Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Monday the 12th of Never

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Silver James

Sunrise. Sunset. Day. Night. This old world just keeps spinning along and time passes. Totally beats the altermative, I’m thinking. I do wish Mother Nature would stop drinking though. Yesteray? 80+ degrees, blue skies, gorgeous, so long as you were … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Muddy Waters

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Silver James

Since I mentioned it earlier in the week, I’ve been thinking about the movie. Beside two of my favorite actors, it also has some of the greatest movies lines and probably my favorite “comic” fight scene. Prepare to get muddy … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Dreams Happen

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Silver James

I used to dream a lot. Vivid dreams. Some were pretty weird. Some were wishful thinking. Some were plotting and planning because I’d be thinking about a story or a character or whatever situation needed to be addressed in real … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Enemy Mine

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Silver James

Friends and foes. Lovers and enemies. Sometimes they are the same. Sometimes they should be the same but those involved are too stubborn. Our #1lineWed THEME for the day is *ENEMY*. I found this snippet in the current WIP. And … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Silver James

I’m a big fan of lime and cilantro. Street tacos–soft tortilla wrapped around fajita meat with onions and cilantro topped with squirts of lime juice are summer-time favorites. This quick and easy meal provides all the flavor. With the weather … Continue reading →

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Easter Monday

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Silver James

I don’t think I ever realized that the Monday after Easter is actually called “Easter Monday.” I guess I never actually paid attention to the calendar but it’s there listed. Anyway, it’s the first full week of the new month. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Pockey

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Silver James

This video is a little longer than I usually share but trust me, even if you don’t like hockey, you will identify with this four year old at hockey practice. Talk about herding cats! (And I totally remember those T-ball … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal As If

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Silver James

I’m just gonna drop this here. Do with it what you will. Live as if, Silver. Always, The Universe © http://www.tut.com ® As if, Silver, life was easy, people were awesome, and you just haven’t yet decided which of your … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Work Out

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, more words to tease you with. I had a lot of snippets to chose from this time because the #1lineWed THEME is **WORK**. In this snippit, Sade is working hard for the money. The fact that she’s having … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon-Bourbon Apple Pie

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Silver James

Okay. I’ll be honest here. When I first saw this recipe I was all OMG! *FLAIL*!!! (There might have been a Muppet involved.) Why? Four words: bacon, bourbon, apple, and pie. I mean, add a cup of coffee and all … Continue reading →

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