Monthly Archives: February 2026

Why Did This Show Appear to Me, Last Night?

Posted on February 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

When They See Us (2019) Of course, I’d heard about the “Central Park Five”. As a miscarriage of justice, there are few as devastating as this. I watched the first episode last night, and was amazed at the way the … Continue reading →

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Maybe There’s Something to This Eclipse After All

Posted on February 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

“Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse (February 17, 2026) The Chinese Year of the Fire Horse begins at the New Moon, tomorrow. As explained by Ellie on her Saturn Season YouTube video last week, this conjunction between the Sun and the … Continue reading →

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One of the Unsung Heroes of World War II

Posted on February 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Nicholas Winton (May 19, 1909 – July 1, 2015) This film, from 2024,highlights the efforts of one man (with the help of others) to rescue children from Prague in 1939, before war broke out. It was considered a great success, … Continue reading →

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The Family Affair that Became a BBC Comedy Hit

Posted on February 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Mrs. Brown’s Boys (2011 – 2025) Our Bell internet modem bit the dust on Wednesday, so we had to revert to a boxset of DVDs that we’d never opened before. For three nights, we laughed ourselves silly with seasons one … Continue reading →

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Her Suicide Set Off a Firestorm

Posted on February 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Virginia Roberts Giuffre (August 9, 1984 – April 25, 2025) Hopefully, I’ve waited a respectful amount of time, since her death last year. With the state of affairs in the world, it seems appropriate to examine her life and death, … Continue reading →

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We All Love a Fairy Tale Ending, Don’t We?

Posted on February 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

And They Lived Happily Ever After Or, in this case, “Foreverwood”, the finale of “Everwood”.A lot of story lines got tied up in pretty bows, and the future looked bright for most of the couples. The ‘villains’ of the story … Continue reading →

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Honestly, I Didn’t Think I’d Live This Long…

Posted on February 9, 2026 by cdsmiller17

February 9, 2026 Interesting lineup, eh?

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Separated by 150 Years, Redemption Made a Good Story

Posted on February 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) I loved reading Alexander Dumas’ story of Edmond Dantès’ life, highlighting themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. When thinking about it, overnight, I realized that the positive inverse of the story was portrayed in the 1994 film,”The … Continue reading →

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Epstein Files: Red Herring or the Real Thing?

Posted on February 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Zodiac Club of New York City (December 28, 1907) An email has been uncovered in the Epstein Files discussing The Zodiac Club. Conspiracy Theorists wonder if this club represents the Deep State Cabal of history. 1868 seems a descent … Continue reading →

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The Sudden Passing of the “Dilbert” Cartoonist

Posted on February 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Scott Adams (June 8, 1957 – January 13, 2026) Ordinarily, I wouldn’t look at a person’s passing unless they were a political person, or had an accident. This is different. For one thing, he had a daily podcast called, “Real … Continue reading →

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