Tag Archives: holiday

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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Friday Sinema: Dad Jokes

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Silver James

These shorts keep popping up in my feed when I go looking for stuff on YouTube. I laugh every time. The whole premise is a group of guys (and there are different guys, and even a gal occasionally), who are … Continue reading →

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Marching into First Monday

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Silver James

For as long as I can remember, I had daffodils and/or jonquils blooming on my birthday–at least in those years that there was a garden available. There have been the odd years when due to circumstances and on account of … Continue reading →

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Monday Mutterings

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Silver James

Happy President’s Day. If you have work, sorry. If not, enjoy your day off. We’re on the downhill side of February and my birthday is getting closer. Yippee. (Where’s the sarcasm font when I need it?) Actually, even at my … Continue reading →

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