Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Quiet

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Silver James

Sometimes, the voices in my head won’t shut up. All the characters (and I mean ALL of them) jabber and argue about whose story is more important. And sometimes, they go completely silent. I’m weird. I can’t sleep if it’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Magic Coffee & Beignets

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Silver James

It’s February. That means Mardi Gras isn’t far off. In fact, Fat Tuesday, the last day of celebrating Mardi Gras is two weeks from now. We have Valentine’s Day in between. As much as I love New Orleans, I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal When and Where

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Silver James

Today is Groundhog Day. Yippee? I’ve never quite understood the whole mythos behind seeing shadows or not–especially given all the lights, cameras, and action surrounding Punxsutawney  Phil. Poor thing. Anyway, whenever I think of Groundhog Day, I think of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Advice

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Silver James

A writer friend and I had a conversation about writer’s block the other day. Despite everything we do and no matter how much we pretend it doesn’t exist and/or it never affects us, I think every writer has been faced … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Neither Here Nor There

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Silver James

Anyone who’s hung aroud here knows that my Muse is something of a terror. Her nickname is Iffy and she runs with scissors. She also likes scrolling through photos of sexy men and drinks far too much caffeine for my … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Expectations

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Silver James

I was truly hoping this year would start of great guns. You know, peeling out, leaving treadmarks on the pavement. Yeah, no. It’s been more of a slow roll. But that’s okay. I’m getting settled into this new stage of … Continue reading →

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Monday Moving Forward

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Silver James

Well, it seems 2023 is here to stay. We’ve managed to survive the first week+. I suppose things are looking up. We can certainly hope so. Optimism. That’s the key, right? I didn’t do much the first week of this … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Show and Tell

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Silver James

Bear with me here. It’s a new year and as I want to write more this year, I’m attempting to get in that frame of mind. This means that I want to get back to the messages from the Universe … Continue reading →

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First Monday of a New Year

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Silver James

I’m all confused. Yesterday was New Year’s Day. It was Sunday. Today is Monday. Many people are off work and all the college bowl games normally waged on New Year’s Day are being played today. I’m guessing the Rose Bowl … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Fear

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Silver James

Who’s ready for 2023? Yeah, me neither. This past year has been full of antonyms. Time as sped by and dragged its feel. The world has been up and down, which sort of mirrors my life. Writing as been off … Continue reading →

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