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Friday Sinema: Going Classical

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Silver James

Happy Birthday to my Dad. It’s actually tomorrow but since I take weekends off from blogging, I’m a day early. I still miss him every day, even though it’s been 26 years. He and I used to watch all sorts … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal What’s What

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Silver James

The world is crazy. I get out of bed in the morning and it’s like my head explodes multiple times before I can even finish my first cup of coffee. Yesterday, it was an Amber Alert–a 10 year-old boy. His … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: God Bless America

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Silver James

Tomorrow marks 20 years. I thought this “flash mob” was fitting. And no, I didn’t have dry eyes when while I watched. I love this country and it stands for. ‘Nuff said.

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Last August Monday

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Silver James

What is it about time? It just keeps passing, not like a lazy river but like a flash flood. Last week, Monday came dark and early. I took a nap and suddenly, it was Friday. How does that even happen?!?! … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Fortunetelling

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Silver James

So. I used to tell fortunes. Sort of. Very seldom for others, usually for myself. I used tarot cards. And I once tried Viking runes. I never got an intuitive feel for them like I did the tarot. I used … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Easy Cream Puff Cake

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Silver James

When I was a kid growing up, my favorite treat to get at the bakery downtown was a cream puff. I’m still totally in love with the things–light and airy pastry/crust with creamy pudding goodness inside and a drizzle of … Continue reading →

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A Monday to Remember

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Silver James

Twenty-six years ago, it was a Wednesday. At 9:02 a.m., the very fabric of Oklahoma City changed. I didn’t arrive on scene until 9:35 a.m. and I was the only forensic fire photographer at the time. It was chaos. It … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Sight

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Silver James

I’m trying to ignore reality. Oh, I know it’s there. And the noise of it all buzzes around my brain making me well aware of the chaos and insanity that’s out there. Call me an ostrich. I’m content at this … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal No Regrets

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Silver James

So, stuff happened Tuesday and Wednesday out in the world. Some people are celebrating, some aren’t. It’s pretty crazy, no matter which side you’re on. Me? I’m thinking folks need to be careful what they wish for. Things may not … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Silver James

Christmas Eve Gift! No Universal truths today. It’s Christmas Eve so I thought I’d look a bit deeper into my own head and heart today. We’ll start with my greeting. On Christmas Eve, my mother would answer every phone call, … Continue reading →

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