Tag Archives: Canada

What If This Song was Called “Life is a Carney-val”?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

“Life Is A Carnival” by The Band (1971) It’s been running through my head, lately. Then I realized that it could be referencing PM Mark Carney’s recent political maneuvers. Now read the lyrics: You can walk on the waterDrown in … Continue reading →

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This Man’s UFO Experience was Doubted at the Time

Posted on July 3, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Falcon Lake Incident (May 20, 1967) Limited disclosure of UFO experiences is yielding some strange stories. This is one of them. The event chart looks like this: Just one aspect makes this unbelievable: Neptune inconjunct Midheaven. This flies in … Continue reading →

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Neither Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail Could Keep Us Away

Posted on June 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta (June 25, 2026) We attended a family wedding ceremony at this venue in Alberta. To make the trip significant, we first visited my sister and her partner for three days in White Rock, B.C., then Susan’s … Continue reading →

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Was He Born This Way or Did Life Make Him?

Posted on June 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Marty Life Is Short (2026) I’m not a fan of Martin Short. Some would consider that sacrilege. His SCTV family definitely think he’s the funniest Canadian comedian ever. Over-the-top, I would say. But what about the man, under those masks? … Continue reading →

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The Final Gordon, Canada’s Original “Rowdyman”

Posted on May 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gordon Pinsent (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) Sometimes, peoples’ favourites come in threes: Gordon Lightfoot, Gordie Downie, and this man, Gordon Pinsent. (Of course, there’s also Gordie Howe, after all we are Canadian.) This birth time is on … Continue reading →

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Their Lead Singer was Tragically Hip

Posted on May 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gord Downie (February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017) Imagine being born three days before The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. That has to count for something, doesn’t it? Gord’s story is one of triumph and, ultimately, … Continue reading →

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Named Next Governor-General of Canada Yesterday

Posted on May 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Louise Arbour (February 10, 1947) The issue of a Governor-General being fully bilingual must have been the deciding factor in her nomination by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ms. Arbour’s life story is interesting, to say the least. She attended convent … Continue reading →

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This Shouldn’t Come as a Surprise

Posted on April 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Mark Carney‘s Inspiration is Sir Isaac Brock They say if you wait long enough, people reveal who they really are. In this case, our Prime Minister went on TV last night to discuss the ongoing situation with the American administration. … Continue reading →

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How to Fake It When You Can’t Make It @ Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joy to the World (2025) No, this is not a Hallmark movie. The false front of the perfect Christmas dinner with the perfect family is what this film is lampooning. But it’s not funny. It’s not even perfectly pathetic, because … Continue reading →

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A “Reverse Mrs. Doubtfire”? No, Not Really

Posted on December 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

My Secret Santa (2025) A bit of a fluffy snowflake, this one. The suspension of belief helps, but it also interferes with the enjoyment of the two main stars interacting. (And this was filmed in Kamloops, BC, last February.) To … Continue reading →

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