Overheard; “We started winning…” Ignores that “winning” is ALWAYS temporary. #life #failure

This control… is not in a consistent location or “mode” in iOS or iPadOS. #ios #ipados #failure #ux #ui #failure

No app which supports tags, allows you to prioritize the tags. Why not? (I know the answe. They should.) #progrmming #tags

I’ve written paranormal, but I’ve never written a novel based on a magic system. Which makes me wonder. What is the difference between “genre” and life? And why do people focus on one over the other? #life #genre #writing

Collection teaches you to appreciate a thing. You need to expand your interests, without being a hoarder. #life #success

Conflict happens because you disagree with the universe. #writing #character

“Life is the nightmare you live.” #writing #life

PSA: 2026 trophies/awards/accolades/championships have no meaning in 2026. Your accomplishment is set to naught. History is for the books. #life #failure #success

A MacGuffins, in fiction, doesn”t need to be something everyone wants. It can be an item one character (crucial to the plot) wants. It doesn’t need to be the protagonist who wants it.. A McGuffin, does not define the protagonist/antagonist. #writing #character

In writing, we all look for people we with whom we can identify. The universe doesn’t provide enough of those. #writing #character

Remember that life is a privilege, not a right. Remember that being living, entitles you to rights. #life

“Support , when holding is not enough.” An aidditon to Stephen R. Donaldson’s “Oath of Peace” to which I’m adding. #stephenrdonaldson #oath

I don’t have all the answers, but I do have opinions which don’t hurt those who need support. #life #support

“The problem with dumb luck is that it tends to happen to the dumb.” #writing

“Shallow men believe in luck or in circumstance. Strong men believe in cause and effect.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Life is an exercise you try to do until you’re dead.” #writing

Simple objects can be critical to the meaning/existence of a character, not just the universe/reality. #writing #character

Do you write books with symbolism? Why use symbolism over just stating your point? Yes it’s more “high-fallutin’” but can be lost. “Sometimes, a dream is reality.” #writing #symbolism

“Some people are just reactions to what happens in their life, and not a complete person.” #writing

Things I’v learnt as a pantser: outlining is time well-spent. an outline should be thrown out once complete. It’s bound to be broken. trust your instinct/muse/money/drugs/rocknroll write for the love not the money. You don’t want to be an artistic prostitute. Flame on! #writing

PSA: Hey! It’s time to start thinking about what WWDC 26 will bring… #mac #ios #programming

If you can’t write your program/app in a single line of code without the use of AI or macros, the programming syntax is too complex. .~ #programming

1 - have an idea 2 - is it at good one? 3 - implement the idea 4 - does it match your expectations? 5 - adjust your expectations to reality. #life #success

I got a nice response to “The Cat and the Warlock” this morning. That’s always appreciated. #writing

“Being “found out” isn’t a bad thing. It reveals (not exposes) to the world who you are, not what you present. It’s your job to ensure you are what you present.” #writing #life