You wake up to a dystopian world you only read about in a book. The problem is, you never read a book so you don’t recognize your world is dystopian. #life #failure #reading

If your marketing includes “Paid endorsement” in fine lettering, you are bribing people to say good things about your product––which probably isn’t good. If it were, they’d do it for free. #marketing #failure

The more you want, the less you can get. — ancient proverb I just made up

“Never pluck a live chicken if you want peace and quiet.” #writing #throwawayline

Do wars destroy more than they save? #philosophy

Photo up. photosaday.visualnewt.com #photography

“He wore his pride like a noose around his neck. In the end, it was his ego that strangled him.” #writing #character

You don’t need conflict to tell a good story. Conflict is what humans seem to require, but it’s like “Never write from the perspective of a dead person” advice. #writing

And no, I don’t think I should have a shot of tequila for lunch to “do research”. #writing

I need to describe the taste of tequila. What’s your opinion? #writing

“If home is where the heart is, where do you keep your liver?” #writing #throwawayline

Happy Eat What You Want Day Yes, it’s a thihg. I thought it was every day.

It’s Mother’s Day. Congratulations for all who celebrate.

“Everyone dies. Even you. How you die says a lot about not only how you died, but about how you lived.” #writing

It’s time to eat and more editing. I need to push forward.

Pour love into whatever you do and you will do better. #life #success

What is the purpose? To save money or to help people?

Good morning. Have a relaxing and safe day. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

It’s time to relax and have some tea.

It’s a gorgeous day to do nothing. Too bad I screwed up.

I hate deconstructed food. #food

Observed: “One guy here is being loud, the way only an exuberance of alcohol allows.” #writing #character

You don’t have to be a politician to help people or to royally screw up, but it helps.

A waiter asked what I was writing. I think I sold another book. Then one of the nearby customers asked for a card. Maybe two or more books sold. Writing while eating sells books. #writing #marketing. #books

Do you have any good news that is worth sharing and you are willing and able to share it? If so, share it.