Monthly Archives: December 2019

Haiku (Illustrated)

Posted on December 12, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Haiku poetry is a style that originated in Japan. According to Wikipedia, it is typically characterized by three qualities: The essence of haiku is “cutting” (kiru). This is often represented by the juxtaposition of two images or ideas and a … Continue reading →

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I Just Want a Quiet Place to Eat my Lunch

Posted on December 11, 2019 by cdsmiller17
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The Day My Future Self Came Calling

Posted on December 10, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Another Brilliant Sunset: October 8, 2017 @ 6:56 pm EDT You might wonder why I keep revisiting the past. It’s simple really: there’s so much to be gleaned from ‘events’ long gone. This one is no different: the image in … Continue reading →

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Metaphor: Neural Pathways

Posted on December 10, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Path to the Tor in Glastonbury It might seem hackneyed, but the idea that someone taking a walk in the woods can lead to others following in their footsteps, and creating a path, seems to be on my mind today.

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Who was Al Bielek? Why is He Important?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Can we travel to the future and then come back again? One of those IcePop posts on Microsoft News peaked my interest. But not content with their way of stretching the story out as a slide show, I did my … Continue reading →

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Cleopatra and Mark Antony alive today?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by cdsmiller17

    Jennifer Aniston and Russell Crowe? It’s not as far-fetched as you might imagine. Cleopatra was Greek, and was not anything like Elizabeth Taylor. Antony was a Roman soldier, and a bit of a imbiber (à la Bacchus). Taylor … Continue reading →

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A Solitary Visitor to our Smorgasbord

Posted on December 9, 2019 by cdsmiller17
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Whose Finger is on the Trigger?

Posted on December 8, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Full Moon in Gemini on 12/12 @ 12:12 EST We tend to forget (I have no idea why) that the planets, the signs and the stars are just symbols, and depending on which lens one is looking through, they can … Continue reading →

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Old Maple Syrup

Posted on December 8, 2019 by cdsmiller17
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Sheltering from the Snow

Posted on December 7, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Ten mourning doves Two American goldfinches

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