Category Archives: history

They were the More Famous Pair to Explore America

Posted on May 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition (May 14, 1804) I’m jealous of them. Ask anyone who Lewis and Clark were and they’ll be able to tell you all about their expedition to explore the western lands acquired after the … Continue reading →

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“Elbow’s Up” Comes from “Mr. Hockey” Himself

Posted on May 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Gordie Howe (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) I’m sure hockey fans would know, but the rest of the world might be slightly mystified with the latest Canadian anti-tariff saying, “Elbows Up”. Gordie Howe was the complete package. He … Continue reading →

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The 1960’s Became a Free-for-All Sexually

Posted on May 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

FDA Approves First Birth Control Pill (May 9, 1960) Sometimes you have to look back in time to see how (and why) things turned out the way they did. There are two inconjuncts: I expect they would have been there … Continue reading →

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He’s an American First

Posted on May 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Pope Leo XIV (Elected May 8, 2025) It only took four votes, over two days. The speculation was that the new Pope could be either American or Canadian born. As MSNBC’s Chris Hayes said last night, “We have a pope … Continue reading →

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That’s Why It’s Called a Confederation

Posted on May 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Is Canada Really United? There are warning signs that a couple of provinces may be thinking of going their own way, and leaving the country. Admittedly, that will leave a hole in the middle of the map should they succeed … Continue reading →

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Canada’s P.M. Walked a Tightrope and Survived the Test

Posted on May 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Carney Meets Trump (May 6, 2025) What can I say? This meeting was fraught, right from the start, but diplomacy kept it from devolving into a Zelenskyy confrontation of epic proportions. Canada chose the right man for the job. That … Continue reading →

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He is Called “The Father of the Constitution”

Posted on May 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

James Madison (March 16, 1751 [NS] – June 28, 1836) Reincarnation Research has not made this link, as far as I know. But I had a hint from Karen’s “Ask the Spirit Guides” channel video yesterday. But more on that, … Continue reading →

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“Something” Changed in 1971, But I Didn’t Know What

Posted on May 2, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Ending the Gold Standard (August 15, 1971) I was starting my adult life (age 21) during that year, when, coincidently, the age of majority was lowered to 18. I couldn’t put my finger on what went wrong, but I knew … Continue reading →

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So, Here’s the Thing:

Posted on May 2, 2025 by cdsmiller17

A Thousand Years in His Sight is One Night When we talk about the ‘here and now’, we tend to be very short-sighted. The overview is but the passing of the night. And the return of the Christ is imminent … Continue reading →

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You Can Blame the Germans for This

Posted on April 30, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Daylight Saving Time (April 30, 1916) In the middle of the Great War, Germany decided to get a jump on their enemies by moving their clocks forward by an hour. I’m not sure if they changed their time at midnight … Continue reading →

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