Tag Archives: humour

Retirement in the mid-60’s

Posted on March 31, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Flowers on the Wall (1966) I keep hearin’ you’re concerned about my happiness But all that thought you’re givin’ me is conscience I guess If I was walkin’ in your shoes, I wouldn’t worry none While you ‘n’ your friends … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: March 2019

Posted on March 24, 2019 by cdsmiller17

United States   Why I Quit… New American Civil War US Constitution: Checks and Balances Canada Optics: Is the Picture any Clearer? United Kingdom Was the Queen’s Hat a Hint? Brexit: Article 50

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March 14th (3.14): Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2019 by cdsmiller17
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Is This the World’s Most Hated Band?

Posted on March 10, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Nickelback (I chose their “Here and Now” album cover for my blog illustration because it features the steam clock in the Gastown district of downtown Vancouver.) In the news recently is an item about a debate being conducted in the … Continue reading →

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@TheGoodGodAbove

Posted on February 18, 2019 by cdsmiller17

I know this seems a bit of a stretch, but I suspect that the idea of a God Account on Facebook in the hit TV show God Friended Me may have been inspired by this Twitter account. Over the years, I’ve … Continue reading →

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You Had Me At Hello’copter

Posted on February 16, 2019 by cdsmiller17

  Isn’t It Romantic Well, actually, no. It’s not meant to be. It’s turning the rom-com concept on its head, and that makes it a lot more fun to watch. Rebel Wilson is taking the idea of a bump on … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Son?

Posted on February 16, 2019 by cdsmiller17

“Fuddle Duddle” first uttered, 48 years ago today Does Junior want to say the same? “Just watch me…”

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I Can’t Wait For…

Posted on January 26, 2019 by cdsmiller17

The Darling Buds of May

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What’s the Best a Man Can Be?

Posted on January 17, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Gillette: The Best a Man Can Get It’s a subtle, and yet not-so-subtle, change. They alter one word, do an advertising campaign about ‘toxic masculinity’ and let the rest of the world (via social media) do their advertising for them. … Continue reading →

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Was the Queen’s Hat a Hint?

Posted on January 5, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Or a Misunderstood Gesture? In June of 2017, the Queen opened the UK Parliament with a speech about ‘a hard Brexit’ from the European Union. Her hat bore a striking resemblance to the EU flag, Everyone began speculating that she … Continue reading →

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