Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Brand New Monday

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Silver James

It’s a new month. A new season. A new week. But that means it’s Monday. Ah well. One day needs to take all the blame for the yuck. So, there was a week just past. It happened. I’ll admit to … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Homesick

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Silver James

I’d never heard Kane Brown before I tumbled on this video. I ❤ his voice and the song/video hits me in all the feels. If you know someone on active duty, thank them when you see them. If they're deployed, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy Days

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Silver James

There’s so much anger and distrust whirling around these days. Oh, and stupidity. Which makes me angry. Which is unhealthy because there’s not enough duct tape in the world to fix all the stupid. I’m working to put all the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dare Ya!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Silver James

Can you resist a double-dog dare? Are you daring? Today’s #1lineWed theme is **DARE**. The past few weeks, I’ve had to quickly write something to meet the project. Given my process, none of those snippets will go to waste. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Monday After the Equinox

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Silver James

I ❤ Fall and the Autumnal Equinox when the days really start getting shorter and the temperature cooler is a bookmark in my year. As dawn comes later and sunset comes sooner, as humidty gives way to crisp days and … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Dirty Dancing

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Silver James

I’m a sucker for wedding dance videos. This one, considering how much I love the movie, is covered in crazysauce awesomeness. Considering the weather outside, I maybe should have found a clip of Gene Kelly “Singing in the Rain.” 😆 … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Life

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Silver James

As I look around at all the crazy going on in the world–the finger-pointing, the hypocracy, the down-right hate that one group heaps on another, it makes me want to pull into my shell, to hibernate in my writing cave … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dirty Laundry

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Silver James

Wednesday. It comes around every week, just like dirty laundry, of which I have some that I should be stuffing in the washing machine. I’ll get around to it. Eventually. First, I want to share this week’s #1lineWed theme with … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Caramel Apple Cake

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Silver James

Fall is in the air and it’s time for state and county fairs. As a kid, caramel apples were a favorite treat. Now I can get the best of all worlds with this tasty recipe. Prep Time: 15 min. Total … Continue reading →

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Mid-Month Monday

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Silver James

September is half-way over. The month started out feeling a bit like Fall but Summer just won’t let go. She’s hanging on by her long, sharp nails. There’s rumor of a cold front the end of this week. I’m ready. … Continue reading →

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