Tag Archives: life sucks sometimes

No Words Today

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Silver James

The vet called yesterday afternoon. Jake has large-cell lymphoma. We knew it was a possibility because of the cancerous growth on his tail. We were all hoping and praying the amputation had “fixed” it. It didn’t. The damn cancer had … Continue reading →

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Just Another Monday

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Silver James

I don’t have much to report. It’s Monday. Jake is…I don’t know. He seems to get better and then stuff happens. He’s eating a bit more. He’s even taken a few treats and jerky strips. He’ll let us know when … Continue reading →

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Friday Fizzle

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Silver James

I’m late. Sorry. That said, this pretty much sums up me today. We see the vet again at 11:30 fo rmore tests. At least my car is running smoothly. See? I’m looking on the bright side. Better get your sunglasses … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Week, You’re Fired!

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Silver James

This week is fired. Unless our lottery ticket won something last night. I’m not holding my breath. Pardon the mini-rant/whine. First, Jake pupdate. We’re still waiting on the cancer test outcome. After texting and phone calls on Monday and Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday: Jake

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Silver James

This picture of Jake “smiling” always makes me smile. He was getting a belly rub when I took this pic. Jake is currently at the vet’s. Last week, he started not eating. He’d nibble not not really eat. He would … 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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Monday?

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Silver James

Well…dang. I have no clue. I wrote a post for today. I scheduled it. I clicked all the right buttons. And…nothing posted today. I’m just now discovering this because I had a slight accident with my morning protein shake. I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ocean

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Silver James

When the following popped up in my inbox, it resonated with me as a writer. Romance novels, no matter the subgenre, must have all the feels. Sometimes love huts. Sometimes love heals. Sometimes hearts are so full, we have to … Continue reading →

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Monday Mission

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Silver James

I’m typing this about noon on Sunday, so evedn though you’re reading this on Monday, my brain is too discombobulated to translate times. As y’all are reading this, we’re at the vets with Jake. I don’t know how long we’ll … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hunch

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Silver James

So. Real Life is being contrary. I had every intention of being productive this week and then RL stepped up to the plate and kept laying down sacrifice bunts, flies, and yesterday, a home run. For the other side. I … Continue reading →

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