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Monday Meh

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Silver James

I’m always sluggish on the 20th of April. Those of you who know me understand. For any new folks, a short explanation. April 19th is a tough day here in my home state. At the time, I worked with the … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Lego Rescue

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Silver James

TGIF! You might have to click through to X to watch this video but it’s worth it. People who can do videos like this absolutely amaze me. Also, this is very topical. Have a great weekend, everyone!

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Friday Sinema: Irish Dance Off

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Silver James

To finish off this week of thing both Irish and magical, I bring you the “birth” of Irish dancing. Oh, it had been around for ages and was popular both as a social event and as a contest–at least in … Continue reading →

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Beware the Ides of Monday

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Silver James

I discovered that the Ides of March are not the only Ides. In Roman times, the word “ides” referred to the day in the missle of the month, usually the 14th, 15th., or 16th. That’s your fun fact for the … Continue reading →

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Monday Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Silver James

This is Thanksgiving week here in the USA. Schools will be letting out, people will either be traveling or getting ready for visitors. It’s a busy time of year. In years past, for a variety of reasons, our gang and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Woof

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Silver James

Once again, playing around with AI images. It did a decent job on facsimiles of Jake and Toby. If we had grass in the yard, and pretty orange and yellow leave, pumpkins, and ghosts, it might look like this around … Continue reading →

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Monster Monday

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Silver James

This is the start of Halloween Week. Halloween is Friday. Time change is Saturday night. Only’s birthday is Thursday. Lots to celebrate. Though she wasn’t born on Halloween, for years, Only was convinced that the whole season was about her. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Cowgirl Peanut Butter Pie

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Silver James

I decided to go Old Skool today. It’s Fall but sometimes, in these parts, it can be hard to tell. Which is why this pie is perfect for the season. It has the flavor of Autumn but is no-bake (no … Continue reading →

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Falling Into Monday

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Silver James

Happy Fall, y’all! Today is the Autumnal Equinox, also known as the first day of Fall. Day and night will be equal. There’s an old wive’s tale about balancing an egg on its wide end on the equinox. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Rising Sun

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Silver James

A bit of personal history here. My grandfather had a new car dealership in a small town. Behind the garage area and across the alley, there was a long diner–the kind that had a counter and stools that ran the … Continue reading →

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