If you’re working this weekend, question your life choices.

The Gathering: The latest new (yes, that’s redundant) member of The Gathering. He’s at the deck door staring in now. I’m calling him Tux. He’s started to become a regular. I’m not sure what it is about this house/me, but all the animals (mostly cats and kittens) show up …

Greetings. It’s the weekend. Let your little kid out. You have no reason to be your normal surly self on weekends. Do something fun. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

The Gathering: Two more of Mote’s kittens have gone under the knife and are back home in isolation for a few days. Four to go. #kitten

“In wars, time does not keep score. Time only cares that things happen the way they are supposed to, not how many people die.” — Time Corps #writing

Most memorable music concert? I’ve been to a few.. — Chicago at the Compaq Tandem acquisition — Paul McCartney at HP/Tandem Connect — Pat Benatar at the Spectrum in Phila. — Fine Young Cannibals in Montreal with good friends. Yes, I’m showing my age. #music

Often heard: “I’d love to write a book…” Me: “That’s ok. I’ve lived your dream/nightmare.” Or Often heard: “I have a book idea.” Me: “Sorry, my queue is full.” Or Often heard: “I don’t like that type of book.” Me: “I’m so sorry that your life is so limited.” .~ #writing

Back in my day, cackling was the purview of evil witches. So, either we have a lot of evil witches–probably not– or a lot of wannabes.

When someone gives you a haircut, are you supposed to give it back at some point?

So. Is Apple going to ditch “Liquid Glass” next year? Or sooner? It’s confusing, poorly designed, and requires a transparent iPhone in order to make sense. #apple #ux #failure

I’ve accomplished more this month than I have today. #life

“Some people are so short, they could do well to stretch their legs.” #throwawayline

Name some characters who are the archetype of their archetype? #writing #movie #tv

“When you want to write a heist book, you are stealing a trope.” #writing #throwawayline

“He wore a snazzy outfit from the designer, ‘Ghar Baj’.” #writing #throwawayline

I still love (not) how iOS apps fail to clear icon badges. Even Apple apps. #ios #failure

Anyone with a self-satisfied smirk needs to be held to account.

Just because you have a solid story outline, doesn’t mean you know what to write. #writing

Day 2 of writing “To Gain Knowledge: Coins of Destiny 2” and I’m at 7500 words. It’s a decent start. #writing

Authors: It’s still not too late to attend. creaturescrimesandcreativity.com/2025-pres… #mdc3con #writing #book

Hello. Bring some love to the world. It needs it as much as you. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Definitely, an outdated site since it doesn’t verify that I’m not an AI. #web #failure

Is Scrivener on iOS still stuck in Dropbox land? Or does it now support iCloud like normal apps? Wondering if I should look at it again. #scrivener

Yawn. Little sleep. No rest. Time for the ceremonial coffee.