Tag Archives: Canada

This Analogy Contained a (Not So) Veiled Threat

Posted on September 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

German Shepherd vs. Dachshund US Treasury Secretary Bessent called Canada a ”little yippy dog” on the weekend. Interesting. I guess size matters, but the comparison is “nasty”, Trump’s favourite word to describe Canadian negotiators. It’s interesting how the dog breeds … Continue reading →

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If America Doesn’t NEED Canada, Why Worry?

Posted on September 3, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Is This Just About the Booze? No. It’s much more than that. Americans are afraid of China getting their foot in their economy through the ‘backdoor’ route. Trying to restrict who Canada trades with is a tactic to ‘protect’ their … Continue reading →

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We Forget that the Universe Knows What It’s Doing

Posted on August 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Sturgeon Lunar Eclipse (August 28, 2026) I was up when the lunar eclipse was at its most total for those of us in the eastern half of Canada. But I didn’t see it because we were under a cloud at … Continue reading →

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What Isn’t Learned from History Will Be Repeated

Posted on August 24, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Burning of the White House (August 24, 1814) I asked for a subject to write about this morning and found a post of Facebook highlighting this event from 212 years ago. It’s appropriate for this moment because of the … Continue reading →

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The State of Economy in Canada in One Word: Tariff-ic

Posted on August 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Tariffs When the United States and Canada (along with Mexico) were negotiating the ‘new’ NAFTA in 2018, I commented that Canada didn’t need the USA as much as they did us. In the end, some agreement is better than none, … Continue reading →

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A Fantasy Film Based on Real Events

Posted on August 9, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Wolf and the Lion (2021) Sure, everyone loves a feel-good story, and this one had so many awkward moments, I knew it had to be true, even though the filming of it was somehow false. The actress’ smile covered … Continue reading →

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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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