Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Heavens to Mergatroid

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Silver James

If you are a professional writer, which is worse? Deadlines, or not having them? When I mess up my scheduling and find myself embroiled in back-to-back-to-back projects, I moan and groan but deep down, I have to admit I’m glad … Continue reading →

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March Monday

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Silver James

This sentiment is especially true when you are a writer. But it’s Monday and I have about half a day to get caught up on a couple of weeks “other stuff.” What sort of other stuff? Oh…exciting stuff. Like laundry. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: It’s a Southern Thing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Silver James

I don’t need to explain a thing. Just watch. However, the funniest written explanation I ever read for use of this phrase came in a blog by Toni McGee Causey. I should go looking for it one of these days … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Birthday

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Silver James

Yesterday was my birthday. I’ve been saving this tidbit from the Universe because it offers me a whole year of happy wishes. I hope all of these things for myself, too. So, indulge me today as I contemplate all this … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Paradox

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Silver James

When I was a kid, I hated the phone. Oh, I didn’t mind talking to someone when they called me but calling them? Unless they were very close friends, neighbors, or family, I had a total freak out. I’d miss … Continue reading →

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Super Monday

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Silver James

I’m getting a late start. Usually, I set up posts the night before. I didn’t have much good to say yesterday and my parents always used that old saw, “If you can’t say something nice…” (Which I wish a lot … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Creation

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Silver James

As most of you know, I finished up Deacon’s story, THE COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL earlier this week–in time for my deadline, BTW! Time for my next project(s)–the proposal for Red Dirt Royalty #8-Tucker’s story, and another adventure set in Susan … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Advice

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Silver James

Somewhere in this message from the big U is a story. Intrepid explorer. Stuck in that cave in Pyrenees. With a man in jeopardy. But our heroine explorer is a Girl Scout. She’s prepared and will…but wait. She has feelings … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Start

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Silver James

Today is the first tidbit from the Universe for 2017. Since we are at the very start of the new year, I figure this is a good time to talk about starting anew and apparently, the Universe agrees with me. … Continue reading →

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First Monday

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Silver James

So, 2016 has ridden off into the sunset and 2017 is standing here all bright and shiny, waiting for us to do something. Something different. Something new. Something special. Something…anything. I’m ready. Are you? I’m also looking ahead. Pitcher/catcher practice … Continue reading →

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