Tag Archives: critters

Thursday Thoughts: Week, You’re Fired!

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Silver James

This week is fired. Unless our lottery ticket won something last night. I’m not holding my breath. Pardon the mini-rant/whine. First, Jake pupdate. We’re still waiting on the cancer test outcome. After texting and phone calls on Monday and Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday: Jake

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Silver James

This picture of Jake “smiling” always makes me smile. He was getting a belly rub when I took this pic. Jake is currently at the vet’s. Last week, he started not eating. He’d nibble not not really eat. He would … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Monday

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Silver James

You know it’s hot when the dogs melt before they finish their outside business. They go out and come back a minute later panting. I have to fill the birdbaths at least twice a day. And yes, there are bowls … Continue reading →

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Monday Mutterings

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Monday once again and July is sliding inexorably toward August. We’re due to this the dog days of summer this week with temps in the triple digits. We did get a smidge of rain last week. It was welcome … Continue reading →

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Monday Mishmash

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Silver James

Hello. It’s Monday calling. You might wonder why I keep track of the days of the week on the blog. It’s simple. Doing so ensures that I might actually know what day it is without having to look at a … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Stick It

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Silver James

I’m a big fan of WeRateDogs on X. They also post to YouTube. They share fun dog picks and videos and also have a foundation to fund medical costs for shelter dogs through merchandise (Tell Your Dog I Said Hi) … Continue reading →

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Monday. All Day.

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Silver James

Is today a holiday too? I get all confused as to which extra day folks get when national holidays are on the weekend. I thought Friday was the day but we had USPS service so…🤷🏼‍♀️ So. New month. New week. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ocean

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Silver James

When the following popped up in my inbox, it resonated with me as a writer. Romance novels, no matter the subgenre, must have all the feels. Sometimes love huts. Sometimes love heals. Sometimes hearts are so full, we have to … Continue reading →

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Meandering Through Monday

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Silver James

We’re almost halfway through June. It seems like I go to sleep and when I wake up, four days have passed. Weird. I remember when time dragged and th stuff I looked forward to would never get there. We had … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, It’s Monday

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Silver James

I wish I could. Just lie here. Or there, actually, because technically, I’m sitting at my desk. I’d still be in bed (not the couch) but I have things to do, coffee to drink, words to conquer. At the moment, … Continue reading →

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