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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Difference

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Silver James

When today’s message from the Universe arrived in my inbox a bit ago, I thought, “Hrm. I can riff on this for a Thursday Thoughts. I left it “unread” in my inbox so I’d see it whenever I checked email. … Continue reading →

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First Monday & A Quarter of a Century

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Silver James

There’s just something about the first Monday of a brand-new year. To me, it really is like starting a new book. Not that I am. Starting a new book. Nope. Working on an old book but more about that in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: The Day After Debrief

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Silver James

No weighty thoughts today. Like Santa, I feel like putting my feet up and enjoying my coffee. Hanakkuh started at sundown last night. Shalom shalom… Today is Boxing Day in Great Britain. Pretty sure the cats across the pond are … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Monday…

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Silver James

…before Christmas and all through the house, every creature was stirring, inclduing dog, cats, and spouse! So. I finally got Christmas lists last Wednesday night. ‘Zon Prime is my friend. Even with the strike. It looked like we’d be one … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Drums

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Silver James

I caught of live performance of For King + Country on Fox & Friends last Friday. Holy cannoli! Their performane of “The Little Drummer Boy” left me with goosebumps and tears. Needless to say, I went searching so I could … Continue reading →

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Musing on a Monday

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Silver James

First, this is Veteran’s Day here in the USA. Thanks to all who have served and to their families. It’s hard to be the one left at home while those on active duty are out there serving the country. And … Continue reading →

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Remembering Monday

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Silver James

Today is one of those days. You know the ones–the ones we wish we didn’t remember. One year ago, a massive attack against civilians occurred. Since then, this old world has become even more divided with h@te speech and actions … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Time Off

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Silver James

This time forty-one years ago, I was out in my parents backyard wiping the dew off the rows of chairs set in rows before this gazebo that my mother contracted because we needed a “focal point” in their very lovely … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Old Souls…and Writers

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Silver James

This popped into my inbox this week. I glanced at it and thought, “Hrm.” I didn’t delete it as I do sometimes, nor did I immediately cut and paste it into a draft for this blog. It stayed in my … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Reuben’s Secret

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Silver James

Today’s post is not really about corned beef. Oh, there will be corned beef, but I’m actually here to talk about sauerkraut. Why? Because I had a beef brat lazing on a toasted bun, smothered in sauerkraut and smeared with … Continue reading →

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