Tag Archives: childhood memories

What Happens when People Try to Organize Themselves

Posted on October 23, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Lord of the Flies (2026) This book came out in 1954. It was meant to be a retrospective of a WWII idea: kids surviving an airplane crash on a deserted island in the middle of nowhere. Now the BBC has … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Be Afraid of What You Don’t Know”

Posted on October 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Disclosure Day (2026) Waiting only three months for a mainstream movie to show on a streaming service seems very short. I’m grateful, though. I knew it would be an echo of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and yet carry … Continue reading →

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Funny How an Image can Trigger a Childhood Memory

Posted on July 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Toronto Island (1960) It was part of my childhood: my Mom would take me on the ferry to the Toronto Island. For years, I have had this memory of being a toddler on the ferry, itself. But my view was … Continue reading →

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There, But for the Grace of God, Go Us All

Posted on January 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

William Sascha Riley (June 23, 1973) Before I start this discussion, I wish to say that I have only experienced Sascha’s story second hand, mainly on Facebook shorts. This may be disinformation, meant to paint Trump and his cronies in … Continue reading →

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At Last, the Penny Finally Dropped

Posted on December 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Grinch is Scrooge in Disguise This Christmas season, we’ve watched the cartoon, the live-action and the animated film of this Dr. Seuss story. {We probably won’t see the latest ‘horror’ version.) It was the flashback to his ’empty’ childhood … Continue reading →

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For Kids, It’s the Scariest Time of the Year

Posted on December 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Santa’s Surveillance System Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you why (Why?)Santa Claus is comin’ to town, gather ’round He’s making a listAnd checking it twiceHe’s gonna find out … Continue reading →

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There’s Truth to the Premise of This Christmas Film

Posted on December 15, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Oh. What. Fun. (2025) Literally, not. At Christmastime, mothers are overloaded with preparing the presents, the food and the entertainment. Their kids underappreciate the work they do. This Amazon Prime film tries to bring this situation to our collective attention. … Continue reading →

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When Tom Hanks Finally Made It…

Posted on July 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Big (1988) These days, we look at Tom Hanks and think, “He’s a superstar.” But once upon a time, he wasn’t. This is the film that made him famous, and he’s never looked back. It was on TV last night. … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up

Posted on December 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

J.M. Barrie (May 9, 1860 – June 19, 1937) I suppose it’s cheeky to associated the subtitle of his greatest play, “Peter Pan” with the playwright, himself, but somehow just looking at his portrait, above, the child is still in … Continue reading →

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One Image to Capture the Essence of Winter in Canada

Posted on February 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Or, at least, how it appears in Montreal, Quebec.

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