It’s better to tickle someone’s mind than to tickle their fancy. — ancient proverb I just made up

“A government that doesn’t govern, but dictates through edicts is not a government.”

Rich people take credit for things others do, but accept none of the blame when they flail (sic). #life

Just because something is obvious doesn’t mean you shouldn’t point it out. The obvious things are the ones that will hurt you if not pointed out Everyone expects the non-obvious things.. #life

Make sure someone laughs at you. It may be the highlight of their life. #life #success

What are your side projects, if you have any? Wha do you intend finishing? Is it “fun” or just stuff you have to do? I have too “fun” projects many to list. I should really cull and prune. I’m lucky in that I don’t have to “do” anything I choose not to. #life

“He wasn’t superhuman. She was.” #writing

Is the “Wheel of Time” series worth watching? I couldn’t finish the first book. The writing was a slog. #wot #series

When someone asks you, “What do you do? What do you identify as?” What is your answer/ If pressed, I answer “JOAT”. How about you? If you know, you know. #life

“Erase your mind. No one will notice.” #writing

I miss Pascal. I miss Smalltalk. I miss FORTH. I miss VB. I must be ancient. #programming

In 2027: Eating slices of raw frozen onions will be a trend.

I’m in a good mood. Something is extremely wrong.

This year’s tax bill received. Ugh.

“When vengeance uses nuclear weapons, you have strayed way beyond sanity.” #writing #life #failure

March Madness isn’t all about basketball, here in the US.~

Happy St. Urho’s Day to those that celebrate.

“Anyone remember talk abut infirmity, age, and bodily functions? I guess we all want that.” #writing #throwawayline

Plan for this afternoon: — read — play some games — find that which has not been lost

Hold yourself to a higher standard, but don’t be delusional about the standards you set or the actions you take to achieve them. #life #success

So do people still write humorous novels? Or have they all become dark and gritty and full of angst and self-loathing like life? .~ #writing

“Funny you should say that. Not funny ha-ha, but funny strange.” #writing

“He was the Director of God Enforcement.” #writing #throwawayline

“Life is a game of chess where others think checkers is enough.” #writing

Do not help sustain fools and foolishness. #life