Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Crispy Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Silver James

So…sometimes you need something really quick and really healthy but tastes oh-so-decadent so that no one knows just how healthy the food is. 😉 And in the summer, only have the oven on for a short time is a bonus! … Continue reading →

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Long Monday

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Silver James

This has been a looooong month. I’m glad to see August hit the road, Labor Day looming on the horizon and at least the tease of cooler weather. In the meantime, it’s Monday, which means talking about what went down … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Git Down Challenge

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Silver James

Okay. There’s a new thing. The Git Down Challenge. Cops and firefighters everywhere are doing the “Git Down” to the Blanco Brown song of the same name. Say hi to Lt. Marcus Koch of the OCFD (as in Ok.City FD) … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dream

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Silver James

When I was a kid, I told stories to my stuffed animals. Even though I had an original Barbie, Ken, Midge, and Skipper, I wasn’t much for dolls. Stuffed critters, though? I had them tucked everywhere. And I had so … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Country Mouse

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another #1lineWed challenge. No COUNTRY for old men? A man without a COUNTRY? COUNTRY house where folks sing COUNTRY music? In my snippet for today, I’m going “cross COUNTRY.” Well…I’m not, my heroine is. Don’t ask me what … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pineapple Coconut Cake

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Silver James

This cake has some of my favorite flavors–vanilla bean, pineapple, coconut, and pecans! It’s perfect for summer desserts and snacking. And easy peasy! Total time: 1 Hr. 30 Min. Prep time: 10 Min. Cook time: 1 Hr. 20 Min. Servings: … Continue reading →

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Another Monday Blues Song

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Silver James

Monday and I’ve got the formatting blues… C’mon, y’all, sing along with me. 🙄 My brain, it is Swiss cheese. And then it gets paranoid and then it remembers shitstuff and I start over… Anyway, the Nightriders have all been … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Just 3 Girls from Oklaho–no wait…

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Silver James

Okay. I laughed probably more than I should have. Take a few minutes out of your day and enjoy… Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Amazement

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Silver James

It’s August. In fact, August is almost half over. I got married in August. Lawyer Guy was born in August. School starts in August. And in our family, it’s really odd that so many times, passings occur near in time … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Games We Play

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday again. How can that be? I’m soooo confused. My brain feels like a Scrabble board with all the tiles spilled out across it and none of them making words. Good thing that I’m on my A game and … Continue reading →

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