Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: I’ve Got You

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. I’m setting this up on Tuesday. In a bit of good news in the midst of worrying about Jake, I managed good enough words to garner an honorable mention in last week’s Thursday Threads. The judge had this … Continue reading →

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Tuesday: Jake

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Silver James

This picture of Jake “smiling” always makes me smile. He was getting a belly rub when I took this pic. Jake is currently at the vet’s. Last week, he started not eating. He’d nibble not not really eat. He would … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Monday

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Silver James

You know it’s hot when the dogs melt before they finish their outside business. They go out and come back a minute later panting. I have to fill the birdbaths at least twice a day. And yes, there are bowls … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Untamed

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Silver James

I wouldn’t have seen this if a friend hadn’t emailed me. Well, I probably would have eventually because I’m a Lindsey Stirling fan and she pops up in my YouTube searches more often than not. That said, YAY! I got … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Sight

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Silver James

Writers are alleged to be keen observers–of human nature, of nature itself, of the world around us. We then turn those observations in words, telling stories or explaining things. It depends on what type of writing we do. Granted, non-fiction … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Pay Attention

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Silver James

Midweek. It always sneaks up on me for some reason. The good news is, while I didn’t win last week’s flash challenge, I did have a bit of a break-through with this week’s Wednesday Words. The timeline–and all my random … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Cafe Midnight Lemon Blueberry Loaf

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Silver James

And now for something different–both the treat and the title. Today’s recipe is brought to you from the Midnight Cafe. The denizens swear by this tasty loaf that is as much cake as it is bread. LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE LOAF12 … Continue reading →

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New Month Monday

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Silver James

Hello, August. Hopefully, your arrival means that Summer will slowly fade away into Fall. I am soooo ready. Also in August, LG and I will celebrate 43 years together. Amazingly. Also, his birthday toward the end of the month. So… … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Oops

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Silver James

Uhm…my bad. I forgot to set up today’s post. In my defense, I was in the midst of a writing frenzy that resulted in 1700+ words and a desire to get back to writing today. In that vein, here’s a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal How-To Book

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Silver James

I’m beginning to think the Universe is mocking me. Or perhaps chiding. Either way, many of the messages the Big U has dropped in my inbox of late keep insisting that I get my stuff together and, as Larry the … Continue reading →

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