Tag Archives: television

How Things Change, Stay the Same in Exactly One Year

Posted on February 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Judith Light (February 9, 1949) I didn’t know we shared the same birthday, one year apart. I’ve always liked her, but could never put my finger on why. After watching some interviews on YouTube, I have a clearer picture, but … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Childbirth with the Help of IVF

Posted on January 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joy (2024) We probably couldn’t have picked a better day to watch this Netflix film: a great grandson in our extended family tree was born earlier in the morning. And because we all take the propagation of the species to … Continue reading →

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Paranoia: This Show is All About a Storm in a…

Posted on January 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Teacup (2024) This is a human horror show about alien visitors. We’re halfway through the first (and only) season. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, unless you’re interested in how paranoia can spread in a small rural community in the … Continue reading →

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UFOs: A Chicken and Egg Situation?

Posted on January 20, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Jake Barber’s Interview on NewsNation Can we take this latest disclosure seriously? The image of an egg-like structure being transported by helicopter is a case in point. Most insiders are afraid to come forward with their testimony about a secret … Continue reading →

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When Asked He Said He Didn’t Want to Leave Any:

Posted on December 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

“Last Words” by George Carlin (November 10, 2009) This book was a surprise Christmas gift from my wife, Susan. She said that she was drawn to it when looking at a used book stand at a Christmas market. I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up

Posted on December 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

J.M. Barrie (May 9, 1860 – June 19, 1937) I suppose it’s cheeky to associated the subtitle of his greatest play, “Peter Pan” with the playwright, himself, but somehow just looking at his portrait, above, the child is still in … Continue reading →

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It’s October: Time to Get Spooked Out

Posted on October 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

FROM (2022 – 2024) In the run-up to Hallowe’en, TV and streaming services have a penchant for trying to weird us out. Normally, Susan and I wouldn’t touch this type of entertainment with a barge pole. But Susan’s family kept … Continue reading →

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A New TV Show with a Promise in Its Name

Posted on October 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

High Potential (2024) Quirky, intelligent, fun: and that describes the main character, Morgan. The show centers on Morgan, a single mother with three kids who is a cleaning lady for the Los Angeles Police Department. She is also a high potential intellectual, … Continue reading →

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And Yet Another Network TV Series Filmed in BC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Murder in a Small Town (2024) I have to admit, the scenery looked familiar. But it wasn’t until I saw the sign “Molly’s Reach” that I realized this series is filmed in Gibsons, the site of another perennial show, “The … Continue reading →

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“The Love Boat” Crossed with “General Hospital”

Posted on October 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Doctor Odyssey (2024) I suppose we can blame “Below Deck” for this proliferation of shows about life on a cruise ship. The second episode, shown last night, was called “Singles Week”. It seemed an excuse to show wild, out-of-control behaviour … Continue reading →

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