The longer I live the more I find there is nothing exceptional about humans apart from their ability to kill each other for the stupidest of reasons–or for no reason whatsoever. #life #failure

“We live in every moment but this one.” Nightwish

Just because life is scary, it doesn’t mean you have to be afraid. Fear immobilizes you when you need thought and action the most. #life #success

“Sorrow has a human heart.” Nightwish Seems appropriate…

“I Am Here” I am here. I deserve to be here. I don’t need to prove anything to anyone. I justify my own existence and happiness. I am no worse than anyone else. I work to better myself and others. I am here. #life #writing

“Beware the travelers who come to town. They bring peace and sanity. They will steal your obedience to us.” #writing

Happy National Grape Popsicle Day Yes, it’s a thing.

Plan for tomorrow: read write relax eat seafood ride the bike

Staying objective is nearly impossible nowadays. When you get clubbed over the head each and every day by someone, you have to stand up and say “Enough is enough,” and take the club away. #life

Relaxing and jammin’ to some Nightwish #music

I have few if any expectations. I don’t like being disappointed.

I finally got my bio done for Bouchercon.

The sun finally came out after the storm. It’s time to relax and get ready for the weekend.

Hm. I need three photoresistors. I have a weird idea for a circuit.

Why do we elect officials that appeal to the least common denominator? #life #failure

Hey, it’s Friday! You get to wind down and reset yourself. Do so.

Stop worshipping celebrities and start celebrating real heroes and honoring and helping victims. #life

Time for a break. I’ve spent the morning fleshing out the Act 1 beats of the new book. #planning #writing

My hoya bloomed last night. It’s still filling the room with its scent.

Good morning. The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts and actions. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Just got a phone call from a literary and film agent wanting to pitch “Last Call” to traditional pubs (at no cost). I doubt that real agents cold-call writers. Or am I wrong? Sounds like a new kind of Nigeria scam. #writing #publishing

“They want power and fear is their ally. But fear turns to anger and anger is more powerful than fear.” #writing

Step back. Let your mind relax. Let things happen until you have the strength to proceed. Then proceed. #wuwei

What was the last non-fiction/non-programming book that you read that taught you something? Do you read reference books/non-fiction books? #reading #books

What would you like to do this weekend that you have never done? What’s on your bucket list for this weekend? #life