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On being a writer

Two Mondays Before Christmas Eve

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Silver James

If you’ve finished your holiday shopping, I don’t want to hear about it. I got the tree up. Okay…I plugged in the lights, since I never took it down last year. And I might get the mantle decorated. And the … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Amazing Grace

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Silver James

There are two songs that always make me sit up and listen: “Amazing Grace” and “House of the Rising Sun.” Yeah, yeah. About as diametrically opposed as music can get, right? 😆 I’m not a huge fan of the talent … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Anonymity

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Silver James

I remember years ago when the court I worked for decided to get one of the “Santa Letters” from the post office. I was tasked with picking a letter and organizing the collecting of money and gifts. I discovered that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Cliffhanger

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Silver James

Kiss of Death decided to shake things up this week for #1lineWed on Twitter. Instead of a theme, they’re asking for cliffhangers, ie. the hook line at the end of a chapter. I’m not sure this snippet qualifies, but maybe. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pumpkin Dumpkin Cake

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Silver James

Since we’re in the middle of holiday season, here’s a different take on traditional pumpkin pie–with a cakey-cheesecake twist. It’s perfect for family gatherings or to take-along for those holiday potlucks. Prep Time: 15 min. Total Time: 1 hr. 15 … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday…

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Silver James

Wait! WHAT?!?!?! How many days until Christmas? And all the other holidays celebrated this month? *flail* Hey, at least my Christmas tree is up. Of course, I never took it down last year. Looks like Christmas Eve dinner will be … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Princess Rap

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Silver James

Okay. I should not have been grinning as hard as I did when I first saw this video. Warning: Probably not safe for work due to a few words that Sade and Hannah use frequently. If I were really musically … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Making a Universal Memory

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Silver James

Yeah…there are days I wonder about things like this… There’s only one reason I can think of, Silver, that an infinitely powerful, all-knowing, fun-loving, eternal gladiator of the Universe would ever choose to be born into a little human body, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Shopping Spree

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Silver James

We’ve made it to Wednesday. Considering the seven days starting the Friday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest periods for buying and selling all year long. It’s pretty much a no-brainer that the #1lineWed THEME for today would be … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Hot Reuben Dip

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Silver James

It’s December. That means entertaining. Here’s an easy and tasty hot dip. I’ll admit that I’m a fan of Reuben sandwiches so I like this dip. Total time: 35 Minutes 15 Min Prep Make this Hot Reuben Dip by combining … Continue reading →

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