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MUSINGS
Random ideas, thoughts, experiences penned as the ink flows....


Seasonal Solitude
The holidays are often wrapped in images of big families, sparkling lights, laughter echoing through crowded living rooms and perfectly decorated dinner tables. However, the truth... one we don’t talk about nearly enough... is that not everyone experiences the season that way. For some people, Christmas can feel quiet, still… even lonely. If that’s you this year, you’re not strange, forgotten, or failing at life. You’re basically a human, living life in a real world. There ar

Michelle A. James
Dec 22, 2025


The Selfie Syndrome
Picture this: You're at a beautiful sunset, an amazing concert, or even just having a good hair day. So, what's your first impulse? For many of us social media users, it's to capture it, post it, and wait for those little hearts and thumbs to start rolling in. The Selfie Syndrome, as I call it, is something we're all living through, whether we realize it or not... and no, this isn't just about taking pictures of yourself; it's about something much bigger that's shaping how we

Michelle A. James
Dec 8, 2025


Thanksgiving: Embracing 'Heartitude' Beyond the Feast
Thanksgiving often brings to mind images of a bountiful table, family gatherings, and the joy of sharing a meal. Yet, this holiday holds a deeper meaning that goes beyond the food. It is a celebration of gratitude, kindness, and connection—a true expression of what can be called heartitude . I conjured up this word to capture the spirit of Thanksgiving as an attitude of the heart, a way of living that extends far beyond one day of feasting. HAPPY THANKSGIVING WISHES TO YOU AN

Michelle A. James
Nov 24, 2025
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