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On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Silver James

So…my friend Patti is not so much a fan of Pumpkin Spice Lattes but Salted Caramel is her thing. So…this one is for her. Total Time: 1 Hr. 31 Min. Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 1 Hr. 11 Min. … Continue reading →

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End of Month Monday

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Silver James

How can a month with only 30 days have five–count them FIVE–Mondays?!?!?!? Also how can September be over. It was just yesterday that school started, it was time for the state fair, fall arrived with a broken promise of autumnal … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Med School Style

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Silver James

Who knew there’s a whole subgenre of song parodies geared toward med school?!?! That’s an hour of my life I won’t get back, even though I was rolling my eyes and laughing. In the mean time, ear worm ahoy! I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Silver James

I’m nosy. I eavesdrop on conversations in public places. I watch people. I want to know what’s going on. Why? Because I’m a writer. Writers are almost always students of human nature. We have to be. Yes, characters and stories … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Hello, Again.

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Silver James

Another Hump Day and time for #1lineWed over on Twitter, if anyone is inclined to play. Hello, Dolly! You had me at hello. Hello, again. Meet cute. Meet sexy. Hard to get into a romance until the hero and the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Mini Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecakes

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Silver James

Yesterday was the first official day of fall. We all know that means it is officially Pumpkin Spice Latte season. And this recipe is perfect for fans. Enjoy it with plain coffee or your very own latte. Total Time: 4 … Continue reading →

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First Monday in Autumn

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Silver James

It’s the autumnal equinox. That means that today has approximately the same amount of light as it does dark and from now on, the days will grow shorter while nights get longer. As long as the temperatures cool off, I’m … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Tomorrow Never…Dies?

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Silver James

Okay. After yesterday’s post, I had an earworm and I figured the best way to get rid of it was to pass it along to y’all. So, in my infinite wisdom and kindness, I went to YouTube and used “Tomorrow” … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Challenge

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Silver James

I’m not sure there’s a lot of musing I need to do about this very simple message from the Universe. Of course, I’m not sure that peace is all that great. Oh, in a great, global sense, sure. But personally? … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Far From the Madding Crowd

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Silver James

It’s once again time for snippets and bits of words based on the #1lineWed theme. This week, words are being CROWD sourced and you know what they say, two;s company and three’s a CROWD. This bit started as a flash … Continue reading →

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