Monthly Archives: February 2021

A Family of House Finches, Waiting for Breakfast

Posted on February 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17
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He Blurred the Line Between Church and State

Posted on February 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Wolsey (March 7, 1471 – November 29, 1530) I cannot say for sure who really was the villain of the piece, but Cardinal Wolsey comes close to the top of my list of the usual suspects. Thomas Wolsey (c. … Continue reading →

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The First Level of Existence After Death

Posted on February 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Summerland (2020) We watched this film last night on Netflix. I knew the title had some spiritual significance. Alice is a reclusive writer, resigned to a solitary life on the seaside cliffs of Southern England while World War II rages … Continue reading →

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How a Jingle had to Adapt to Change

Posted on February 26, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Cellino and Barnes I knew that these two lawyers were not getting along for years, but I never grasped how far it had gone wrong until last year. Until then, the Buffalo TV channels were still running their joint advertisements. … Continue reading →

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In Ancient Times, “Woe Is Me!” was a Spiritual Warning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Burning of Jerusalem by Titus This image was attached to a post that said something along the idea that Jesus could predict the future. Somehow the burning of Jerusalem ‘proves’ what he had been warning them all along, if … Continue reading →

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Family Trees: Where We’re From; How We’re Growing

Posted on February 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Who Do You Think You Are? I’m not sure how long this program ran, because there are earlier versions. But it was a pleasure to watch because the double whammy of a celebrity guest and any historical period was enticing: … Continue reading →

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I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine

Posted on February 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Augustine of Hippo (November 13, 354 AD – August 28, 430 AD) It’s a long road that brings me to this important Roman Catholic Church Doctor. It was triggered by the title of Bob Dylan’s song, which came to me … Continue reading →

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Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End

Posted on February 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Death Is But A Dream This is the book that brought the hospice work of Christopher Kerr to the public awareness. I haven’t read it, yet, but I will. Instead I watched the PBS documentary last night, with the same … Continue reading →

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The Proof of a Connection Between Colin Bloy and…

Posted on February 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Count of St. Germain (who died February 27, 1784) Here we are again: my presumption that Colin Bloy was the reincarnation of the Count needs some proof. The only detail of his life is his death, so let’s look … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Story That Never Was:

Posted on February 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Canadian Boy Fills the Sky Over D.C. with Red and White Balloons It was a dream I had last night: it repeated itself over and over again until I knew I wouldn’t forget to write about it today. I researched … Continue reading →

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