Tag Archives: reading

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Senses

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Silver James

An instructor of a creative writing class I took one time insisted that every scene needed to have all five senses represented or it wasn’t a complete scene. I dutiful covered all the bases with each assignment. My characters smelled … Continue reading →

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Monday Comin’ Slow

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Silver James

June is almost at an end. Mid-week, we start a new month. Time keeps slip-slippin’ away. My brain being firmly stuck in procrastination gear doesn’t help much. Ah well. I have a goal for this week. We’ll see how that … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Monday

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Silver James

Today is the longest day of the year, aka the Summer Solstice. Yesterday was Midsummer’s Day. How does that even work? Because technically, today is the first day of summer. Yes, my brain explodes a little around this time of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Espresso Hazelnut Beignets

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Silver James

I love beignets. They are yummy, sugary bites of heaven. And this hack seems really easy. I haven’t made this recipe but I’m tempted! Prep Time: 25 Min. Total Time: 25 Min. Servings: 8 Enjoy bakery shop beignets from buttermilk … Continue reading →

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Just Another Monday

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Silver James

Today is just a Monday. There’s nothing particularly special about it except it’s Monday and the beginning of a new work week. And as much as we grouse about Mondays, I suspect we might miss them if they didn’t show … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Wave Goodbye

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Silver James

Wednesday has rolled aorund again. How does this keep happening? Seems like we just **WAVED** goodbye to Wednesday yesterday. As you can probably guess, today’s #1lineWed **THEME** is **WAVE**. I did some searching through my WIPs, now that GHOSTS is … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Potted Herb Cheese

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Silver James

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a good dip. I’m also a fan of both cheddar and bleu cheese. This “potted” dip is easy peasy, tasty, and hits the spot. Also, you can make ahead! Total Time: 2 Hr. … Continue reading →

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Monday Once Again

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Silver James

Techinically, this is the first Monday of June. Ah, June. The month of brides and bugs. It’s warm days and a little rain, green grass, more flowers. School’s out–thought there are still places that haven’t truly gone back to school … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Best of the Worst

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Silver James

So, there’s a “writing” competition, the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest. The point is to write the worst first line ever. And the best of those worst lines wins. It all started “on a dark and stormy night…” Today’s #1lineWed request is … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: Unequal

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Silver James

The treat today is all for the mind. My good friend and sister-author has a book that you can grab for free until Friday. If alternative history future dystopian stories are your cat nip, this is totally the book for … Continue reading →

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