Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Wednesday Words: Let Them Eat Cake

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Silver James

I’ve been doing some brainstorming, hoping to find inspiration for a quick Christmas story to share with my faithful readers. It’s sort of become a thing. We’ll see where Iffy goes. In the meantime, it’s time for #1lineWed and the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Melting Snowmen Bombs

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Silver James

Evidently, melting hot cocoa bombs are a thing. Who knew?!? I tumbled across the recipe and had to agree with the person who shared the recipe. This is what they had to say on the matter: This melting snowman hot … Continue reading →

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Three Mondays Before Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Silver James

I’m ignoring that today is Monday. I shouldn’t since I lazed around yesterday and got nothing accomplished. Last week was…busy. But not. Yes, makes no sense and presents a conundrum. I love saying that word. Anyway… I did very little … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-for-All: Up All Night

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Silver James

Things that keep me up at night: If quitters never win, and winners never quit, who the heck came up with “Quit while you’re ahead? I’m a fan of the “lolcat” website, cheezburger.com. Some make me laugh, some me awwww. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Editing

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Silver James

This messge from the Universe dropped into my inbox and I was like…See!?! This!!! I KNEW The Universe was in publishing. LOL This is what every writer I know goes thorugh. Doesn’t matter if we are plotters or pantsers, plantsers … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Metaphorically Speaking

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Silver James

It’s December. And Wednesday. I can’t say I’m sorry to see the tail end of 2020 but it seems that I’m losing time. Contstantly. Anyway, it’s Wednesday and that means words, metaphorically speaking, which happens to be the THEME for … Continue reading →

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