Happy National Penguin Awareness Day

Pouring rain here. I’m waiting for it to transform into snow.

The reason humans think humans are the best, most inventive, and indomitable species is because they are humans. #life #failure

Good morning all. Observe how your body feels in addition to how you feel. Your mind and body are separate. Don’t assume they both feel the same way. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“If you’re going through Hell, keep going.” Winston Churchill

I haven’t had chili in ages. It think I’ll make some tomorrow. #food

I’m running errands today. I’m seeing a lot of masks, but mostly over just the mouth. We live in a society of mouth-breathers… Mask up! #covid #mask #failure

We’re back on the seesaw. It’s in the 50s here today. Tomorrow/Friday we get snow… #netde

Just because someone tells you to be more animated, doesn’t mean you have to be cartoonish.

Marketing is an adventure… If you get it you get it.

“I never got a napkin as snotty as the one you just gave me.” #writing #throwawayline

Do people still stand in line in front of a sports-shoe store before a release the way they did pre-COVID? The fact that shoes are a status symbol tells you a lot about marketing celebrities. #life #failure #marketing

“I started a fresh pot of coffee.” Well at least it’s not an old pot…

If you struggle with life, you’re trying too hard. #life #success

“Her eyes, black pools as deep and dark as the La Brea looked at me questioning and bemused. Her hand went out, fast as a snake, striking me across the face. My head sounded like a rattler.” #writing #throwawayline

“She inspired everyone in the room to inspire as she glid across the room toward me.” #writing #throwawayline

“Her looks threw me for a curve, all of them hers.” #writing

“The insipid stench of you makes me want to ignore you.” #writing #throwawayline

“There is a big difference between being brainless and having nothing on your mind.” #writing

Don’t try to impress people by seeking attention. Impress people by your deeds and words. #life #success

It’s time to eat and free-write.

Why is it that I have a funny feeling that in Picard 3, Q is going to say: “Jean Luc, life is but a dream…”? I have yet to see one episode of anything on Paramount+ #picard #startrek

Time to switch it up: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Green Demonstator (M) w/Iroshizuku Shin-Ryoku #fountainpen @gouletpens **

Photo up: photosaday.weebly.com #photography

Persistence and desire are often more valuable than talent. #life #success #business