Apparently, a lot of people have never learned to use a real keyboard now, or know what the Nile is. That makes me wonder what kids are actually taught in school. Probably how to learn from TikTok and the internet. #education #failure

Hello. It’s a take-easy-day here. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Plan for tomorrow: — Python — finish the blurb — read — play some games — relax a bit — errands

Phew! Finished editing “To Preserve Health - Coins of Destiny Book I”. Time for a break. Tomorrow, I’ll push it out to the editor, etc.

I still have some pieces of history. One of the first chess programs. I have a lot of complete listings for chess program’s early days. I wrote one in 79 in WATIV on a B6500. #programming #chess #history

Who watches the watchers? Who tests the code tests? #programming #tdd

Yes, that was an H.G.Wells reference and satirical pun.

Bill Gates stands apart from the “billionaires” of today in that he doesn’t seek fame and exposure. I’m betting he’s a better human than the Eloi of today. #money #fame #humanity

What is the best brand of chocolate for casual eating? NOTE: “brand” not flavor, product name, etc. I don’t’ care that you like Mars or Twix bars. That’s not a brand of chocolate. #food #chocolate

What was the last album you played in its entirety and listened, not just had in the background? #music

“Winning is for losers.”

The ultimate proof that humans are idiots is that spam still exists. If people didn’t believe or want what was offered, they would ignore it and spam would die. There is money in gullibility. #email #spam #humans #failure #stupidity

If, on the off-chance, you are going to Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity and you want to meet up, let me know. I’ll buy you a drink. #writing #reading #book #mdc3con

Know what’s important to you before you accept responsibility and its consequences Then, once accepted you have no reason to complain when the consequences don’t align with your priorities. #life #success

Are restaurant servers taught to place a dish with the protein toward the customer? They should be. That’s protein is where most of the effort resides. #food #restaurant #business

Remember when (2000) everyone was predicting a “mental singularity”? Instead, we got what we have today.

“If you are set in your ways you are like the headstone you deserve, but even a headstone changes with time.” #writing

I think a Maibock… something different. Beets? Orange? Orange and Beet Maibock? #brewing #beer

I should brew a beer. I haven’t done that in about a year. Thinking… #brewing

Knowledge is free, but it usually comes with DRM. #life #books #reading #failure

What are your sources of current ebooks with no DRM? I’m not looking for classics/old books. I know about those. #epub #ebook #book #drmfree

It’s another brutally hot and muggy day again. The cooldown starts tomorrow. I don’t mind the heat, apart from too many mosquitos. I don’t think Dover had fly-over spraying this year… #weather #doverDE

The Gathering: Some of the feral kittens are trying to adopt me. Mote has begun following me around the yard and house when it gets in. I don’t need more mouths to feed. #feral #cat

Don’t allow your anxiety, stress, and frustration bubble into anger. Step back. It’s OK. Reality doesn’t have to match your expectations. Take a deep breath. Seek help if you feel you are losing. #life #success

What would you like to experience in the next year?