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On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Latin

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Silver James

Latin is one of those languages that we all should study. Yes, it’s mostly a “dead” language, unless you’re Catholic. I mean, normal folks don’t go around speaking Latin like they do Spanish, French, Italian, English… Heck, any language in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Hot Crab and Corn Dip

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Silver James

Since we’re coming up on the end of school and Memorial Day, I thought I’d share a quick and easy dip recipe that looks a lot swankier than it is to make. It’s also tasty. It’s been a while but … Continue reading →

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Monday May I

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Silver James

Yesterday was Mothers Day. Mothers come in all shapes and sizes and includes moms of non-human kids. I saw a cool word yesterday that incompasses all the kinds of moms: Motherers. So I’m decreeing today Happy Motherers Day! Our weather … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Short Stuff

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Silver James

I’d got to a game with this guy. Just sayin’! Have a great weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms of whatever stripe!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Realism

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Silver James

You long-timers will have “seen” me talk about this before but a quick recap for any newcomers or the casual drop-in who happens to find their way here. No matter what genre you write, you have do some worldbuilding. Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Giving Up

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Silver James

Well, hello there. It’s good to be back. Did you miss me? Yeah…stuff happened Monday and Tuesday. My computer is now to the point where it needs to be replaced. It doesn’t have enough oomph to take the new Windows … Continue reading →

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May Day Monday

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Silver James

May the Fourth be with you! Okay, so May Day was last week. And Star Wars Day was yesterday. It’s hard to be creative Monday after Monday. I mean, while boring–I’m pretty sure–I at least have a theme for the … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Shopping

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Silver James

I had to go to Wallyworld yesterday. Therefore, today’s “sinema” is most apropos! And yes, I ran into every blessed one of these types. I should write the producers and urge them to add the “Cute Dog” folks. Jake and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Keep Reading

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Silver James

My dad used to read to me. Then he taught me how to read. One of my favoirtes was “The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings.” The book was red leatherette with black lettering and an illustration of a rabbit … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dirty Jobs

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Silver James

It’s time once again for Wednesday Words. I was the judge last week for Thursday Threads so no exciting news about how impressive my words were. That said, I did use the prompt and since I was under no word … Continue reading →

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