Monthly Archives: January 2020

Taking a Nap in the Sun

Posted on January 17, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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A Conservative Media Outlet

Posted on January 16, 2020 by cdsmiller17

National Post I never noticed it before: there is a definite right-wing bias to the reporting from this media outlet. I never bought nor read anything from them, at least until the last general election, here in Canada. MSN is … Continue reading →

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Portrait: Artist as a Young Woman

Posted on January 15, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Meet Akiane Kramarik As I was looking at YouTube videos yesterday, one was suggested for me. It was about Akiane and her painting called Dharma.   Even as I was watching it, I remembered that her painting, “Prince of Peace”, … Continue reading →

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The Media are the Messengers

Posted on January 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Are They Shaping Opinion or Mirroring our Biases? Let’s face the facts: money makes the world go round; sometimes in circles. Those with money want to be in control of everyone else. The rest of us just want to have … Continue reading →

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If I Can’t See You, You Can’t See Me

Posted on January 13, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Male cardinal trying to be inconspicuous.

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Caesar: The Die was Cast in 49 B.C.E.

Posted on January 13, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Julius Caesar Crossing the Rubicon Honestly, you wouldn’t think such an insignificant stream could change the course of history, would you? Julius Caesar knew the significance of his actions, though. He knew that bringing his troops back home to Rome … Continue reading →

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Dinner for Two?

Posted on January 12, 2020 by cdsmiller17

A pair of house finches sharing the feeder.

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Today is a Brand New Day

Posted on January 12, 2020 by cdsmiller17

As Seen on Facebook Today It seems that the heralded New Day has finally arrived. We’ve been waiting for it since December 21, 2012. The lead-up has been excruciating to watch. Civil unrest seemingly everywhere (Hong Kong, in particular, has … Continue reading →

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A New Day Dawning?

Posted on January 11, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Photos taken January 9th (My Nikon Coolpix L340 camera didn’t do justice to the colours; my Samsung Galaxy S4 cell phone is infinitely better at capturing the subtle hues.)

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Watching My Mate Bathing in a Seed Tray

Posted on January 10, 2020 by cdsmiller17

A pair of mourning doves paying a visit to our deck.

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