Monthly Archives: April 2025

The Day the Golden Arches was Born

Posted on April 15, 2025 by cdsmiller17

First McDonald’s Restaurant Opens (April 15, 1955) It’s hard to believe that McDonald’s has been around almost as long as I have. It is 70 years old today. New Hampshire brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the very first McDonald’s … Continue reading →

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I Dreamt Last Night of a Russian Spy

Posted on April 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Anna Chapman (February 23, 1982) Don’t laugh. When I remember dreams like this, they don’t go away until I have acknowledged them. This young woman in my dream was willing to let me witness her recruitment methods, and her recruits … Continue reading →

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Now that the Global Tariffs are Paused for 90 Days

Posted on April 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Art of the Deal (1987) Something tells me that this latest ‘flip-flop’ may have been his intention all along. And yet, the bond market is what made him act. The stock market can always recover. And the amount of … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Canadian Music, When We Need It

Posted on April 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Take Me Home (April 8 – 10, 2025) The original show was delayed by a week due to the power outage that caused all schools in Simcoe County to remain closed, until this week. It was a great showcase for … Continue reading →

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She was Only 13 Years Old When She Wrote:

Posted on April 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Life List (2025) As an antidote to yesterday’s post, here’s a sweet little film about a young woman who needs to get her life figured out, in the year after her mother dies. For some this will require a … Continue reading →

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“He’s Only 13 Years Old”

Posted on April 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Adolescence (2025) We binge-watched this four episode limited series on Netflix over the weekend. What a ride! If you’ve watched all of Netflix’s limited series Adolescence, take a deep breath. The moving but agonizing tale about a young boy named Jamie … Continue reading →

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Tariff Math “Does Not Compute!”

Posted on April 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Liberation” Day (April 2, 2025) “Lies, damn lies and statistics.” Never a truer word has been spoken, especially with the example of the US tariff calculations. But don’t take my word for it, watch this CBC News program “About That”: … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Tariffs Author Exposed as Quoting Ron Vara

Posted on April 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Peter Navarro (July 15, 1949) Well, I’ll be damned! Rachel Maddow has let the not-so-secret cat out of the bag. The authority that Peter Navarro has been quoting in his books is none other than an anagram of his own … Continue reading →

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America’s First Mixed Race Marriage

Posted on April 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Pocahontas Marries John Rolfe (April 5, 1614) As a landmark event, there can be no other one that is as important, both to the white settlers in Jamestown, Virginia and the Native America peoples who lived nearby. As we do … Continue reading →

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Like Something Out of the Twilight Zone

Posted on April 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Imagine if you will, trying to go to sleep while a thunderstorm rages outside in the dark of night: then one thunderbolt comes close enough to turn on your overhead bedroom light. Well, that’s a surprise! It happened to us … Continue reading →

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