Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Baby, It’s Cold

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Silver James

Welcome to Tuesday’s Treats, the Artic Vortex version. I think we need to talk about hot things–coffee, food, men… Coffee and comfort food always go together when it’s cold outside, right? So how about coffee food? No, seriously. Okay, so … Continue reading →

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Monday of Lazy, Catch-up, and Stuff

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Silver James

Why yes, I do resemble this today, why do you ask? I’m late. I know. I normally write a blog post and set it up the day before. But I took yesterday off. I didn’t even turn on the computer. … Continue reading →

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Friday the First Free-for-all

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Silver James

I’d actually thought about starting the new schedule on Monday because…first day of the week, right? But since today is Friday, and with New Year’s falling in the middle of the week–which makes Thursday and Friday sort of a non-week… … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Schedule

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Silver James

I hope all of you had a safe New Year’s! Welcome to 2014. As mentioned at the start of the week, I’m posting a series of “informational” blogs. I’d love your input on my plans for the coming year! One … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – 2014!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Silver James

Happy New Year from me, Iffy, and all the characters living in our imagination! May 2014 find you healthy, wealthy and wise. And surrounded by family and friends, your life full of merriment and joy! But most of all, I … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Silver James

Dear 2013- Where did you go? It seems like just a few days ago that I was trying to figure out what to do with you. You had such possibilities, so shiny and new. And here you are, old, wrinkled, … Continue reading →

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In-Between Times

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Silver James

The time between Christmas and New Year’s always feels a bit Twilight Zone-ish to me. The old year is coming to a close and the new year is just hanging out there on the horizon, not quite in sight yet … Continue reading →

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Christmas Break

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Silver James

I’m a huge fan of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. As an early Christmas present, fix your warm drink of choice, get comfortable, and spend the next 46 minutes enjoying this story about the Ghosts of Christmas Eve. Happy Holidays!

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Staying Alive Update

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Silver James

How the holymoleywhereinhellhastimegoneDecembercan’tbehalfover did it get to be December 17th? *muppet flail* Christmas needs to go away! Right now. And stay away until I’m ready. Because I’m not! *wails and gnashes teeth* New Orleans. I’m back. But I swear every … Continue reading →

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Friday Christmas Sinema – Carol of the Bells

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Silver James

It’s Friday the 13th. I’m in New Orleans. Fitting, right? LOLOL Even so, I wanted to share another holiday favorite! I remember the first time I heard this song years and years ago. I got chills. Stil get them when … Continue reading →

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