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About cdsmiller17

I am an Astrologer who also writes about world events. My first eBook "At This Point in Time" is available through most on-line book stores. I have now serialized my second book "The Star of Bethlehem" here.

Was This Legal Filing the October Surprise?

Posted on October 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Thirty-Three Days Until the US Presidential Election No, it’s not a surprise: the content was already known, if you’d been paying attention. The timing is the surprise, however, as Judge Tanya Chutkan released Jack Smith’s 160-some pages of legal reasons … Continue reading →

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And Just When I Thought I Could Relax…

Posted on October 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Solar Eclipse in Libra (October 2, 2024) These eclipses come and go, with frightening regularity, and, after a while, I tend to stop worrying about them. But this one is different, for the whole world and for me, personally. The … Continue reading →

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The Modern Term is Political Spin

Posted on October 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Realpolitik Newspeak Over time, one wonders how original concepts get changed to more ‘pleasant’ sounding words. Although [Frank Luntz] would claim otherwise, he’s a spin doctor, a smear professional, and a master at misrepresenting policies to sway public opinion. He … Continue reading →

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Buddy’s Cozy Spot on a Cool Autumn Morning

Posted on October 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

In my warm housecoat.

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How to Tell What’s True and What’s Not…

Posted on October 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

In a News Bubble Let’s face facts, we’re all biased. Whether we realize it, nor not, that amounts to prejudice (pre-judging). We might think that our positions on religious and political issues are even-handed, but they’ve been ‘influenced’ by the … Continue reading →

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What Our Property Looks Like From Above

Posted on September 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

This photo was taken in April 2023. Since then, we have a new roof and a gazebo on the back deck.

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When a British Show Tried to Branch Out to Canada

Posted on September 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Heartbeat: Changing Places (1998) When Nick Berry decided to leave Heartbeat after 6 seasons, the producers gave him a storyline that allowed him (with his TV family) to move to Canada for Constable Rowan to start over as a Mountie. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Niggle I’ve had Since Childhood

Posted on September 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Usage of “Normalcy” Instead of “Normality” We thought that the word ‘normalcy’ was uniquely American. I heard an Australian use the term today. Here’s a discussion from english.stackexchange.com And I agree. My mother learned me real good.

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The Unvarnished “Truth” from the Early 1960’s

Posted on September 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Unfrosted (2024) I guess the age of nostalgia is officially 60 years old. This film is a running gag, equating the creation of Pop Tarts to the race for the Moon. Because it’s essentially a farce, don’t be surprised when … Continue reading →

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It’s a Sign of the Times

Posted on September 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Maple Leaves Turning Colour.

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