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This Anthem Started as a Poem Called “Pikes Peak”

Posted on July 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

America the Beautiful (July 22, 1893) O beautiful for halcyon skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the enameled plain!America! America!God shed his grace on theeTill souls wax fair as earth and airAnd music-hearted sea!   O beautiful for … Continue reading →

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Though Now Apart, They’ll Be Together Forever in Our Hearts

Posted on March 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ordinary People, Living Ordinary Lives (Bee Gees 1989) This post may seem a bit disjointed, but if you bear with me, its meaning may become clear. But first, I’d like to quote the lyrics from “Ordinary People” (and not the … Continue reading →

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Rocking the Housewife Vibe

Posted on November 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Helen Reddy (October 25, 1941 – September 29, 2020) This might seem a strange post to anyone who follows me here on WordPress, but it’ll make some sense when you read on. I watched I Am Woman on Netflix last … Continue reading →

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