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As Seen in 1971, the American Dream was Changing

Posted on October 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

American Pie (1971) As usual, I was contemplating what I was going to write today and this song came on my iPod. Timing, eh? It is THE seminal song of America’s disintegration, for sure. Many people have tried, mostly unsuccessfully, … Continue reading →

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Homelessness: an Incentive to Succeed?

Posted on June 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) For some reason, I avoided watching this film until last weekend. I always wondered why. I suspect it was the basis of the storyline: a man and his five-year-old son trying to succeed in a … Continue reading →

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