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A Monday in April

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Silver James

I suck at blog titles, especially when I’m caffeine deprived. 😆 Ah well. I need to focus what little talent I have on book titles anyway, right? *nods* Yesterday was Opening Day for baseball season! Yayayayay! Baseball is back! Sadly, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Leftover Easter Peeps

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Silver James

What do you do with all those leftover Peeps from the Easter baskets? How about S’More Peeps?!?! Skillet Peep S’Mores Ingredients: chocolate chips Peeps – any color(s) and shape(s_ you want graham crackers for “dipping” Directions: Place chocolate chips in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Fall Fare in the Spring

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Silver James

I saved this recipe last fall and it sort of got lost in the shuffle. Then I found it again and decided that it might make a pretty tasty Easter breakfast. While the blueberry syrup is homemade, I’d probably make … Continue reading →

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I’m Irish Today

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Silver James

My mother was a Ryan on one side and a West on the other. My dad had Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and Swedish ancestors. I grew up thinking I was probably pretty much the same, given I was adopted and the … Continue reading →

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Monday, DST Style

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Silver James

Have I mentioned how much I absofreakinglutely hate with fork-stabby-eyed hatred Daylight Savings Time? I didn’t see the reason for it back when it was first started during the energy crisis of the 70s. I remember the gas lines. I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Oreo Donut Holes

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Silver James

Okay. I can’t decide if these things would be way yummy or are so bizarre I just want to stare at the video over and over like I’m at a train wreck… This said, I must find one of my … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day 2016

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Silver James

Whether you’re celebrating Valentines day with your own hero or heroine or Galentines/Palentines Day with your BFF(s), I wish all of you a year filled with love, laughter, and good books! And you still have time to sign up for … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Hummingbird Cake

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Silver James

When I came across this recipe from a link to Southern Living magazine’s site, I knew I wanted to share it. Growing up, this cake was our next-door neighbor’s “special” dessert and it arrived at every pot luck. Leola let … Continue reading →

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Monday Quarterback – Superbowl Style

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Silver James

Happy Post-Superbowl Monday. First, a quick rundown on me and then on to the commercials–or the sad lack of them. 😦 Writing: I spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday elbow deep in a new project. It’s for a submission. I hope … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Valentine Whoopie

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Silver James

How many of you have ever sunk their teeth into that succinctly southern treat the whoopie pie? Well, here’s a fun twist, courtesy of Hallmark, on the original just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’m posting it early just in … Continue reading →

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