Monthly Archives: May 2018

How to Solve an Enigma

Posted on May 12, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Alan Turing: The Enigma There are two versions of this same cover: the one shown above and the one where Benedict Cumberbatch turns and faces the camera, revealing his character. (Side note: Benedict Cumberbatch is a relative of Alan Turing.) … Continue reading →

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First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Century

Posted on May 11, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  It struck me the other day that these two women exemplify what one could call ‘classy’. And the affection felt by the public for each of them is across the board. It must be the pearls.

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And Isn’t it True?

Posted on May 11, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Perry Mason: The truth will out… X-Files: The truth is out there.

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A Good Day: Stella and Bugles

Posted on May 11, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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Is Smiley (Somewhat) Based on Intrepid?

Posted on May 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17

When asked who he based George Smiley‘s character on, John le Carré states that he is an amalgam of several people. And for a long time, I accepted that response on face value. Now I’m beginning to wonder…

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Operation Jubilee: Raid on Dieppe

Posted on May 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A Canadian Disaster/An Allied Success During World War II there was a ‘secret war’ going on, too. This particular battle was intended to test German defences in anticipation of Operation Overload (what we call D-Day). In reality, those in control … Continue reading →

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Intrepid

Posted on May 5, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A Man Called Intrepid I read this book years and years ago. I bought it recently, again, in order to share it with one of our grandchildren. The story sounds fantastic, and some of the details may have been fabricated … Continue reading →

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God: New Discussion Required

Posted on May 3, 2018 by cdsmiller17

What We Talk About When We Talk About God Victoria, from our Faith and Science group, passed out some copies of this book which she bought at Dollarama. That was slightly more than two weeks ago. I’ve been reading it … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Some Friends

Posted on May 2, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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Beauty in the Beholder’s Eye

Posted on May 2, 2018 by cdsmiller17

I Feel Pretty I wonder: was someone afraid to call this movie “I’m Beautiful”? Because there’s no doubt in my mind that Amy Schumer is beautiful. And she’s a brilliant actress. Not once during this film event did I feel … Continue reading →

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