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On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Tex-Mex Spaghetti Squash Boat

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Silver James

Total Time: 1 Hr. Prep Time: 30 Min. Cook Time: 30 Min. Servings: 6 (1/2 cup each) Think twice-baked potato, spaghetti-squash style! Mexican cheese, veggies and tender squash strands form a flavorful filling for a halved squash shell. What You … Continue reading →

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Just Another Monday

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Silver James

This is going to be a full-pot Monday. I basically took the weekend off, something I don’t do very often, always regret come this time on Monday, but don’t really care. It’s a circular argument. So… Stormy came for breakfast … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Myth and Superstition

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Silver James

It’s no secret that I’m a big Lindsey Stirling fan. I love her music and her innovative videos. Here’s a new one–at least to me. Enjoy it while you’re pretending this isn’t Friday the 13th. 😉

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Winners

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Silver James

Yesterday was the anniversary of one of the most horrific events in history. The attack was carried out in hate. And the response? An overwhelming outpouring of love. Love always wins, Silver. Kindness always prevails. And smiles always disarm. Touché, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Goodbyes Are Hard

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Silver James

Today is always a hard day, even so many years removed. Today’s #1lineWed is particularly apropo. This is an odd little snippet that I pulled out of the files. Originally written for a flash fiction challenge, it will find a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Funnel Cakes

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Silver James

It’s September. The Great State Fair of Oklahoma opens in two days! Y’all know what that means, right? Of course you do! FAIR FOOD! And funnel cakes are right at the top of my list. Prep and Cook Time: 45 … Continue reading →

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Another Monday Circling the Drain

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Silver James

This feels like a month of Mondays yet it’s only the beginning of the 2nd week of September. I’m ready for something different. It’s still mid-summer hot and for this part of the country that means not just hot 😓 … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Robocalls

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Silver James

Nothing funny or musical or sexy today. Today’s video is all about hope for tomorrow and why one young man like Easton gives me that. THIS is why I want to win the lottery, so I can set up the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Magic

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Silver James

I like magic. I especially like the magic of books. Tomorrow is National Read a Book Day. For me, every day is National Read a Book Day. I can hide in the words of a book, whether written by me … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Alone Again, Naturally

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday, which naturally means that it is time for #1lineWed on Twitter and a snippet here based upon a theme. Today, I’m doing something different. I have three–yes, count them! One, two, THREE snippets. They’re short. They were flash … Continue reading →

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