“You threw away the key to my heart. I changed the lock.” #writing

There should be a Unicode character code that can represent and inserted image, sound, or media. Pre-canned emoji are a waste. #unicode #emoji

“He was the son of James the Elder. His water was pure and good. Even the gods and angels were impressed.” #throwawayline

I need to start considering what I want to accomplish next year. #2023

“My uncle died of a broken hearth. It was a cold death.” #writing #throwawayline

There is an adage that says, we all want a better life. The question is, better how, and for whom? #life

Overheard: “I’ll have a glass of the house red wine.” That inspires me to create a wine brand named “House Red”. #wine

It’s fun to laugh at yourself. It brings a smile to so many people.

It’s a holiday week for at least a ton of people. Enjoy, relax, de-stress, connect, talk to a stranger. Avoid the ones covered in blood. #holiday

Silence is frightening to many. When someone wants you to argue with them, keep silent. #life

“I was married three times. The best wife I ever had, was the one that died.” #writing #throwawayline

When I was doing consulting for HP, the one lesson I learned that stood me in good stead, was to ask the obvious questions. Obvious questions are only obvious because everyone assumes a different answer. #life #business #success

“The snow swirled around her as she huddled against the biting wind, clutching the worn teddy bear. She’d found it lying in a snow drift. It snored, contented, against her.” #writing #flash #winter

OK. I’ve named the feral cats. Smudge and Creamsicle. It’s better than saying, “Yo! Cat Number 001a”. #cats

It’s lunch and free-writing time.

“How do you know you’re related to me?” “You’re shorter. Height is relative.” #writing #throwawayline

I repeat: if you’re a company, offering a discount is not a “gift” it’s an enticement to buy your stuff. A gift, would be giving your product free (without a lottery/raffle/enticement to sign up for your crap.) #marketing #failure

Celebrate the small accomplishments of others. Especially the accomplishments of the small ones. Just because it doesn’t seem important to you, doesn’t mean it’s not important to them. #success #life #children

Happy National Emo Day

So, is 2023 going to be worse than 2022 or 2020?

Yes, if you were wondering, the cats were back. It seems rain or shine they are here every day. Maybe I should feed them. #cats

Hello. It’s a holiday week. Don’t be weak in exercising your right to take it easy this week. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“The cold rain pitter pattered onto the road around him. It wasn’t the kind of rain one danced to.” #writing

“Why would you ever want to go on a road trip with your dad?” “To kill him.” #writing #throwawayline

Great ideas don’t have to come from the rich. #life