Tag Archives: fun stuff

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Crabby Corn Dip

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Silver James

Since we’re coming up on lake weather and backyard eats, I thought I’d share a quick and easy dip recipe that looks a lot swankier than it is to make. It’s also tasty. It’s been a while but I’m thinking … 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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Wednesday Words: Goodbye Girl

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Silver James

Once again, I have words for Wednesday. Sadly, I didn’t win, place or show in last week’s Thursday Threads but that’s okay. Three in a row is pushing it! Luckily, the prompt that was chosen from my previous win lent … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sign Up

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Silver James

Well, good news and bad news. Which do you want first? Bad news, right? To get it over with? Yeah, I’m with you. So, there was no Thursday Threads last week. The blog writer who hosts the challenge was otherwise … 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: 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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Wednesday Words: Attention Please

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Silver James

Winner, winner chicken dinner! Yes, I won last week’s Thursday Threads. I admit that I had a bit of fun with the weekly prompt and will have more as I expand the scene. Here’s what the judge had to say: … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Bad Boys (and Girls)

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Silver James

Social media creates all sorts of challenges to get clicks. Well, I clicked on this bait and it was soooo wroth it! I laughed. First, I’ve always loved the song, from way back when COPS was first a thing. Add … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: For the Love of the Game

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Silver James

I coached this age. I also coached at the Gold Level (top level of travel ball). There were times I made my team go watch a T-ball game. This is why… Have a great weekend! Go do/watch something you love. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Obi Wan, You’re My Only Hope

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Silver James

Sorry. I couldn’t resist the reference. I should also mention that I have a meme from that scene (Princess Leia in holograph) and the caption is “Caffeine, you’r my only hope.” *koff* Anyway, It’s Wednesday and I have new–and winning–words … Continue reading →

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