Monthly Archives: September 2024

What Our Property Looks Like From Above

Posted on September 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

This photo was taken in April 2023. Since then, we have a new roof and a gazebo on the back deck.

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When a British Show Tried to Branch Out to Canada

Posted on September 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Heartbeat: Changing Places (1998) When Nick Berry decided to leave Heartbeat after 6 seasons, the producers gave him a storyline that allowed him (with his TV family) to move to Canada for Constable Rowan to start over as a Mountie. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Niggle I’ve had Since Childhood

Posted on September 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Usage of “Normalcy” Instead of “Normality” We thought that the word ‘normalcy’ was uniquely American. I heard an Australian use the term today. Here’s a discussion from english.stackexchange.com And I agree. My mother learned me real good.

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The Unvarnished “Truth” from the Early 1960’s

Posted on September 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Unfrosted (2024) I guess the age of nostalgia is officially 60 years old. This film is a running gag, equating the creation of Pop Tarts to the race for the Moon. Because it’s essentially a farce, don’t be surprised when … Continue reading →

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It’s a Sign of the Times

Posted on September 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Maple Leaves Turning Colour.

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Not Many People Seem to Know This:

Posted on September 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1964) Ian Fleming wrote a children’s book. It was almost instantly (1968) turned into a film, based no doubt on the success of the James Bond movies being released around this same time. Caractacus Potts (crack … Continue reading →

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It May Be Only a “Peanuts” Cartoon, but It Fits

Posted on September 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Want proof? Deja on my head. Buddy on my lap.

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When We Erected a New Bird Feeder, These Flocked to it

Posted on September 24, 2024 by cdsmiller17

But I couldn’t be sure what species it was, until I saw this: It’s a Grackle.

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When American Game Shows Cross the Pond to ITV

Posted on September 23, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! These two US shows have been running on American TV primetime stations for about 40 years, each. They are institutions. So, I was somewhat bemused by the fact that CHCH TV (Hamilton) ran the premiere episodes … Continue reading →

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This Year is Different, Astrologically

Posted on September 22, 2024 by cdsmiller17

First Day of Autumn (September 22, 2024) It’s true that every year is different, but some years are more significant. I raised a chart for the exact moment, to see what energies are there. Venus is in the final degree … Continue reading →

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