Tag Archives: television

[Text Message]: “I Think I’m in Over My Head”

Posted on March 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Safe (2018) As any parent knows, we would do anything to keep our children Safe. But sometimes we can go too far. *Spoiler Alert* for the video below… I think I’m getting the hang of Harlan Corben’s writing, after this … Continue reading →

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I Kid You Not: The Boys are the Clue…

Posted on February 20, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Stranger (2020) This is the second Netflix mini series that we’ve watched that was adapted from Harlan Coben’s books. I won’t go into the twists of turns of the plot, but needless to say it’s a good binge watch. … Continue reading →

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Parody: The Band that Wasn’t and then Was

Posted on February 15, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Rutles I’ll bet you’re wondering why I should be writing about this nonexistent group. Well, it’s simple, I was looking for some photos of the Beatles concert at Maple Leaf Gardens on August 17, 1966, and came across this … Continue reading →

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That Maclean’s Magazine Article I Didn’t Read

Posted on February 15, 2022 by cdsmiller17

People – August 20, 1979 They say that memory is a tricky thing. Yes, I have Mandela effects moments, too. This one was revealed to me by Michele Finney’s first husband, John Brower, in a comment attached to my post … Continue reading →

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Inconjuncts: Life’s Obstacles or Hidden Strengths?

Posted on February 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

a.k.a Quincunx (150° Aspect) By now, you may have noticed that I mainly focus on inconjuncts when I delineate an event or birth chart. The reason is I am able to get to the root of the ‘problem’ facing the … Continue reading →

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He Wanted to be One of the “Hippies in a Van”

Posted on February 13, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Rick Mercer (October 17, 1969) We all wonder why someone takes the ‘road less traveled’. I bought this book (for my birthday) to see if it would give me a clue or two about Rick Mercer. Did it? In spades, … Continue reading →

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All Things Bright and Beautiful…

Posted on February 7, 2022 by cdsmiller17

All Creatures Great & Small (2020) We’ve been watching this new adaptation of James Herriot’s books on PBS on Sunday nights, season two. I have always wondered why we needed a new version when the original BBC series was perfectly … Continue reading →

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When the Author Becomes the Avenging Angel

Posted on February 7, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Harlan Coben (January 4, 1962) There aren’t many novels that can grab me from the first paragraph and keep me riveted to the final page. Harlan Coben‘s “Gone for Good” did that, over the weekend. Three days before her death, … Continue reading →

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Is This the Real Thing, or Just a Fantasy, Too?

Posted on January 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Dorothy Eady (Omm Sety) (January 16, 1904 – April 21, 1981) My friend, Ian, sent me the link to the History Channel’s page about Dorothy Eady, last night. I’d heard of her before, but actually didn’t pay her any attention, … Continue reading →

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Her 100th Birthday would have been on Next Monday

Posted on January 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Betty White (January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021) Wikipedia states that Betty White was active in show business from 1939 until 2021. That’s a good innings, as the British would say. And of course she was well-loved by the … Continue reading →

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