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On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: The Day After Debrief

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Silver James

No weighty thoughts today. Like Santa, I feel like putting my feet up and enjoying my coffee. Hanakkuh started at sundown last night. Shalom shalom… Today is Boxing Day in Great Britain. Pretty sure the cats across the pond are … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Don’t Trifle With Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Silver James

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating today. Welcome to those who are celebrating Hannakuh and thanks for stopping by to any who do. There’s no regular Wednesday Words. Instead, I had a burst of semi-creativity to carry on a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Christmas Eve Edition

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Silver James

Christmas Eve gift! This is an old Irish/Southern tradition. The person who first greets others by saying “Christmas Eve gift!” is supposed to get a present. My present would be if lots of people bought one of my books either … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Monday…

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Silver James

…before Christmas and all through the house, every creature was stirring, inclduing dog, cats, and spouse! So. I finally got Christmas lists last Wednesday night. ‘Zon Prime is my friend. Even with the strike. It looked like we’d be one … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Drums

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Silver James

I caught of live performance of For King + Country on Fox & Friends last Friday. Holy cannoli! Their performane of “The Little Drummer Boy” left me with goosebumps and tears. Needless to say, I went searching so I could … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Silver James

Image December is a month filled with celebrations, festivals, family, and friends. There’s Yule, Christmas, Hannakah, Kwanzaa, and probably some I’m not aware of. The Universe has a special message for the season and I want to pass it along … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Quick March

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Silver James

Wednesday has arrived and Christmas is totallly in the air. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll have a Christmas tale to share this year. I don’t know. I’ll see what happens between now and next Wednesday, which is–coincidentally–Christmas Day. That said, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Christmas Moon Trifle

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Silver James

We are one week away from Christmas Eve. I will NOT do a muppet flail. Okay, yes I will.*muppet flail*! And that’s out of my system now. What will be, will be. Right? The only baking I need to do … Continue reading →

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The Monday Before the Monday Before

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Silver James

I have one Christmas present bought. ONE!!! Well, two if you include the new vacuum I had to buy last week. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mind things like vacuum cleaners for Christmas. In fact, I actually asked for … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th Sinema: Horrors!

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Silver James

I’m superstitious about a lot of things but not about today. Granted, weird things have happened from time to time on a Friday the 13th, but nothing bad. *knocks wood* Anyway, I was searching for a video that was apropos … Continue reading →

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