Category Archives: history

Cash Peters Saw Nasty Creatures When He Looked:

Posted on September 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

MAGAts or Dung Beetles? I was going to write: the worm has turned; but I realize that it hasn’t. Support of Trumpism seems to be rampant still. The English Channel YouTube video from yesterday is correct in its assessment that, … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Little Story ‘Bout Sam and Diane:

Posted on September 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

“Cheers” Premieres (September 30, 1982) It’s hard to believe that this TV show is going to be 40 at the end of the month. I never even saw the first episode, until yesterday. I always wondered how a person as … Continue reading →

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Can a Legendary Irish Saint Return in the 20th Century?

Posted on September 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Brigid of Kildare (Died February 1, 525 AD) This post started out as a discussion with my daughter, Amy, who disagrees with my assessment that her daughter is the reincarnation of my mother. She said her daughter came with her … Continue reading →

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Putin Blames Him for the Trouble He’s in Now

Posted on August 31, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Mikhail Gorbachev (March 2, 1931 – August 30, 2022) Mikhail Gorbachev died last evening in Moscow. He was 91. He got to outlive every leader the USSR ever had. He was celebrated in the West, and reviled in Russia. Putin … Continue reading →

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They Were Just Lying About…

Posted on August 31, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Everything at Mar-a-Lago Now, I’m sure that the documents were not just laying around on the floor, as this image implies. But it does give one pause to contemplate the argument that all of them were declassified, when they’re clearly … Continue reading →

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Should The “Powers That Be” Hire an Astrologer?

Posted on August 29, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Artemis 1 Delayed This image wasn’t from this morning, but the Moon has an effect on the outcome of NASA’s plans, for sure. This is timed for when the rocket was intended to be launched. Notice the Moon (@ 1° … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Lady Starkey

Posted on August 28, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Barbara Bach (August 28, 1946) I looked at Ringo Starr, a day-or-two ago. Now, I want to focus on his second wife, Barbara Bach, whom he married in 1981. Today is her presumed 76th birthday. I say presumed because her … Continue reading →

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Who Says You Cannot Know When You’ll Die?

Posted on August 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Final Destination (2000) The idea that your death is predestined is the premise behind this film (and the other films in the franchise). You cannot ‘cheat death’ although we like to think we can: when your number’s up, it’s up. … Continue reading →

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The Chicken has Come Home to Roost

Posted on August 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Donald Trump and the “Lock Her Up” Chant It has been noted before that Trump likes to ‘flash’ the world his confidential information. This image is an example. Other examples, stated previously, include interviews about secret weapons. The American people … Continue reading →

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He Has Been Described as “Off-Beat”

Posted on August 26, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sir Richard Starkey (aka Ringo Starr) (June 7, 1940) What they were referring to was his drumming style. It made him unique in the pop/rock world. He is the last Beatle I will look at through these posts. Ringo Starr … Continue reading →

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