Tag Archives: freedom

Finally, After Twenty-Two Days, Some Movement

Posted on February 19, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Police Come Out in Force, to Enforce the Emergencies Act It might not have occurred to the truckers (and others) protesting in Ottawa for the past three weeks that the presence of their children at the scene of the … Continue reading →

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David Icke Just Called Us “Fascist Canada”

Posted on February 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

He Obviously Doesn’t Know His Left from His Right This graphic is almost a repeat of the results from the 2019 federal election. In Canada, the left of centre is represented by the colour red, the right of centre by … Continue reading →

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“Mixed Feelings” about the Truckers’ Blockade:

Posted on February 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

It’s Been Two Whole Weeks Now Wow! This ‘protest’ has been going on for a fortnight. And, as is usually the case, it is divisive as hell. Now, my normal stance in these matters is to side with the ones … Continue reading →

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Communism: The Brotherhood of Man?

Posted on February 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Karl Marx (May 5, 1818 – March 14, 1883) With the benefit of hindsight, we look upon figures of history from the perspective of how their ideas turned out. Karl Marx is a case in point. He wanted to make … Continue reading →

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How a Painting from 1851 was Echoed in a Film in 2006

Posted on February 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Monarch of the Glen This is a painting by Sir Edwin Landseer. The film which replicated the image was The Queen. The symbolism is tied to the idea of Monarchy.

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Once a Poet, Always a Poet?

Posted on January 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Dante Alighieri (died September 14, 1321) Blame my calendar again: On this day in 1302, the poet Dante Alighieri is exiled from Florence, Italy. Maybe I’m taking all of this astrology stuff too personally, but you’d be forgiving of me … Continue reading →

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In an Age when Women were Expected to Stay Home…

Posted on January 25, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Nellie Bly went Round the World in 72 Days (January 25, 1890) Yes, you can blame my calendar page for this one: On this day in 1890, after 72 days, American journalist Nellie Bly completes her trip around the world. … Continue reading →

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Shaped by the Potter’s Wheel

Posted on January 24, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Rupert Spira (March 13, 1960) This man looks familiar, although I’d never heard of him before yesterday. The title is inspired by his love of all things pottery. I suspect he’s approve of my use of the metaphor that we … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Animal from My Inner Guide Meditation

Posted on January 21, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Horse As you may recall, I took myself through the Inner Guide Meditation years ago. When I first came out of the cave into a garden, a Horse came to me to lead me to my true Inner Guide. Here … Continue reading →

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Let My People Go…

Posted on January 7, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Harriet Tubman (d. Mar. 10, 1913) Rosa Parks (Feb. 4, 1913 – Oct. 24, 2005) We watched “Harriet” on Netflix last night. I almost didn’t, due to the fact that I abhor slavery. But, I opted in, just about the … Continue reading →

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