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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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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Silver James
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Thursday Thoughts: The Day After Debrief

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Silver James

No weighty thoughts today. Like Santa, I feel like putting my feet up and enjoying my coffee. Hanakkuh started at sundown last night. Shalom shalom… Today is Boxing Day in Great Britain. Pretty sure the cats across the pond are … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Don’t Trifle With Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Silver James

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating today. Welcome to those who are celebrating Hannakuh and thanks for stopping by to any who do. There’s no regular Wednesday Words. Instead, I had a burst of semi-creativity to carry on a … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Monday…

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Silver James

…before Christmas and all through the house, every creature was stirring, inclduing dog, cats, and spouse! So. I finally got Christmas lists last Wednesday night. ‘Zon Prime is my friend. Even with the strike. It looked like we’d be one … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Quick March

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Silver James

Wednesday has arrived and Christmas is totallly in the air. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll have a Christmas tale to share this year. I don’t know. I’ll see what happens between now and next Wednesday, which is–coincidentally–Christmas Day. That said, … Continue reading →

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The Monday Before the Monday Before

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Silver James

I have one Christmas present bought. ONE!!! Well, two if you include the new vacuum I had to buy last week. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mind things like vacuum cleaners for Christmas. In fact, I actually asked for … 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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Wednesday Words: All Together Now

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Silver James

Guess what?!? It’s Wedneday and I have new words that are being added to MOONSTRUCK: RETRIBUTION. Sadly, I didn’t “win” anything in last week’s Thursday Threads flashfiction challenge but that’s okay. That’s not why I participate. I do it because … Continue reading →

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