Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal When and Where

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Silver James

Today is Groundhog Day. Yippee? I’ve never quite understood the whole mythos behind seeing shadows or not–especially given all the lights, cameras, and action surrounding Punxsutawney  Phil. Poor thing. Anyway, whenever I think of Groundhog Day, I think of the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Think of Something

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Silver James

Here we go again! It’s February. The first day. Y’all know what that means, right? Tomorrow is Groundhog Day. Today, however, I’m all about the words. And maybe a do-over. On Dalton’s part. What’s our inspiration? For #lineWed it’s **REAR**. Hrmm.🤔 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Ravioli Lasagna Assassin Style

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Silver James

Baby, it’s COLD outside! 🥶 And when that happens, my family always wants something ooey-gooey-cheesy-hot to eat. This recipe nails it. Plus…EASY! Add a salad and some hot bread and you have a meal that will feed the whole family … Continue reading →

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Monday At Last

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Silver James

We’ve hit the end of January. How the heck did that happen? And Winter has decided to return in full force. Just ask my knees. I’m ready for warm weather. That said, I like the change of seasons. I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Snow Cat

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Silver James

THIS is the kind of snow I was hoping we’d get Tuesday and Wednesday. We didn’t. Oh, we got some snow but it rained first, during, and after and we barely got enough to cover the grass. Still, this video … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Advice

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Silver James

A writer friend and I had a conversation about writer’s block the other day. Despite everything we do and no matter how much we pretend it doesn’t exist and/or it never affects us, I think every writer has been faced … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Fake It ’til You Make It

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Silver James

Wednesday has once again rolled around and once again, I have a new-word snippet to share. Oh! Guess what!?!? This week’s snippet took top honors in last week’s Thursday Threads! FYI, this is the longer version. I’ve added about 100 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chocolate Caramel Cookie Moves

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Silver James

Sometimes, you just get a craving. And nothing will satisfy it except for those flavors that right on the tip of your tastbuds. Am I right? And sometimes, you just don’t want to get out and about to satisfy that … Continue reading →

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Counting Down Monday

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Silver James

Wow. After today, there’s only one more Monday left in January. There are eight days left until we hit Febuary. And this puts us that much closer to pticther/catcher report day for MLB spring training. Of course, the World Baseball … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Original Grumpy Cat

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Silver James

I have a love affair with Pallas cats. Truthfully, I had never heard of them before I read a book from Suzanne Wright that “starred” a Pallas cat shifter. They are grumpy-faced. They are furry. They look like stuffies. And … Continue reading →

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