Monthly Archives: June 2015

A Peak Experience

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

The Valley Manifold A Peak Experience To take a break from life — its madding pace — Has one small promise: relaxation time Enough to recreate a balanced space More meant for merrymaking’s mental clime. And now I know what … Continue reading →

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Seasick, Too

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

Glorious Devon Seasick, Too The ‘Wish you were here’ seemed so insincere; Holiday post cards haven’t changed a bit Even ‘though the photographs are more clear; Herein lies the problem, there is no wit On the back and ev’ryone seems … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Second Coming?

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

Christ’s Second Coming? What was the purpose of reminding me? I thought you’d put away those childish ways — Let’s get it straight: gone are those silly days; Like it or not, this way, I’m meant to be… In childhood’s … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

The Dark Side Potential darkness lurks within each soul, Regardless how one feels about the Light; Omniscience will not come until the goal, Made manifest in Man, falls into sight. Each ego strives to help protect its child — The … Continue reading →

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John Lennon and the UFO

Posted on June 5, 2015 by cdsmiller17

On a Facebook posting today, the Beatles page mentioned an oft-told, but now forgotten, bit of trivia: John Lennon saw a UFO over New York City on August 23, 1974 at 9 o’clock. Walls and Bridges Walls & Bridges cover … Continue reading →

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Who Am I? My Search for a Family Name

Posted on June 1, 2015 by cdsmiller17

As I pointed out in the poem, “My Father’s Heir” (see “The Miller Saga: Family Reunion”) I grew up thinking that my father was dead. That was before Mom wrote me “THE Letter”, which laid out some of the details … Continue reading →

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Hey, Cathy: think this one could be lyrics for a song?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by cdsmiller17

My cousin Cathy Miller is The Singing Quilter. We discussed writing another song together. I was going to focus on the ancestry.ca work I’ve been doing since 2006. Instead, I found this one in my manuscript, “Time Defined”. It might … Continue reading →

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Who Am I? My father’s son

Posted on June 1, 2015 by cdsmiller17

If you’ve ever been in the unfortunate position of having an absentee father for most of your life, you’ll know how interesting it is to finally catch up with him when you are an adult: not only are your perceptions … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Close Call: did a UFO almost trigger a missile launch?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by cdsmiller17

The History Channel replayed an episode from its series “Hangar 1: the UFO Files” in which the producers question whether a UFO may have armed and then disarmed a nuclear missile launch computer. What Happened? Nuclear Close Call It sounds … Continue reading →

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Malaysia Airlines MH17: did lightning strike twice?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by cdsmiller17

It was bad enough that Malaysia Airlines MH370 disappeared over the South Indian Ocean, shrouded in mystery. Then, a few months later, another plane is shot down. What’s going on? The Event Malaysia Airline MH17 Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was … Continue reading →

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