“Everyone tells you that the world needs you. What they don’t tell you is you’re the fodder. Armies need more fodder. Heroes, cause problems. That’s marketing’s responsibility. Heroes don’t win wars. Fodder does. The more, the greater the probability you’ll win.” #writing

Things you don’t want to hear in a restaurant: “It smells good, don’t it?” #food

“Most of the people I know or have met are stereotypes, although they claim not to be.” #writing

Many people die before the new year. Actually, most do. #life

“Rome was built in a day—just not an Earth day.” #writing #throwawayline

“He wore his Bourbon on his breath.” #writing #character

Creativity cannot survive a structure imposed around it. It can only be forced to conform. #life #creativity

“The new year to begin soon. We all celebrate a new year, in hopes it will be better than the current one, when we should be preparing contingency plans in the even it will be worse than we can imagine. Hopes are made to be dashed., and often are.” #writing #throwawayline

Effort and time = progress #life #success

Good morning, holiday revelers. Have a safe weekend. TIme for the ceremonial coffee.

Happy Boxing Day For all those who box.

Good morning. Take the day off to recuperate or rest. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Merry Chrstmas to all who partake. And a good day to all. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Here’s a Shep for you as a Christmas present. youtu.be/ZMp0-wZS-… #christmasstory #jeanshepherd

I wish everyone a peaceful holiday season, regardless of your religion, or whatever.

Time to pull out this old chestnut. youtu.be/IJPc7esgv… #music #christmas

Time to switch it up. Pelican M203 Olivine (F) w/Edelstein Gray. #fountainpen

Good morning. Appreciate all you have. That is your greatest gift. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“There are no good guys. Just guys you agree with more.” #writing

Books make great last-minute, or anytime gifts. Get one for yourself. auteureist.com/my_writin… #books #reading #holiday #gifts

“Through the years, as a chef, he became adept at stuffing turkeys. Unfortunately, they were living and he used old shoes.” #writing #throwawayline

“His parents didn’t want him to have a DeathStar so they gave him a toy boat that kept sinking.” #writing #throwawayline