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On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Mini Loaded Tater Tots Appetizers

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Silver James

Looking for something to snack on while celebrating New Year’s Eve virtually? These little yummers are easy-peasy and yeah…yummy! 😉 Total time: 40 Min. Prep time: 15 Min. Cook time: 25 Min. Start the party with a tasty TATER TOTS … Continue reading →

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Last Monday

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Silver James

 It’s almost time to say goodbye. Only four more days and then it’s the end. Personally, I’ll be happy to see an end to 2020 but I’m not all that crazy about what awaits in 2021. There’s not going to … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: The Night Before Christmas, Southern Edition

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Silver James

Merry Christmas from my house to yours! I hope Santa was good to you all!

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Thursday Thoughts: Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Silver James

Christmas Eve Gift! No Universal truths today. It’s Christmas Eve so I thought I’d look a bit deeper into my own head and heart today. We’ll start with my greeting. On Christmas Eve, my mother would answer every phone call, … Continue reading →

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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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