08/01
The instructions are simple. #Ignite and stand back.
Some cannot leave well enough alone.
#vss365
08/02
When people hear I grew up in California, visions of tanned bodies on the beach spring to mind.
But, that’s not everywhere.
Along the San Francisco coast, the #gloom of the day was only punctuated by a change in wind direction.
#vss365
08/03
If science education continues to devolve, we could be back in a place where an #eclipse was deemed to be a horrible sign from the gods.
Carl Sagan rotates in his grave.
#vss365
08/04
“There’s a new tool in town – the ‘#Sunder Head.’ You can’t live without one!”
The people gathered around the salesman were not impressed.
“How is that different from my axe?” asked one man.
“Can your axe split wood with Old English flair?”
#vss365
08/05
“Fingers, you stand by the door. Muggs, you talk to the manager and act as a #decoy while I talk to the teller about withdrawing money from my checking account. Everybody got that?”
“But boss…”
“Yeah?”
“We don’t seem to be doing anything illegal.”
#vss365
08/06
To #defy authority when your cause is reasoned and just is appropriate.
To do so when you believe unprovable things is ridiculous.
Get the shot.
#vss365
08/07
It was a mighty swat, but it went right rough the window. The kids stood still, #petrified in fear. Mr. Brandon strode toward them with their baseball in hand.
“One of these days I’m going to have to show you my collection,” he smirked as he walked back into his house.
#vss365
08/08
“Here – this will #nourish you. Delicious, yes?”
He looked into the cup to see a dense, greenish-brown liquid. He sipped hesitantly, mostly in gratitude to this odd stranger.
Surprisingly, he needed no other food that day.
#vss365
08/09
The judge’s words were stinging. “I #condemn you to ten years’ hard labor at Achison Quarry!”
“For a parking ticket?”
#vss365
08/10
Her lifeless body lay on the dias, resisting all efforts to #revive her. Only the kiss of her true love can save her now.
#vss365
08/11
“It is not my intent to #pacify you – only to ensure your survival.”
A useless plea to an audience of conspiracy theorists.
#vss365
08/12
Another boring night, out to rape and #reave. Nothing better to do, I suppose.
#vss365
08/13
I spent many hours trying to #mend the fence, but it wouldn’t stand strong. Finally, I called a professional.
It was expensive, but worth it. I haven’t thought about that fence since.
#vss365
08/14
“I have the ability to #empower you to do great things.”
“How is it that you have this power, oh Lord?”
“Everyone has it. Supporting words are all that is necessary.”
#vss365
08/15
They knew it was coming. The #surge has now inundated us again. This time it was totally preventable.
Damn crickets.
#vss365
08/16
The authorities called off the #search after two weeks. All hope was lost. The grieving widow returned to her empty house…
…which was not so empty…
#vss365
08/17
Live each day as if your #time is almost up.
#vss365
08/18
Some need excitement. Entertainment. Vitality.
All I need is the #song of the wind.
#vss365
08/19
The loan officer examined the documents with a #furrowed brow. The prospective borrowers sat expectantly.
“Do you expect me to believe that three chickens is enough collateral for a one million dollar home loan?”
“Well, they do dance, sir.”
#vss365
08/20
There are many great stories throughout history connected to the #sea.
This is not one of them.
#vss365
08/21
It’s well past time that he #face the truth. He’s not very popular as a leader. His constituents consistently tune him out.
Time for stronger measures…
#vss365
08/22
The president did nothing until the legislative session ended, causing a #pocket veto to go into effect.
The agressive legislators had no idea how to deal with a passive-aggressive chief executive.
#vss365
08/23
“I know I have it scribbled down in a #note somewhere in here…”
While he was looking, the beast advanced and ate them before he could retrieve the firing code.
#vss365
08/24
One’s #history is written in the sands of time. If one continues to live in it and not learn from it, it can quickly turn to quicksand.
#vss365
08/25
The vain build temples to show off their wealth and power. None of this is needed to lead a meaningful life.
The wise set up #space inside of themselves for calm contemplation. It costs nothing, but means everything.
#vss365
08/26
All of my dreams turned to #dust in a quick moment.
The memory remains.
#vss365
08/27
How #shallow do you have to be to think that one mistake determines another’s worth?
#vss365
08/28
Everyone believes that they are drawing the #portrait of an honorable person.
Even the villains.
#vss365
08/29
The general listened patiently as the tactical group laid out its plans.
“There’s only one #flaw in your theory.”
They looked at each other, puzzled.
“I don’t like strawberries.”
#vss365
08/30
I know my #stare makes you uncomfortable. I mean no harm. Your beauty paralyzes me.
You will never know.
#vss365
08/31
How I envy my dogs. Able to #drift off to sleep at a moment’s notice, not a care in the world…
Sigh…
#vss365