Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Time

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Silver James

2019 is finally drawing to a close. One more year and we’ll finish out the decade, though there are those who say this is the last year of that. Me? I count 1 through 10, or in this case, 11 … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Monday

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Silver James

I celebrate Christmas. I have friends who celebrate Hannakuh. Happy Hannakuh, y’all! I have other friends who celebrate the Winter Solstice and Yuletide. Merry-merry to you! I don’t know anyone who celebrates Kwanzaa, but if you do, enjoy. This time … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Gift

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Silver James

Christmas is next week. I mention Christmas because that’s what I celebrate. There are lots of holidays this time of year from lots of different religions and belief systems. We traditionally give gifts this time of year, in celebration of…take … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Futures

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Silver James

I’m staying away from social media. Which makes me sad, but rather that than so angry or hurt that I taste blood as I bite my tongue or fall further into depression because…why bother. What a person says and does … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Spark

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Silver James

It’s that time of year. I know not everyone celebrates Christmas but we do so bear with me. When I was a kid, I always dreamed big leading up to Christmas. I didn’t want a pony, I wanted a horse. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Silver James

Thank you for being friends who became readers. Thank you for readers who became friends. I’m thankful for family. I’m thankful for creativity. I’m especially thankful for furry critters who make me smile. And coffee. Seriously, lots of coffee. Most … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-for-All Procrastination Style

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Silver James

It’s Friday! That means it’s time for some weirdness, fun, and procrastination. Enjoy! And have a great weekend. The links head over to the I Can Haz Cheezburger site. Giggle worthy, and then I leave you with some…things to think … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Permission

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Silver James

It’s November. For many writers, that means NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). The goal is to write of novel of at least 50K words beginning at the midnight between October 31 and November 1 and ending at midnight on November … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Words

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Silver James

One of the strategems that romance writers often use to create drama and tension is the “Great Misunderstanding”–words or actions tossed out that create hurt feelings. In romance, this has become if not a trope, a cliché. This in and … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Monday

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Silver James

If you speak your mind, thank a veteran. If you sleep safe at night, thank a veteran. If you worship the way you wish, thank a veteran. If you go about your daily life freely, thank a veteran. I thank … Continue reading →

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