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On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Unexpected

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Silver James

Here it is Friday again and for some reason, I keep finding these AGT videos of acts that turn out to be completely…not what they appear to be. If I met these guys walking down the street…well…yeah. But turns out, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Waltz

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Silver James

I’d planned on a different message for today but then the Universe dropped the following into my inbox on Tuesday. There I was thinking about it being both Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo and wondering if I had a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Worse Things

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Silver James

Wednesday’s child is full of woe. I always thought that sucked for them but the rhyme rather fits Aisling, the heroine in Ariel’s book that has no name beyond what I (via Sade) have declared it. Anyway, it is Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Snickerdoodle Pie

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Silver James

I seem to be torn between cookies and pie these days. Choices, choices. It’s so hard, but… When you can combine the two, I consider that a win for the home team! I love chocolate chip cookies. Peanut butter. Oatmeal. … Continue reading →

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A Monday In May

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Silver James

Oh, who am I kidding? This is me EVERY morning before coffee. Have I mentioned that the single-serve function on my coffee maker has started working again? I’m happy. Making a full pot is a pain because the hot plate … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Directions

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Silver James

Okay. At first, Simon and I were like…what? *head scratch* Then the intro, then…well, you just need to watch it for yourselves. I lived through the whole Boy Band™️era with Only. I even took her to a Backstreet Boys concert. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Returns

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Silver James

I was a teen of the 60s and 70s. “We’re the best, beat by none, Sr. class of ’71.” It was a crazy time but we all lived and breathed by inspirational posters. Well, and rock/movie star posters. There’s one … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Attention Please

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Silver James

Winner, winner chicken dinner! Yes, I won last week’s Thursday Threads. I admit that I had a bit of fun with the weekly prompt and will have more as I expand the scene. Here’s what the judge had to say: … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Choco-Chip Rescue Moon Pie

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Silver James

Today’s recipe is quick and easy and just hits the spot if you are a chocolate chip cookie fan but want something just a little different. Chocolate Chip Cookie Rescue Moon PiePrep Time: 15 miutesBake Time: 55 minutesYield: 8 servings … Continue reading →

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At Last, Monday

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Silver James

Wait! What?!!? This is the last Monday in April? Noooo. How can that be? April is almost gone and May is just around the corner? But…but…!!!! Wasn’t it just March last week? *sigh* I’m so not ready. May. That means … Continue reading →

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