Tag Archives: Thursday Thoughts

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Footprints

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Silver James

Sometimes, I get an idea for a book, one that is straight. Straight mystery. Straight thriller. Straight science fiction. Straight fantasy. I’ve even had ideas for westerns, historical fiction, and horror. But when I start to write something “straight,” I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Release

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Silver James

Waaaay back in the day, we used to put inspirational posters up on our walls. Or posters of a hot rock star (looking at you Mark Lindsey of Paul Revere and the Raiders). Farrah Fawcett in that tank suit…(the guys … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Absolutes

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Silver James

It all comes down to this… The evolution of all spiritual life, Silver, includes 3 absolutes: 1. You will love. 2. You will be loved. 3. The former will eventually be far more important to you than the latter. Grasshopper, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Silver James

I’m nosy. I eavesdrop on conversations in public places. I watch people. I want to know what’s going on. Why? Because I’m a writer. Writers are almost always students of human nature. We have to be. Yes, characters and stories … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Challenge

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Silver James

I’m not sure there’s a lot of musing I need to do about this very simple message from the Universe. Of course, I’m not sure that peace is all that great. Oh, in a great, global sense, sure. But personally? … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Winners

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Silver James

Yesterday was the anniversary of one of the most horrific events in history. The attack was carried out in hate. And the response? An overwhelming outpouring of love. Love always wins, Silver. Kindness always prevails. And smiles always disarm. Touché, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Magic

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Silver James

I like magic. I especially like the magic of books. Tomorrow is National Read a Book Day. For me, every day is National Read a Book Day. I can hide in the words of a book, whether written by me … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Signs

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Silver James

Remember that old saying about stopping to smell the roses? When Only was little, we did that. A lot. We spent over an hour watching a cicada metamorph from a “beetle” into it’s winged version. The technical term for their … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dream

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Silver James

When I was a kid, I told stories to my stuffed animals. Even though I had an original Barbie, Ken, Midge, and Skipper, I wasn’t much for dolls. Stuffed critters, though? I had them tucked everywhere. And I had so … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Amazement

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Silver James

It’s August. In fact, August is almost half over. I got married in August. Lawyer Guy was born in August. School starts in August. And in our family, it’s really odd that so many times, passings occur near in time … Continue reading →

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