Rumors are a matter of disappointment or “I told you so-isms.” Reality matters. Rumors, not so much. #life #failure

The older you get, the more you realize, people all look the same. #life

“He wasn’t as educated as a neon tetra.” If you get it, you understand. #writing #throwawayline

Overheard: “Eight-four percent of one hundred dollars is what?” #life #character #writing #failure

“Sometimes you throw something and it sticks to the wall. Small bits of blood and body parts tend to do that.” #writing

“And a fun time was had by all. That is, except for Sam, who never had fun and always complained about the lack of marmite.” #writing #throwawayline

Are you a reader or writer and are looking for a great conference (not a convention), or just in the area, may I suggest Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity in Columbia, MD. creaturescrimesandcreativity.com/2025-auth… Yes, I shall be there being a nuisance as always. #writing #author #books

If it’s your birthday today, have a good day.

I have a feeling (no data) that most of us here never travel to other parts of the world. Our view of the world and its peoples is small, limited, and suffocating. #life #failure

You don’t need team-building if you just hire a team.

“We are going to build a culture…” is meta for, “We sort of know what we are doing, but we have no real solution.” #life #failure

The smoother the road, the easier it is to crash. — ancient proverb I just made up

If you decide to change, change for the better. That means actually change instead of just talking about it. #life

“Tariffs are not tariffic.”

Things people should stop doing: — listening to celebrities as authority figures — allowing others to tell you how to live your life — pretending it’s someone else’s fault.

Insanity is trying to convince others you’re not. — ancient proverb I just made up

“Time has a way of showing up when you least need it.” #writing #throwawayline

“Being dead is, pretty much, just like life. You spend most of your time lying around all day. The one good thing is you don’t have to pay taxes while doing it.” #writing #throwawayline

Do something nice for someone who isn’t like you. #life #success

“Daddy, why is the sky blue?” “Because, son, your mommy ran off with my best friend.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was a drummer waiting for his beat.” #writing #throwawayline

“Why do you save money if you never spend it? Saving for the future is OK, but you’re not going to live forever. And there isn’t any good reason to bequeath your money to your kids. They won’t account to much seeing as all they do is cry, eat, and poop their diapers.” #writing #throwawayline

Time for a salad and some chili and free-writing.

It’s ok to be disappointed in humanity.