Good morning, holiday revelers. Have a safe weekend. TIme for the ceremonial coffee.

Happy Boxing Day For all those who box.

Good morning. Take the day off to recuperate or rest. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Merry Chrstmas to all who partake. And a good day to all. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Here’s a Shep for you as a Christmas present. youtu.be/ZMp0-wZS-… #christmasstory #jeanshepherd

I wish everyone a peaceful holiday season, regardless of your religion, or whatever.

Time to pull out this old chestnut. youtu.be/IJPc7esgv… #music #christmas

Time to switch it up. Pelican M203 Olivine (F) w/Edelstein Gray. #fountainpen

Good morning. Appreciate all you have. That is your greatest gift. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“There are no good guys. Just guys you agree with more.” #writing

Books make great last-minute, or anytime gifts. Get one for yourself. auteureist.com/my_writin… #books #reading #holiday #gifts

“Through the years, as a chef, he became adept at stuffing turkeys. Unfortunately, they were living and he used old shoes.” #writing #throwawayline

“His parents didn’t want him to have a DeathStar so they gave him a toy boat that kept sinking.” #writing #throwawayline

Good morning. Be grateful you have a roof over your head which doesn’t come crashing head—the roof, not your head. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“You are the artificial life you’ve always feared.” #writing #throwawayline

Plan for tomorrow: – errands – house stuff – packing – playing – coding

“You have to stand up before you can stand down. “ #life

PSA: Meal delivery services (HomeChef, Factor, etc.) the food is so-so to good. But it’s never as good as the ads (esp. the ones with celebrity chefs who promote it to be). Especially Factor. The food is just dumped in a tray. It’s prison-cafeteria food I imagine to be. #food #failure

Do you celebrate the new year, or do you bemoan the passing of the current year? #newyear #life

The most annoying Christmas song is ______. Little Drummer Boy Mariah Carey (no relation to Jim) #music

The Gathering: Everyone still around is fine. The winter cold is causing a couple of the ferals to come in for short bursts. The “kittens” are getting big. They all get along, for the most part. Luckily, no new additions. #feral #cat

There are two types of software: — eternal beta (PICO-8/Haiku/BeOS). This is software that has been in beta for years, but updates. — eternally beta-ing (iOS/Mac OS). This is software that gets a beta every week, at most. #programming #software #failure

During this holiday season, don’t forget the animals and pets. Especially, if they are not your own. #holiday #life #success