Tag Archives: personal angst

Counterintuitive: Sex, Young; Live Long

Posted on October 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Only The Good Die Young (1977) When I listen to this song, I imagine a 17 year old Jewish boy trying to persuade a 17 year old Catholic girl to let down her guard and ‘do the dirty’ with him. … Continue reading →

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Ingrid Channels Personal Fire Dragon Poetry

Posted on August 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

B*tch: a Reclamation (2022) You might wonder why I would buy a book of poetry intended for women. Well, in the first place, I have lived most of my life surrounded by women. Secondly, I have read and admired Ingrid’s … Continue reading →

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What Triggered “Kristallnacht” in 1938?

Posted on November 9, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Herschel Grynszpan Shooting Ernst vom Rath (November 7, 1938) It seemed an extreme action when suddenly German nationalists started venting their anger against Jews during a night and a day in November 1938. The German authorities were instructed not to … Continue reading →

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World One, Me None

Posted on May 9, 2020 by cdsmiller17

  I spent what seemed like a very long day Going from place to place, not knowing why I went through the hoops to help get away From this small space known as my cloudy sky.   I lent my … Continue reading →

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