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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.

When Memories are Long, and Resentments Linger

Posted on September 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Carpetbaggers (1964) I was just 14 when this film came out .It was based on a book by Harold Robbins, published in 1961. The timing was about a hundred years after the American Civil War. The term ‘carpetbagger’ derived … Continue reading →

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The World’s First Book of Happiness in the Modern Era

Posted on September 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Power of Positive Thinking (October 1, 1952) Obviously, there have been books in the past that were morally and philosophically inclined, but this one struck a generation that survived the second World War and their children, the Baby Boomers. … Continue reading →

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When Google was Adjudged to be a Monopoly

Posted on September 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Judgement Day (August 5, 2024) This is my follow-up post to the one I made earlier today. The reason? To demonstrate how what goes around comes back around again. I randomized the timing, but then recognized that some of those … Continue reading →

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Would You Believe that It Used to be Called “BackRub”?

Posted on September 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Google Founded (September 4, 1998) (As in, you rub my back and I’ll rub yours?) The name Google is a misspelling of Googol, the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, which was picked to signify that the search engine was intended … Continue reading →

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On Being Held to a Higher Standard by Others:

Posted on September 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Try Walking a Mile in My Slippers Luke Aaron sent me a response to an email I wrote to him, about each being allowed to have their personal opinions, but being civil about it. It took him about a month … Continue reading →

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Maybe We Millers are a Significant Bunch of People

Posted on September 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lee Miller (April 23, 1907 – July 21, 1977) There’s a new Sky film out. It’s frankly an unglamourized look at the work of a model-turned-photojournalist during World War II. Having Kate Winslet play the lead role is probably an … Continue reading →

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Cycles of “Woke” from the Past Three Centuries

Posted on September 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

We think “woke” is something recent, but it’s not. There have been events from the past which help explain why we seem to wake up and then fall asleep again, only to repeat the cycle again and again. The Great … Continue reading →

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Her “Hymne d’Amour” is Now a French Olympics’ Hit

Posted on August 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Edith Piaf (December 19, 1915 – October 10, 1963) When Celine Dion sang this song during the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics this year, an old favourite of the French was resurrected. Today, Susan watched a YouTube video of … Continue reading →

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This Little Guy is a Hummingbird

Posted on August 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

He’s almost the same size as a lilac leaf.

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From My Friend of Thirty-Two Years:

Posted on August 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17
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