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Friday Sinema: Kings and Queens

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Silver James

Most of you know that I have a playlist/soundtrack for each of the Penumbra Papers books. Roxette’s “She’s Got the Look” has always been Sade’s theme song. From the very beginning. Welpers, Sade might just have another theme song. At … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Best of the Worst

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Silver James

So, there’s a “writing” competition, the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest. The point is to write the worst first line ever. And the best of those worst lines wins. It all started “on a dark and stormy night…” Today’s #1lineWed request is … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Easy Cream Puff Cake

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Silver James

When I was a kid growing up, my favorite treat to get at the bakery downtown was a cream puff. I’m still totally in love with the things–light and airy pastry/crust with creamy pudding goodness inside and a drizzle of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Jumbled Up

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Silver James

Wednesday, Hump Day. Time-to-share-a-snippet day. Today’s THEME is a bit of a **JUMBLE** but I managed to JUMBLE a bunch of words together to produce a snippet for your enjoyment. As a set-up, I will only say that Sade and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Creamy Shrimp Alfredo

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Silver James

I’m a huge fan of pasta. And shrimp. Add them together with a creamy sauce? I’m sooo there! This recipe is quick and doesn’t heat up the kitchen so it’s good for year-round enjoyment. Total Time: 25 Min. 25 Min(s) … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Margarita Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Silver James

This recipe was mentioned in an article as a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Me? I’m a big fan of margaritas AND ice cream sandwiches so I’m thinking this could be a yummy treat for the entire summer. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Pancit Noodles with Chicken

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Silver James

Now that Mother Nature has decided to go home and sleep it off, I’ve been digging into the files for lighter, quicker fare for warm days. This one popped up. Total Time: 30 Min. Prep and Cook Time: 30 Min. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dream vs. Reality

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Silver James

So, apparently the Universe is really big on dreaming these days. It seems a lot of the messages have to do with dreams, imagination, and stuffs like that there. Perfect advice for a writer. This particular note appeared a bit … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Coffee-Caramel Sauce

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Silver James

Sometimes, you just get a craving. Sometimes, you have the stuff on hand to mix up exactly what will satisfy that craving. This just might do it if you like the taste of caramel and coffee. Total time, including Prep: … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Fox Tale

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Silver James

I love old British dudes. And this one reminds me of Dennis Mira, a character in the In Death series of books. Dennis is a college professor who doesn’t button his cardigans correctly and gets a little bumfuzzled but is … Continue reading →

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