If you raise your expectations, you’re bound to be disappointed. #life

It’s been 18 years since the first iPhone. And we still don’t have front-facing speakers or microphone. Everyone still talks into the end of the device. #apple #iphone #failure

Do people still play Canasta, or Cribbage? #game #card

Murphy hasn’t come around for a visit in a while. This week seems prime for his return. #murpyslaw #life

Hm. I discovered a couple of old Rockmite 40 kits in a box. I think I have a new project. Usually, I build these into the usual Altoids® tin. I think I’ll 3d print an Altoids®-lookalike. It should make grounding and isolation better. #hamradio #amateurradio #rockmite

I hate (country) western music. The nasally sound and the idiotic lyrics all come together to create a singular (literally) sound. #music #failure

“So, your god came back to life and then died again in Japan? I guess he wanted to get away to someplace more civilized.” #writing

The lesser of two evils isn’t the quite the same as the fewer of two evils.” #writing #throwawayline #math #grammar

“Damned if you do and damned if you don’t only matters if you do or don’t do something and something bad, at that.” #writing

“Ever since I died, I’ve been happier than I have ever been.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was the grumpy old man who couldn’t yell at the kids because he lived in an apartment and had no lawn.” #writing #throwawayline

Genre is how publishers pigeonhole you. It is the publishing version of typecasting. You are better than that. Spread your wings. Don’t be a pigeon. Be the eagle. #writing #pulblishing

What was the last book that was off-your-favorite-genre that you’ve read which you’ve enjoyed? #book #reading

“Not everyone has a good sense of humor. That’s your opportunity to sell them one.” #writing #humor

I love how VPs of Acquisition leave voice mails. Either they have no clients and must cold-call, they are a company of one, or they run a website in their spare time. #writing #publishing #acquisition

I have been remiss. I haven’t thanked you lately for putting up with me, and my sense of humor–such as it is, and my mind-dumps. Thank you all who do so, interact, and get something from my existence on here. More thanks to those who have purchased and read my books. You’re appreciated. Thank you.

Many lists have “honorable mention”s. What about the dishonorable ones?

Bad ideas are easy to come by, but difficult to dispose of. — ancient proverb I just made up

Being less effective now lets you’ll be more effective later. #life #success

“If someone asks you a yes/no question, be the Oracle. Say something vague and let them make up their own answer. That will get you through most of life.” #writing #throwawayline #gamedev

“He was listing twenty-three degrees to port––seventeen away from the sherry.” #writing

What should I get for lunch? Burger, wings, or salad? Decisions…decisions.

Being successful is easy. Just do more of what everyone wants you to do.. The problem is, being successful doesn’t make you a better human. #life

“You should really write down the core rules to your life.” #writing #throwawayline