Tag Archives: nature

I Tried My Hand at Writing a Children’s Story in 2000

Posted on October 15, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Jessie: First Impressions This is the gentle little story of a young girl living in the farmland of British Columbia during the 1950’s. Her world is simple and her life is easy, as are her thought about the Universe. The … Continue reading →

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Proof that We Live in the Wilderness, Now

Posted on October 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Mr. Fox, yesterday, behind our back patio.

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Of Course: Here’s the Modern Day Political Activist

Posted on March 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Greta Thunberg (January 3, 2003) I was mulling over the idea that political activists like Sophie Scholl couldn’t possibly exist in today’s climate. Climate! Of course, Greta Thunberg. Her birth time is unknown, so I’ve randomized the timing of her … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Long Time Since I’ve Done This

Posted on July 22, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Buddy (our new Chihuahua) wanted to go outside. For almost an hour, we sat out front, watching the bees and butterflies. I feel so relaxed now. Wow.

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Yes, We Know It’s Coming…

Posted on November 7, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Snow Storm . . . .

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Mount Baker, Washington (as Viewed from B.C.)

Posted on October 30, 2023 by cdsmiller17
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Today’s Annular Solar Eclipse as Seen in Ontario Canada

Posted on October 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17
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Live by the Word, Die by the Word?

Posted on October 5, 2023 by cdsmiller17
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With an IQ of 260+, He was No April Fool

Posted on September 9, 2023 by cdsmiller17

William James Sidis (April 1, 1898 – July 17, 1944) This is one of those questions: nature or nurture? William James Sidis was considered a genius, but a huge part of that designation may be entirely due to his father’s … Continue reading →

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Young Love: Romeo and Juliet were a Legal Couple

Posted on July 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Age of Consent This is a very contentious subject matter. And yet, over time the lines of legality have shifted from younger to older. The first recorded age-of-consent law dates from 1275 in England; as part of its provisions on rape, … Continue reading →

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