Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

A Blue Monday

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Silver James

We’re supposed to have blue skies today. I’ve enjoyed them the past two days. And it’s Monday. Perhaps the sunshine will make up for the stuff. And there’s been stuff. So, here’s what up in my life. Saturday turned out … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: A Journey

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Silver James

Most of you know that I’ve been known to watch the Superbowl simply for the commercials. The last few years, I’ve simply looked them up online after the fact. Okay, sometimes before because compannies and ad agencies want the biggest … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Secrets

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Silver James

I’m actually putting this post together on Wednesday as we’re supposed to have a minor snowmagedden overnight. I want to make sure this goes live because…well…secrets. We all have them. Some we share, some we play it close to the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Short Story Long

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Silver James

A good raconteur makes a long story short and entertaining. A good storyteller makes a short story and turns it into a long story, aka a novel. Aren’t y’all glad I’m not a raconteur? Anyway, today’s #1lineWed THEME is **LONG**. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chicken Breasts Parmesan

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Silver James

I’m a big fan of Italian food. And chicken parmesan ranks right up there as a favorite. I’ve been known to make “Poor Man’s Chicken Parm” using breaded chicken patties and spaghetti sauce. Yeah, yeah, My bad. When I want … Continue reading →

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Monday Lasting

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Silver James

January is done for the year. It’s the last Monday in a month full of them. Tomorrow starts our shortest month. I’m not quite ready to look that far ahead though. So, in retrospect… Stuff happened last week and over … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Foxtrot

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Silver James

It’s Friday once again. Apropos of nothing, this video caught my eye and made me smile. That’s a good way to end the “work” week. I mean, what could be better than bluegrass music and a fox? Have a great … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Not Exactly Human

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Silver James

So, I almost forgot to set up today’s blog. That’s what happens when being awake from 2:25 a.m. until now (which is approximately 5 p.m.–and did you know that a.m. stands for ante meridium and p.m. stands for post meridum?) Yes, my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: And thanks…

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Silver James

So, the week has rolled along to Wednesday. Which means words. I’m happy to report that today’s #1lineWed THEME of **AND THANKS** prompted new words. To set it up briefly with as few spoilers as possible, Mick and Shannon have … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Silver James

Don’t freak out when you see how long this luscious dessert takes. Prep time is short, it’s the giving it alone time to chill in the fridge that takes so long. True cheesecake lovers won’t mind though, right? Right! And … Continue reading →

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