Vicious Rumor: Apple to XCode at WWDC and announces new TimeCapsule backup solution. iOS devices to have built-in Mesh networking capabilities. tvOS to be rebranded as cableOS. SwiftDB to be the new Kit which leverages SwiftUI to design, create, manage databases. #wwdc #xcode

I really want to make a walnut pie using a pecan pie recipe and compare the two. I feel the walnut pie will be better. #baking

If you can’t find fun, you are suffering. #life

I’m unwinding after #phillyete. My mind is full of “stuff” that needs to come out. #writing

“Not all heroes wear capes. Some go around naked.” #writing

History - #history

Arthur: We need a table, where all can be equal. What shape shall it be? Gaswain: Octagon? Arthur: Really, Gaswain. Ye must needs stop watching Chuck Norris movies. Arthur the Less: I like Bruce Lee. Arthur shakes his head, glaring. Yvain the Bastard: How about the Pentagon? Arthur: Too confusing. …

Observed: He could have been the love child of Steves Jobs and Wozniak, right down to the hair, glasses, and clothing. Or maybe he was the result of a Fly-like teleported accident… #writing #character

Throwaway

“He sat ramrod straight, even though he had no clue what a ramrod was. The muzzle of the gun accused him, unwavering. A chill–a shiver ran up his spine like a spider searching for an anchor point for its web. ‘What do you want?’ His voice came out in a pant. His mind refused to plot. Multicolored …

“Check your blood. Is it still red?” #writing #throwawayline

“A religion is just a cult that doesn’t kill its members, it just forces them to do its bidding by making its adherents believe they are doing it of their free will.” “I love chocolate.” #writing

The more desperate you become, the more you isolate yourself because you start seeing everything as a threat. #life #failure

The older I get, the more certain I become that people cannot be taught morals or compassion. You either are, or you aren’t. #humans

Tomorrow will be another full day of #phillyete sessions. Thursday I’ll pick up the replacement bike. With any luck, the weather will be nice enough this weekend and next to take it out for a spin.

Difficulty of writing (for me): 1 - Story ideas 2 - Editing 3 - Proofing 4 - Writing is the easiest. 5 - There is no number 5.

I just got told I look like a writer. I’m not sure that’s a good thing. #writing

I’m trying to come up with an idea for my next book project. I have two half-finished that I’m not sure work or are worth the effort. I want to do something light-hearted and humorous and get back to my strength which I seem to have misplaced these past few years. #writing

#phillyete always makes me want to take on new projects…

Time to run errands and eat stuff.

If I were doing web dev I’d definitely check out htmx. #phillyete

Great talks at #phillyete as always.

Blizzard knows how to make great cinematics. Not sure anyone one comes close. @blizzard_cs @Warcraft

Next up: A Return To Hypermedia: Solving Javascript Fatigue Using The Fundamental Architecture Of The Web - Carson Gross #phillyete

I’m munching on Jalapeno pistachios to stave off hunger until dinner time.

Woot! Replacement bike came in. I guess I’ll pick it up Thursday sometime.

Fun talk by Y. Sharvit . Lots of review for me. #phillyete