I started playing Bauldur’s Gate 3 last night. I’m not that far into it. It’s pretty good so far as RPGs go. I haven’t dug into the skill tree, inventory, or other stuff so far. I tend to hate games where a spreadsheet is almost a requirement. #rpg #game

“I’ll take fries and no attitude.” #writing #throwawayline

I’m in a good mood for some reason. That’s a sure sign things are about to fall apart and I’m about to get a visit from Murphy.

The wind is biting today. It’s not doing a lot of chewing.

It’s cold and blustery after all the rain last night, but at least the sun is high in the sky. It must be on drugs.

Good morning. Manage the week. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

The Gathering: All the cats and kittens still visit every day and sit and stare into the house (not at the same time, however, thankfully). They are all becoming less afraid when I open the deck door. Not sure what will happen if we get tons of snow this winter. #feral #cats

Good morning, everyone. Make the day! Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Hm. Apparently, Apple curry is a thing. Maybe I should find a good recipe and see what it’s like. #food

What greedy thing are you buying yourself this holiday season?

“The merchants strode the streets shouting their wares. Where! Where! Where! Wheres here! Where! #writing #throwawayline

Hello. It’s the weekend. Notice the things and people around you, and how you relate to each one. How can you improve that? Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Plan for tomorrow: — more coding — more errands — more house stuff — some eating and free-writing

Observed: a guy drinking blue curaçao with a can of RedBull. He’s had 3. Heart attack pending…

Just because you wear a white lab coat doesn’t make you a doctor, scientist, dentist, or technician. Especially if you’re promoting a product. Unless, of course, you have a stethoscope around your neck.~ Avoid cliches. #marketing #failure

A.I. job recruiters are apparently a thing now. They seem to be just spam-bots looking for unqualified individuals to cause a company and humanity to collapse. #ai #recruiting #spam

Overheard: “Hey, Trashcan, how’re ya’ doin’?” Granted, the guy is large…

Kindness and Gratitude #life

You don’t need to be human to show kindness or to experience it. Kindness, although often does, does not result from an action. Gratitude, often results from but does not require kindness. You don’t need to be human to experience or display gratitude. Kindness without gratitude is still valid. …

Anyone going somewhere interesting over the holidays? Where would you go if you could? For me, I’d love to go to London, Japan, or Austria for the holidays. Not sure why.

Books make great last minute gifts for readers. I know you know someone lthat would love a book. May I suggest one of my books? auteureist.com #books #reading

“Her hair was a drab green-blue and fairly dry. He likened her to a lichen. That’s why he liked her.” #writing #throwawayline

“A smile spread over his face the way lard spreads over a hot-plate.” #writing #throwawayline

Nibbage. #fountainpen

Happy National Lard Day Give someone the gift of lard.