“Imperators and emperors have a way of emerging during each generation. Most don’t have the best interests of the people in mind.” #writing

“You can teach an old dog new tricks. You’re just lazy and unwilling to try.” #writing

“Find something to smile about each and every day. Otherwise, you will fall into the endless abyss of dark despair full of nightmares and maggots wanting your soul.” #throwawayline

“Withdrawal was a bitch—the pain—the cravings—the shakes—the sweats. Still, he punched his ATM code into the cash machine.” #writing

“If you want to be king, the easiest thing you can do is wear a crown.” #writing

“He stared into the half empty bottle. He didn’t bother wondering about its fullness. Instead, he looked across the bar at the row upon row of multicolored bottles and liquids, seeing his life full and pan free.” #writing

Things you name applies a mental and perceptual filter to those things, obscuring the reality. #life #tao

“Don’t assume your values are what others value. That is the road to disillusionment and worse.” #writing

“If I ruled the world, things would be different. Not better, just different.”

I wish there were a Martin Gardner today… #math #puzzle #thought

Whenb one believes what one is told, thought has been subverted. #life #failure

If you think starting is hard, then you’ve never written anything. Stopping is much harder. #writing #life

You aren’t a “pioneer” if you’re on YouTube/TV and live in a hundred thousand dollar ranch/farm. Just sayin’.

I changed my mind. I decided I want gumbo and not jambalaya, but i don’t have all the ingredients. So, I’ll make it tomorrow after a run to the store.

If you don’t own a cat or dog, you should never be allowed to run for President.

“Power has a way of going to your head. The less you have in your head to start with, the easier and more power fills it..” #writing

“Do not suffer idiots lightly.”

“His life was a charcuterie board with stinky cheese and nothing else.” #writing #throwawayline

“The future has a way of showing up, whether you want it or not.” #writing

How many disciples do you have?

Not sure why, but I had an urge for oatmeal, so I made some. I’m usually not a breakfast person.

“A numeric float makes for a poor dessert.” #writing #throwawayline

“Humans tend to endlessly tell you things they don’t know in the belief that they do.” #writing

Happy Dump Your Significant Jerk Day Yup, it’s a thing, apparently.