Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Getting Physical

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Silver James

I commented to a friend yesterday about how writing is a physical activity–in it’s own way. Sitting at a computer day in and day out does take a physical toll on a body’s body. Neck. Shoulders. Back. Wrists. Hands. Even … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Goals

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Silver James

November is done. I came to the end of National Novel Writing Month with just over 50K words written in MOONSTRUCK MAFIA: BOSTON. My goal is to get finished by the end of the year so it can get edited, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Truth

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Silver James

I normally try to stay away from politics and what’s happening in the world when I’m out in “public.” People are entitled to their own opinions and beliefs and I’m good with that, so long as they return the favor. … Continue reading →

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Inflatable Monday

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Silver James

I feel like I need floaties to keep my ahead above water/all this idiocracy as we begin the week. Our local gas station hiked gas from $2.84 to $3.14. I’m hitting Wallyworld this morning and lord only knows how much … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Conspiracy

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Silver James

The world is all topsy-turvy again. There’s so much going on and the number of people who refuse to listen, to see, to understand boggles my mind. Hence my using this emoji — 🤯 — a lot. Along with these: … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Silver James

Another week closer to the end of 2021. Not sure how I feel about that. I do know that I closely resemble the cat over there. 😉 Since it’s Friday, I thought I’d share some totally random thoughts, links, and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Time

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Silver James

Guess what happens at 2 a.m. Sunday morning? I’ll give you three guesses and the first two don’t count. I’ll wait… … Why, yes! It is the arrival of Daylight Savings Time. Or the return to Standard Time. Or whatever!?!?!?! … Continue reading →

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Monday Midway

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Silver James

We’re a bit over halfway through October. October is a favorite month. Usually. Why? Because the weather changes. Days get shorter, nights get cooler, the World Serious (and I can watch all the play-off games because I don’t really care … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Detour

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Silver James

Writing is hard. I don’t care how fast you write, how much prep you do, there will always be roadblocks. Real life intervenes. Ideas dry up. Characters act up. The plot goes off the rails. You write yourself into a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dream Time

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Silver James

Australian Aboriginals, like Native Americans, have a special place for dreams. Down under, it’s called the Dreaming Time. Many native tribes here in the US refer to it as a vision quest. If writers are smart, will follow their examples. … Continue reading →

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