Tag Archives: fun stuff

Friday Sinema: Sea Chants

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Silver James

As many of you know, I’m a big fan of Celtic music and since sea chanty tunes are often derived from Celtic tunes, it’s a no brainer than I clap, tap, and bob along. Add in the action here, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Going to the Dogs

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Silver James

One of my favorite accounts on X is We Rate Dogs. They have a foundation to helps pay medical bills for strays, promote adoptions, have cool swag (Tell Your Dog I Said Hi), and post videos of cute dogs doing … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: You Look Familiar

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Silver James

Due to the placement of the holidays on Thursdays last year, there were no Thursday Threads to tug. Luckily, I had a Christmas story to share for the one and the next Thursday was New Year’s Day so…hey, Happy New … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: Rock Chicks and Angels

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Silver James

I have a confession. There’s a very popular author who, by all rights, should drive me crazy. She writes books that wallow in the stuff that makes me want to toss books at walls. She writes in 1st Person POV. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Christmas Lights

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Silver James

Yes. I’m late. I won’t EVEN get into all the forgetfulness from yesterday. That said, it was a wonderful day with family and friends. Today, sharing one of my favorite types of Christmas videos–first responder light shows. I have no … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: Christmas Wishes

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Silver James

Today you get a real treat in this title. It’s free! And B.E. Sanderson has created an interesting world full of djinn, wishes, immortals and….maybe some mystery and murder mixed in with the magic. As hinted, I’m cutting back on … Continue reading →

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Christmas Monday

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Silver James

It is almost Christmas! Only three more sleeps before we wake up to presents and good times. And at least that’s what I hope and wish for all of us. And despite today’s meme, I am almost ready…the operative word … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Christmas Movie

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Silver James

Tis the season and as a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, this video, when I tumbled across it, made me laugh out loud even as I was nodding along and counting off the tropes. Happy Friday before Christmas. Will you … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Suspicion of Guilt

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Silver James

Ah, mid-week once again. And once again, I have new words to share. I also have an announcemnet: I won the Thursday Threads challenge last week. Yippee. The judge likes my dialogue and the way I capture personalities in both … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Ancient Star Trek History

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Silver James

I blame this on on B.E. but stilll… I laughed. I sang along. I had a sudden craving for mead! Enjoy and have a good weekend. And yes, we are almost to Christmas and no, I’m still not ready so … Continue reading →

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