Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Jazz Hands

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Silver James

Here’s a little something to get your heart jumpstarted for the day. I’ve always wanted to walk “into” one of these situations! Deep down, I wish I could play the piano like that. Once upon a time, I COULD dance … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Lead

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Silver James

When I first read today’s message from the Universe, my first thought was that I’m easily distracted. This is a thing in my family. Only comes by it honestly as she was diagnosed with ADD. LG and I probably have … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: I’ll Drink to That

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Silver James

Another Wednesday. More new words. S’all good, right? Sadly, no “love” on last week’s Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge but that’s okay. I’m happy with the scene (expanded from 250 words to 396) that evolved from the exercise. The prompt–taken … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Big Easy Cinnamon Biscuit Monkey Bread

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Silver James

Need a quick and easy snack when friends are coming for coffee? Or a treat for breakfast? Dessert when you don’t have much time but want something that’ll just hit the spot? Yeah, me too! Sometimes, I have really good … Continue reading →

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Monday in the Middle

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Silver James

Poor Monday. Even us semi-retired, work-from-home types tend to stigmatize the day. It’s not Monday’s fault. And those that don’t work M-F/9-5 jobs have way different time tables. I used to work shifts–24 on, 48 off. And then I worked … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All: What Caught My Eye

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Silver James

Just a collection of links, videos and stuffs that caught my eye as I scrolled around the internet. AI was asked to “draw” dogs as people. Holy St. Bernard! For my artistic friends, THIS popped up in a Hometalk newletter … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts Universal Paradox

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Silver James

Somedtimes we writers get too set in our ways. We get comfortable. We write the same stories, in varying variations of plot and character. This is true of all of us except those who write only one book. It’s quite … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Just Breathe

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Silver James

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Yes, today’s Wednesday Words took top honors in last week’s #ThursdayThreads competition. I’ll admit that at first, due to the phrasing of the prompt, I had to think about what to write. This actually is fun. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Dew Da Bundt Cake

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Silver James

I’m all for homemade “from scratch” baking. Since I’m older than dirt, I remember when cake mixes were so not a thing. And since I’m older than dirt, I’ve come to appreciate the ease and convenience of mixes. I’m also … Continue reading →

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Mocha Monday

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Silver James

Why yes, I AM going to stop at Starbucks to grab a venti mocha frappucino on my way home from Wallyworld today. While my list is fairly short, considering the weather we had Sunday morning, I’ll be taking the long … Continue reading →

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