Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: They Who?

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Silver James

Here it is Wednesday again. See? I didn’t even get confused because Monday was a holiday and there was no mail. Being Wednesday, y’all are probably expecting new words from me. I have some! Are you proud of me? I’m … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Blueberry Moon Bars

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Silver James

I like blueberries. A lot. It’s been a while since I’ve featured a blueberry recipe. I’m all about the blueberries. Blueberry muffins. Blueberry scones. Blueberry pancakes. Blueberry smoothies. Blueberry cheesecake. Heck, anything that has blueberries on it or in it. … Continue reading →

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First Monday and a Holiday

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Silver James

Actually, it’s not over! At least not here in the USA. Happy Labor Day, folks. Unless you are in food service, retail, or public service, you probably have the day off. We have no real plans. For me, it’s just … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Cobbler Season

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Silver James

I…Uhm…I can’t even… I started laughing at the intro and I’m glad the captions were on because I was laughing. Out loud. Enjoy this very Southern Thing! Have a great weekend, all!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dream On

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Silver James

I saw a…post(?)…tweet(?)…whatever they’re called now on X the other day. It was in one of the writing communities and the author posted this question: Have you ever written a story based on a dream you had? *this is me … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Something to Talk About

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Silver James

How can it be Wednesday? I mean…wassn’t it Wednesday just…like…two days ago? *flail* In other news, Toby is keeping me on my toes. I’m getting my steps in getting up to find him when it gets too quiet. Yes, at … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Shut the Stuff Up

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Silver James

It rained. All day yesterday. I needed birdseed, dog food, and gas. Especially those last two items. But it rained. All day. Taking Jake in the rain is always fun. Not. Taking him and leaving him in the car (it … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Silver James

August is almost over. Next Monday is Labor Day. Where did the summer go? I admit, I gritched about the weather a lot. It was hot. But not hot. Which is weird, I know. We only hit triple digits one … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Subway

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Silver James

Okay. First, this is totally cool. Second, this dude is very creative. Third. This dude has waaaaay too much time on his hand. But that’s okay because…see “first.” Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: I Need a Dirnk

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Silver James

Sweet Baby Jesus, grant me the strength. I can’t even. Yesterday was the day from hell. Today starts round 2. I hate–absolutely HATE!–with eye-stabby fierce hate when $h!t doesn’t work the way it is supposed to, especially when I’ve paid … Continue reading →

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