Tag Archives: musing

Tuesday Tidbits, DST Style

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Silver James

The meme should say WORST. DAYS/WEEKS/MONTHS. EVER. Just sayin’. Daylight Saving Time, which saves nothing, lasts 238 days. That’s almost 9 months. NINE MONTHS! Whyyyyyy??!!!? It’s crazy! We hit a high temperature of 86 yesterday. It’s freakin’ MARCH, Mother Nature!!! … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Permission

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Silver James

I talked to a writer the other day who mentioned that he’d never had writer’s block. He said that he writes down what he sees in his head–no more, no less. Sometimes, it is only a few hundred words. Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Moves

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Silver James

Does anyone here play chess? Or checkers? Risk? I’m pretty sure we’ve all said at some point in our lives, “It’s your move.” It’s all about strategy and planning. Sometimes, though, we don’t know what move to make. This happens … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Flaws

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Silver James

Earlier this week, I discussed character flaws. Apparently, the Universe follows this blog because this popped up in my inbox. Perfect people are boring. Uninteresting. They have no place to go but down, and while delivering a come-uppance to those … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Twists & Turns

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Silver James

I have a confession. I ❤️memes. I know. I know. It’s a serious character flaw. I have files and files of memes, mostly divided into themes but I also have a big file simply labled “Made Me Laugh.” I also … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Hits and Misses

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Silver James

As predicted, the Super Bowl was boring. I did care who won but it would have been nice to have some real football shoved in there between the commercials. I didn’t actually time the difference but I’m pretty sure that … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy Dance

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Silver James

For some reason, I woke up with the song “I Feel Like Dancin’” in my head. Weird, right? It’s Thursday and I should be headed out to Wallyworld. Somehow, I don’t see me dancing down the aisles. Then again, I’m … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Nuttin’, Honey

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Tuesday. Who else celebrates Taco Tuesday? Today, I’m thinking that maybe it should be Tequila Tuesday. I mean…it’s gotta be after noon somewhere, right? Okay, I’m kidding. Not about tacos but about the tequila. I honestly can’t remember the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Worlds

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Silver James

The various processes involved in writing probably don’t matter as much to readers as it does to writers. And it might not be interesting but from time to time, the Universe drops in with an idewa that is also something … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Conflict

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Silver James

Well, 2026 hasn’t impressed me much. It’s been a long year and it isn’t even February yet. I miss Pete. The insurance company is totaling out LG’s truck but they’re giving him about 1/3 of what it will cost to … Continue reading →

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