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No Words Today

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Silver James

The vet called yesterday afternoon. Jake has large-cell lymphoma. We knew it was a possibility because of the cancerous growth on his tail. We were all hoping and praying the amputation had “fixed” it. It didn’t. The damn cancer had … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits:

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Silver James

I considered posting something about procrastination, except I’m not really procrastinating. I’m not necessarily “working” but it’s not because I don’t want to, it’s because my brain doesn’t want to go there. Then I thought about the memes I have … Continue reading →

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Just Another Monday

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Silver James

I don’t have much to report. It’s Monday. Jake is…I don’t know. He seems to get better and then stuff happens. He’s eating a bit more. He’s even taken a few treats and jerky strips. He’ll let us know when … Continue reading →

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Friday Fizzle

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Silver James

I’m late. Sorry. That said, this pretty much sums up me today. We see the vet again at 11:30 fo rmore tests. At least my car is running smoothly. See? I’m looking on the bright side. Better get your sunglasses … Continue reading →

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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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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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Muggy Monday

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Silver James

There’s always someone who is a morning person. My mother was one of those. She she woke up, she wanted the whole house to wake up with her. She’d bang doors, pans in the kitchen, whatever would make noise. Dad … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Fractured Fairy Tales: Loch Ness

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Silver James

My garden statue Nessie was mentioned earlier this week and I let it drop that she had a long story. Some old-timers might remember but that goes back years and years. So, because this has been one of those weeks … 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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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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