Monthly Archives: May 2025

OK. Sometimes One’s End Erases a Life Achievement

Posted on May 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809) Wondering if Lewis was a reincarnation of Pierre Radisson, I started to do my due diligence of Lewis’ life, or, more accurately, his death. Now I wish I hadn’t, because it’s … Continue reading →

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They were the More Famous Pair to Explore America

Posted on May 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition (May 14, 1804) I’m jealous of them. Ask anyone who Lewis and Clark were and they’ll be able to tell you all about their expedition to explore the western lands acquired after the … Continue reading →

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My David Hockney Impressions

Posted on May 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

David Hockney (July 9, 1937) There’s something about his art that echoes in my mind. Over the years, when we still had a backyard pool. I would take photos that seemed stylized, like his art. Here’s a sampling. . .

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This Black Comedy is a Wake-Up Call to Seniors

Posted on May 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

I Care a Lot (2020) At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to watch this one, and then I warmed to the subject matter because of the deliciously nasty way that the main characters acted. The storyline is simple: find … Continue reading →

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“Elbow’s Up” Comes from “Mr. Hockey” Himself

Posted on May 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Gordie Howe (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) I’m sure hockey fans would know, but the rest of the world might be slightly mystified with the latest Canadian anti-tariff saying, “Elbows Up”. Gordie Howe was the complete package. He … Continue reading →

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The 1960’s Became a Free-for-All Sexually

Posted on May 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

FDA Approves First Birth Control Pill (May 9, 1960) Sometimes you have to look back in time to see how (and why) things turned out the way they did. There are two inconjuncts: I expect they would have been there … Continue reading →

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He’s an American First

Posted on May 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Pope Leo XIV (Elected May 8, 2025) It only took four votes, over two days. The speculation was that the new Pope could be either American or Canadian born. As MSNBC’s Chris Hayes said last night, “We have a pope … Continue reading →

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That’s Why It’s Called a Confederation

Posted on May 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Is Canada Really United? There are warning signs that a couple of provinces may be thinking of going their own way, and leaving the country. Admittedly, that will leave a hole in the middle of the map should they succeed … Continue reading →

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Canada’s P.M. Walked a Tightrope and Survived the Test

Posted on May 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Carney Meets Trump (May 6, 2025) What can I say? This meeting was fraught, right from the start, but diplomacy kept it from devolving into a Zelenskyy confrontation of epic proportions. Canada chose the right man for the job. That … Continue reading →

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No Matter How It’s Disguised, It’s Just Naked Greed

Posted on May 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Trump’s Tariffs We’ve been sold a fairy tale. There is no unfair world trade deficits, except maybe with China. Trump needs a way to raise huge amounts of revenue to fund tax cuts for American businesses and billionaires. What does … Continue reading →

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