Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats – Snickers and Doodles

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Silver James

Sometimes, a writer or a reader just needs to kick back with a big cup of coffee (or glass of milk) and a plate of warm cookies. This is The Only’s favorite cookie. They come out huge and soft, as … Continue reading →

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Surviving Monday

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Silver James

In my effort to make Mondays suck less, I thought I’d offer up this little cutie. I’m with him. I’m raising my hand and yelling, “I do! I do!” So…it’s Monday. The day after the weekend. Saturday was OKRWA–made for … Continue reading →

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April 19, 2014

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Silver James

April 19, 1995 – April 19, 2014 Someday, maybe humans will learn to seek healing instead of harm. Murrah Building Bombing Memorial, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma We don’t forget…

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Friday – Memories and Memorials

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Silver James

Tomorrow is April 19th. With 9-11 and the Boston Marathon, and other more current examples of human inhumanity, this 19th anniversary of the event that rocked Oklahoma and the world will likely slide by with little notice from the national … Continue reading →

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Universal Changes

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Silver James

I originally saved this back in November of last year. I do that. Sometimes, one of the Universe’s emails pops up, I want to keep it but I’m not ready to use it, so I tuck it back as a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – The Wisdom of Coffee

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Silver James

As I’ve been mentioning a lot lately, I’m reading contest entries so no book quotes catching my eye–at least none I can share yet. So, I’m falling back to one of my favorite topics. COFFEE! And I figure at least … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Treats: Hamming it Up

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Silver James

These sliders are quick and easy to put together, warm and gooey, and utterly delicious. They work for cool nights and warm days–in other words, perfect for a Spring when Mother Nature can’t make up her mind whether she’s coming … Continue reading →

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Monday – Blood Moon Eclipse Book Sale

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Silver James

It’s Monday. All day. But that’s okay. A new week, a new celestial event, and a big sale! Tomorrow’s lunar eclipse is being billed as a Blood Moon. Well, that obviously means I need to put the entire Moonstruck series … Continue reading →

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Friday Funnies – Crazy Critter Edition

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Silver James

TGIF! We survived another week. I’ve been getting my ducks in row so didn’t have much time to figure out a blog. Instead, I thought I share a couple of short videos. This should not have made me laugh until … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Nature

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Silver James

Spring has finally sprung. Maybe. We’re due another cold front the end of the week. But the daffodils have bloomed, and the tulips. The redbuds are flaring and I’m waiting for my wisteria to develop buds. I’m a big fan … Continue reading →

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