Tag Archives: summer

A Celebration to Ward Off Evil Spirits

Posted on April 22, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Midsummer Night (2024) I’ve been to several family get-togethers where there are simmering tensions just below the surface, but this Netflix series takes the cake. The version we watched the other night was dubbed into English, so it is easier … Continue reading →

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Who’s This Saint That Influences the Weather in the UK?

Posted on March 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Saint Swithun (c. 800 – July 2, 863) As the people of Norway still celebrate St. Swithun’s Feast Day as July 2nd, I have looked at his death chart for that day in 863. It equates in our modern Gregorian … Continue reading →

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When a Deeply Entrenched Routine Becomes a Rut

Posted on October 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Stuck in the Mud When summer changed to autumn last week, I suddenly became aware that I’d managed to stay indoors for the majority of the time. In and of itself, that would barely register on my event horizon, normally, … Continue reading →

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Haiku (Redux)

Posted on April 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

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Haiku poetry is a style that originated in Japan. According to Wikipedia, it is typically characterized by three qualities: The essence of haiku is “cutting” (kiru). This is often represented by the juxtaposition of two images…

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“Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads.”

Posted on April 7, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Deck to the Future (2021)

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And Still I Stand This Very Day, With a Burning Wish to Fly Away

Posted on April 4, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Looking for the Summer (1991) Look deep into the April faceA change is clearly taking placeLooking for the summer The eyes take on a certain gazeAnd leave behind the springtime daysGo looking for the summer This ain’t no game of … Continue reading →

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A Stylized Portrait of Our Dogs

Posted on March 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Cloe and BeBe

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“Found a Peanut!” (again)

Posted on September 22, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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“Can’t You Hear Me Talking to You?”

Posted on September 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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Great Blue Heron: Looking Down the River Murdock

Posted on September 13, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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