Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Neither Here Nor There

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Silver James

Anyone who’s hung aroud here knows that my Muse is something of a terror. Her nickname is Iffy and she runs with scissors. She also likes scrolling through photos of sexy men and drinks far too much caffeine for my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Missed Youth

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Silver James

Progress! New words! Edits and tightening of old words! Woot! I’ll admit, today’s gave me a nice nudge last week, and because they were so varied, it made for a slightly weird but fun snippet to share today. From #1LineWed, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: On-Target Skillet Spinach Dip

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Silver James

I think I’ve mentioned before…like several times 😆 …that one of my favorite dips is hot spinach and artichoke. Yum stuff! I came across the video at the bottom of the page and after seeing the last dip prepared, I … Continue reading →

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Minding Monday’s Business

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Silver James

The good news is, I got some writing done! I’ve caught up with all the changes and continuity problems, fixed them, smoothed the road ahead–I hope!–and add new words. Back on track. I have 2+ weeks before the end of … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Footloose Academy

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Silver James

Okay. First, I vaguel remember hearing something about “Umbrella Academy” in passing in a news feed or a newsletter or something. It is a show on Netflix. I think there is magic involved. And evidently, there are the “Greasers” and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Expectations

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Silver James

I was truly hoping this year would start of great guns. You know, peeling out, leaving treadmarks on the pavement. Yeah, no. It’s been more of a slow roll. But that’s okay. I’m getting settled into this new stage of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Renewed Volunteerism

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Silver James

It’s Wedneday again and that means words. Apparently, someone picked up the #1linWed mantle and offered new prompts, currently **RENEW**. And the always dependable #ThursdayThreads offers this for inspriation: “Thank you for volunteering.” I’d mentioned in my Monday follow-up last … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Giant Wolfy Snickerdoodles

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Silver James

Since this past weekend was the full Wolf Moon, and since I featured Sean “Boomer” Donaldson on my FB page on Saturday, I figured I needed to give proper due to his better half. And besides, I love snickerdoodles. I … Continue reading →

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Monday Moving Forward

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Silver James

Well, it seems 2023 is here to stay. We’ve managed to survive the first week+. I suppose things are looking up. We can certainly hope so. Optimism. That’s the key, right? I didn’t do much the first week of this … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Looking Back

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Silver James

There were many people who past through this life in 2022. Sadly, I don’t/can’t remember them all but when I saw this short video from TCM (Turner Classic Movies), the music and the cinemography touched my heart. So, I’m closing … Continue reading →

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