Tag Archives: holiday

Friday Sinema: Coming Home

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Silver James

I’m a sucker for military homecoming videos, especially this time of year. I remember when Lawyer Guy and I stayed on post for Christmas and opened our quarters up to some soldiers who either couldn’t go home or didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Giving

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Silver James

Karma can be a bitch witch. Or an elf, as the case may be. Almost all of the winter holidays are about giving. Not receiving, but giving. And you know what? That giving doesn’t have to be material goods all … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: White Christmas Margaritas

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Silver James

So…Christmas is a week from today. I got the Bee Dubyas** together to discuss holiday traditions in the Barron family. I suspect the Moonstruck Mates might also use this recipe that Quin Kincaid Tate (wife of country superstar Deacon Tate, … Continue reading →

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Monday and Counting…

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Silver James

So…I normally set up these posts the afternoon/night before. Yeah…I sort of blanked out yesterday. My brain is mostly a moldy lump of mush these days. It has occurred to me that Christmas Eve is a week from today. Should … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All: Holiday Edition

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Silver James

This week’s version of Linky Dinks is all about the holidays. Just click on the links. Trust me, you’ll want to check out the LOLs because we ALL need some LOLs in our lives. Right? Right! Thanksgiving THINGS TO BE … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Caramel Apple Crescent “Dumplings”

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Silver James

Technically, winter doesn’t start until the winter solstice on December 21st. Therefore, I’m going to share this “autumnal treat” because it’s just about perfect for chilly evenings. Curl up in front of your fireplace, warm up a “dumpling” and enjoy! … Continue reading →

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Two Mondays Before Christmas Eve

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Silver James

If you’ve finished your holiday shopping, I don’t want to hear about it. I got the tree up. Okay…I plugged in the lights, since I never took it down last year. And I might get the mantle decorated. And the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Anonymity

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Silver James

I remember years ago when the court I worked for decided to get one of the “Santa Letters” from the post office. I was tasked with picking a letter and organizing the collecting of money and gifts. I discovered that … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pumpkin Dumpkin Cake

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Silver James

Since we’re in the middle of holiday season, here’s a different take on traditional pumpkin pie–with a cakey-cheesecake twist. It’s perfect for family gatherings or to take-along for those holiday potlucks. Prep Time: 15 min. Total Time: 1 hr. 15 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Hot Reuben Dip

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Silver James

It’s December. That means entertaining. Here’s an easy and tasty hot dip. I’ll admit that I’m a fan of Reuben sandwiches so I like this dip. Total time: 35 Minutes 15 Min Prep Make this Hot Reuben Dip by combining … Continue reading →

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