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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Beautiful Life

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Silver James

I have a few favorite authors and one of them is Kristen Ashley. In her books, her characters talk a lot about finding “beauty” in their lives and in love. When I read today’s message, I wondered if the Big … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Souls

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Silver James

Sometimes, I have a tendency to get wrapped around the axle. Yeah, I know. It’s an exercise in futility. But hey, we all have our buttons, yeah? I certainly do. I’ve been known to yell at the TV. Which scares … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Connections

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Silver James

Another week is rolling off the calendar page. Part of me is protesting–uselessly–because time is passing so swiftly! The other part is cheering on this old sphere spinning itself merrily dizzy because Autumn can’t get here fast enough! School here … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Success

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Silver James

When a writer decides to become a published author, there’s a lot going on. Sooo many questions. Sooo much angst. Truthfully? That never ends, I’m afraid. Lee Child, a NYT best-selling author of the Jack Reacher thriller series once said … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universe Pretending

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Silver James

Who played “pretend” when they were kids? 🙋🏼‍♀️ I could be a cowboy. Or an Indian. I could be a horse. Oh, I was a good horse! A shiny white stallion. For years and years I had a picture post … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Upgrade

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Silver James

Hot town, summer in the city. Baby, it’s hot outside. Sumertime, and the livin’s supposed to be easy… Okay, I’m being silly and showing my age. Can you name those tunes? And who remembers that show? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Anyway, it’s Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dreaming

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Silver James

So. I’ve been having weird dreams lately. When I dream, I’m a fairly lucid dreamer who remembers the dream in good detail. Or at least I used to. Here lately? Weird dreams. Disjointed. With odd people. Odd places. Odd circumstances. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Easy

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Silver James

If you’re doing something you love, it’s supposed to be easy, right? If telling stories is your thing and you know the characters and the tale unfolds as you speak the words (or type as the case may be) and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Worldbuilding

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Silver James

I remember sitting on a panel at a writer’s conference one time. Most of the audience was comprised of new writers–either just published or still waiting. One of the questions asked by the moderator was: Which is most important–characters , … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Silver James

Ya know, considering the state of the world in 2022–and especially the last week or so, I figure this is a message we all need. No musing. No philosophizing. Just this: Love where you’ve been. Love where you’re at. Love … Continue reading →

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