Tag Archives: holiday

November Monday

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Silver James

Hip, hip, hooray! Daylight Saving Time is gone for at least a few months. Now, if Congress would just wise up and leave time where it is! For the first time since last March, I woke up at my normal … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Silver James

Okay, technically, it is Halloween Eve, which is weird because Halloween is also an eve. Anyway, every time I see a video of a doggy daycare, I laugh and wonder how the carers and dogs do what they do. I … Continue reading →

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Laboring Through Monday

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Silver James

It’s the first Monday of September. That means it’s Labor Day here in the States–the unofficial-official end of Summer. Now if Summer would just get the hint and take a hike. I am sooo ready for Fall. For many, like … Continue reading →

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Monday. All Day.

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Silver James

Is today a holiday too? I get all confused as to which extra day folks get when national holidays are on the weekend. I thought Friday was the day but we had USPS service so…🤷🏼‍♀️ So. New month. New week. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Soccer in the South

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Silver James

USA! USA! USA! Happy Birthday, America! The USMNT (US Men’s National Team) made it into the Round of 16. Despite having TWO goals called back and a highly-questionable red card handed out to our star player, they won their game … Continue reading →

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Memorial Monday

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Silver James

Today is Memorial Day. Here in the USofA, it’s the unofficial start to summer. Schools are mostly out, graduations done, weather warms up, pools open. There are BBQs and family events. Big sales. Mattresses. Why do mattresses go on sale … Continue reading →

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May Elevenses

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Silver James

And don’t forget about elevenses! Which always reminded me of the old Dr. Pepper logo of 10, 2, and 4, said times being ideal for imbibing the good doctor’s elixir. I was a big DP fan back in the day. … Continue reading →

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Easter Monday

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Silver James

The Monday after Easter should be a holiday to so we can all reamin in our chocolate/sugar comas. Of course, that’s about as likely to happen as the Monday after the Super Bowl. Of course, one of the perks of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Philosophically Speaking

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Silver James

First off, Happy April Fools Day. Have no fear, I will not prank today. Mainly because my brain is so befuddled I can’t think of any that are funny and cool. In other news… So, no writing of note last … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Spring Moon Hershey Kiss Cookies

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Silver James

Easter is coming and when I saw these cookies, I smiled. They looke like Easter eggs or spring flowers. And who doesn’t love Hershey’s Kisses, especially when they come with cookies? This recipe is a little more work invovled than … Continue reading →

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