Tag Archives: Australia

The “Alternative” News of the World, According to:

Posted on June 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Rupert Murdoch (March 11, 1931) Is this the face of a man you can trust? Hmm. As owner of Fox, the (at best) opinions that he has are foisted onto the United States, Britain and Australia, all in the name … Continue reading →

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She Should be So Lucky (Lucky, Lucky, Lucky)?

Posted on June 8, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Kylie Minogue and Marilyn Monroe I touched on this yesterday, without intending to go anywhere with it, or so I thought. While falling asleep, last night, the idea presented itself: are Kylie and Marilyn karmically connected? Because I’ve been twice … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Get Her Out of Our Heads

Posted on June 7, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Kylie Minogue (May 28, 1968) I read somewhere that Kylie is an Aboriginal word for ‘boomerang’. Whether or not that’s true, I was originally going to call this post: “She Keeps Making a Comeback”. This timing is rated “B”, meaning … Continue reading →

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The Use of Glass Mirrors Her Daughter, Picking Up the…

Posted on May 29, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Pieces of Her (2022) At several levels this is not an easy film to watch. The idea that a young woman has lived her first 30 years in witness protection without knowing it does seem surprising, but her mother rarely … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Theory: It Was Murder-Suicide After All

Posted on May 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

MH 370 Finally Located? I’m usually not easily deceived, but this one pulled the wool over my eyes, and made me consider an alternate explanation that was likely improbable, if not downright impossible. Here’s my original post. Now it seems … Continue reading →

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The Astrology of a Photograph

Posted on May 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Planets Align (April 28, 2022) It was an image that I couldn’t get out of my head. Taken on April 28th, this shot of the night sky over Perth, Western Australia, caused me to want to see how it … Continue reading →

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Novak’s Covic Joke is on Us All

Posted on January 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Novak Djokovic (May 21, 1987) I watched, with amusement, the media circus that was caused by Novak Djokovic‘s attempt to circumvent Australia’s strict Visa procedure concerning the COVID-19 vaccine. It wasn’t really funny, because some people think that the rules … 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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Tracking Down a TV Jingle

Posted on April 25, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Bondi Vet This is a long-time running reality TV show from Australia. We get a double-dose of it every weekday on the CBC in the late afternoon. The opening song is infectious: “You make my world a better place: I … Continue reading →

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Neighbours: Road to Fame or Cul-de-sac?

Posted on January 13, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Daytime Soap from Australia Neighbours went on the air in the UK in October 1986, just about the time we moved to Torquay. It was instantly popular. Some of the cast became international stars, some stayed at home. Here is … Continue reading →

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