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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Care

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Silver James

I forgot I hadn’t preset a #ThursdayThoughts post. Oops. In light of all the negativity going on in social media and the broader world, I think this message from the Universe is some advice none of us should take in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Shadows Know

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Silver James

I was hoping to be finished with THE SOUND OF SILENCE before now. I’m still plugging along, but that’s good for y’all because you get another snippet. The #1lineWed theme over on Twitter is **SHADOWS**. This is the moment that … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Creamy Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Silver James

Now that temperatures are cooling off, I like recipes that have a little more heat. These stuffed chicken breasts fit the bill perfectly. Prep Time: 25 min. Total Time: 1 hr. Servings: 8 servings These cream cheese and jalapeño-stuffed chicken … Continue reading →

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Mid-Month Monday

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Silver James

So…October has five (count them…FIVE!) Mondays. Ugh. Ah, well. We are mid-way through the month. Halloween is looming. I did clean the front porch and I rearranged some things out there. The Halloween wreath is on the door, I even … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Wild Love is Better

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Silver James

Okay. I admit it. I LIKED the movie THE LEGEND OF TARZAN. I did. Despite some of the kinda cheesy CGI/blue screen stuffs. Or because of them. Whatever. I’ll mention Alexander Skarsgard. Because…the dude is sexy! And you know, that … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Triple Crown

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Silver James

So…it’s Thursday. And I have some thoughts. See, not too long ago, there was this big kerfuffle over a NYT article written by a dude who’d once been an editor with a big NY publisher and the very “wise” brains … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Paint It Black

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another snippet for #1lineWed. Today’s THEME is the classic **BLACK**. I’m 20 days away from THE SOUND OF SILENCE’s release. Hopefully, I’ll have a cover reveal soon. In the meantime, here’s the prologue. Let me know what you … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pull-apart Coffee Cake

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Silver James

Now that cooler weather is moving in, there’s not much I like better than to grab a cup of coffee and some cinnamon-yummy treat to start my day. This recipe is easy-peasy for a a weekend breakfast, or make ahead … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Rembrandt’s The Night Watch

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Silver James

ING Netherlands was a huge sponsor of the reopening of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum after a decade-long renovation project. The “mob” was organized to coincide with the return of Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch” to the museum. The painting is considered one of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Seasons

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Silver James

This has been a hard week with sad news, but out of all the horror of that night in Las Vegas, tales of heroism, of self-sacrifice, of love are coming out. In the face of unspeakable evil, it is the … Continue reading →

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