Bruce does his job best when he plants his seeds before you've even begun.  Hell, an hour ago I was staring at this blank page, thinking how I wasn't in the mood to write today.  I spent 18 of the last 24 hours in bed with chills and fever. I was tired.  The chair is uncomfortable on my achy body.  I don't know what to write.

The fact is, Bruce's job is easiest if he catches you early.  Now, with half a page of writing, his job is much harder.  Look for him to show up early, and often.  One of your best defenses is to start.

So I got a blanket.  Made some tea.  Put a pillow on the chair.  And started typing.

I'm not going to defeat Bruce with a single post.  I'm not even going to totally call him out.

But I'm going to keep looking for him.  Because he's there.  The secret mastermind behind all the times I lose and don't have to.  Because I am not a creature barely struggling to survive.  I am a creator, an artist, a man of virtue and greatness.  Anyone who opposes that is my enemy.  And he will be defeated.