Sometimes you have to throw yourself into the furnace to better be tempered. — ancient proverb I just made up

Overheard: “We should all stand around and drink beer.” #character #writing

“Well, at least 2023 wasn’t 2020.”

I’ve begun time-blocking next year, day by day. We, the royal we, shall see.

Happy Winter/Summer Solctice.

I have the release date for “Out of Time”. Yay. Better late than never. #writing #publishing

Time to start winding down the week and the year.

Happy International Dalek Remembrance Day Yes, it’s a thing.

Good morning. It’s the last day of autumn here. Welcome to winter. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Vicious Rumor: Apple’s Vision Pro to be priced $1K cheaper than originally announced. #apple #visionpro

“You look good today. You should wear that ugly Christmas sweater more often.” #writing #throwawayline

What if life is just God’s scam? #writing #prompt

Two weeks from now, it will all be over.

Life is like a jigsaw puzzle, but most of the pieces are missing and you have to craft them. #life

I think I’ll stay up past midnight and watch the fireworks this year. I’ve never done that.

“Take your kids to the zoo where they belong.” #writing #throwawayline

As 2024 approaches, what do you wish you had done in 2023, but didn’t? I wish I had submitted “Out of Time” to the publisher a month earlier. #2023

People don’t connive nowadays. Well they do, we just don’t call it that.

McDonald’s is trying to stay relevant by offering adult Happy Meals here in the US. #marketing

PSA: A leap year is an Olympic year, and here in the US a Presidential election year. They give, and take a day. Vote! #2024

“Everything you do affects everything you’ve done.” #writing #throwawayline #quantum

Overheard: “I can’t’ get up on this stool. My legs are so short they don’t reach the ground.” #writing

“As the year winds down, your stress level winds up.” #writing #throwawayline

I feel like writing some bad “pulp” fiction. #writing

PSA: Set achievable goal for next year. Don’t set too many. Goals without actionable steps is just hope. Don’t set goals you know you won’t follow through on. Don’t set the same goals you failed to achieve last year.’ #2024 #life #success