Good morning. It’s back to reality. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Plan for tomorrow: — iOS — Python — back to writing/editing — food

I’m surprised no one has managed to get a mini Linux distro working on the iPad. #linux

I dropped by the local big chain bookstore. The magazine section was full of things with something called Harry Styles. It was weird.

I have an urge to do some puzzles. Wasn’t there a magazine called Games at one point?

I should finish my interpretation of the Tao. It’s even sitting in a drawer for over 20 years. #taoteching

Overheard: “The last time I had a girlfriend, I was 17. The relationship was a mess.” This from a 30-something. #writing #character.

Trust yourself to be imperfect. #life

Cool! I sold another book to someone I met at the restaurant. #writing

You dont need a map if you don’t know where you’re going. #life

Dinner consumed: +1 to comfort -1 to health +1 to contentment -2 to stamina #food

Be the friend everyone can rely on but everyone ignores. #life #success

No one used “bespoke” much before “The Dark Times” of the pandemic. Now even your old maiden aunt uses it. I wonder why. #writing #marketing #words

Observed: “She handled the ketchup bottle like it was her mortal enemy, drowning the defenseless French fries in a blood red mess.” #writing

If you can’t relate to an animal other than your dog, you are a failed human creature. Flame on! #life

Observed: “He was a lumberjack or Grizzly Adams wannabe. He would be at home in a deserted lighthouse. His jacket, with its collar pulled up, could withstand a hurricane. As would his beard. The entire image fell apart when he ordered a Lite Beer.” #writing #character

Are there any good website editors on iPad that aren’t pushed by a site or geared to teaching? #web #development #ipados

“If you want to control your life, step back.” #life #zen #tao

I’m toying with Japan in late May. #travel

Things to ask your waitperson at a restaurant: — What wouldn’t you order here (seriously informative) — When do all the cool people show up? If they answer, “They’re here,” never come back. #life #food #restaurant

“When the dead spam, you must listen. Listen for the clues that tell you it’s a scam.” #writing #throwawayline

I miss programming in Pascal (no, not Turbo). Modula-1 and Oberon were cool, but I never really did mud with them. #proramming

“A book is a tasty treat for the mind.” #books #reading

Overheard: “What would you do with $20?” That opens up multiple avenues. #character #writing #prompt

Everyone deserves one good friend.