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First Monday of a New Year

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Silver James

I’m all confused. Yesterday was New Year’s Day. It was Sunday. Today is Monday. Many people are off work and all the college bowl games normally waged on New Year’s Day are being played today. I’m guessing the Rose Bowl … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: No Fear

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Silver James

How can we be so close to saying goodbye to the old year and greeting the new year? Yikes! It seems like just last week that I was posting the fisrt snippet of the year. Yet here we are with … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Kiss

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Silver James

Baby, it’s not just cold outside, it is FRIGID!!! This is me —> 🥶. I’m in my fuzzy jammies, clutching my cup of hot coffee and wrapped in a fleece blanket typing this. If it snowed and looked pretty oustide, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Cat Who Came for Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday and that means words. Today’s prompt comes only from #ThursdayThreads…for reasons. Our inspiration is “I’m on my way.” That led to 250 words and the barest bones of what’s below. As promised, here’s a free Christmas story that’s … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Monday Before Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Silver James

…and all through the house, all the creatures were stirring, even a mouse. Pete in his garage, Loki lickity-split, Boone in his bumbles and Jake in his vest, all waiting for the weather and the presents to come. Hey, I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal MIA

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Silver James

Today’s message is a short one. While the Universe is more than likely referring to what’s in our lives, as a writer, I’m always looking at the message behind the message as it applies to what I do in and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Chaos Over Easy

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Silver James

Wednesday has rolled around again and I have more new words. Still making headway, even though I have to remind myself that slow and steady wins the race. Our inspiration this week is varied. From #ThursdayTreads, we have: “I made … Continue reading →

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Three Mondays Left

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Silver James

Who’s ready for Christmas? I’m getting there. I have presents coming for delivery. I have a few final presents to pick out and up and I need stocking stuffers. Decorating is minimal this year for reasons. No outdoor lights (just … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Inventing Imgination

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Silver James

No Universal message today, though this quote has a universal message To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. ~Thomas Edison Boy, does this apply to writing–especailly when you sit down to begin a new project. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Best Revenge

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Silver James

Okay, so revenge isn’t actually part of either of our prompts for today but that’s the direction my snippet went. From #1lineWed, we have **FOR ME Through the door. What do you see? Something is happening… is it…** (mo9st of … Continue reading →

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