Monthly Archives: July 2026

Funny How an Image can Trigger a Childhood Memory

Posted on July 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Toronto Island (1960) It was part of my childhood: my Mom would take me on the ferry to the Toronto Island. For years, I have had this memory of being a toddler on the ferry, itself. But my view was … Continue reading →

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The “Empty” Space in Yesterday’s Configuration

Posted on July 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

4° Sagittarius An astrologer on Facebook discussed yesterday’s Basket in a non-repetitive way. Her concern was that most people posting on social media sites were parroting other people’s words, without adding anything original to the discussion. I agree. She pointed … Continue reading →

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What If Your Best Friend’s an Assassin?

Posted on July 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Ride or Die (2026) Sometimes, you just need to laugh. This is the silliest combination of heroines ever. James Bond meets Love Actually… Or, more importantly, a female version of “Bad Boys”. It’s a romp, make no mistake about that. … Continue reading →

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Did This Asteroid Destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?

Posted on July 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Asteroid (June 29, 3123 BC) Evidently, it hit the earth in Austria at dawn, creating a double sun effect. Here’s The Why Files YouTube video about the event and its consequences: Here’s the event chart: Interesting, eh? Hmm.

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Heaven’s On My Mind

Posted on July 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Everything’s Alright (1973) from “Jesus Christ Superstar” In the twilight zone of wondering what the future will bring, I had a rough day yesterday. When Susan came to bed, she suggested that I stop thinking about it. It reminded me … Continue reading →

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We All Have Them, but Do We Think About Them?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Routines Strange thought, this morning: I have a specific to-do list every day, mostly involving my morning rituals, but they are so routine that I have hardly any thought of what to do next. Hmm. I guess they call that … Continue reading →

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Procedural Progress: Next Step Will Be a…

Posted on July 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Biopsy The MRI didn’t reveal why my PSA should be a 10 instead of a 5. Even the size of my prostate is only at 45% when a normal enlargement would be about 30%. There are two or three areas … Continue reading →

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Misheard: The Party on the Left…the Party on the Right

Posted on July 13, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Won’t Get Fooled Again (1971) Look, I’m only human. Even though the lyrics are speaking of hairstyles and beards in the United Kingdom in the late 60’s, early 70’s, I can be forgiven for thinking that it was a subtle … Continue reading →

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Is This the Beginning of the End for MAGA?

Posted on July 12, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Lindsey Graham (July 9, 1955 – July 11, 2026) Looking at the MSM news this morning, I couldn’t figure out why there were so many posts about Lindsey Graham. Had he done something special? I wondered. Well, it turns out … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Scene of the Crime, As It Were

Posted on July 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Alex Murdaugh (May 27, 1968) “Murdaugh, she wrote” was my alternate title. What I wrote in 2023 was based on my faulty understanding of when Memorial Day is in the States. It comes at the end of May, not July … Continue reading →

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