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On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Margarita Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Silver James

This recipe was mentioned in an article as a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Me? I’m a big fan of margaritas AND ice cream sandwiches so I’m thinking this could be a yummy treat for the entire summer. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Rose-colored Monday

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Silver James

I looked out my office window yesterday and found two roses blooming. I hadn’t even noticed the buds. This particular rose bush is old. It was in the flowerbed when we moved in over 20 years ago. I’ve managed not … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Dancing Fool

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Silver James

I’m on a critter roll lately. This one is 2 minutes of sorta creepy but really cute and definitely for the birds. Enjoy your weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hearts

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Silver James

Sometimes, I don’t even know the question until the Universe pops up and answers it for me. Today’s missive is totally on point. As a fiction author, there are things only I can see–or hear, or taste or feel–until I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Need a Hero

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Silver James

I am happy to report that I’m making steady progress on the ol’ WIP. Today’s #1lineWed THEME of **HERO** helped. I was at the start of a new chapter yesterday morning. As is my SOP, I left a couple of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Pancit Noodles with Chicken

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Silver James

Now that Mother Nature has decided to go home and sleep it off, I’ve been digging into the files for lighter, quicker fare for warm days. This one popped up. Total Time: 30 Min. Prep and Cook Time: 30 Min. … Continue reading →

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Pink Monday Moon

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Silver James

April’s full moon is tonight and it’s called the Pink Moon because all the phlox are supposed to be blooming. Yeah…Mother Nature is still drunk. Anyway, it’s also a supermoon so go stand outside tonight and enjoy it. My Wolves … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Brother Bear

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Silver James

Here’s another Feel Good Friday bit of video. I ❤ bears. There are days I think about writing a bear shifter series. Then I get real. Anyway, here’s something short and sweet to get you ready for the weekend. Have … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dream vs. Reality

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Silver James

So, apparently the Universe is really big on dreaming these days. It seems a lot of the messages have to do with dreams, imagination, and stuffs like that there. Perfect advice for a writer. This particular note appeared a bit … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Treat Yourself

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. Already. Today’s #1lineWed THEME is a real **TREAT**. I almost used a snippet that starred Sade and Caleb back when they were kids and they’d been dared to do something. Instead, I decided to take the prompt and … Continue reading →

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