Tag Archives: boredom

Looking Through a Glass Darkly

Posted on April 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Black Mirror (2011 – 2025) When humanity really looks at itself, the effect can be startling. Take this show, for example: viewers may think they’re watching science fiction, when, in reality, they’re seeing ‘real’ life from a non-judgmental observer’s point-of-view. … Continue reading →

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When Does Routine Turn Boring?

Posted on August 16, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Yesterday… I’m not sure what exactly happened yesterday (and no, I did not check it out astrologically) but I suddenly found myself bored. It might have been the letdown from finishing yesterday’s post after so looking forward to reading the … Continue reading →

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The Holiday Card

Posted on October 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

A staple of summertime correspondence, the humble postcard has been the only communication between those on vacation and those stuck at home. I explored the idea of its mundane purpose… Seasick, Too The ‘wish you were here’ seemed so insincere; … Continue reading →

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Celebrity is so Ephemeral

Posted on August 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

We Prefer our Stars to be Dead It’s coming around to that time of the year when my inner 12-year-old boy mourns for the beautiful movie star who was murdered all those years ago in Hollywood. Last year, I set … Continue reading →

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Life (version three)

Posted on May 12, 2020 by cdsmiller17

  The Meaning is gone And Time is passing: Daydreams keep coming With every yawn.   Crooked thoughts make crooked paths That my mind will follow And the resulting sorrow Will almost always stir my wrath.   Love is a … Continue reading →

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