Monthly Archives: February 2020

It’s a Merico Idol

Posted on February 17, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Nick Merico (age 24) Last night was the first episode of season 18 of American Idol. Nick Merico, who dropped out of last year’s contest due to a family crisis, auditioned again. My first thought, which I’d had when Adam … Continue reading →

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Answering to a Higher Authority?

Posted on February 16, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Where are the Children? (NBC) This real life mystery has been captivating the viewing public for four months now. Here is a link to NBC’s news about it. This next video raises a few eyebrows (and questions): did they store … Continue reading →

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Starling: Contemplating Its Universe

Posted on February 16, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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Fountain: Can Lightning Strike Twice?

Posted on February 15, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Old Steyne, Brighton postcard In just about five weeks time, Fountain International will be re-enacting the Brighton Experiment from 1981 that became the Birth of Fountain. So, will it be as successful? The Chart On its own, the new … Continue reading →

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After Valentine’s Day:

Posted on February 15, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Save all your kisses for me…

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Wanting to Meet My Maker

Posted on February 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17

A Short Story Written by My Mother When my sisters and I were going through our Mom’s papers after her death in 2003, we came across a short story she wrote. I do not have the text, now, but I … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of Lourdes

Posted on February 12, 2020 by cdsmiller17

St. Bernadette’s Marian Vision There must have been something in the water. As it turns out, there still is. Healing powers, for one thing. The Pyrennes are known for spiritual energy. And the Cathars were part of a culture that … Continue reading →

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“Getting Old is a Gift” Grandpa Eddie

Posted on February 12, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Jumanji: The Next Level We came to see this one last night, two month’s late. It’s been almost that long since we last went with our granddaughter, Brigitte. This time, her Auntie Zanna was visiting from the U.K., so that … Continue reading →

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The Reds had a Meeting This Morning…

Posted on February 11, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Pileated woodpecker and northern cardinal

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The Saints Preserve Us!

Posted on February 11, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Bernadette Soubirous (Jan 1844 – Apr 1879) It was on this date in 1858 that 14-year-old Bernadette first saw an image of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. There followed a series of visitations by the mother of Jesus, but only … Continue reading →

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