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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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Midsummer Monday

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Silver James

Today is the longest day of the year. Technically, there are more hours of daylight than any other day. It’s “midsummer day” even though it is the first day of summer. It should be mid-year day but…whatever. Yes, my brain … Continue reading →

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May-day Monday

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Silver James

I’m going to fire holidays. Or find Murphy and string him up by his thumbs until we can convene an international congress to repeal his Law! I did get lovely flowers for Mother’s Day. And bonding time with the granddog, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Foolin’ Around

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Silver James

I’ve never been much on April Fool’s jokes–pulling them, anyway. That doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a good one. When Smart Bitches and Dear Author websites would conspire, I always enjoyed their goofiness. In searching for a video for today, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Leftover Easter Peeps

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Silver James

What do you do with all those leftover Peeps from the Easter baskets? How about S’More Peeps?!?! Skillet Peep S’Mores Ingredients: chocolate chips Peeps – any color(s) and shape(s_ you want graham crackers for “dipping” Directions: Place chocolate chips in … Continue reading →

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I’m Irish Today

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Silver James

My mother was a Ryan on one side and a West on the other. My dad had Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and Swedish ancestors. I grew up thinking I was probably pretty much the same, given I was adopted and the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – St. Patrick’s Day Donuts

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Silver James

Come Thursday, we’re all a little bit Irish. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m always a lot about donuts! When I discovered this recipe, I danced an Irish jig because it’s the best of both! In fact, I may … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Oreo Donut Holes

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Silver James

Okay. I can’t decide if these things would be way yummy or are so bizarre I just want to stare at the video over and over like I’m at a train wreck… This said, I must find one of my … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day 2016

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Silver James

Whether you’re celebrating Valentines day with your own hero or heroine or Galentines/Palentines Day with your BFF(s), I wish all of you a year filled with love, laughter, and good books! And you still have time to sign up for … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Valentine Whoopie

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Silver James

How many of you have ever sunk their teeth into that succinctly southern treat the whoopie pie? Well, here’s a fun twist, courtesy of Hallmark, on the original just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’m posting it early just in … Continue reading →

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