Monthly Archives: December 2018

A Trip Down Cherry Tree Lane

Posted on December 31, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Mary Poppins Returns It took more than half a century to continue the story 25 years later. That’s the magic of Disney: even the math doesn’t add up. I chose the title as my way of paying homage to Cockney … Continue reading →

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Would You Bet on a Sure Thing?

Posted on December 28, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Gordon Gekko Quote (above) As far as my dreams go, it was a strange one. I had joined forces with an old friend from the early 1980’s. She had a team of workers who seemed to be recruiting new candidates … Continue reading →

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Life is a Great Tapestry (Albert Einstein)

Posted on December 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

We are Each an Insignificant Thread Sometimes the inspiration of my daily post is something that I read on a Facebook page, like today’s from Center for Action and Contemplation. It was the use of the word “weave” which caught … Continue reading →

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A (Not So) New Angle on Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A Spaceman Came Travelling During our dinner discussion last night, one of our guests brought up the surprise he had when listening to David Bowie’s Starman and really hearing the lyrics for the first time. This brought up the subject … Continue reading →

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A Family Tradition

Posted on December 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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But, It’s Christmas Eve!

Posted on December 24, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Scrooged (1988) Francis Xavier Cross is a cynical, mean spirited television executive, he treats his loyal assistant with contempt. He just sacked a member of staff on Christmas Eve for simply disagreeing with him, and he’s alienated himself from his … Continue reading →

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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 23, 2018 by cdsmiller17

All You Need is Love Love, love, love Love, love, love Love, love, love There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done Nothing you can sing that can’t be sung Nothing you can say, but you can learn how … Continue reading →

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A New Christmas Carol

Posted on December 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Every Day Is Christmas This new TV movie is inspired by the Charles Dickens classic,  A Christmas Carol. A shrewd money manager Alexis Taylor (Toni Braxton) gets the holiday visit of a lifetime. A self-proclaimed workaholic who “humbugs” love, Alexis ends … Continue reading →

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Close the Loop: Save the World

Posted on December 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Timeless: The Miracle of Christmas I’ve held off writing about this show until now. Last night’s series finale closed the time loop which has been open for a very short couple of seasons. Did it satisfy me? Mostly. A Love … Continue reading →

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Trump Retreats: on Putin’s Request?

Posted on December 20, 2018 by cdsmiller17

US Troops to be Withdrawn from Syria It seemed a surprise to everyone when Donald Trump announced yesterday that the war on ISIS has been won. With that, he also announced that the American military will begin to withdraw from … Continue reading →

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