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Mom – 1995

Posted on May 15, 2017 by cdsmiller17
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Two Lost Poems

Posted on April 30, 2017 by cdsmiller17

I found these poems in my Mother’s papers. (She died in 2003 – it’s taken me a while to get around to sorting them.) I think they show a guilty conscience on my part. (It would also help to know … Continue reading →

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Facing Our Fears: You’re Not Alone

Posted on April 29, 2017 by cdsmiller17

(Another letter to my Mom) Dear Mom, (Dec 7 1988) Thanks for the early Christmas card. Your comment about ‘hearing’, coupled with your 1989 ‘coming events’, finally put my mind in tune with what has happened to you. One forgets … Continue reading →

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Be Not Afraid

Posted on April 28, 2017 by cdsmiller17

(Another letter from my mother…) Dear Chris, (April 12 1989) Your postcard from the copper mine with its wry comments made me smile — I know just what you mean. You’ve been on my mind of late, so I bought … Continue reading →

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Trinity

Posted on March 11, 2017 by cdsmiller17

Yesterday, in our Faith and Science group, we discussed the concept of Trinity and how to best explain it, in modern terms.     Most of the time, we let the words trip off our tongues without much thought, but … Continue reading →

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What is a Dog’s Purpose?

Posted on February 1, 2017 by cdsmiller17

The Psychology of the Dog (from Chinese Zodiac Signs) ‘In vain I could cheat and keep my eyes tight shut: there will always be a lost dog somewhere who will keep me from being happy…’ The best qualities that can … Continue reading →

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What is the Afterlife Really Like?

Posted on January 17, 2017 by cdsmiller17

Made in Heaven Although this movie is a huge Rom-Com film from the 80’s, there are elements that appear to be quite accurate. For instance, the fluidity of the afterlife: the ability to move through different scenes in random-like action. … Continue reading →

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My Girls

Posted on December 24, 2016 by cdsmiller17

If ever there were two dogs that should get along with each other, but don’t, it’s these two: Cloe and BeBe. Cloe is 11 years old, and now completely blind, having lost her eyes to glaucoma. She is the Alpha … Continue reading →

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Jacqui’s Sonnet

Posted on November 23, 2016 by cdsmiller17

(Photo courtesy of jbwritergirl) Today, after being reminded in my dreams that she must still be around, I found Jacqui on the internet. https://twitter.com/jbwritergirl Here is a poem I wrote to her in 1978.   Jacqui’s Sonnet   You came … Continue reading →

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The Key to the Wine Cellar

Posted on July 21, 2016 by cdsmiller17

The mysterious bouquet Of past vintage years Has an allure so strong That the prohibition Could cause more harm Than the intoxication.   Please give me just a sip And I shall be content Knowing that it is no longer … Continue reading →

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