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On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Will It Irish!

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Silver James

I found this too late for St. Patrick’s Day but I’m a total Irish/Celtic music fan. Yes, this video is just over 10 minutes but totally worth it and the time passes in a flash! Enjoy and happy weekend.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Magic

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Silver James

I’ve said this before. To be a writer, to tell stories, to write music or paint pictures or create anything, you have to have an imagination. And using your imagination is like working magic. I’m in the middle of edits … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Ticket to Ride

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Silver James

This ol’ sun keeps right on orbiting around the earth and days keep flying by. Yes, FB, I do realize that’s not how it works. Please do not send this through your truth storm troopers for verification. Our #1lineWed THEME … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Easy Cream Puff Cake

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Silver James

When I was a kid growing up, my favorite treat to get at the bakery downtown was a cream puff. I’m still totally in love with the things–light and airy pastry/crust with creamy pudding goodness inside and a drizzle of … Continue reading →

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Mondayin the Middle is Okay

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Silver James

So here we are. Another Monday, this one halfway throught the merry month of May. It rained yesterday. A nice, steady rain. Which we needed badly. And for awhile, the storm dragons came out to play. It was fun to … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Turtle Soup

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Silver James

Happy Friday and yes, I’m back to critters because…well, I am. #ThisMadeMeLaugh because the female lion is all “Whatever…” and the male is “WTF?!?!?!” Have an awesome weekend. And be the turtle. 😉

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Implications

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Silver James

Every morning brings something new and oftimes crazy. Because that’s the world right now. In betwseen scratching my head and it exploding, I manage to get through the day by writing. This message from the Universe showed up not long … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Jumbled Up

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Silver James

Wednesday, Hump Day. Time-to-share-a-snippet day. Today’s THEME is a bit of a **JUMBLE** but I managed to JUMBLE a bunch of words together to produce a snippet for your enjoyment. As a set-up, I will only say that Sade and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Creamy Shrimp Alfredo

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Silver James

I’m a huge fan of pasta. And shrimp. Add them together with a creamy sauce? I’m sooo there! This recipe is quick and doesn’t heat up the kitchen so it’s good for year-round enjoyment. Total Time: 25 Min. 25 Min(s) … Continue reading →

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Just Another Monday

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Silver James

Monday has rolled around again. Yesterday was Mother’s Day. That can be good or bad, depending. My mother passed years ago, and my mother-in-law years before that. That sort of makes me the matriarch of the family. Which is weird … Continue reading →

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