Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Frontlines

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Silver James

We started off this week on Monday with Veterans’ Day so I think it is fitting to end the week (yeah, yeah, I know, two more days to go though Sunday is technically the first day of the week but … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Sight

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Silver James

This has been a sorta crazy kinda week and a half. I REALLY want to to express my thoughts on the truly crazy stuff I’ve seen lately but I try very hard to keep my PoliSci/Government majors and early careers … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sleep Deprived

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Silver James

Whatever happened to the camel? You remembe the one, right? The camel what wandered through an office being punny about Hump Day. Is it sad that I remember the camel but not the product? Anyway, it IS Hump Day so … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Boston Blueberry Scones

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Silver James

Yes. I’m featuring scones. Again. I mean, look. The characters are all of Irish desent and some of them immigrants. They drink Guinness and Harp and Irish whiskey. And they like scones. And tea. Sometimes. The tea. Not the scones. … Continue reading →

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Musing on a Monday

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Silver James

First, this is Veteran’s Day here in the USA. Thanks to all who have served and to their families. It’s hard to be the one left at home while those on active duty are out there serving the country. And … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Don’t Blame Me

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Silver James

So. I baked Wednesday and Thursday. Cookies. Many, MANY cookies. Yesterday afternoon, after sampling said cookies, I remembered I needed to find a video to post for today. In my momentary sugar coma, I tumbled across this one from the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Feelings

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Silver James

🎶 Feelings…Nothing more than feelings…oh so many feelings… Feelings, woo-oo-oo feelings… 🎶 Thank you Morris Albert. And you’re welcome for that ear worm. It’s Thursday. The world hasn’t come to an end. I’m glad. I have a lot of stories … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It Matters

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Silver James

Who else feels hung over this morning? And I don’t necessarily mean because you were out–or in–drinking last night. This election season has been an emotional rollercoaster. Today, this is a politic free zone. I’ve no clue at the time … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Moonstruck Chocolate Chip Scones

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Silver James

It’s Tuesday. I need treats! Why? Let me count the ways. 1 – We fell back Sunday. Okay, that’s really not as big a hardship as that whole spring forward thing come March or April… 2 – It’s election day … Continue reading →

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The Monday After

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Silver James

Y’all know how I feel about Daylight Saving Time. And yes, Saving is “singular.” No S on the end. The government just needs to leave Time well enough alone. And this whole “Save Daylight” movement? Nuh-uh. Nope. Just say no. … Continue reading →

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