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Friday Free-for-all: Random Thoughts, Links, and a Milestone

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Silver James

Yesterday was my 1000th post on this blog. I wasn’t paying any attention. *tosses up some confetti* I had a blog on a different server for a few years before I had to retrieve my domain name and start over. … Continue reading →

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A Monday of Remembrance

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Silver James

Today’s date is one few will ever forget. 9/11 is a seminal date, like April 19th, December 7th, and I’m sure each of us carry personal moments of “I’ll never forget” like May 3rd for me. It’s been sixteen years … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Silver James

Back when I was a kid–like all kids do–I dreamed about what my life would be like when I grew up. At various times, I wanted to be a dancer, an actress, a cop, a bureaucrat, and a writer. I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Silver James

Ahhh, baby steps. I remember those first tentative stumbles in life–real and imagined. 😆 Baby steps are how we learn to walk. How we learn to interact with people. How we write books. Or at least that’s how I do … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Birthday

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Silver James

Yesterday was my birthday. I’ve been saving this tidbit from the Universe because it offers me a whole year of happy wishes. I hope all of these things for myself, too. So, indulge me today as I contemplate all this … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Paradox

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Silver James

When I was a kid, I hated the phone. Oh, I didn’t mind talking to someone when they called me but calling them? Unless they were very close friends, neighbors, or family, I had a total freak out. I’d miss … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy Dance

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Silver James

The year of 2016 is coming to an end. What a ride it’s been. I, for one, am looking forward to 2017. It will be a time of change and I suspect that change will be for the good, despite … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Investment

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Silver James

Wow. Everywhere I look I see such anger and hate. I’m not going to point fingers no matter how much I’d like to tee off on people. Wouldn’t do any good anyway. Those I’d be pointing at don’t believe they … Continue reading →

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4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Silver James

2016 is a watershed year for American politics. I look at the future and shudder because if one candidate wins, it is my studied opinion that the US will slide into mediocrity and all the things we’ve worked for, fought … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Hummingbird Cake

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Silver James

When I came across this recipe from a link to Southern Living magazine’s site, I knew I wanted to share it. Growing up, this cake was our next-door neighbor’s “special” dessert and it arrived at every pot luck. Leola let … Continue reading →

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