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Thursday Thoughts: Universal No Regrets

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Silver James

So, stuff happened Tuesday and Wednesday out in the world. Some people are celebrating, some aren’t. It’s pretty crazy, no matter which side you’re on. Me? I’m thinking folks need to be careful what they wish for. Things may not … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Silver James

Christmas Eve Gift! No Universal truths today. It’s Christmas Eve so I thought I’d look a bit deeper into my own head and heart today. We’ll start with my greeting. On Christmas Eve, my mother would answer every phone call, … Continue reading →

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Three Mondays Before Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Silver James

I’m ignoring that today is Monday. I shouldn’t since I lazed around yesterday and got nothing accomplished. Last week was…busy. But not. Yes, makes no sense and presents a conundrum. I love saying that word. Anyway… I did very little … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hindsight

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Silver James

So, the other day on a friend’s blog, she was talking about authors telling potential readers that their books are just like *insert best selling author(s) name here*. Back when I was cold querying agents and editors, one of the … Continue reading →

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Hot August Nights and a Monday

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Silver James

Hot August Night. That used to be one of my favorite albums by one of my favorite singers. Oh, the fantasies I had about Neil Diamond when I was young and foolish. Back when such things mattered to an angsty … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Monday

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Silver James

Yes. It’s Monday. The first Monday in August. I switched out my front door wreath over the weekend, from the red, white, and blue of the 4th of July to the sunflowers and burlap of August. I always think of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Read

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Silver James

Books have always been my refuge. Whenever things got tough, I could open a book and get lost in someone else’s world. As a kid, it was the Black Stallion, or Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, even Tom Swift. Then … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dreaming Time

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Silver James

I get an email from the Universe every day. Sometimes the message resonates and I save it to share here when the time feels right. When I got ready to set up this post? Yeah. Well. After reading through–over and … Continue reading →

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Memorial Monday

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Silver James

It’s Memorial Day. Considering the crazysauce that is most people’s life these days, celebrations will be small. I’m not sure that’s a bad thing. Memorial Day isn’at about sales or cookouts or hanging at the beach. It’s about remembering and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Billboards

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Silver James

These are scary times. I’m not particularly worried. By the time I need more toilet paper, hopefully, the panic will be toned down. At this point, I don’t have to get out except…Starbucks. And fresh air. And cabin fever. I … Continue reading →

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