Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Up the Chimney

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Silver James

I can’t take credit for this, but for a few edits here and there to change it around to a Nightrider version. See, the #1lineWed theme is **CHIMNEY**. I had a couple of fireplaces but those mentions were in NIGHT … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles and Treats: Silent Night & Hot Cocoa Dip

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Silver James

 I wanted the story to look all pretty, so I’ve embedded the .pdf for your reading pleasure. Additionally, there’s a fun recipe you can fix and munch on snacks while reading. 😉  Total Time: 1 Hr. 10 Min. including refrigeratingPrep … Continue reading →

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Christmas Monday

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Silver James

Five days. FIVE DAYS! Okay, there’s time. No, really. There is. No need to panic. I’ve got this. No, really. Stop laughing! Fine, whatever. There was a weekend. We had Stormy for dinner and sleepover Saturday and then he was … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: A Southern Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Silver James

How can Christmas be only a week away?!?!! I hope y’all will take a break, grab some eggnog and check out this peek at Christmas in the South. I totally identify with the shopper! Have a great weekend.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ticket

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Silver James

Writing has been elusive this week, though I am making progress on a pet project–a “free read” for my friends. It feels weird calling them fans. I like to think that we’ve become friends as I share my stories with … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Christmas Free-For-All

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Silver James

So, how many shopping days until Christmas? Yikes! I should stop staring at the pretty snow and either get stuff ordered online or go shopping! A couple of things before we get to the words. #1lineWed is letting all writers … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Silver James

Last week, I featured the Hot Cocoa Bombs. This week, it’s the same “theme” but much easier to make, especially if the kids are involved. I thought the bombs were adorable but the idea of buying molds and “painting” the … Continue reading →

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Monday Snow Day

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Silver James

It snowed yesterday. For my FB readers, you are aware of this but I thought I’d share a picture of my Nessie. She inhabits the driveway island and she doesn’t get to swim in snow very often. I took this … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Y’all

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Silver James

Like most things Southern, it all depends on the inflection. Here’s a primer on the use of one of my favorite words: Y’ALL. All y’all enjoy! Have a great weekend.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Thinking of Everything

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Silver James

A few days ago, a friend said something that made me think of a song–“The Rainbow Connection.” There’s a version sung by Willie Nelson that’s used as the soundtrack for a commercial currently playing. I forget the product being advertised … Continue reading →

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