The story is not the structure. Too many focus on the structure and not enough on the story. Self included. #writing #story

How do you go about proving your nerd cred?

“Long nights. Short days.”

“Be grateful you aren’t him.”

So, Trump has called for the end of Democracy. I guess nuking the Northeast is next…

… and “eating with your eyes” makes as much sense as hearing with your nose. #food #restaurant

I hate deconstructed food. Yea, I know it makes it look better. But I’m paying for a meal, not a do-it-yourself kit. #food #restaurant

I’m sitting by the water. I’m reveling (not modeling) in the weather. I’ve ordered a “crabby patty” which is a crab cake and burger combined. I have too much free time —not. But I must make some.

I may not like your opinions. I don’t like my own. Opinions only have value to those with none. #life #failure

Do you do/work/solve any puzzles? I don’t mean electronic/digital or jigsaw puzzles. I’m looking for reccomendations. #puzzle

Many feel marginalized only because people don’t listen to them. Offtimes, people don’t listen to you because you are violent or divisive. That doesn’t make you marginalized.

So, this year’s Olympic flame is all smoke and mirrors. press.paris2024.org/news/the-… Nothing is real, it seems.

If you hold onto memories, you hold on to the hopes and dreams that you haven’t achieved. Rarely, do you hold onto reality. #life

Gaj! It’s almost August. It’s just like a Steve Miller song.

Are you doing anything restful or relaxing? Is it helping?

It’s a gorgeous day for a change. Humidity has slipped away and the heat has moved into tomorrow.

You don’t have to suppress your emotions. You don’t have to wildly express them either. There is a third option. Accept the situation and move on or try to change it. #life #success

Good morning. Get outside today. Leave your phone behind. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Plan for tomorrow: – errands – house stuff – Python – eat lunch – free write – read stuff – get outside

What fun are you going to have this weekend?

I know where to return the rental cars. But where do I return the carriage?

People who normally don’t watch or follow sports follow the Olympics. They see nationalism, not sport. They celebrate country more than the individual. And then, there are the governments.

What’s the ASCII code for an old line?

Donny is very impressed with his thumbs. He keeps brandishing them in every photo-op.

I think I should write a script to scan all the devices on my network and log all the IPs and host names. I’m tired of maintaining a manual list. #programming