Tag Archives: musing

Tuesday Tidbits: Cajun Seasoning

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Silver James

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In this case, which character came first? That would be Debra Jane “DJ” Collier, a Deputy US Marshal who first appeared in WOLF MOON. She was sent to east Texas in the … Continue reading →

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Monday the 13th

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Silver James

I meant to use this meme on New Year’s Day. I forgot. I obviously didn’t start drinking coffee early enough in the morning that day. However, since it speaks true, it’s appropriate every day. Am I right? Also, if Friday … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts…Uhm…

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Silver James

Yes. I’m late. And no, it isn’t because I forgot. Though I forget a lot of things. I mean, I do have ADWB (Attention Deficit Writer’s Brain–ooh look, a squirrel!) but that’s not what happened. A squirrel I mean. Okay, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Nuttin’ Honey

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Silver James

I got nuttin’, honey. At least when it comes to recipes. I’m also wondering how interested people who read the blog are when I’m doing the recipes and attaching them to characters. Maybe that’s a “trend” that’s run it’s course. … Continue reading →

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First Monday & A Quarter of a Century

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Silver James

There’s just something about the first Monday of a brand-new year. To me, it really is like starting a new book. Not that I am. Starting a new book. Nope. Working on an old book but more about that in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Spark

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Silver James

January 2, 2025. Wow. Weren’t we supposed to have flying cars by now? And we’ve managed to avoid a repeat of Orwell’s “1984” so that’s all good. It’s a new year and I’m sensing a change in the emotional weather … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: NYE

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Silver James

I’ve never been one for big crowds, loud music, and the nonsense that can accompany both. Yes, I did hit the dance clubs when I was younger–both disco and western. I’m not afraid to admit it. And yes, I did–and … Continue reading →

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One Last Monday

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Silver James

image Wow. Where did 2024 go? This is the last Monday of the year. In about 42 hours, we’ll welcome in a New Year. 2025. Wow. I’m not sure that when I was a kid that I ever thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Silver James

Image December is a month filled with celebrations, festivals, family, and friends. There’s Yule, Christmas, Hannakah, Kwanzaa, and probably some I’m not aware of. The Universe has a special message for the season and I want to pass it along … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wake-up Call

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Silver James

Writer’s block. It’s a thing. So is simple procrastination and a bushel basket full of “I don’t wanna!” These are things that plague every writer. Well, every person, if you just take those last two into consideration. But we writers … Continue reading →

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