Monthly Archives: May 2026

The Other Half of the Legendary Pair of the Wild Bunch

Posted on May 23, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Sundance Kid (May 24, 1867 – November 7, 1908) I didn’t intend to ignore the Sundance Kid. In fact, a part of me wondered if he and Etta Place were the precursors of Bonnie and Clyde. However, Etta never took … Continue reading →

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Wondering Who Butch Cassidy was Connected to?

Posted on May 21, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Clyde Barrow I kid you not. I was looking back in time to see if I’d written about Robin Hood and Maid Marian, and was reminded that I thought Bonnie and Clyde were the update of the legendary pair. Then … Continue reading →

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One Half of the Last Legendary Pair of the Wild West

Posted on May 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Butch Cassidy (April 13, 1866 – November 7, 1908) So, there I was, minding my own business, when, wouldn’t you know it, a YouTube documentary shows up in my viewing feed. As a long-time fan of the film “Butch Cassidy … Continue reading →

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And We Think Astrology is “New Age”…

Posted on May 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Age of Aquarius As we have seen over the last two thousand years, the Age of Pisces has been the ‘norm’. Two fish. Now, Jesus might not have said the words that are attributed to him, but ‘someone’ hinted … Continue reading →

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Now That It’s Finally Over, Some Spoilers Ahead

Posted on May 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Outlander (2014 – 2026) After 8 seasons, this series has captured our hearts and attention. For the women, there was plenty of sensuality and family life, and for the men, plenty of sword and rifle fights. But it is the … Continue reading →

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While We Wait with Bated Breath for June 6, 2026

Posted on May 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Is The Da Vinci Code True? Oh, I do love a ‘whodunit’, don’t you? What makes this even better is the fact that three weeks from now, something significant is supposed to happen. At least, this is according to a … Continue reading →

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When a Cliché Finally Makes Sense

Posted on May 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Jig is Up It was Ellie Dreams Down Under’s YouTube video this morning that brought this phrase into sharp focus. When you equate the third phase of “I would never do that” to the present time of their exposure … Continue reading →

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Pronouns: Minding Our He’s and She’s

Posted on May 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Artificial Intelligence and Gender Identity It seems that the certainties of yesteryear are being eroded in ways that boggle the mind. It’s one thing for teenagers to choose their pronouns now, it’s something completely different for AI to presume a … Continue reading →

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Intimate Partner Violence is a Hidden Issue These Days

Posted on May 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

It Ends With Us (2024) I suppose if it weren’t for the subsequent lawsuits after this film’s release, there wouldn’t have been any better way to advertise the hidden background of this complicated story. Domestic violence is a silent epidemic … Continue reading →

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Is He the Legendary Precursor of Israel’s Messiah?

Posted on May 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

King David (1040 BC – 970 BC) It’s a question that occurs to any historian worth his salt: does one myth deserve another? Like King Arthur, David the Shepherding unifier of Israel is celebrated by modern (and ancient) Jews as … Continue reading →

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