Plan for the remainder of 2026: — finish and publish “To Gain Knowledge: Coins of Destiny 3” — start “The Cat and the Witch” — make more progress on my apps — take some more day trips — go to Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity conference again — finally get on the air with CW/Morse — keep learning

I need a new power bank. The one I have always reads 100% full even when connected to a device. Not useful. #tech #failure

“The most powerful man on the planet is the weakest. They can identify with that.” #writing

“The sharpness of her love spewed around her, killing everyone in range.” #writing #throwawayline

“Never look a gift frog in the mouth. It might flick its toungue at you.” #writing #throwawayline

It’s time. I’ve been remiss. I apologize. Thank you for reading my drivel and books. Thank you for interacting and following. Thank you if you enjoy what I post, write, or do. Thank you if you have learned something or I’ve made you think. You are the 1%.

Humor isn’t about what others find funny. It’s what you find humorous. #life #humor

The older you get, the less time you have to waste. #life

Today was a good writing day, but the story has veered from my outline. That’s why I hate outlining my stories. It’s nice to know where you’re going, but it’s better to take the side quests. #writing

“The Dark Ages aren’t a time period. They are a state of mind. We are in them.” #writing

“The world has a way of teaching you lessons you’d rather not learn.” #writing #life

Hello. Make it a Wednesday. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“You are your own worst enemy––except for that guy.” #writing

Happy Never Give Up Day … never surrender.

Good morning, people of planet Earth. Don’t screw it up. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Just because an influencer says something, doesn’t mean it is fact or even a good thing. The job of an “influencer” is to influence your mind and make money doing it. It’s never about making your life better. #media #influencer #marketing #failure

“I hate when that happens.” “Then why do you keep causing it to?” #writing #throwawayline

The color of the sun is changing and tending toward darker oranges. Autumn is coming. Too soon. Too fast.

Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day Here’s a pic of Mote of The Gathering

Good morning, all. Another week, huh? Well, try to make the best of it. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Isn’t it time for a new MacBook Neo? ;)

“He rushed to the restroom. Not because he had to go, but because he had to go.” #writing #flashfiction

“He sat like a statue, staring off into the middle distance. All around him, they moved as if racing to achieve. Those who paused, believed he was deep in thought. He’d died before the establishment opened.” #flash #fiction

Observed: A couple arguing over how to arrange furniture using lime wedges and an iPhone on the restaurant bar. #character

Observed: Do you drink a glass of liquid with both hands?