Tag Archives: Friday

Friday Sinema: Soccer in the South

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Silver James

USA! USA! USA! Happy Birthday, America! The USMNT (US Men’s National Team) made it into the Round of 16. Despite having TWO goals called back and a highly-questionable red card handed out to our star player, they won their game … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All: Advice

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Silver James

ADVICE FOR ANYONE MOVING TO OKLAHOMA Various versions of this list has been around for a long time. I stole it from a sister Okie on X. I will confirm that everything on the list is true. Mostly. It is … 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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Friday Sinema: Celtic Echoes

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Silver James

Here. Have a 6 minute vacation on me. Hint, this is who Aisling could be if she ever figures things out. Also, if I could manipulate AI like these folks, I’d have some AMAZING book trailers and videos! Have a … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Folded Flag

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Silver James

I’m a big fan of Black Rifle coffee–a company created and run by veterans. They make funny videos to advertise their brand. They enjoy their coffee. They are as patriotic as all get out. One of their co-founders, Mat Best, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Exquisite Silence

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Silver James

I was surfing YouTube looking for something funny to share today and instead, I stumbled across this. Most of you know that “Sounds of Silence” is a personal favorite song and is firmly entrenched in my personal soundtrack. And yes, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Just Beat It

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Super Regionals! And I do love me some softball. Today’s video is short but powerful. And yeah, I’ve seen Only make some of those moves from behind the plate. I’ll be watching both the NCAA Softball and the Big … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Sound of Silence

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Silver James

I’m a kid of the 60s and 70s. Three of my favorite songs were “Scarborough Fair,” “I Am a Rock,” and the iconic “The Sounds of Silence.” When I was writing Roman’s book for the Penumbra Papers, I came across … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Unexpected

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Silver James

Here it is Friday again and for some reason, I keep finding these AGT videos of acts that turn out to be completely…not what they appear to be. If I met these guys walking down the street…well…yeah. But turns out, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Directions

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Silver James

Okay. At first, Simon and I were like…what? *head scratch* Then the intro, then…well, you just need to watch it for yourselves. I lived through the whole Boy Band™️era with Only. I even took her to a Backstreet Boys concert. … Continue reading →

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