Monthly Archives: August 2018

Stemming the Tide of History

Posted on August 31, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Doctor Zhivago I read a paperback edition of this novel in the late 60’s after watching the David Lean movie of the same name. I couldn’t have taken every word in because, as I’m reading it again now, from a … Continue reading →

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Francis: The Rebel Pope

Posted on August 29, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A Man of the People I was challenged by a friend on Facebook to sit through a 70 minute video of an astrologer. dressed in papal robes, with a mitre on his head, discussing how ‘dangerous’ Pope Francis was, according … Continue reading →

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Francis: The Last Pope?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Scandal in the Making If the present Roman Catholic sexual abuse allegations against priests in the United States and coverup by the Bishops and Archbishops have a specific purpose, it will be to undermine and probably topple Pope Francis I. … Continue reading →

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Charlemagne: Europe’s King Arthur?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Last Time France and Germany were United The European Union (created by the Treaty of Rome in 1957) is not a new concept. Charlemagne got there first. But he achieved the union through timely alliances, actual battles, and some very astute … Continue reading →

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Trump and the Law

Posted on August 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

American Values and Traditions I read an interesting article today about why Trump supporters believe he is not corrupt. I suggest that you click on the above link and read it, too, before I continue my post. Done? Good, then … Continue reading →

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Question: What’s the Dark Web?

Posted on August 24, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Answer: If you don’t know, don’t ask! Week after week, I hear the term ‘dark web‘ on the TV show Elementary. According to Sherlock Holmes, he goes to the dark web whenever he wants to buy some information or merchandise … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Posted on August 23, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Crazy Rich Asians Who would have thought that a film about Chinese family values would prove to be such a lovely film? There are many themes running through its two hour length, so it can get a bit confusing at … Continue reading →

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The Naked Heart

Posted on August 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Sight of the Planets in Man From the outside I look at man, in his present form and posture; as I see the whole of his reality, all radiance and expression, characteristics and mannerisms; so I see the Sun … Continue reading →

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Call for the Priest!

Posted on August 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17

An Evil Spirit Needs Exorcism I saw this image on Facebook and couldn’t resist ‘borrowing’ it. The blending of that iconic scene in The Exorcist and a night-time shot of the White House is too clever to ignore. I don’t know who … Continue reading →

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Three Mile Lake, 1960

Posted on August 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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