Category Archives: Being Thankful For Your Life

A Hopeful Author – Even During a Pandemic!

Posted on November 18, 2020 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

November in the United States is Thanksgiving time. This year, the US Thanksgiving holiday is Thursday November 26th. It may seem to be an unusual time to be thankful with so many across the world being economically fragile, food insecure and with … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 28, 2019 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Here in the United States, it is Thanksgiving time—Thursday, November 28th to be exact. It’s a day of fantastic food feasts, with the bonus of a long holiday weekend ahead. I hope the day is extra special for all of my … Continue reading →

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Chasing Old Man Winter in the New Year!

Posted on January 9, 2019 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

January, this first month of the new year, always starts off with great hope and promise. Often, however, those feelings of optimism and expectation sour as the weather turns colder and the sun remains behind dark clouds for weeks on … Continue reading →

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A THANKFUL WRITER!

Posted on November 21, 2018 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Here in the United States, it is Thanksgiving time—Thursday, November 22nd to be exact. It’s a day of fantastic food feasts, with the bonus of a long holiday weekend ahead. I hope the day is extra special for all of my … Continue reading →

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Chasing Away Old Man Winter

Posted on January 24, 2018 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

January, this first month of the new year, always starts off with great hope and promise. Often, however, those feelings of optimism and expectation sour as the weather turns colder and the sun remains behind dark clouds for weeks on … Continue reading →

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A Thankful Writer!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Here in the United States it’s Thanksgiving time—Thursday, November 23rd to be exact—and it’s a day of fantastic food feasts, with the bonus of a long holiday weekend ahead. More importantly, it’s a time to reflect on what makes our … Continue reading →

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Why A Writer Should Be Thankful!

Posted on November 23, 2016 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Here in the United States it’s Thanksgiving time—Thursday, November 24th to be exact—and it’s a day of fantastic food feasts, with the bonus of a long holiday weekend ahead. More importantly, it’s a time to reflect on what makes our … Continue reading →

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WRITING vs RUNNING

Posted on October 19, 2016 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

This month I’m running two marathon races. When I mention that fact to people who don’t run, they usually ask, “Why?” I’m not completely sure of the answer! Maybe the simple truth is that it’s because I can and I love … Continue reading →

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Why A Writer Should Be Thankful!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Here in the United States it’s Thanksgiving time—Thursday, November 26th to be exact—and it’s a day of fantastic food feasts, with the bonus of a long holiday weekend ahead. More importantly, it’s a time to reflect on what makes our … Continue reading →

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Why A Writer Should Be Thankful!

Posted on November 26, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Here in the United States it’s Thanksgiving time—Thursday, November 27th to be exact—and it’s a day of fantastic food feasts, with the bonus of a long holiday weekend ahead. But more importantly, it’s a time to reflect on what makes … Continue reading →

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