Happy National Ratcatcher’s Day Yes, it’s a thing.

Good morning.The rains have ceased for now and the heatwave is broken, again for now. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Observation: group of coworkers at the next table. The lone woman is talking non-stop. THe rest of the table is silent. This is an observation, not a value, or other, judgement. #life #character

Always question your commitment to your values. #life #success

Plan for tomorrow: — eat stuff — write — relax — go to Longwood Gardens to see Brigadoon, if it doesn’t pour rain.

“The most powerful and insidious tool is the one that ingratiates itself into every aspect of your life, whether you want it to or not. “ #writing

Observed: the guy at the next table is a young Ray Bradbury down to clothing and glasses. #character #writing

“The window of opportunity is never sealed.” #writing

Gratuitous food pic. Salmon, broccoli, and orzo. #food

Tasks that you fear doing aren’t always the most important. They just compete for your attention. #life #productivity #success

Time to switch it up. Esterbrook Niblet Evergreen (M) w/ Ferris Wheel Press Catnip Cafe #fountainpen

“dangerously productive” seems like it kills a multitude of innocents. Not something I’d want to do/be. #grammar @grammargirl .

Delaware restaurants have both kinds of music, country and western. Apologies to the Blues’ Brothers. #music #delaware #failure

“Leaders always have a way of underestimating how long a war will last or how determined the enemy, never acknowledging that they may be the enemy.” #writing

“Get your thighs off my couch.” #writing #throwawayline

“We live in the fantasy of our own making.” #writing

“Just because everyone does, says, posts the same thing, doesn’t make it popular or good/worthy. But it does “poison” A.I.s, which creates a positive feedback loop, hopefully killing off the AI and those who follow it.” #writing #ai

People who sleep in public should go home.

Seriously, why doesn’t Apple Notes have an API or a “NotesKit”? #apple #developer #failure #programming #notes

The more you want, the less you have. (This can be interpreted two ways.) #life

“He was cufflinked to the chair.” #writing

It doesn’t matter how productive you are as long as you produce something that doesn’t hurt others. #life #success #productivity

Back in my day check-in time at a hotel was noon. Now it’s either 3 or 4PM. What a gyp. #hotel #failure

Trying to be productive today. I’m sort of succeeding.

Good morning. Take it to the next level. It’s a new week. Time for the ceremonial coffee.