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On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Dirty Dancing Wedding Style

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Silver James

I totally loved this clip and I will not apologize. My love for Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in “Dirty Dancing” knows no bounds and dang if these newlyweds didn’t totally nail it! Keep on dancin’ this weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dream Time

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Silver James

Australian Aboriginals, like Native Americans, have a special place for dreams. Down under, it’s called the Dreaming Time. Many native tribes here in the US refer to it as a vision quest. If writers are smart, will follow their examples. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Fall from Grace

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Silver James

Wednesday is synonomous with words in my mind after so many postings of snippets based on a #1lineWed theme. Today’s prompt is **GRACE**. As in “full of,” “fall from,” “saving,” and grace “period.” Or in today’s snippet, Princess Grace. As … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Creamy Chicken Casserole

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Silver James

With the advent of cooler weather and looking forward to time spent with family and friends and my tummy turns to fondly-remembered comfort foods from my childhood. This particular dish holds memories of pot luck dinners at the church. Total … Continue reading →

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Go October

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Silver James

October is here at last. It’s still a little warm but there’s a crispness to the air and the nights are cool. I love fall. I always have. The colors–from the leaves to the sky. The scents–wood smoke, spiced apples, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Drumsticks

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Silver James

And I’m not talkin’ fried chicken, y’all. 😉 Fall weather is here (at least for awhile) and high school football season has started. My brother was a band nerd. I was the athlete in the family. He played French horn … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Black Moment

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Silver James

“Black moment? What is this thing of which you write?” “I mean, like, dudette, you talkin’ about one of them black holes or something?” “No, no, y’all. She’s talking about when the lights go out–you know, like with a power … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Garage Band

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Silver James

And another partial week bites the dust. Am I the only who thinks time is flying past? I mean, seriously. Forget sands through the hour glass, these days of our lives is like a hyperspace jump on the Enterprise. As … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Santa Fe Chicken Fajita Soup

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Silver James

It’s hot today but cool weather is coming. Our local weather guru has promised! And with the advent of cooler weather, my cooking thoughts turn to warm, gooey goodness that’s quick, easy, and filling. And yes, I do like me … Continue reading →

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Final Monday

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Silver James

September is coming to a close and October is peeking around the corner. I’m ready for fall. Note to self, switch out the sunflower and burlap wreath on the door for the witch and pumpkins wreath. Since Only was almost … Continue reading →

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