Category Archives: history

Just Add a Pinch of Blonde Rice

Posted on November 7, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Front Runner First of all, I have not seen this movie. That said, I remember the scandal that brewed around Gary Hart’s run for the Democratic Presidential Candidacy of 1987-8. In America, the term ‘ladies man’ took on a … Continue reading →

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Hiawatha: Fact or Fiction?

Posted on November 4, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Song of Hiawatha This is how I first read about Hiawatha, through the Classics Illustrated comic book. Like Last of the Mohicans I presumed he was a literary character only. I was wrong. Unfortunately, no one knows exactly when … Continue reading →

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Gunning for the People

Posted on October 29, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Right to Bear Arms Today, I’d like to take aim at the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution. “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep … Continue reading →

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What the Blazing Heck!?

Posted on October 26, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles Do you remember this one? If you want to understand what’s going on in the new Wild West of America, take a look back at Mel Brooks’ masterpiece. In 2008, the American people hired a new sheriff: … Continue reading →

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Blowing Up the Opposition

Posted on October 24, 2018 by cdsmiller17

“Suspicious” Devices in the Mail One was found in George Soros’ mailbox yesterday. That alerted the police to a potential threat to other liberals. Today, the rest were delivered. This is unprecedented. Two former Democratic Presidents were targeted. But this … Continue reading →

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His Story Through Her Eyes

Posted on October 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Jamestown I caught the first episode of this British series on PBS last night. It seems to be a reasonable facsimile of what life in the 1700’s would have been like in Virginia. (Interestingly, it was almost totally filmed in … Continue reading →

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This “Hack” Saw the Truth

Posted on October 19, 2018 by cdsmiller17

About the Saudi Crown Prince Jamal Khashoggi gave his life exposing the Saudi leadership under MBS (the media have decided his initials are enough, now). I asked for some insight into what happened to him, and received this flash of … Continue reading →

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Reefer Madness in Canada

Posted on October 18, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Marijuana Now Legal in Canada They should probably change the national anthem now: O Cannabis, our bright and shining weed… Yesterday, pot went on sale legally for recreational use for the very first time. Justine Trudeau fulfilled an election promise made … Continue reading →

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Canadian Keswick Conference

Posted on October 13, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Ferndale (near Port Carling), Ontario This vacation spot no longer exists. I’m not sure why. I tried finding the exact location a couple of years ago, but I believe the spot is now private property. CKC, as our Mom noted … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Graham: “I’m Pleased as Punch”

Posted on October 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17

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    What he actually said was: “I’m as happy as a clam!” The difference is my hearing things in the English idiom.

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