The weak always run to the strong for protection. The weak always run from the strong for protection. The problem is you don’t know who you are when you run. #life

So we attacked Iran so we could help Putin sell oil. Got it.

Writing implements today. Pocket journal and Kaweco Sport for note taking. #writing

Work isn’t what you do. It’s what needs to be done to keep you alive. #life

Sigh. I found a gorgeous pen. One that is way beyond my means. $1600.00 #fountainpen

Time to go through the show floor again. It will be painful. #fountainpen #baltimore

PSA: if you are in the US you’ll probably change your clocks tonight. Change them into a goldfish.

Your happiness hinges on your ability to enjoy yourself in both good and bad times. #life #success

Good morning. Day 2 of the show. More pen stuff. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Something more relevant than when it was written. youtu.be/uVEuddwm_… #music

“Living happily ever after usually means you’re wealthy enough to afford it.” #writing

Good writing knows how to say without saying. Better writing says one thing and means another. #writing

“You’re just shy of being just another brick in the wall.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was an ancient relic no one bothered searching for.” #writing #throwawaylne

The show seems more packed than in previous years. Maybe it’s my lack of imagination. #fountainpen

Management by inertia is not management. #life #productivity

Thank you all who work to make someone else’s life better or safer.

It’s Friday, in case you needed a reminder. You can goof off now.

“The journey of life can take a lifetime.” #writing #throwawayline

I snuck some writing in today. I should have the first draft of this short story done tomorrow. #writing

Random guy next to me in the hotel was asking a waitress for book recommendations. I recommended a couple of mine. They ordered them. Cool. #writing #books

Too many cool pens. Lots of mediocre ones. It would be too easy to spend a ton of mone, if you had it. Too bad/I’m glad I don’t. #fountainpen

Part of the Baltimore Pen Show. I found a few pens I might get this year, since I didn’t make it last year. #fountainpen

“Make more sense.”

Good morning. Eat more broccoli. Time for the ceremonial coffee.