“He was the happiest person alive. He was never disappointed by the failure of others.” #writing #character

“If you can’t come up with two valid answers to any question, you don’t really understand it.” #writing

“Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean it’s good. Of course, it’s your first one so that counts for something, I guess.” #writing #throwawayline

“Son, you aren’t perfect. No one thinks you are. That’s the problem. You think you are. Perfection, if there is such a thing, is in realizing you aren’t. If nothing else, it’s a step in the right direction.” #writing #throwawayline

The antagonist wants something the protagonist has, or wants. Usually, that’s not the point of the story. #writing

“Priests exist because gods never show up to do the work.” #writing

“A man who sells a bad idea is never as valuable as one who implements a good one.” #writing

“Remembering is never an acceptable alternative to learning.” #writing

Sometimes, you have to make a mistake to realize you’ve been doing something wrong. #life

Spend some money on a stranger. If you can’t have a good day, there is no reason someone else shouldn’t. #life #success

Do you plan on going on an adventure in 2026?

Time for food. Time to write.

Good morning. You’re one of the lucky ones. You’re still here. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“All your problems were caused by your parents.” #writing

Isn’t it time for a new A Muppet Christmas movie?

Be patient. #life #success

The problem of “notes”, “journals”, and “diaries”, is they are treated like dumping grounds for content. Everything goes into them. Finding and using something (even with search and folders) is problematic. Separate the content as you create it. #life #success

It’s a good day for soup, hot chocolate, popcorn, and reading and games.

The summoning of the snow god was successful.

Curiosity facilitates “idea collisions” which promotes new ideas which can be useful to others due to a shared life experience. #life #success

3 kinds of “notes”. Things you: — want to remember (reminder) — find interesting (clipping) — created (callout) All belong in different “buckets”: — Reminder, journal, etc. — Scrapbook, journal, etc. — Someplace else. They don’t belong with the others. These are important. #life #success #notes

Good morning, everyone. It’s a gray, monochrome day. It’s snowing (about 3”/7.6cm). It’s wintry and Christmassy–but it’s neither. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Maybe zi should fo do something this NYE.

Life is impermanent to let those who come after do better. #life

Bottled the apple spruce winter ale. Should be ready for gifting. #brewing #beer