Category Archives: personal

Once an Author, Always an Author?

Posted on July 7, 2023 by cdsmiller17

George Orwell (June 25, 1903 – January 21, 1950) I suppose it’s the fact that George Orwell died 19 days before I was born that made me finally want to look at this teller of truth. But is the timing … Continue reading →

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How BeBe “Earned” Her Eternal Rest

Posted on July 4, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Squirrel Patrol

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Grieving: It’s Been Three Days…

Posted on June 24, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Since Our Last Cuddle This photo is time-stamped @ 1:30 pm, June 21st, 2023. As is our daily routine, I would sit in my recliner and BeBe would come over to my feet, waiting to be picked up. For the … Continue reading →

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For Astrologers Only: This Chart Quirk Happened Twice

Posted on June 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Sixth House North Node – Twelfth House South Node As you may have seen, previously, I did a ‘birth’ chart for BeBe, based at noon on the day she was born. You can view that chart, here. The South Node … Continue reading →

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Update: Our Little Girl Went on Her Final Journey, Today

Posted on June 21, 2023 by cdsmiller17

BeBe (May 24, 2008 – June 21, 2023) Sleep in Peace, BeBe.

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Is This a Sign of Artificial Intelligence on Steroids?

Posted on June 21, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Spam Emails I can imagine that there are still humans behind this influx of phishing emails, but their ability to flood the market seems suspect. I’ve spoken of telemarketing phone calls previously, here, but in recent times these robocalls have … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Daddy?

Posted on June 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Norman Mailer (January 31, 1923 – November 10, 2007) The original idea for this post was to explore the concept that Norman Mailer was the reincarnation of John Milton. But I rankled at the suggestion. I had previously concluded that … Continue reading →

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Our Adopted Cockapoo is Fifteen Today

Posted on May 24, 2023 by cdsmiller17

BeBe (May 24, 2008) Happy Birthday, baby girl. You’re 76 years old in equivalent dog age.

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Sunday was My Wife’s Birthday

Posted on May 23, 2023 by cdsmiller17

A Perfect Day Just about the time the sun was setting, Roger, Susan’s son-in-law, put a YouTube video on so he could express how he felt about the day. His was the Lou Reed version, here’s the BBC’s. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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I Suppose: Once a Spy, Always a Spy

Posted on May 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Comparing John Dee and “Ramsay” Birth Charts It’s John Dee’s signature “for your eyes only” to his Queen (Elizabeth I). That’s where Ian Fleming got the “I”dea for James Bond’s licence to kill. But I want to be a bit … Continue reading →

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