Monthly Archives: February 2018

Pisces – The Fishes

Posted on February 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The twelfth sign of the zodiac Its symbol represents a pair of great sea-horses or sea-lions, yoked together, who dwell in the innermost regions of the sea, symbolical of life after death; of bondage — the inhibiting of self-expression except … Continue reading →

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Now and Then: The Roxy, Barrie

Posted on February 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Present day Mavricks The 2000s 1953 1940s The original Roxy logo. I worked there between 1964 and 1965.

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Pseudonyms: Unmasking the Actors

Posted on February 20, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Drama: An Actor’s Education John Lithgow’s journey is an interesting read. For the most part, it’s a smorgasbord of show business names, places and projects. It is also a treasure trove of mystery, at least for me. Whenever John has … Continue reading →

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Nighthawks Revamped

Posted on February 20, 2018 by cdsmiller17

From the 1940’s to the 1980’s   And for those with sharper eyes than mine: that first image has a visitor… Doctor Who’s TARDIS (police phone box).

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The Seven Angels of Revelation

Posted on February 19, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Sometimes, we cannot see the Truth, even when it’s staring us in the face. Sometimes, we have to look at things as if in a mirror (“through a glass, darkly” 1 Corinthians 13:12). So, in a blinding moment of recognition, … Continue reading →

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Legendary Lost Locations

Posted on February 17, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Have They Been Found? My granddaughter was discussing a school project with my wife. I happened to enter the room in the middle of it. Her teacher had been telling her class about Atlantis, and I mentioned the fact that … Continue reading →

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Memory: the Mandela Effect?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Is This a Conspiracy? A recent X-Files episode discussed the Mandela Effect to good effect. The questions it posed and some of the outrageous answers it suggested were perfect in this day and age. Here is that famous opening sequence … Continue reading →

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Honourable Mentions: the Other Six

Posted on February 15, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Launch Losers? A comment on one of the YouTube videos says: “I don’t want to hate on this singer, but…” the other version was better. And so it seemed to me sometimes. So in fairness to those not chosen, … Continue reading →

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Manufactured Hits: the First Six

Posted on February 15, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Launch: Season One The proof is in the pudding, they say, and the individuals who stepped up to compete in this new television show have got their just desserts. I was won over in the very first show. The … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Bombing a Century Ago

Posted on February 14, 2018 by cdsmiller17

September 16, 1920 @ 12:01 pm EDT For those of us living now, the biggest terrorist attacks would seem to be a modern phenomenon. But that is not true. Here’s one from a century ago that tried to strike at … Continue reading →

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