Just because something is a “best practice”, doesn’t mean it’s a rule or even the best for all situations. Think of a “best practice as a custom… There may be something better. #life #process #programming

I’m spending most of the day editing “Coins of Destiny” again. It’s the final push—or as the song goes, “The Final Countdown.” But it’s not the final day—far from it. #writing #editing

I’m staying out of the heat and stupidity today. The heat waves, this year, have been intense. It’s 90ºF, but feels like 105º.

“Do you listen to the voice in your head? Which one?” #writing

“Creating a world of hate is easier than creating a universe of evil. Let’s create one.” #writing

Happy Cow Appreciation Day

“Ex-Axel-Foliate!” #writing #throwawayline

“When time passes, it doesn’t care.” #writing

“Naps are for everyone.” #writing

“Write so that others don’t have to.” #writing

The sunlight is weird today. It’s almost like we’re having an eclipse. It’s like a distant shadow. Really unusual. #doverde

Hail! We’re creeping toward the weekend. Some of us are more creepy than others. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Bwahaha! It runs on Apple Silicon! They’ve kept it updated and alive. #programming #squeak #smalltalk

I miss Byte magazine. #computer #programming

Morning clouds.

Good morning. I’m back home. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Search engines are still pretty dumb/simplistic. Ask one for “how to archive ideas” and they will probably give you lots of ideas about archiving. Oh and ads trying to sell you archiving solutions. #ai #search

Have a peaceful evening. We all deserve it.

Ran across someone in his 30s who complimented me on my chicken scratch as I sat writing in the restaurant. He bemoaned that he had trouble with cursive and his kids were clueless. #writing #education #failure.

It’s more interested in what’s going on than me. ;)

Why do people say they have read a book when they listened to an audio book? It’s lazy and disrespectful to those that read. It’s like saying I read a book or listened to a podcast when they see a movie. #books

Gratuitous food pic. Rockfish po’ boy #food

Ready to head for home. It was a relaxing couple of days, but reality awaits.

“He frequented the local mortuaries, scrounging ear wax to make candles, that he sold to people who used them to bathe by.” #writing #throwawayline