Tag Archives: WIPs

Wednesday Words: Climbing Out

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. I have new words but they are not the new words you might be expecting. See…sometimes, the story jumpst up and surprises me. Last week’s Thursday Threads prompt was…a tough one. You’ll see why later. First, I have … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Permission

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Silver James

I talked to a writer the other day who mentioned that he’d never had writer’s block. He said that he writes down what he sees in his head–no more, no less. Sometimes, it is only a few hundred words. Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: What Dreams May Come

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Silver James
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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Moves

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Silver James

Does anyone here play chess? Or checkers? Risk? I’m pretty sure we’ve all said at some point in our lives, “It’s your move.” It’s all about strategy and planning. Sometimes, though, we don’t know what move to make. This happens … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Know What I Mean?

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Silver James

February is almost over and days are getting longer. At least for another couple of weeks and then we’ll be dragged back into darkness thanks to Daylight Saving Time, which saves nothing and only screws up everyone’s body clock. But, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Flaws

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Silver James

Earlier this week, I discussed character flaws. Apparently, the Universe follows this blog because this popped up in my inbox. Perfect people are boring. Uninteresting. They have no place to go but down, and while delivering a come-uppance to those … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: That Counts

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Silver James

Here we are back with another Wednesday, along with some new words. Sadly, I didn’t make the cut last week but that’s okay. I shouldn’t be greedy. Right? Anyway, a scene is a scene is a scene after all. There’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Twists & Turns

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Silver James

I have a confession. I ❤️memes. I know. I know. It’s a serious character flaw. I have files and files of memes, mostly divided into themes but I also have a big file simply labled “Made Me Laugh.” I also … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Winning

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. We are almost half-way through February. I’m wearing flipflops instead of thick socks and fuzzy slippers. The world is topsy-turvy. But I have coffee, a prompt, and new words to share. No win, place or show in the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy Dance

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Silver James

For some reason, I woke up with the song “I Feel Like Dancin’” in my head. Weird, right? It’s Thursday and I should be headed out to Wallyworld. Somehow, I don’t see me dancing down the aisles. Then again, I’m … Continue reading →

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