Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: On-The-Montana-Farm Dinner

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Silver James

Today is the first day of Fall but it’s still warm here. Still, there are times I get a hankering for something robust but still…light. Today’s treat fits the bill perfectly. It’s quick, easy, doesn’t heat up the kitchen yet … Continue reading →

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Falling for Monday

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Silver James

It’s almost officiall Fall. Tomorrow. At 7:04 CDT. That’s the Autumnal Equinox. Meteorlogical Fall has already happened, ie, September 1st. Anyway, maybe Mother Nature has gotten the message. We had a small front arrive yesterday and the highs and lows … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Tribute

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Silver James

If I’d seen this last week, it would have been the 9/11 post. I didn’t so I’m sharing it now.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Connect-a-Dot

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Silver James

Summary Life goes on and it’s time to get back into it. That means–in many ways–that I need to start churning out words. So, today, I’m thinking about writing. And what goes into writing, especially when there is romance involved … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Plan B

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Silver James

There are times when I stare at the monitor and will Ariel’s Damn Book to write itselt. Sadly, The blank page on the monitor just stares back at me, the keys untapped, words therefor not appearing. Last week I managed … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: On Target Touchdown Casserole

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Silver James

It’s football season again! I’ll admit I haven’t been much of a pro-ball (ie. NFL) fan in recent years though I will occasionally watch a Kansas City Chiefs game. College football? That’s a different story. Anyone who hangs around here … Continue reading →

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Monday Mishmash

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Silver James

Hello, Monday. You’re back. I hope you are in a better mood than you’ve been your past few appearances. Yeah, yeah. I know. It’s not your fault that you have to be the first day. Suck it up, buttercup. That’s … Continue reading →

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Friday the 11th

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Silver James

Today is a somber day. No. I’m not watching the ceremony. And it’s for the same reason I stay away from the media on April 19th. I lost friends both days. Instead, I’m taking a page from one of those … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dreams

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Silver James

I didn’t dream of becoming a writer until I was an adult. I wanted to be a cowgirl, breeding and training horses. I wanted to be an actress then I wanted to be a bureaucrat and work for the government. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Plan A

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Silver James

It’s a new week with me back on track when it comes to posting. I am happy to report that one of the few good things that happened to me last week was winning the Thursday Threads challenge. That means … Continue reading →

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