Monthly Archives: May 2024

Today in History, the English Got a Toehold in Canada

Posted on May 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Hudson’s Bay Company (May 2, 1670) To be completely honest, it was far more than a toehold. It was a swath of land extending far into the west of the country, thanks to the help of Radisson and Groseilliers The … Continue reading →

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Remember: What’s in Your Wallet; Das Kapital One?

Posted on May 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Karl Marx (May 5, 1818 – March 12, 1883) I know, I know, it’s a very silly joke, but it shows us in one saying how contradictory Marx’ beliefs were. There are five inconjuncts, with two forming a Yod pointing … Continue reading →

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The Body was Weak, but His Mind was Strong

Posted on May 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Stephen Hawking (January 8, 1942 – March 14, 2018) When he was 20, Stephen Hawking met his future wife, Jane. When he was 21, he was diagnosed with ALS (also know as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Despite his prospects of poor … Continue reading →

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