Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Friday Sinema: Going Classical

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Silver James

Happy Birthday to my Dad. It’s actually tomorrow but since I take weekends off from blogging, I’m a day early. I still miss him every day, even though it’s been 26 years. He and I used to watch all sorts … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal What’s What

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Silver James

The world is crazy. I get out of bed in the morning and it’s like my head explodes multiple times before I can even finish my first cup of coffee. Yesterday, it was an Amber Alert–a 10 year-old boy. His … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Peace and Quiet

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Silver James

Wednesday means it’s time for #1lineWed words and today’s theme is **PEACE**. This snippet comes from Ronan and Maura’s first meeting at a fancy charity event. She’s there with her boss, the District Attorney. Ronan and friends are there to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Triple-Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Silver James

Y’all know that I was pretty much born, bred, and raised in the south. Or the southwest, as the case may be, since I live west of the Mississippi. And growing up, I’ll admit that Whoppie Pies made me laugh. … Continue reading →

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