Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Who’s Afraid?

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Silver James

Happy Thanksgiving Eve to all y’all in the good ol’ USA. Happy news here on the blog–for me anyway. I won last week’s Thursday Threads. Yippee. The prompt was: *”You don’t scare me.*” Again, this is just a snippet that … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Midnight Snack Beer Bread

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Silver James

Once upon a time, I did a lot of things with beer. I made beer batter onion rings, beer batter, fish, I drank beer. I used it in stew. I drank it. The beer, not the stew. I ate the … Continue reading →

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Monday Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Silver James

This is Thanksgiving week here in the USA. Schools will be letting out, people will either be traveling or getting ready for visitors. It’s a busy time of year. In years past, for a variety of reasons, our gang and … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: It’s A Dog’s Life

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Silver James

I have a new appreciation for this reel. While PITA Pup isn’t this bad, he could be. That said, I’m laughing hysterically and I have my own dog fail story (below). Have a great weekend! I will add that a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Delivery

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Silver James

This little message arrived some time ago but I kept it tucked back in my files until the right time. Not sure this is the right time but as I was looking for something for today’s blog, this one popped … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Be Ready

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Silver James

Srew it. I it publish before I set the time for tomorrow. Have your Wednesday Words 12 hours early. 🤦🏼‍♀️ How can it be Wednesday again–and already?!?! It is. And I have words. Actually, I have a lot of words … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Moonstruck Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Silver James

Moonstruck Cinnamon Roll Bundt CakeYield:12 servingsPrep time: 5 minutes MinutesCook time: 35 minutes MinutesTotal time: 40 min Ingredients2 Jumbo Cinnamon Roll packages (I use the Pillsbury rolls)1 Standard Cinnamon Roll package Instructions1 – Preheat oven to 350℉2 – Generously grease … Continue reading →

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Mid-Monday Musing

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Silver James

This meme always makes me laugh. I really don’t want to adult today but I sorta have to. There is laundry to be done and I need to make a quick trip to Ace Hardware for birdseed. I might be … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Carry Me Home

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Silver James

I discovered this song, artist, and video thanks to B.E. Yes, it’s going to be inspiration for a chapter in Ariel’s book. Have a great weekend. We have soccer. Maybe. Depends on the weather.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Silver James

Sometimes, I wonder if blogging is worth the time and effort. Heck, sometimes, I wonder if social media is worth it. Yes, I’ve made friends that I’ve never seen in person and probably never will. Yes, I stay in touch … Continue reading →

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