I’m looking forward to the weekend, rain and all.

Books and blogs instill a feeling that your writing should be perfect, focusing on structure, editing, etc. Very few teach you how to tell a good story, which is more than structure, editing, etc. Very few teach you how to entertain. #books #writing #editing

The Gathering: The kittens are growing too attached to me. Mote follows me around outside and climbs the screen door when it sees me. Fudge, the mom, is growing affectionate as well. #feral #cat

“Wishing never changed anything, except maybe made you feel better.” #life #writing

So, have you had a good day today? I hope so.

My a/c went out today and the service company never showed up claiming they called me 3 times. Nope. They verified the number, so the CS is lying or the techs lied to the CS. #murphy #support #failure

It’s time to relax. It’s been one of those days again.

Happy Hazy IPA Day

Just because you’re successful, it doesn’t mean you’re a good person. And just because you’re a good person, it doesn’t make you successful. Doubly so for celebrities and politicians. #life

Lots of “us vs. them” and “our money vs their money” political ads in the US. Blatantly manipulative and divisive with lots of misleading stock footage and exaggeration. #uspol

Nibbage #fountainpen

Sigh. Apple’s autocorrect/AI, still does this. I’m not sure why since I’ve only ever typed this words once…. It must have a sense of humor. #autocorrect #apple #failure

Hello. Don’t give up, unless that’s the only way. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“Success is realizing you aren’t as good or perfect as you believe you are. That’s OK. No one is as good as you believe you are. Get over yourself.” #life #writing

Just bottled (4) of this fluorescent mead. The photo doesn’t do it justice. It smells very earthy, and tastes earthy, a bit funky, lots of beet, and still overly sweet. This will either be terrific or ghastly in a year when it’s ready to drink #mead #beet

Hello. Midweek. Why are we awake when we could still be asleep? Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Power comes from effort over time. #life #success #power

AI is today’s entrail reader. #ai

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There is no shame in needing help, and no honor in suffering. #life

Who remembers Core Wars? corewars.org #programming

Be grateful that you aren’t that guy.

Anyone notice that Elon is beginning to physically look a lot like Donny?

Plan for tomorrow: — Python — editing — house stuff — eating — reading