Tag Archives: reading

Wednesday Words: Well Done

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Silver James

Happy Camel Day. I have words. I also managed to take first place in last week’s Thursday Threads. I had fun with this prompt: *“Never seen it done before.”* It also gave me ideas on how to tie some unrelated … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Witchy Season

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Silver James

We are almost half-way through October. Already. How is that possible?!?! *flail* Yeah, yeah. I know. The sun rises, the sun sets, and days go by. Anyway. It’s October. That means Halloween! Sometimes we want cute treats. Sometimes we want … Continue reading →

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Meh, Monday

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Silver James

This time of the year is rather like the summer doldrums. Days are getting shorter which is something. But I’m ready for Fall! Yes, leaves are falling but it’s more from lack of rain and hot days. I’m sorry but … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Magic

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Silver James

Once again, no win, place or show in the Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge. Recent judges are being cool and either picking favorite lines or mentioning what they liked about a piece. Last week’s judge, George, had this to say … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles : Cinnamon Pull-Apart Sticky Buns

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Silver James

Sometimes, you just want to wake up to something ooey-gooey and easy. Which means making it the night before and latting the baking gods work their magic while you are sleeping. You get up, make coffee, preheat the oven and … Continue reading →

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Must Be Monday

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Silver James

There was a weekend. That means it must be Monday. No soccer. A lot of baseball. Some college football. Some cleaning, thanks to PITA Pup. He decided one of the litter boxes was in his way so he dragged it … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Perfection

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Silver James

Here we are mid-week once again. And guess what?! (I’m never sure if that’s a question or a request in the form of a statement. Anyway…) I have words form last week’s Thursday Threas. No wins for me but this … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Blueberry Cheesecake Brownies

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Silver James

Serious questions. Who loves cheesecake? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Who loves blueberries? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Who loves chocolate? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Who loves brownies? 🙋🏼‍♀️ That’s what I thought. Therefore, our recipe today hits a homerun, touches all the bases, delights all the likes. Right? Right! I … Continue reading →

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Monday Byes

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Silver James

September is almost gone. The nights are cooler but the days are still rather August-ish. I’m ready for Fall. Fall is my favoirte. October arrives on Wednesday. That means it’s time to switch tablecloths, dining room centerpiece and the front … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Silver James

One piece of advice that writers–especially romance authors–often hear is “Kill your darlings!” Now that doesn’t mean to actually off them in your book. Well, unless you are writing horor novel. Or a tragedy. Literary. Some women’s fiction. Okay. So … Continue reading →

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