"For many, reincarnation was a ludicrous notion, far too esoteric for them to understand. The rest of us had reconnected with so many from our past lives, and were once again enjoying their company. But then there were the seagulls." Watchers of the Realm Chapter 31

A friend wanted to get lunch at a local restaurant, one notorious for having cockroaches. Always the marketer, he just shrugged, "They should fry them up, and put them on the menu as locally grown."

Can anyone recommend a complete text indexing program? I looked at TEXtract, it looks perfect what what I need. Does anybody have any experience with it? Pros, cons, etc. Thanks!

Why do I feel bad that I killed off several characters in my last book. It's like they're haunting me on the pages, and in real life.

The 9 uncommon habits of unstoppable modern warriors by @Alexmathers84 in @coachdotme betterhumans.pub/the-9-uncom…

Writers! Is Scrivener as good as it sounds? Any issues with it? #writing #author #novels

"I would have rather lived 'with' you in mediocrity, than 'without' you in fame." "My darling, I had the choice to make, I couldn't have let that happen." Beginnings, Boardies, and Boxers Chapter 04

Goals! I need to write about 10,000 words a day for my October 31 goal. Crunch time!

Just too many sheep!

Why can't we collect a high percentage of the rain water that falls and reuse after filtering? While Lake Mead and other reservoirs are near empty, we pour tons of storm drainage into the ocean. Just doesn't make any sense.

I try to limit my commentary, but two unrelated items flew by recently that made me laugh and smile, so thought I'd share. "I am never early and I am never late, I am the constant your time adjusts to." - Yellowstone "The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas" 🤨

Though I greatly appreciate rain in SoCal, it is the one or two times a year the skunks get to shower, and the smell permeates the air!

Someone recently asked me "who are you?" Well, I'm a retired old man trying to keep his brain working as his body falls apart from age.

A complete stranger can become a great friend when a person is simply allowed to be the unique individual they truly are! ttoksic.com/thoughts/poolani… #writing #shortstories #historicalfiction

Animation test for archispirale!

“Mimicking the herd invites regression to the mean.” – Charlie Munger

Don't be the sheep Be the sheep dog

Psychologist must love social media. Every form of human behavior, good and bad, all on public display.

In our neighborhood, I don't know what to fear the most; the pack of coyotes or the homeless.