Politicians have taught us we need politicians and marketing. Or maybe, it’s the other way round.

OK. It’s time to stop doing what I’m doing (editing) and relax. It’s time to bring-on the weekend.

Humans are, currently, too specialized.

Current political theory: — Fewer people — More controllable/less resistance — Less expenditure

“Culling the herd is not an acceptable health strategy.” #life

With a measles spike, a polio spike shouldn’t be far behind. Idiots with idiot. #life #failure

I’m getting near the end of the editing phase (for me). I’m sure there will still be problems. Hopefully, the editor will catch what remains. Perfection is a goal never reached. It’s just good enough to be better than good enough. #writing #editing

Who is going to get the Nintendo Switch 2 on day one? Raises hand. #nintendo #switch2

Apple should dispense with AI attempts and focus on their strengths. They need to get back to Steve Jobs’ core values. Too much of Apple is focused on following trends rather than selecting trends. Yes, I’m an Apple fan-boy, apart from their development tools/strategy. #apple #failure #ai

“He was their god, or at least they believed sent down by god—their golden calf. Too bad he was full of bull and not only made of lead, but easily lead.” #writing #character

“When someone says, “Let the chips fall when they may” they aren’t talking about fries.” #writing #throwawayline

When someone tells you to dig your own grave, don’t volunteer to use the big shovel. — ancient proverb I just made up

His hubris was just the tip of a planet-sized iceberg. Luckily, everyone understood the meaning of the word and ignored him.” #writing #character

The world needs more kindness and less arrogance.

You can always tell the manager or contractor at a business lunch. They’re the ones not wearing a suit and tie.

Green beer is marketing’s attempt at cashing in on St. Patrick’s Day. It doesn’t make Bud Lite anymore Irish. But the chemical dye does make the flavor taste less like my tap water. Not all things are green in Ireland. And certainly, not the beer. #marketing #failure

“He incited hostility the way a match incites a wildfire. Both, however were useless when wet.” #writing #character

“Back in my day wasn’t that long ago in the grand scheme of things. It just happens to be longer ago than your back in the day.” #writing

“You know,” he said, tugging at his beard. “Not enough people talk ‘bout mundane things. Oh, sure! They jabber ‘bout meaningless things. But mundane things? It’s a lost art. No one talks ‘bout books or art or chipmunks, nowadays. Now that’s them that’s worth talkin’ about.” #writing #throwawayline

If you’re an author, are you writing dark and gritty, cozy, or light and funny? There aren’t enough light and funny books. #writing #author

“He ate food for lunch and stringy little runts for snacks.” #writing #throwawayline

“Do something kind every day. Not for yourself, but for someone who values kindness more than you.” #writing

“She was old–not ancient old, but bone creaking old. The wrinkles on her face could have subbed for the ancient dry riverbeds on an alien planet. Death didn’t have to stalk her. She sat and welcomed it with milk and cookies.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was bamboozled among the tall vegetation. His conniving and trickery, were for nil.” #writing #throwawayline

Some people are blatantly wrong and need to be called on it. #life