Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Fish or Cut Bait

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Silver James

And here we go with our first #1linWed prompt of 2022. Whoppee! Up north, it’s cold enough to go ice fishing. Down south, there are fish to fry. Back east there are some big fish, or least they think they … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon Crack Candy

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Silver James

I don’t have a picture of this particular treat to share. Frankly, I haven’t made it. Yet. And the batch I scarfed down was a treat from a friend. And yeah, I didn’t stop eating long enough to think about … Continue reading →

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2022’s First Monday

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Silver James

I almost feel like there should be a fanfare of trumpets and beat of drurms. Or something. Maybe not. Monday is just Monday afterall. So. New year, new month, new week, new day. I should feel all productive and raring to … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Christmassy New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Silver James

Happy New Year’s Eve! If you get out and about, celebrate wisely. Designated driver or ride share, people! Just sayin’. In the meantime, I didn’t see this video until after Christmas and it made me giggle a little. Plus, Blake … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Present

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Silver James

2021 is quickly drawing to a close. I’m not making plans for 2022. Not until I see what it brings, at least. That might sound rather negative but hey…2021 was supposed to be all “Yay! 2020 is over! 2021 is … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Fly, You Fools!

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Silver James

Ten points if you get the title reference for today’s #1lineWed THEME. Will you fly south? Fly like the wind?  Are you a fly on the wall? Can you guess the prompt? Why yes, it’s **FLY**.Hey, I’ve been updated and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chickasaw Grape Dumplings

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Silver James

This year is fading into the New Year. It’s a time to look back while making plans for the future. There comfort in tradttions and this recipe is an old one handed down generation to generation. Grape dumplings were traditionally … Continue reading →

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Last Monday

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Silver James

Wow. How is it even possible? This is the last Monday in 2021. I am sooo ready to leave this year behind. It feels like time has been interminable. Yet, at the same time, days and weeks and months have … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Christmas Memories

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Silver James

Christmas Eve Gift! My first car was a 1969 Chevrolet Impala convertible. Mine was yellow with a black top and back interior. I remember heading out Christmas night after my dad hooked up my brand-new 8-track player that Santa brought. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Silver James

Tis the season, y’all. Today is Christmas Eve’s Eve. People are scurrying to get those last minute things done. Family and friends are gathering. And yet there is so much…wrong out there in the world. It seems like the darkness … Continue reading →

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