Tag Archives: reading

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Cowgirl’s Secret Pecan Cake

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Silver James

Have I menationed that I love pecans? I love pecan pie, pecan pralines, pecan sticky buns, pecans in my cinnamon rolls. Heck, I’ll put pecans on my ice cream. With this recipe, I can put ice cream on my pecans. … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Modus Operandi

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Silver James

Is Monday the 13th anything like Friday the 13th? Is there ever enough coffee? Especially on a Monday…or any other day for that matter. That’s just the way Monday rolls. It sneaks up on us, despite the fact that we … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: A Whale of a Tail

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Silver James

Time just keeps tripping along and danged if it isn’t picking up speed. Am I right? We’re the first week into November and Thanksgiving (here in the States) and Christmas aren’t far away. Last week’s #ThursdayThreads prompt was **”And there … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Scary Times

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Silver James

Happy All Saints Day aka All Hallows Day. From which came All Hallows Ever aka…Halloween. Fun fact of the day. Anyway, did everyone survive the ghosties and ghoulies out trick-r-treating? Since it’s now Wedenesday, it’s time for some words. New … Continue reading →

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Monday Monsters

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Silver James

Happy Halloween Eve! And Happy Birthday to Only! She almost waited long enough to make her entrance to be our little Halloween Witch. As she won’t be embarrassed, I’ll also say that for years, she thought Halloween was all about … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: What’s Next?

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Silver James

It’s still raining. Yay! There’s something about rainy days that make me want to curl up and write a good book. Or listen to one. 😉 Today’s #ThursdayThreads prompt asks a very serious question. **“So what do I do next?”** … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Cowgirl’s Secret Santa Fe Soup

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Silver James

It’s still pretty warm around here but the weather gurus are promising rain, cooler temps and the possibility of a blue norther next week. Wouldn’t that be awesome?!?! I’m planning ahead with this recipe because hot and cheesey goodness that’s … Continue reading →

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Message From Monday

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Silver James

Monday keeps messaging me that we’re going to be productive. Yeah. Right. Like I’m gonna believe anything Monday has to say–especially on a Monday. LOL Okay, in all seriousness. Once I’m back from my grocery run, I really need to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Choices

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Silver James

Crafting a story isn’t easy. There are characters and settings. There are backstories and possible futures. There’s action, and there is conflict–inner and outer. I remember a romance author once telling a group of us in a seminar class that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Goin’ My Way

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Silver James

For those of you who follow me on FB, you’ll remember my Saturday post featuring Callum, the IT brain of Boston’s Irish Mob. Today’s snippet is the reason he was on my mind. Well, this snippet and other scenes invovling … Continue reading →

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