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On being a writer

Friday Sinema: This Is How You Do It

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Silver James

First, grab the tissue box before you click play. Second, I want one now! Third, this is how you brand. Fourth, I still want one! Fifth, I’m not crying, you are! And finally, This really needs to be a book. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Plotting

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Silver James

While today’s message from the Universe is meant for what we do in our everyday lives–and this is definitely a message we all need to hear, pay attention to, and respond to it in kind–but if you write fiction, take … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: ??

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Silver James

Wait…Wasn’t is just Wednesday a day or two ago? Yikes. The days are all running together. The end of the year is rushing at us and I. Am. NOT. Ready! That said, seeing as it is now Wednesday I have … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Moonstruck Guinness Irish Stew

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Silver James

The leaves are falling and not from the drought but because there’s a nip in the air come the dark of the evening. No more of this blazing sunlight at almost 9 pm. Nope. By 6 o’clock, it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the Middle with Monday

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Silver James

This cat is my spirit animal today. And yes, he rather resembles Pete when I wake him up because he’s decided to sleep between me and the edge of the bed and it’s the middle of the night and I … Continue reading →

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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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