“He was so committed to his work that he was committed.” #writing #throwawayline

“‘Life is a journey, where everyone ends up getting sidetracked,’ he said.” #writing

FYI: The name “Kirk” is a derivative of “Kirche”, or “Church.”

Time makes the past passive. You only have agency in the present since the future doesn’t exist. #life #grammar #time

If you have to explain what you do to older people in terms a three year old can understand, maybe you’re too specialized. #life

“Never throw the bathwater away with the baby. You may be caught in a desert where it may become something you wish you had. It’s more important than keeping the baby in a desert, even if you could eat it.” #writing #throwawayline

What is it with people who sit next to you in an otherwise empty restaurant? #life #human #failure

Did you know, there are now AIs that are smarter than you, work cheaper than you, and don’t complain? Why wouldn’t companies replace you? You helped create them. #ai #life #failure

“His was a noble face that contained an ignoble mind and thoughts of many colors all of which were black.” #writing

“There are the Mundanes, the Tuesdanes, and then there are just the plain Danes.” #writing #throwawayline

When you are torn between a process that offers both productivity and comfort/pleasure, which do you focus on? #life #productivity

“Your Coffin Awaits” — a title that just popped into my head/brain area. Now I need a story to match the tone. #writing

Hm. Chicken rice pudding should be a thing. #food

Never underestimate other people’s stupidity and their willingness to accept it––including your own. #life

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I got the final proofs for “The Cat and the Warlock” this morning. Everything looks good. It’s released to the publisher. Now I can focus on my other writing projects. #writing #publishing

Time to switch it up. Unbranded restored pocket fountain pen (B) with Sailor Manyou Kikyou #fountainpen

Happy Cow Appreciation Day

Good morning. I’m getting back in the rut today. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Be the facilitator of fun and kindness. #life

Photo up. photosaday.visualnewt.com #photography

Back home and caught up. The kittens had a field day while I was away

Mini vacations are never long enough.

Humans aren’t normal. They are mean or average.