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Wednesday Words: Winning

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. We are almost half-way through February. I’m wearing flipflops instead of thick socks and fuzzy slippers. The world is topsy-turvy. But I have coffee, a prompt, and new words to share. No win, place or show in the … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Monday

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Silver James

I totally need LOTS of Monday Morning Coffee today. Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday. We didn’t do anything special. I was only watching for the commercials. I’ll put together my annual Best Commercial List later and post it tomorrow. As … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: More Games

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Silver James

As I mentioned on Monday, I didn’t really write last week because I was judging the Thursday Threads challenge. I’m also going to admit that I cheated a little. More about that in a moment. First, the prompt is: *He … Continue reading →

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February First Monday

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Silver James

It’s a new month. And Ground Hog Day. I hope that doesn’t mean that we’re going to have to keep reliving Monday all over again once the day is done. Did whatever animal is used to prognosticate the coming of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Worlds

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Silver James

The various processes involved in writing probably don’t matter as much to readers as it does to writers. And it might not be interesting but from time to time, the Universe drops in with an idewa that is also something … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Just Don’t

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Silver James

Here it is Wednesday. Again. Wasn’t it just Wednesday like…yesterday? Time is blowing by so fast. January is almost over. Winter is just starting–at least weather wise. Some wag once said, “Time waits for no man–or woman.” We still have … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Melting Snowman Cocoa Bombs

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Silver James

Since the snow won’t be melting anytime soon and powder snow is great for skiing or sledding but notsomuch for snowman building, I thought I’d reshare the recipe from several years ago. Who knew hot cocoa bombs are a thing? This … Continue reading →

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A Monday in Winter

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Silver James

This is Nessie. She’s the garden statue that resides in the island in the center of my driveway. She’s pretty in the snow. And there’s a bunch of it! I measured in two spots. One was 6.5″. The other was … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: I Get It

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another prompt to inspire new words. I have some today. I’m also happy to announce that I won the Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge last week. The prompt is: *“Now you’re getting it.”* The prompt could have led … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Britt’s Hurricane Cake

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Silver James

Sometimes, you want something chocolatey, nutty, and yummy. Add the fact that it’s pretty darn easy to throw together, and what’s not to enjoy? In fact, the hardest part is waiting for it to cool enough to eat. It’s really … Continue reading →

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