Charismas: A holiday for good attractive people.

Time for some lunch and free-writing. Haircut achieved. +1 to Charisma.

Got edits back yesterday. Phew. Only infinitesimal issues from the editor. All resolved this morning. auteureist.com/ComingSoo… #writing #publishing

Happy Krampusnacht To those that celebrate.

The Gathering: I put some food out and then this happened. Three of the four kittens that Spot had. #feral #cat

Greetings! If you want to feel the burn, just go outside when it’s cold. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

I add a sourdough French loaf. It’s that time of year. Yum. #baking

I’m trying to figure out what topic to study/learn next year. Any suggestions? Art/music are out. #learning

When was the last time you asked yourself, “What did I learn today?” #life #success

“Don’t take life too seriously. No one else does.” #writing

Good morning. Be helpful. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Holiday ale moved to secondary fermentation #beer

I’m in a “holiday” mood this year. I’m not sure what’s wrong with me.

“You know you’re doing something right if you’re still alive.” #writing #throwawayline

In writing, a “twist” is anything that dashes a reader’s hopes. #writing

Swift gurus: are there any good Swift text summarization libraries? Or do I need to roll my own? #xcode #swift #text

This is the last first Sunday of December for this year.

Maybe I’ll play some OW2 after errands and chores.

Happy Let’s Hug Day

Time to switch it up. Kaweco Lilliput LE (M) with Iroshizuku 100th Anniversary #fountainpen

The tall woman wielding the broadsword sighed. “He’s my mate. He always said, sometimes you have to drink yourself under that table. For him, sometimes is every time.” #writing #throwawayline

What if we just let kids have facts, without opinion, belief, bias, influence, or censorship?

Anger is just outward-facing frustration. — ancient proverb I just made up

We all believe what we are told to believe, or choose to believe. We call the people setting beliefs salespeople, be it religious, political, or marketing. Few, if any, seriously question them. #life