Time to switch it up. Unbranded Buzz Lightyear pen. (F) with Monteverde Horizon Blue #fountainpen

Good morning. It’s a gorgeous autumnal morning here. Too early. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

The compiler should never drive language design. #programming

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should…that is, connect your app to the cloud if it’s just to monetize your app or product. #marketing #failure #design

“Mr. Bond, the rope that binds you is connected to a winch that will gradually lower you to your doom. Yours will be a slow, delicious death. I call it, Death by Chocolate.” William Wonka tips his hat, turns and exits the chamber, chuckling. #writing #throwawayline

It’s easy for things to go wrong.

I’m winding down the day early. You’re all dismissed and can go have a nice lie-down.

“The crisis is the point in the book where the author screams in frustration at not knowing where the story is meant to go. This is also often when an author turns to drink.” #writing

This. This still applies today. Even more so given climate change and all the stupidity we have to endure. #life #failure

Happy International Talk Like Jar Jar Binks Day Yes, unfortunately, it’s a thing.

And now, for something completely different… youtu.be/81lMAReby… #music

Do what you feel is right for you, not what others feel is right for you. #life #success

I’m looking forward to next week when I don’t have to edit. #writing #editing

Isn’t Facebook the thing the guy who makes Tesla garbage trucks owns? .~

The more you have, the more you should be required to give and the less you should be allowed to influence and control. Or, The more you have, the less it should be worth. #life #wealth #power

Having found out that I’m moderating the “SEX!” panel at C3, I think I’ll use it to my advantage. That will teach them to put me on a panel that isn’t suitable for me. (Insert evil laugh here.) #mdc3con #writing

“Watch out for anyone who only smiles on the inside. They are planning something. Likewise, anyone who always smiles, you shoudl report to Batman.” #writing #throwayline

“Friends are for taking the bullet they keep telling you they’ll take.” #writing

“I don’t get out much, but when I do they catch me.” #writing

“You have all of the potential of absolute zero.” #writing #throwawayline

I’m sitting here trying to come up with a blurb for the book I’m ready to push out. Writing blurbs is as difficult as writing a self-bio. #writing #publishing

Hm Apple just launched a podcast listening web page… 9to5mac.com/2024/08/1… Is Apple moving away from apps to web-based stuff. It seems like they’re doing a lot web-centric stuff lately. #apple #podcast #web

“You have all of the potential you will ever have. You’re responsible for unlocking it.” #writing

It’s time for lunch. What are you having?

What is it about celebrities nowadays that trot out their kids to perform on stage? What next? They’ll pull out their dogs and cats? #celebrity