Category Archives: personal

This Filming Location is Listed as “Windermere Manor”

Posted on June 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Switching Channels (1988) I was living in England by the time this film was released on an unsuspecting public. But, having a weather eye open for familiar settings, I noticed that the weekend away scenes were shot with a backdrop … Continue reading →

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The Night They Burned the Windermere House Down

Posted on June 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“The Long Kiss Goodnight” (February 27, 1996) It must have been something to behold: In 1996, a fire broke out during the filming of The Long Kiss Goodnight, resulting in the destruction of the 127-year-old Windermere House. The cause of the … Continue reading →

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In a Dream I Asked Ryan Seacrest How Old He Was

Posted on June 16, 2025 by cdsmiller17

He Said, “I’m Running With the Americans” Huh? “Running with the Americans” is a phrase that does not have a specific meaning in the context of age. However, it is often used to emphasize that age does not matter, and … Continue reading →

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The Implied Completion of the Title is “…Like Daughter”

Posted on June 15, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Like Father (2018) Today is Father’s Day. It seems entirely appropriate that my youngest child should hint that this film reminds her of me. Watching it last night gave me a true glimpse of how she sees me. Some of … Continue reading →

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Every Year, About This Time, Something Happens

Posted on June 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Sagittarius Full Moon (June 11, 2025) Again, something has shifted. Perhaps it is the ‘blah-blah’ of news, south of the border. Perhaps it’s something I’ve long held on to, finally leaving my belief systems. Whatever it is, I’m all in. … Continue reading →

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Who Will Buy This Wonderful Moment?

Posted on May 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

658 Manly Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada Call Jack Waltenbury on 1-705-529-5328.

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Well, It Happened Again (in the Middle of a Dream)

Posted on May 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

I Fell Out of Bed (May 18, 2025) The illustration is for entertainment purposes only. My face actually hit the side table again, this time on the left cheek, leaving scrapped skin. My knees and right elbow hit the floor … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of Year Again

Posted on May 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Lilacs

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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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Well, It’s All Right…

Posted on May 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

End of the Line (October 25, 1988) Well, it’s all right, riding around in the breezeWell, it’s all right, if you live the life you pleaseWell, it’s all right, doing the best you canWell, it’s all right, as long as … Continue reading →

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