Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Monday Madness

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Silver James

How much longer for March Madness? At least one of the Oklahoma teams made it to the Sweet Sixteen. Good on you, ORU. It’s Monday again. The last one this month. The fact there have been FIVE Mondays in March … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Spring is Sprung

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Silver James

Last Saturday, Spring officially arrived. Of course, within days, we had tornadoes and snow and then warm weather before our temps plummeted and it rained. That’s okay. It’s a Southern Thing. Which is why this video made me gigglesnort. Gigglesnorts … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Story Time

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Silver James

I occasionally appear on writers’ panels. Or I used to before the universal shut-down, and you’ll note that’s with a small “u” so I’m talking in broad terms rather than referring specifically to the Universe. Anyway, writers on panels often … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: What Goes Round

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Silver James

Happy Hump Day. It’s time for #1lineWed and I have a big ol’ snippet to share. This is like hot-off-the-presses first draft so forgive typos, awkward sentence structure and all the other oops that are part of a first draft. … Continue reading →

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