Category Archives: personal

In December 1984, I Adapted a TV Play Called…

Posted on January 3, 2026 by cdsmiller17

“Interview With The Devil” by Mark Leiron-Young I’m not sure what I intended to do with the teleplay, but after reading Mark’s original treatment, I felt moved to adapt the story into a TV play in five acts. My ‘purpose’ … Continue reading →

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Uncovering Bible Connections (Gematria: Old and New)

Posted on January 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Comparing Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1 (Mid-1980’s) Before I wrote the poem “In-Beginning”, I calculated the value of each letter in Hebrew and Greek to see if they corresponded. I was pleasantly surprised. Of course they’re connected. How could they … Continue reading →

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I Had a Thought, Last Night: Mid-1980’s was My Peak

Posted on December 31, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Tales from the Time Loop (2003) I’m referencing David Icke’s book here because 22 years ago he tried to get people to wake up from their slumbering. Otherwise, they will be destined to repeat their life lessons over and over … Continue reading →

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It’s No Fun Anymore

Posted on December 30, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The View From Our Front Door, This Morning The last time I left our unit was on Boxing Day. Since then, our car has been covered with snow, then ice and then snow again. The chunks of icy snow were … Continue reading →

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It was Probably Just a Fever Dream about Santa

Posted on December 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

A20 When a fever breaks, my dreams take on a repetitive hue. So, even when I get up for a rest break, I immediately returned to the scene of the crime (which in this case is, “What happened to Santa … Continue reading →

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Santa Came a Little Late This Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Lucid Dreaming Made Easy (2015) The Secret of Secrets (2025) We came down with colds on Christmas Eve. We’d taken our presents to Susan’s daughter’s place, but had to leave them there, since we didn’t want to infect anyone else. … Continue reading →

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Loud Enough to Even Wake the Dead

Posted on December 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

False Fire Alarm (December 23, 2025) What a rude awakening! The fire alarm in our unit went off at 1:30 this morning. “Fire, Fire!” it screamed, while its strobe-flashing light made the bedroom look like a scene from a slow … Continue reading →

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Merry (Early) Christmas, Everyone, from Susan and Me

Posted on December 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

We had our family dinner, last night. Twenty members sat down to eat with us. A fun time was had by all.

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For Kids, It’s the Scariest Time of the Year

Posted on December 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Santa’s Surveillance System Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you why (Why?)Santa Claus is comin’ to town, gather ’round He’s making a listAnd checking it twiceHe’s gonna find out … Continue reading →

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Can Astrology Explain Why?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Polar Express (October 13, 2004) I knew something was up with this film. Taking its premiere date yielded this event chart: There are two inconjuncts: one linking Venus and Neptune (my love of mystery); the other linking Jupiter and … Continue reading →

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