I often read and hear about people saying to “channel your anger into worthy pursuits”.. The actual goal is to transmute your anger into peaceful accomplishments. We all possess that ability. #life

Loss of a loved one or thing teaches you more about yourself than you may want to learn, but it is a lesson worth learning. #life

What plans do you have for the weekend? Mine are to avoid the rain.I’m looking forward to a nice weekend where I can get back to riding the bike.

“His class on Verbal Abuse was attended mostly by men looking for pointers.” #writing

When you come right down to it, eating is weird.

I put “learn Braille” on my list of things to accomplish.

I’m enjoying just be-ing. It’s that kind of day. #life

What promises have you made to yourself that you have broken? Have you broken the same one multiple times? Either it’s not an important promise, or you fear the consequences of success. #life

“Anyone can write a country-western song. That’s why they do.”

“I’m an author. I sling words the way a short-order cook slings hash. I try to make less of a mess.” #writing #throwawayline

“You may be disappointed with your life. That’s fine. Life is disappointed in you.” #writing #throwawayline

You don’t have to like every book you read or every author, but at least you’ll figure out what you do or don’t like. Also, tastes change. Read more books. Feed your soul. auteureist.com #books #reading

“He bought an acre of land with a small ramshackle building. Everyone who visited either died a violent death or went insane. It was an evil plot.” #writing #throwawayline

It’s been a productive morning. I should eat to celebrate.

Hey! It’s Friday! Be cheerful in that realization.

SuperNote allows for side-loading .apk files. This is cool, since I’d like to have something like a read-it-later app on it. Maybe I should try to learn Android development again. I tried when it first came out and the horror of the slow emulator and having to use ‘c’ was deterring. #supernote #apps

The Gathering: Everyone is still around in shifts. Marble wanted to go out and play in the sun. She chased some leaves and bugs, then came inside and promptly threw up. I guess eating bugs is not encouraged. #feral #cats

Happy National Proofreading Day #writing

Greetings. It’s a good day to be alive. That’s every day. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Ambiguity creates suspense. #life #writing

Lunch done. Back to work.

Being a pro just means you are paid. It doesn’t mean you are in anyway better.

If you want to stretch your legs, get a rack. I’m sure Amazon has one for sale.

The absurd is where inspiration is born. — ancient proverb I just made up.

The difference between advertising and marketing is the difference between selling red beans and rice and magic red beans and rice. Humans want the magic beans and rice. The only magic is marketing preys on wishful thinking. #marketing #advertising #business #failure