The new Superman trailer seems hopeful.

OK. the cranberry cream pie is in the fridge. A quick break and then it’s on to starting to make the Limoncello.

What are you anticipating next year?

Hello. Don’t forget that next week is a short holiday week during which everyone goofs off. Don’t be the weird one. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Vicious Rumor: Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch title will be an open-world Animal Crossing MMO. #nintendo #switch2

Plan for tomorrow: — write — read — try not to be too obnoxious — make sugared cranberries — bake a cranberry cream pie(?)

This isn’t the package I was expecting, but it still looks good. I guess I know what I’ll be playing in 2025. I’m adding it to my TBP pile. #game #solo

The reason “singers” have performances, and dancers cavorting around the stage instead of just standing and singing alone on the stage, and why many encourage singalongs, is to distract you from the fact that they really can’t sing. #music #failure

“Passenger: I have a ticket to ride.” “Conductor: Sorry, sir. That ticket is only good for a train.” #writing #throwawyline

We talk about celebrity musicians, performers, and artists. We never talk about celebrity billionaires. That’s because billionaires know being labeled a “celebrity” brings problems. And what about celebrity politicians? #life #failure

Non-obligatory food pic.

Thank you. You who follow me, and you who are interested in my ramblings and writing (yes, that’s alliterative), you who interact with me, my readers, and you who I consider friends and who may consider me a friend. I appreciate you being out there in the void.

The problem with living in Delaware is many men pretend to be hunters and truck drivers and dress the part the way men in Texas wear cowboy hats. Of course,they are all proabably packing weapons, since they believe that makes them “manly” and feel safe. #writing #character

“He polished his chimney with care, in hopes Saint Nicholas would be there. Then he lined it with UV glue.” #writing #throwawayline

“He shot hoops because he knew they never shot back.” #writing #throwawayline

I’m still pondering/thinking/musing on/considering/thinking about how to end this story.. I do NOT want a choose your own adventure book. Too many good options. Luckily, I’m just at the midpoint. #writing #pulp

There are people in everyone’s life where an appearance by Statler and Waldorf would be appropriate and welcome. #life

If you take your writing too seriously, maybe you shouldn’t be writing fiction. #writing #failure

Many are the days you forget and ignore as you go through life. Those are the ones worth remembering. #life

The holidays are next week. Even if you don’t celebrate either (or both), reflect on the mess you helped create this past year. Visit friends and family, you sort of get along with. Don’t regift to the same group. Enjoy being you. And remember, you might just be the drunk uncle. Happy holidays.

“He read the ad that promised 30% off. He paid a lot, just to lose 5 pounds.” #writing #throwayline

“Mary had a little lamb. With a little beef With the way it was cooked. She thought she’d been rooked. For, it wasn’t lamb, But goat, So, on the website, She did downvote.” #writing #throwawayline

Yes, I’m mind-dumping in order to get the cruft out of my brain to make room for usable thoughts.

“Stare into the sun. Learn wisdom. At least, as far as staring into the sun goes.” #writing

Power without responsibility is a lying arrogant child. — ancient proverb I just made up