Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Plan A

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Silver James

Happy Hump Day! I am pleased to anounce that I garnered another Honorable Mention in last week’s Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge. I’m not to proud to post what the judge had to say: Jacob says: “Ah, Silver. The way … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Read ‘Em and Eat

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Silver James

I have a tasty treat for y’all today. But first, a caveat. I might have been an award-winning forensic fire photograher back in the day but I’ve never claimed to be a food stylist. That said, yes, I took this … Continue reading →

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The Monday After

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Silver James

Anybody else feel this way? Since Friday was a holiday and not much happened–well, besides parades and fireworks– so Saturday felt like Sunday except the programming was all wrong and then there was Sunday, which felt like…not Sunday but not … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, USA!

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Silver James

I’m proud to be an American. And I love that song, which I usually share this time of year. Today, I’m doing something a little different because…drones! They fascinate me and this display back on July 4, 2023 was a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Drive

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Silver James

It’s Thursday. Tomorrow is the 4th of July. I wish we could load up Jake and head out somewhere where there were no fireworks. Poor doggo doesn’t do well with the big bangs. Ah well. Anyway, it’s Thursday and the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It Never Stops

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Silver James

Happy July. How can we be almost halfway through the year already? The older I get the faster time flies. I’ll get right to today’s prompt: *”No one tells you it never stops.”* I’m pleased to announced that I captured … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Silver and Gold

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Silver James

This isn’t a long story. Except I’m telling it so it might turn out that way. Any of you ever a Girl Scout? Well, actually a Brownie, because that’s where I first learned the song. You might of learned it … Continue reading →

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In the Midst of Monday

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Silver James

I have coffee. I shall survive. Now if I can just remember all the stuff I’m supposed to remember… So. Writing. I was churning along last week and then on Saturday–still churning–I stopped. I needed to go back to make … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Timeline Cleanse

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Silver James

There’s nothing cuter than the original grumpiest of cats–especially a Momma Pallas with her new kits. Enjoy. And have a great weekend.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Sailing

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Silver James

What’s that song we used to sing in rounds? Row, row, row your boat. Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, life is but a dream. As I think about it, especially in conjunction with today’s message from the Universe, I … Continue reading →

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