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Friday Sinema: Tribute

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Silver James

If I’d seen this last week, it would have been the 9/11 post. I didn’t so I’m sharing it now.

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Friday the 11th

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Silver James

Today is a somber day. No. I’m not watching the ceremony. And it’s for the same reason I stay away from the media on April 19th. I lost friends both days. Instead, I’m taking a page from one of those … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dreams

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Silver James

I didn’t dream of becoming a writer until I was an adult. I wanted to be a cowgirl, breeding and training horses. I wanted to be an actress then I wanted to be a bureaucrat and work for the government. … Continue reading →

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New Month Monday

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Silver James

Hello, August. Hopefully, your arrival means that Summer will slowly fade away into Fall. I am soooo ready. Also in August, LG and I will celebrate 43 years together. Amazingly. Also, his birthday toward the end of the month. So… … 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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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Waltz

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Silver James

I’d planned on a different message for today but then the Universe dropped the following into my inbox on Tuesday. There I was thinking about it being both Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo and wondering if I had a … Continue reading →

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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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