Tag Archives: 1950's

The Day Elvis Met Col. Tom Parker

Posted on June 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

February 6, 1955 As I’m sure you are all aware, there’s a new Elvis biopic coming out tomorrow in most theatres. First of all, let’s meet the Colonel: Tom Parker (June 26, 1909 – January 21, 1997) This birth time … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Photo of Me at Three Months:

Posted on January 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Strangely Reminiscent of What I Looked like on December 18th, 2021

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The Author who Shared the Remains of an Age with Us

Posted on December 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Kazuo Ishiguro (November 9, 1954) Long before “Downton Abbey” the recent past in England was explored by Kazuo Ishiguro in his book “The Remains of the Day” in 1989. By 1993, this book was adapted into a film, starring Anthony … Continue reading →

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“Owl’s Talons Clenching My Heart”

Posted on October 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Sylvia Plath (October 27, 1932 – February 11, 1963) We watched a short documentary about this tortured soul‘s short life two nights ago. She was too far ahead as a feminist in the 1950’s to stay unaffected by society’s pressures … Continue reading →

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Do You Wonder Why They’re Called “The Wonder Years”?

Posted on August 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Dwight D. Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) My childhood took place during Dwight D Eisenhower‘s presidency. I have no conscious memory of anything before him. (In Canada, we had a couple or three Prime Ministers during the … Continue reading →

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