Monthly Archives: December 2020

The Westbury White Horse from the Intercity Train (May, 2012)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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The Presidential Bodyguard, Missing in Action

Posted on December 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17

John Frederick Parker (May 19, 1830 – June 28, 1890) This man, a minor player in history, made a major mistake on April 14, 1865. He was AWOL from his post the night Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes … Continue reading →

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We All Have So Much To Be Thankful For…

Posted on December 17, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The First Thanksgiving (September 29, 1621) I’m a bit late for this one, but next year’s American Thanksgiving celebration will be the 400th anniversary of the original three day Harvest Festival in Plymouth. The time is randomized, but the message … Continue reading →

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I Like the Snow: It Keeps the Other Birds Away

Posted on December 16, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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New Insights into Jesus’ Birth

Posted on December 15, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Our Nativity Scene Do you ever wonder why it takes such a long time for the ‘other shoe to drop’? Of course, I am talking about The Star of Bethlehem manuscript that I posted on this blog site over four … Continue reading →

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*Cough, Cough*: Just a Cold or Something Else?

Posted on December 15, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Joseph Biden (November 30, 1942) President Elect Biden gave a speech last night on American prime time television. He spoke of Trump’s attempts to overturn the election and further divide the United States. He reiterated his pledge to work for … Continue reading →

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Was This Man the Inspiration for David Cornwall’s Pseudonym?

Posted on December 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Erwin Carlé (June 7, 1876 – February 21, 1923) No one knows why David Cornwall chose John le Carré as his pseudonym. So, I did a little digging, asking for the names of German authors who died between 1900 and … Continue reading →

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On a Cold Day, One Must Eat to Keep Warm

Posted on December 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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The Secrets Behind the Master Spy Writer

Posted on December 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17

David Cornwall (October 19, 1931 – December 12, 2020) I’ve read at least 20 of John le Carré‘s 25 novels, and the memoir “The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories From My Life” written in 2016. I feel I know the author from … Continue reading →

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Peek-a-Boo, Eye See You

Posted on December 13, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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