Monthly Archives: May 2025

Who Will Buy This Wonderful Moment?

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The Holy Roman Empire Strikes Back But Loses

Edict of Worms (May 25, 1521) It seems that the schism that happened between the Roman Catholic Church and Protestantism can actually be charted to this event, which saw Martin Luther be branded a heretic. Now, I have a birth … Continue reading

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This is the Third Italian-Based Film We’ve Seen This Year

Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023) After being stuck at home during the pandemic, the ladies are ready to let loose. And, boy, do they ever. Since the concept of the book club is a review of a book, there … Continue reading

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If You Kant Beat Them, Join Them

Immanuel Kant (April 22, 1724 – February 12, 1804) Philosophers are a boring lot. It’s hard to get excited about them. ESOTERICA‘s video about Kant, yesterday, almost put me to sleep. But, because I’d previously written about Emanuel Swedenborg, whom … Continue reading

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What Can I Possibly Say About This Man?

John Denver (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997) Sometimes, they say, it’s better to say nothing at all. But then I looked at his birth and death charts. There are two Yods (Fingers of God), one pointing at the … Continue reading

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When Questioned, DJT’s Higher Spirit Said “I’m Sorry”

Elton John’s “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” (1976) When questioned why by Karen of “Ask the Spirit Guides” YouTube channel, the higher spirit said: “Still alive.” What happened to his “disrupter” soul contract? “Went too far.” What about … Continue reading

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Meals Like Grandma Used to Make

Nonnas (2025) Since it came out on Mother’s Day, this Netflix film has already had a good run. Nonnas is a 2025 American biographical comedy-drama film[2] directed by Stephen Chbosky, written by Liz Maccie, and starring Vince Vaughn, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro with Linda Cardellini and Susan Sarandon. The film is … Continue reading

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Well, It Happened Again (in the Middle of a Dream)

I Fell Out of Bed (May 18, 2025) The illustration is for entertainment purposes only. My face actually hit the side table again, this time on the left cheek, leaving scrapped skin. My knees and right elbow hit the floor … Continue reading

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It’s That Time of Year Again

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It’s a Coming-of-(Spiritual)-Age Story

Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret (2023) Ordinarily, I wouldn’t give a film like this a second glance. Coming-of-age stories can be interesting, if they’re set in the right time frame. This one is dated 1970. (I also suspect … Continue reading

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