Tag Archives: Thursday Thoughts

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Firsts

2020. Perfect vision. Which is why I’m looking ahead. 2019 is behind us. Lessons learned. I hope. Things have to change. I have to figure out a new headspace, a new way of thinking and doing. The Universe has pretty … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Time

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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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Gift

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

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

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

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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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Permission

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

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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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy

Days just keep passing by. I suppose it beats the alternative. Okay, it definitely beats the alternative. Anyway, after last week’s “All Bad Things” happening, I was looking for something a little positive to think about because we need all … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Trick and Treats

Are you ready for the spooky stuff? Yeah…me neither. I can’t believe October is over and NaNoWriMo starts tomorrow. Well…technically, it starts at midnight tonight. I won’t be writing then. It’s freaking cold here–like record-setting cold high temperatures and snow/sleet. … Continue reading

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