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On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Magic

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Silver James

Writing fiction has been described as making magic. In a way, I suppose that’s true. I mean, we close our eyes, pluck characters and events and settings from the vast cosmic void that makes up our imaginations. Then we use … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Picture of Health

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Silver James

How can May almost be over? This is the last Hump Day in the month. Once again, I’ve looked to Twitter’s #1lineWed for inspiration and today’s theme is *HEALTH.* I’m happy to report that the only mentions of “health” (without … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Caesar Tortellini Salad

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Silver James

I’m a big fan of pasta salads, especially with the edition of meat because…carnivore. Even if it’s chicken. 😉 Anyway, this is an easy variation with some awesome flavors. As I’m allergic to tomatoes, I leave those out. Your mileage … Continue reading →

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Memorial Monday

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Silver James

It’s Memorial Day. Considering the crazysauce that is most people’s life these days, celebrations will be small. I’m not sure that’s a bad thing. Memorial Day isn’at about sales or cookouts or hanging at the beach. It’s about remembering and … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Nobody But You

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Silver James

Y’all may–or not–know that Blake Shelton was the inspiration for Deacon Tate, the hero of the THE COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PROPOSITION. Well, Deke’s baby brother Dillon is likely to get the next book and when I heard this song, I knew … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Self-Love

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Silver James

We’re now on day…what(?) of the lock-down… This whole isolation thing is getting harder and harder. I’m tempted to answer the spam telephone calls just to talk to someone. I actually saw a meme on that–about telling the spammers, “I’d … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Fly Away

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Silver James

Another Hump Day, another word prompt from Twitter’s #1LineWed. Today, it’s all about **FLIGHT**. Today’s snippet comes courtesy of a flash fiction challenge from ages ago. The prompt was “car trouble” and this is what ensued. Yes, it will eventually … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Cheesy Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Bread

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Silver James

Looking for easy appetizers? Or TV munchies for when sports are back? How about just to eat because this recipe totally easy and totally quick and totally good. You need look no further than this recipe of yummyness. And that … Continue reading →

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Monday May I?

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Silver James

I hope your weekend wasn’t filled with chaos. Mine was pretty quiet. So was last week. As boring as that is, I’ll take it. Basically, I did some stuff, read some stuff–okay I actually listened, watched some stuff, ate some … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Roses and Seals

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Silver James

When I saw this video mentioned in my blog feed, I clicked. Because…SEALS! And I ❤ the song. I gigglesnorted so hard Lawyer Guy came running in to check on me. He didn’t find it quite as funny so your … Continue reading →

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