Monthly Archives: January 2026

The Effects of Winter Snow on Our TV Reception

Posted on January 21, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Bell Satellite Dish For the third time in two weeks, our satellite TV lost its signal. When I called Bell the first time, they decided to send me a new Smart Card for the receiver. Really? After a day, the … Continue reading →

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When Divorce was a Scandal in High Society

Posted on January 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) Lady Mary was dressed in red (scarlet woman) during the opening sequences of this final chapter of the Downton Abbey story. Visual clues are always welcome, especially when the viewer feels like they’re visiting … Continue reading →

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Like a Stone Skipping Across a Pond, It Creates a…

Posted on January 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Ripple (2025) This Netflix show has eight episodes. I’m only a part way through. Toronto is the stand-in for New York City, and some of the stars of this show gave me a clue about that. Thankfully, this show is … Continue reading →

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Old Hollywood, Retrospectively Celebrating Itself

Posted on January 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Jay Kelly {2025} Finally, I got around to watching this homage to Hollywood life. “I’ve had regrets, but then again, too few to mention.” Jay Kelly seems to an amalgamation of several Hollywood heroes we worshipped over the years. In … Continue reading →

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To Do Your Job, Avoid the Temptation

Posted on January 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Rip (2026) I was tempted to call this post “Good Mill Hunting” since it stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. But I resisted. The questions raised by a “rip” of over $20 million in cash take up most of … Continue reading →

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There’s Two Sides to the Story, and Then the Truth

Posted on January 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

His & Hers (2026) This show went deeply into the grief that follows the death of an infant. Blame, pain and regret are the major motivators, but we’re not told much about this reason for a couple’s separation until about … Continue reading →

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There, But for the Grace of God, Go Us All

Posted on January 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

William Sascha Riley (June 23, 1973) Before I start this discussion, I wish to say that I have only experienced Sascha’s story second hand, mainly on Facebook shorts. This may be disinformation, meant to paint Trump and his cronies in … Continue reading →

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When a Cultural Icon was Seen as a TV Interruption

Posted on January 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Max Headroom Incident (November 22, 1987) I’d heard about this, and never thought anything more about it. But, because the details are so specific, I wondered what the event charts would show us. This is the first attempt @ 9:14 … Continue reading →

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DNA Testing Reveals More Than Just Genealogy

Posted on January 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Run Away (2026) James Nesbitt is 61 years old today. Happy birthday, sir. I believe this show is his second series from Harlan Coben. I am a fan of Coben’s books. His shows are a little more ‘spotty’ because the … Continue reading →

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He’s Growing Up, Every Day

Posted on January 13, 2026 by cdsmiller17

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