lot to write in this draft. #writing

“Arrogance is the belief that you are always right. It’s a self-fullfilling religion “ #writing

Observed: a Giants (NFL) fan arguing (not debating) in a loud voice that he is right. #character #writing #sport #failure

Observed: a couple in their mid-80s. The guy is playing a “bouncy” and loud arcade game on his phone. She’s doomscrolling. If this is a happy marriage … #life #failure #marriage #character

Today, I’m packing for C3 and brewing some pumpkin ale #writing #brewing #mdc3con