Bauernwurst consumed.

Vicious Rumor: Apple’s next major UI will be an evolution of Liquid Glass, Gooey UI all melty and messy. #apple

Lunch at a German Biergarten in Dover #food

“You are just a mess of tangled ganglia and too much gray matter to matter.” #writing

Time to wake up. www.youtube.com/watch #music

“What is life a metaphor for?” #writing

“Sometimes, a curse is the way to salvation.” #writing

If you’re working this weekend, question your life choices.

The Gathering: The latest new (yes, that’s redundant) member of The Gathering. He’s at the deck door staring in now. I’m calling him Tux. He’s started to become a regular. I’m not sure what it is about this house/me, but all the animals (mostly cats and kittens) show up …

Greetings. It’s the weekend. Let your little kid out. You have no reason to be your normal surly self on weekends. Do something fun. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

The Gathering: Two more of Mote’s kittens have gone under the knife and are back home in isolation for a few days. Four to go. #kitten

“In wars, time does not keep score. Time only cares that things happen the way they are supposed to, not how many people die.” — Time Corps #writing

Most memorable music concert? I’ve been to a few.. — Chicago at the Compaq Tandem acquisition — Paul McCartney at HP/Tandem Connect — Pat Benatar at the Spectrum in Phila. — Fine Young Cannibals in Montreal with good friends. Yes, I’m showing my age. #music

Often heard: “I’d love to write a book…” Me: “That’s ok. I’ve lived your dream/nightmare.” Or Often heard: “I have a book idea.” Me: “Sorry, my queue is full.” Or Often heard: “I don’t like that type of book.” Me: “I’m so sorry that your life is so limited.” .~ #writing

Back in my day, cackling was the purview of evil witches. So, either we have a lot of evil witches–probably not– or a lot of wannabes.

When someone gives you a haircut, are you supposed to give it back at some point?

So. Is Apple going to ditch “Liquid Glass” next year? Or sooner? It’s confusing, poorly designed, and requires a transparent iPhone in order to make sense. #apple #ux #failure

I’ve accomplished more this month than I have today. #life

“Some people are so short, they could do well to stretch their legs.” #throwawayline

Name some characters who are the archetype of their archetype? #writing #movie #tv

“When you want to write a heist book, you are stealing a trope.” #writing #throwawayline

“He wore a snazzy outfit from the designer, ‘Ghar Baj’.” #writing #throwawayline

I still love (not) how iOS apps fail to clear icon badges. Even Apple apps. #ios #failure

Anyone with a self-satisfied smirk needs to be held to account.

Just because you have a solid story outline, doesn’t mean you know what to write. #writing