Monthly Archives: January 2019

Why I Quit:

Posted on January 31, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Facebook We are social creatures, all of us. When Facebook came along, everyone embraced the chance to share their thoughts, photos and status changes with friends and family. And they did it willingly. My foray onto this platform was prompted … Continue reading →

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History Lesson: Losing One’s Head

Posted on January 30, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Charles I of England Executed Today in 1649 After his succession, Charles quarrelled with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative. Charles believed in the divine right of kings and thought he could govern according to … Continue reading →

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Just Remember:

Posted on January 29, 2019 by cdsmiller17

God’s got this!

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Loyalty: Cuts Both Ways

Posted on January 29, 2019 by cdsmiller17

The answer to yesterday’s question “Why Lie?” Funny, isn’t it? The answer about Donald Trump’s troubles has been there from the very beginning when he fired James Comey as Director of the FBI: “I need loyalty, I expect loyalty.” It’s … Continue reading →

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Why Lie?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Is It Just the Nature of Public Life? Politicians lie. Everybody knows that. Is it because we ‘can’t handle the truth’? A couple of days ago, a Washington Post report asked the same question, referencing the fact that Robert Mueller’s … Continue reading →

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This is News?

Posted on January 27, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Earth Hit by Mars-size Planet Sometimes, it takes a while for science to catch up. Take this news story for example: More than 4.4 billion years ago, scientists believe, a Mars-size planet dubbed Theia slammed into the proto-Earth, blasting huge … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Wait For…

Posted on January 26, 2019 by cdsmiller17

The Darling Buds of May

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The Wizardry Battle of Good vs Evil

Posted on January 25, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone I’m coming to the Harry Potter books very late in life. If they’d been around when I was 11 years old, I would have devoured them, too. But when you have almost six decades … Continue reading →

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Gringotts’ Warning

Posted on January 24, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Marine Building, Vancouver, BC Enter stranger, but take heed Of what awaits the sin of greed, For those who take, but do not earn, Must pay most dearly in their turn, So if you seek beneath our floors A treasure … Continue reading →

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Optics: Racial Confrontations

Posted on January 21, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged The Lincoln Memorial confrontation that happened this past weekend was everywhere on the news yesterday. The focus appeared to be on a white teenager in a MAGA cap standing in front of a … Continue reading →

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