05/01
They approached the gate cautiously. The #ominous signs were all around them.
There would be much screaming today.
#vssdaily
05/02
“I thought the animated bits of this would be in color.”
“I prefer to work in #charcoal.”
Hard to argue with the results.
#vssdaily
05/03
There was a time when people who ran for office and lost accepted their defeat and tried to improve next time.
Now, we’re looking at a new #dynamic…
#vssdaily
05/04
“Why would you think of doing that to me?”
“Don’t be silly. It’s just your #suspicious nature.”
And a memory of things past…
#vssdaily
05/05
She walks out onto the balcony, #resplendent in the finest finery.
And bursts into song.
#vssdaily
05/06
The past year has thrown us all off of our normal routines. Complacency borne of isolation has set in.
The common wish for #languid existence turned out not to be as fun as we thought.
#vssdaily
05/07
“Rancid shoulder of boar, sour potatoes, a few stinging nettles for #garnish, and viola!
“The perfect last meal!”
#vssdaily
05/08
The emergency workers approached the #horrific scene. Groups of sobbing children dot the parking lot. The injured and dead wheeled out on stretchers. A scene that is repeated far too often.
It’s a helluva price to pay for “freedom”…
#vssdaily
05/09
“I grow tired of your #insolence.”
Timmy looked at his father with a combination of remorse and confusion.
“Behave yourself while your grandmother is here.”
Timmy understood that.
#vssdaily
05/10
“I know all about your #lascivious thoughts. I love them. You can look, but you can’t touch.”
Said every pole dancer in creation…
#vssdaily
05/11
When does interest turn into #obsession?
When passion replaces logic…
#vssdaily
05/12
“I’ve never seen such a #devoted droid.”
“You need to watch more movies.”
#vssdaily
05/13
I have a tendency of driving many people away from me with my #sardonic wit.
I’m past the point of caring. I know that there’s always one person in the room that is entertained.
#vssdaily
05/14
Out on the road again. Leaving his family for his other family. Months sacrificed.
The #hunger never subsides…
#vssdaily
05/15
There are those who have raised #hedonism to a fine art. They are celebrated in popular culture, since most cannot live that kind of life.
But, what to they leave behind? In his own words: “A trail of beer bottles…”
#vssdaily
05/16
Best not be #vexing When you are texting Save unneeded worry or strife
Good to be clear Your words all sincere Especially if it’s your wife
#vssdaily
05/17
It’s always fascinating to me how a normal #conversation becomes a life-and-death #squabble when matters of the #crown come up.
You have no control over that, folks. Lighten up.
#vss365 #whistpr #vssdaily
05/18
Dawn’s early light marks the start of another day. Bacon frying in the #skillet, eggs at the ready. Children arguing about what clothes to wear to school.
And then, silence.
#vssdaily
05/19
Phil walked up to his junior engineer and inspected his work.
“It’s a good start, Ben, but it will never work at #scale.”
“It doesn’t need to, boss.”
#vssdaily
05/20
“I’ve purchased things from them before. Always of #dubious quality.”
“This time for sure!”
#vssdaily
05/21
Another work day. Tedium personified. The supervisor decided he should provide a #spark to the team.
Perhaps streaking across the shop floor wasn’t the best idea…
#vssdaily
05/22
In the Western world, it is difficult to stay #humble when you are forced to sell yourself every day.
Success in the business world is inversely proportional to the amount of humility.
#vssdaily
05/23
We deviate To liberate And instigate A sad mistake To #escalate And devastate And devastate We all rotate
(h/t Michael Hutchence, INXS)
#vssdaily
05/24
We cannot afford the #luxury of complacency. Too many people are dealing in bad faith.
#vssdaily
05/25
“I will attend the festival – the Full Moon of May – three years hence.”
“That is not such a great #ambition. Master.”
“But it is #ambition, nonetheless. Who among us is without flaw?”
#vssdaily
05/26
“Take a sip of the #wine from this goblet. It will give you a #glimpse into your future.”
He took the drink hesitantly. Instantly, he could see his future…
…in a #dive bar…
#vss365 #whistpr #vssdaily
05/27
What lengths do we go to avoid the #bitter taste of reality?
#vssdaily
05/28
The children sat in rapt attention. Their father’s #sonorus tones filled the room – and rattled the dishes in the cupboard.
He didn’t speak much, but when he did, everyone knew it was important.
#vssdaily
05/29
Your children are grown. Your career is winding down. What is left?
You never know what’s around the next #curve…
#vssdaily
05/30
He quickly walked up to the unsuspecting girl.
“You must be Google, because you’re just what I’ve always been looking for.”
#Strike one…
#vssdaily
05/31
The week at work was brutal and unending.
#Serenity, don’t fail me now…
#vssdaily