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On a December Monday

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Silver James

Christmas is coming. And Hanukkah. The Winter Solstice. Kwanzaa. The weather feels more like winter in Florida though we’re supposed to get a cool snap starting tonight. I’m ready for some seasonal weather. I miss snow. Crazy, I know, because … Continue reading →

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First Friday of Christmas Sinema

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Silver James

I dare you to watch this and not smile. Or laugh. Out loud. Why? Because ’tis the season and I’m a total sucker for stuff like this! So take a break today and enjoy a few minutes of holiday joy.

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Thursday Thoughts: Happy Without

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Silver James

The holiday season is getting underway big time. We’ve survived Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday and the first day of December is tomorrow. That means Christmas and other holiday decorations go up. That means shopping for … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Trust Me

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Silver James

We’ve arrived at the last Wednesday in November and today’s #1lineWed theme is **TRUST**. In searching for a snippet to share, I’ve discovered that “Trust me” is a phrase I use often in this book. Yeah…that’ll be fixed in revisions. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Make-ahead Unstuffed Shells

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Silver James

We’ve officially hit the busy holiday season. Between decorating, shopping, and parties, finding time to fix a delicious meal (or a yummy pot luck) makes this a good option. You can make ahead or fix right then. Prep Time: 30 … Continue reading →

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Cyber Monday 2017

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Silver James

Long four-day weekend for a lot of people. Who did the whole Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and are now doing Cyber Monday thing? Yeah, me neither. I did get some work done and then I hit a mental block … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Silver James

On this Small Business Saturday, don’t forget that independent authors are also small businesses. If you love to read us, please share our books with your friends and family this holiday season. We now return you to your regularly scheduled … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Thursday Thoughts: Universal Payback

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Silver James

Here in the US, today is Thanksgiving. It’s a time for family and food. For those who are into it, it’s the day to plot and plan your shopping expedition on Black Friday tomorrow. Most of all, it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: A Time for Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Silver James

On this Thanksgiving Eve, this week’s #1lineWed theme of **THANKS/BOUNTY/HARVEST** is in keeping with the holiday. Of course, writers could take that in different directions with a “no thanks,” bounty hunters, and I’ll just leave “harvest” up to the horror … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pumpkin Fluff

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Silver James

Imagine dipping graham crackers, gingersnaps, or vanilla wafers into this light and fluffy confection. Yum! I also had a thought for a quick and easy pie using this recipe. Consider using the spice ingredients from the Libby pumpkin pie recipe … Continue reading →

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