Tag Archives: Ireland

In Reality: It’s the Flower that Entices the Bee

Posted on February 23, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Wild Mountain Thyme (2020) This was an accidental find on Netflix. After our 2016 visit to Ireland, my wife and I love everything Irish. You can imagine how well this film went down in our household. It’s a love story, … Continue reading →

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Marrying Her Gave William Marshal Status

Posted on February 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Isabel de Clare (c. 1172 – March 11, 1220) There’s a kind of justice in the fact that some men can marry above their station and become aristocracy. Richard the Lionheart arranged this marriage, and William Marshal was set for … Continue reading →

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No One Compares 2 Her

Posted on July 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Sinéad O’Connor (December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023) The news today brought the sadness to life of a person whom we will all miss, even if she upset a few people along the way. Sinéad O’Connor passed today. We … Continue reading →

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Finally, a Man After My Own Heart

Posted on June 25, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Sean O’Laoire (August 26, 1946) Don’t laugh, please: when I first saw Sean O’Laoire on the Gregg Braden Official YouTube channel video this morning, I was struck by the impression that his face is exactly how we would imagine Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Can a Legendary Irish Saint Return in the 20th Century?

Posted on September 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Brigid of Kildare (Died February 1, 525 AD) This post started out as a discussion with my daughter, Amy, who disagrees with my assessment that her daughter is the reincarnation of my mother. She said her daughter came with her … Continue reading →

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Was This Man the Original Hermit Playwright?

Posted on June 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 – November 2, 1950) From my own perspective, I find people in general fascinating, but irritating beyond measure individually. The same could be said of Bernard Shaw, as he preferred to be called. Evidently, … Continue reading →

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How Not to Get Away with Murder

Posted on April 17, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sophie: A Murder in West Cork (2021) This was probably the worst documentary series in three parts to watch on the night of a full moon. I can’t sleep, and different scenarios keep running through my head. I’m writing this … Continue reading →

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We Are: a Long, Long Way from Home

Posted on April 16, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Tipperary, Ireland (June 2016) When you visit another country, you see things differently. I mean that term literally. My newly opened eyes saw how much poverty was there. I mean, if a former betting office is closed, what chance do … Continue reading →

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Do We See Eye-to-Eye?

Posted on December 22, 2019 by cdsmiller17
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One Man’s Terrorist

Posted on August 12, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Another Man’s Freedom Fighter According to quora.com: “A terrorist is someone who uses fear to motivate civilians to act in a political manner on their behalf. A freedom fighter is someone who acts on the behalf of at least some … Continue reading →

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