Welcome to ‘James Proclaims’!
I’ve called this blog ‘James Proclaims’ because my name is James and ‘Proclaims’ rhymes with James. It’s a clever name for a blog when you think about it. Long ago I used to write a column for my university newsletter. I called it ‘James Explains’. But ‘Explains’ doesn’t rhyme with James, so it wasn’t really as good as ‘James Proclaims’. Personally I think that’s real evidence of growth on my part.
The main point of ‘James Proclaims’ is…
…well I don’t really know the point is. I hope one day to take over the world, but I’m not sure how this blog will help me to achieve that. It can’t hurt though…
I think it’s probably wise not to take anything you read here too seriously. Except the taking over the world thing. I’m definitely going to do that.
If you’re a first time visitor, you might need a little help finding your way around, so I’ve created this handy guide to help.
There are a lot of posts on here now, because the blog has been going for quite a while. If you want an easy way to find my older posts then you can visit The Trove Of Proclamations, where you can find everything I have ever posted on this site in chronological order.
If you just want to read the good posts, then you might be better off going to Vintage Proclamations! where I have curated a selection of some of my favourite posts.
It’s up to you, it’s your blog. I mean it’s not actually your blog. It’s definitely my blog. But you are welcome to read anything or nothing as you see fit.
James Proclaims! 
Clear as mud James!
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I enjoyed James Proclaims!
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🙂 So far, I’m digging your “About ‘James Proclaims'” page. I also like your story about your university column and how this name is so much better — because it is! 🙂
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Thanks – I’m glad you agree on the name!
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Very organized! I am hoping to gleam some wisdom here…even though you are mostly kidding…I think it’s great!
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Thanks for the lovely comment! Not sure how much wisdom you will find here though…
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Hi James, your writing is humourous and fun to read.
I like your reviews on just about any product, even the dictionary!
I started off my blog too focusing on reviews because I want to be helpful by providing more information.
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Thanks – don’t know how helpful my reviews are but glad you like them!
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Possibly the funniest introduction to a blog I’ve ever read! 😂
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You are too kind but also very discerning 🙂
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Love your sense of humor… And your overly long tag line… Despite what they say. After all… Rules were meant to be bent. I know I will enjoy following your ramblings.
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Thanks for that – glad to have you on board!
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AGH! I LOVVVVVVE THIS!
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Thanks!
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Possibly the funniest introduction to a blog I’ve ever read! 😂
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James, I am delighted to have you follow my blog as opposed to following me—which by the way would leave you totally lost as I have been told I never leave loaves, much less crumbs to follow. And your desire to not be taken seriously, suggest that your decision to follow my blog was probably no more than a momentary lapse in your normally good judgement. Therefore, I shall resist any temptation to write dramatic material in the near future, as I could use every follower I can get. Thank you very much for following, James. :@)
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Thank you for the thank you. Exemplary manners and fully endorsing my decision to follow your blog, which as I understand it, is a serious news blog?
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LOL 😀
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I love the humor and the structure. You’ve earned yourself another follower, and I suspect many more will come!
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Your blog is awesomeeeeee
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It’s almost as if someone told you to say that… 😉
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Like a voice whispering in my ears and I thought it was appropriate 😂.
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Got here through community pool. I think I already visited few of your blog through other links and I liked them. I was having idea that I am “following” you. Correcting myself now 🙂
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Glad to count you as one of my readers and thanks for liking my stuff 🙂
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Hopping over from L on Skill Up Skillet. Congratulations on your nomination!
Explains to Proclaims definitely shows a world of growth. Your writing is so good it makes someone like me (who believes exercise is Lucifer’s way of giving us a taste of Hell) want to run out and buy a 16kg kettle ball. It is portable after all.
Proclaim away James!
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Thanks for hopping over! Don’t do anything you’ll regret on my account though. Kettle bells make lovely ornaments but shouldn’t be used for anything else in my opinion…
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I love rhyming words, James! Good job on that. Plus, your daily/weekly posts are just awesome with those sunny faces that are really cute!!!!! I really like your blog! 😀
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Thanks – that’s so nice to hear (or read…). Thanks for taking the time to comment – it means a lot 🙂
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James, I hope you don’t mind what I just did but I nominated you for a Liebster. I hope it brings you loyal followers. https://goldencougarwolf.wordpress.com/2015/08/15/liebster-award/
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Thanks – always nice to be nominated 🙂
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Found you through Prei, and yup, you seem like you’re funny, idk. You made me laugh, so here you go, you’re getting one step closer to world domination.
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I thank you and in time the world will thank you too 🙂
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Can’t wait to read more!
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Hi, James! I nominated you for The Liebster Award. You can check out the details here. http://thisbritishamericanlife.com/2015/08/23/the-liebster-award/
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I’m nominating you for the Liebster Award. Check out the rules and your questions on my post here:
https://fourjuices1doppio.wordpress.com/2015/08/26/liebster/
Let me know after you’ve written your post so I can read it! 🙂
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Thank you for following my blog!
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I find you cool already 🙂
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Thanks – that’s pretty awesome coming from someone who has a blog called “Gigantic Thought Bubble”, which is literally the best name ever for a blog!
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Really? Lol Thanks James. 😄
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Crystal clear and I very much hope that you will take over the world – and laughter will be the one and only killer disease 😀 Off to read what James likes to Complain about
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I like to complain about a lot…
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Your categories are funny. I don’t really know what constitutes poetry either but I give it a try most days. Your healthy lifestyle sounds like my own.
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Healthy is overrated anyway! I’ll check out your poetry and compare notes – between us we might actually have written a real poem!
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I might like it here or hear I might like it; either way, and there are either or ways clearly I’ll give things a whirl. And you followed me first (which should be as creepy as all hell but is apparently a thing; and I suppose you have to be allowed to acknowledge your own bloguality in a post truth world, or a truth post world) so, now I’m here… you’re it! And thanks but I prefer my personal space
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You had me at ‘here’ and possibly lost me again at ‘hear’ but bloguality is a word I might steal so welcome, make yourself at home and take as much space as you need.
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The goals and aims of James Proclaims are obvious to me
I haven’t read a post yet so just how can that be
I think I’m going to like your blog but only time will tell
Can I join in to rule the world and give ol’ Trumpy hell?
With poetry, I must agree, it’s difficult I think
Some verses worse, and some are yuk, and others simply stink
I wish to thank you for the like, invite you to read more
and now I’ll stop, before I start to soon become a bore!
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Here is the definitive answer to what is poetry?
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/40954591/posts/1155236686
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Thanks – I can’t disagree with it. Also thanks for following in such poetic style 🙂
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Hey, nominated you for an award Check it out here— https://eclipsestories.wordpress.com/2017/03/12/blogger-recognition-award/#more-433
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Thanks hugely. I don’t tend to do awards but I always appreciate a nomination 🙂
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Aww.. It’s okay. I just nominate you to show appreciation to your craft. Best of luck! -Sun
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And I really do appreciate it – thanks 🙂
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🙂
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Happy to find your blog, James and I’m looking forward to your proclamations!
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Glad you found me. I see to be procrastinating at the moment but hoping inspiration hits me again soon!
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Hello James.
I believe there is a definite lack of proclaiming in my life and will now follow you in a feeble attempt to rectify that wrong.
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I will try not to let you down. I inevitably will let you down, but I will be trying not to…
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That’s all a girl can ask.
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Thanks for dropping by https://wdfyfe.net/ From the looks of things you’re my kinda guy. Which way are we going? I guess I’ll just follow you and find out. cheers
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Couldn’t say where we’re going. Meandering aimlessly I’d say. But glad to have you along for the journey…
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Welcome James, and I am the sames – Beth
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Thanks Beth and…er… I’m struggling to come up with clever rhyme…
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most are not the most positive- death, meth…
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Yeah, I didn’t think they were appropriate 🙂
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I love how you have explained and have different sections to this blog – there’s definitely something for everyone here and I’m grateful for that! Really well designed blog site too mate! 😃🙏💛
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