Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words – Coffee is Not a Joke

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Silver James

From my intensive bout of reading lately I fear I’ve only come up with two snippets, both of which made me laugh. The books are from series that I’ve read and enjoyed, and truly appreciate the voices of both authors. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Mexican Style

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Silver James

Today’s recipe is pretty darn easy and doesn’t heat up the kitchen on hot summer days. Campbell’s Microwave Enchilada Torte 8 soft taco size flour tortillas 1 lb. ground beef 1 jar chunky salsa 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 can … Continue reading →

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Monday Easing on Down

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Silver James

Yesterday was Father’s Day. I miss my dad. A lot. I miss my father-in-law, too. Hard to believe they’ve been gone so long. 😦 Ah, well. Met the family for dinner. Company was great, food was so-so. But Magic Bean … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Play It Again

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Silver James

I’m weird. I mean, just in case y’all haven’t already figured that out. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that today is Friday the 13th AND a full moon. See, I live a lot of my … Continue reading →

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Universal When and Where

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Silver James

I’ve been in a funk. For like two weeks now. There’s been no rhyme or reason for me having the blues. Nothing bad has happened. None of my usual depression triggers are present. I just feel…I don’t know…blah. Yeah. Blah. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – The Reveal

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Silver James

Okay, I don’t have any snippets/quotes/etc. to share today so taking yesterday’s lines/teases, I’ll reveal the context of each one listed. Sound like a plan? Licking someone’s face is a quick and 100% foolproof way to end a conversation. This … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tease – Completely Random

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Silver James

As most of you know, I tend to write down odd bits of information that catch my attention or lines that come to me–usually when I’m driving and I can’t write them down! Since I don’t have a handy recipe … Continue reading →

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Monday is the Day After

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Silver James

Who had fun this weekend? Raise your hands. Who needs extra coffee this morning? *raises hand* That said, I thinking today is going to be okay. Not sure why but I’m ever hopeful. 😆 I cleared off the DVR/cable box … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Irish Ayes are Dancin’

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Silver James

I would invite these Irish lads for a pint. *nods*

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Universal Hindsight

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Silver James

One of my dad’s favorite sayings was: Hindsight is 20-20 Yeah, about that…pretty true in practice. We all have something we look back at and wish we’d done differently, and wonder what would have happened if we had. The “if … Continue reading →

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