Monthly Archives: August 2024

Her “Hymne d’Amour” is Now a French Olympics’ Hit

Posted on August 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Edith Piaf (December 19, 1915 – October 10, 1963) When Celine Dion sang this song during the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics this year, an old favourite of the French was resurrected. Today, Susan watched a YouTube video of … Continue reading →

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This Little Guy is a Hummingbird

Posted on August 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

He’s almost the same size as a lilac leaf.

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From My Friend of Thirty-Two Years:

Posted on August 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17
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Did His Predictions Fail Because They’re Plain Wrong?

Posted on August 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

William Miller (February 15, 1782 – December 20, 1849) As far as namesakes go, you couldn’t ask for or get a more famous preacher energy. His Millerism was 150 years too early, but that turned into Millennialism in our present … Continue reading →

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Their Debut Album, Before Fleetwood Mac

Posted on August 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Buckingham Nicks (September 5, 1973) Don’t laugh. I owned a copy of this album, before it became fashionable to do so. In fact, I have a photo of a friend looking at it, in my presence. As far as debut … Continue reading →

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It Took a (Greenwich) Village to Raise His Dander

Posted on August 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Positively 4th Street (July 29, 1965) Strange as it may seem, this is my favourite Bob Dylan song. And because it hit No. 1 in Canada, that may be the reason. At any rate, it’s a snarky comeback on something … Continue reading →

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Buddy: Me and My Shadow

Posted on August 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Yesterday.

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This Song was the Making of The Monkees

Posted on August 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Last Train to Clarksville (July 25, 1966) It was intended to be a subtle anti war protest song, and it managed to get away with it, because no one noticed what it was about. Evidently, there was an air force … Continue reading →

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“I’m The Doctor”

Posted on August 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Doctor Who (Season 1 – 2024) I’ve watched the previous iterations of this character over the years, but this is the first time that the statement listed above was realistically delivered in such a way that I totally believe it … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Implied Threat for the 2024 Election

Posted on August 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mussolini’s Blackshirts There is a saying that goes along the lines of: “If you don’t learn from the past, you’ll end up repeating it.” (That’s paraphrased, but I’m sure you’ll get what I’m saying.) One of the tactics that Mussolini … Continue reading →

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