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On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Midnight Clear Space Rangers

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Silver James

So, waaay back in 1989, when MTV was really starting to be a thing, so did music videos that were more than just concert footage. They were little mini-movies. Also, waaay back then, production processes weren’t as high tech as … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wonder

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Silver James

Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. From now until midsummer, the light slowly comes back into the world, shrinking the dark by seconds and minutes. There’s a reason the liturgical calendar … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Are You Being Served?

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Silver James

Last week was crazy, what with Iffy turning into a whirling dervish and the push to get MIDNIGHT CLEAR finished, revised, edited, proofed, formatted, uploaded, and published. Since the #ThursdayThreads prompt comes out each Thursday morning, and that was the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Candied Christmas Pecans

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Silver James

Around here, we tend to give gifts of food to neighbors and friends when it comes on Christmas time. I’ve encountered Candied Pecans quite a bit in my life. I mean, I do live in the middle of pecan country. … Continue reading →

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Monday Eve of Christmas Monday

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Silver James

A week from today, people. Just sayin’… Hope everyone is ready, or close to being ready. I am, for all intents and purposes. I think. After the hectic braining of the last week and a half, I am no longer … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Ol’ Red

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Silver James

Y’all know I’m a country music fan. And Blake Shelton is a favorite singer. So is Reba McEntire, who took Blake’s spot as a coach/judge on “The Voice.” And yes, we’re all proud Okies! I originally saw this performance on … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Always

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Silver James

It’s holiday season. Shopping. Cooking. Decorating. Cleaning. Parties. Family. Friends. What do you mean Christmas is only 11 sleeps away?!?!?! **muppet flail** And in my case, it’s DEADLINE!!!! THE BOOK!!!! NOT DONE!!!! **more muppet flailing** Okay, everyone. Including me. Stop. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Someone? Anyone?

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Silver James

I’m still working–a bit haphazardly to be truthful–but working on the Boston Wolves. I mentioned that Iffy found the stash of espresso and dark chocolate, didn’t I? ANd now there’s this super secret project that has to be finished by … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Red Dirt Chicken Casserole

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Silver James

LG and I have been in something of a rut of late when it comes to dinner. From time to time, I get a few emails containing recipes, or I catch them on social media. Sometimes, I’ll print one off … Continue reading →

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Three Mondays Away

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Silver James

Did you realize Christmas falls on a Monday this year? I don’t know whether to be excited or dismayed. LOL Anway, today is Monday, then there’s next Monday, and then there’s Christmas Mondays. That makes three. (In “real” people time, … Continue reading →

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