Tag Archives: United Kingdom

Baby “Jesus” Gets to Experience a Modern Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Man vs Baby (2025) The premise is preposterous, but this Netflix series of 4 episodes is fun. Rowen Atkinson has evolved his Mr. Bean persona into a more mature, thoughtful individual, named Trevor Bingley. After the chaos of Man vs. Bee, … Continue reading →

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This Christmas Film Brought Back Lots of Memories

Posted on December 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

THAT Christmas (2024) We were visiting relatives yesterday, for an early seasonal visit. I was handed the magic viewing wand when Netflix was switched on the TV. (At least I had something to do.) The second film I chose was … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Visit to Exeter in May 2012

Posted on October 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Tea on the Queen, Cathedral Square, Exeter (reprise)

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On This Date in 1884

Posted on October 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Greenwich Prime Meridian (October 22, 1884) Maybe it was originally only a suggestion by the International Meridian Conference, but it became the “real” prime meridian afterwards. Prior to that time, the UK had adopted the Greenwich Observatory as its 0° … Continue reading →

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Photographic Proof I Visited the Beatles’ Home Town

Posted on October 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Liverpool, Merseyside, UK (Liver Building) The Cavern Club (10 Mathews Street) “Beatle Street” Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey (And previously, a Street Called Hope.)

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A Song I Heard in High School Via The Hurbleys

Posted on September 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Yes I Will (1965) This track came up in my randomized iTunes playlist this morning. Strangely enough, I hadn’t realized it was even in my music collection. When I went to visit the home of the lead singer of The … Continue reading →

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A Motley Crew of Seniors Solve Cold Cases

Posted on August 31, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Thursday Murder Club (2025) This Netflix film has a star-studded cast, some of whom are playing against type. But it’s fun to watch everyone having a good time. The critics maintain that the books upon which the film is … Continue reading →

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There are Shades of Margaret Thatcher in This Character

Posted on August 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Hostage (2025) I’ve been following Suranne Jones’ acting career since her early days on Coronation Street. She’s come a long way since then. To get to play the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom takes some acting chops, especially under … Continue reading →

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A Cozy Homemade Dinner with Worldwide Implications

Posted on August 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Black Bag (2025) We watched this film on Prime Video last night. From the very beginning, the cloak and dagger feeling is produced by people working in the shadows of the night. It took a while to get to the … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me, or Have a Lot of People Died Recently?

Posted on July 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Ozzy” Osbourne (December 3, 1948 – July 22, 2025) My daughter, Rosanna, remarked that she dislikes that so many celebrities have died recently. I was shocked when I researched their names. Although people like “Hulk” Hogan might grab the attention … Continue reading →

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