Good morning all. It’s a rainy day here in Annapolis. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

I’m already looking forward to coffee tomorrow morning. I have no idea what that means.

OK. I’m essentially at 80K words. The story is winding down and all the lose threads are weaving a pattern. It’s time to call it a day/night. #writing

I really want to do some programming/design. But I have this novel to finish first.

I hope there won’t be another “fire drill” tonight. I need some sleep.

“When your friend has money, and you don’t. Does he give some to you or make it more difficult to get what you need? His decision tells you the kind of person he is.” #writing

Plan for tomorrow: write another 3+K words edit walk around gawking and pretending to be a typical tourist. eat stuff be a nuisance

“Most people don’t understand that the point of a lie is to point you to the truth by diverting you from it.” #writing #life

Turkey wrap consumed: +1 to Health -1 to Agility.

Don’t let questions confuse you from pursuing what you want. #life #success

I have yet to brew a winter ale this year. Maybe when I get home. #brewing #beer

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Even if you don’t celebrate it or celebrate it at other times of the yeear, it’s still worth being grateful. Things can always be worse. #thanksgiving

Spelled backwards.

Perfection is for gods and the inadequate. ancient proverb I just made up.

Overheard: “It tastes like 1842.” I have no idea what it means, but it sounds like something I might come up with. #writing #character

“Just because you follow the crowd, it doesn’t mean you’re a lemming. Then again, lemmings haven’t gone extinct.” #writing $throwawayline

“People want to be happy. Others want to be miserable. History is understanding which faction holds the majority.” Harry Seldon #future

“Have you ever chased a meatball that you really wanted as it rolled down the hill, grasping but finding it always just out of reach? That’s love.” #writing #throwawayline

“If you ever change your mind, make sure there it’s filled up before you leave.” #writing #life

You can learn a lot from people just by remaining silent. ancient proverb I just made up. #trurth #character #writing

I hate pickles. Maybe I should make some. #food

“Son,” the grizzled man who hadn’t had a shave in ten years began, “find a good woman who will stand by you, no matter what. I’ll give you five gold pieces for her. Your mother was worth six coppers.” #writing #throwawyline

“He pulled the T-Shirt away from his body as if allowing the wisps to enter and imbue him with grace. Either that or he was sticky with sweat.” #writing #throwawayline

If you find humor in pain, you deserve to be funny. ancient proverb I just made up.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” “I want to be The Chosen One. I hear the marketing rights are great.” #writing #throwawayline