Tag Archives: country music

Probably the Holiday Event of My Lifetime

Posted on December 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

CPKC Holiday Train 2025 Okay, standing out in the freezing cold isn’t the most fun, but Susan wanted to see this train as it passed through Alban, Ontario last night. It was 20 minutes late, but we got to see … Continue reading →

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Please, Mister, Please, Don’t Play…

Posted on August 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

B-17 I know: I have a twisted sense of humour. The original lyrics for the song do not support this image… In the corner of the bar there stands a jukeboxWith the best of country music, old and newYou can … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Heaven Here on Earth

Posted on August 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Olivia Newton-John (September 26, 1948 – August 8, 2022) After years of struggle with Cancer, Olivia Newton-John is now at peace. She was an angel, at least to me. Her birth chart doesn’t show the specifics of her battle, but … Continue reading →

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Man, She’s (Still) Feels Like a Woman

Posted on July 28, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl (2022) This documentary came out on Netflix three days ago. We watched it last night. Emotionally, Shania appears to be back on track, but her speaking voice still shows signs of cracking, especially when … Continue reading →

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And We… Will Always Love Her, Forever

Posted on June 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946) Not being a country music fan, I came to Dolly Parton much later than most people. If memory serves, it was 1980 when I first saw Dolly in “9 to 5”. But before that, I … Continue reading →

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“It Costs a Lot of Money to Look This Cheap”

Posted on September 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946) It’s one of those lines that endears Dolly Parton to people: self-deprecating to the nth degree. But, for some unknown reason, she decided at a young age that when she grew up she wanted to … Continue reading →

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When the Gambler Finally Cashed in His Chips

Posted on September 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Kenny Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) All it takes is a chance viewing of a farewell concert to set my Astrology wheels in motion. Last night we watched CBS’ “All In For The Gambler” and then I … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Winner of American Idol 2021:

Posted on May 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Chayce Beckham (July 18, 1996) It seemed impossible to Chayce Beckham that he even made it to the auditions last year. Two weeks before the event, he wrote off his vehicle in a horrific crash. The accident ‘turned him around’ … Continue reading →

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Talk About Timing: The Comeback Special

Posted on May 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Singer Presents…Elvis (December 3, 1968) I’ve been watching the two part Netflix show Elvis Presley: The Searcher. Part I: his life before his induction into the Army and, Part II: his life after. There couldn’t be a more stark difference. … Continue reading →

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More Inspiration or Plagiarism?

Posted on December 5, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Girl From the North Country Scarborough Fair / Canticle “Remember me to one who lives there: she once was a true love of mine.” Which do you prefer? Martin Carthy: the missing link between Dylan and Simon

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