Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Soccer in the South

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Silver James

USA! USA! USA! Happy Birthday, America! The USMNT (US Men’s National Team) made it into the Round of 16. Despite having TWO goals called back and a highly-questionable red card handed out to our star player, they won their game … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal…Kiss?

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Silver James

Wallyworld today because Friday is a holiday and there will be lots of people stocking up for the long weekend. That said, they might be there today for the same reason but I go early during their “quiet time”. Jake … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Never Been

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Silver James

Hello, Wednesday, my old friend, I’ve come with words once again. And once again, I have a random scene but…caveat! I know where it fits in even if it isn’t an exact follow-on or prelude. The good news is: Winner, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: PB&C No-bake No-cross Pie

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Silver James

Summer has dug her fingernails in and is acting like the hag she can be this time of year. Who wants to heat up the kitchen, right? Hence, here’s a chill treat. Do you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Love … Continue reading →

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Monday?

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Silver James

Well…dang. I have no clue. I wrote a post for today. I scheduled it. I clicked all the right buttons. And…nothing posted today. I’m just now discovering this because I had a slight accident with my morning protein shake. I … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All: Advice

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Silver James

ADVICE FOR ANYONE MOVING TO OKLAHOMA Various versions of this list has been around for a long time. I stole it from a sister Okie on X. I will confirm that everything on the list is true. Mostly. It is … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Tip

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Silver James

After Wednesday, the week just seems to slide downhill. This was esepcially true when I worked in the real world. Weekends meant something then. Well, they still mean something but its a different something. Anyway. That brings us to today. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Level With Me

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Silver James

It’s that time of the week again. And I luckily have new words. Since I’m still trying to incorporate all the random scenes into some semblance of order, I’m trying hard to not create more random scenes when I take … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Wolf-size Snickerdoodles

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Silver James

Sometimes, a writer or a reader just needs to kick back with a big cup of coffee (or glass of milk) and a plate of warm cookies. This is Only’s favorite cookie. They come out huge and soft, as long … Continue reading →

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Muggy Monday

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Silver James

There’s always someone who is a morning person. My mother was one of those. She she woke up, she wanted the whole house to wake up with her. She’d bang doors, pans in the kitchen, whatever would make noise. Dad … Continue reading →

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