Tag Archives: herding cats

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Pantser

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Silver James

Once upon a time, there were Plotters and Pantsers. The two peoples maintained a civil discourse but neither side truly understood the other. Then one day, in true Romeo and Juliet tradition, a Pantser and a Plotter sat down over … Continue reading →

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A Monday in June

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Silver James

T-Ball. Everyone should locate someplace where littles are playing T-ball. It’s “swarm ball” at it’s finest, though the coaches and parents are herding cats. When I coached competive travel fastpitch softball, I’d periodically insist my players sit down between tournament … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Serendipity

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Silver James

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. As a self-published/hybrid author, it’s a constant fight against the scammers, crooks, and greedy people. The current hot button. especially in the romance world, is the trademarking of every-day words … Continue reading →

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Another Round of Random Friday Free-For-All

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Silver James

I’ve been writing down my thoughts as they hit me. A little inspiration, a little snark, a touch of sarcasm, all totally random: A friend shared this with me and I warned her that I was totally stealing it because … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Balance

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Silver James

Sometimes, I only know what day of the week it is because I have a schedule of posts on this blog: Monday wrap-up, Tuesday treats or titles, Wednesday words that make up a snippet from a work in progress, today, … Continue reading →

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On Any Random Monday

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Silver James

Or writers. Days of the week don’t have much meaning for writers either. The only days that grab our attention are DEADLINES! I have a few but nothing to panic over. Yet. 😆 So, I’m full of all sorts of … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All: Wacky, Weird, and Wordy Edition

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Silver James

Sometimes, I just can’t let it go. And it’s Friday the 13th so…why the heck not? First, the really cool stuff. How fun are these memes about the love/hate relationships between dogs and mailmen. Click through to see them: DOG … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wake-Up Call

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Silver James

When walking through the valley of a creative desert–which happens to writers far more than we like to admit, it takes a wake up call sometimes. I’ve been that particular trek for the past month. Words come hard, and they … Continue reading →

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Monday Fools

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Silver James

It’s Monday. I don’t have a whole lot to say so this is going to be a bit of a ramble. 😆 Yesterday was Easter and April Fool’s Day. I can’t quite wrap my head around that. I watched “Atomic … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Rhythm

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Silver James

There are times I feel like I’m tapdancing in a minefield. Others, it’s all 3/4 time as I waltz through the day. And what is that old saying about angels dancing on a pinhead? The Universe decided to weigh in … Continue reading →

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