Category Archives: history

Did He Finally “Break on Through to the Other Side”?

Posted on October 2, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Jim Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) This post was inspired by a conversation I had yesterday with my son, Derek. We were discussing how Val Kilmer had absolutely nailed the portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s … Continue reading →

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A Past Master at Psychological Intimidation

Posted on September 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

“Putin Purposely Coughed” Vladimir Putin thinks that he can get away with anything, and in his own country, Russia, that’s true. But then he takes his ‘magic trick’ show on the road, when dealing face-to-face with other world leaders, and … Continue reading →

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Was He a Fantasist or an Isolated Child?

Posted on September 29, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Kaspar Hauser (April 30, 1812 – December 17, 1833) Believe it or not, I had never heard of this individual until I came across his name in Phineas Quimby’s book. His citing of Hauser as an example of an individual … Continue reading →

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Back-Channels: How One Man’s Folly was Mitigated

Posted on September 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Peril (2021) You might think this is just paranoia speaking, but I think, as do the authors of this book, that the world came perilously close to a catastrophe in January of this year. If General Mark Milley hadn’t initiated … Continue reading →

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Shambhala or Shambolic?

Posted on September 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ancient Aliens (Season 16, Episode 2) I usually don’t pay much attention to theories about ancient aliens when it comes to this series on the History Channel, but because of my connection to Nicholas Roerich, I wanted to see what … Continue reading →

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When the Gambler Finally Cashed in His Chips

Posted on September 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Kenny Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) All it takes is a chance viewing of a farewell concert to set my Astrology wheels in motion. Last night we watched CBS’ “All In For The Gambler” and then I … Continue reading →

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Christian Ethics: Could You Do This?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Jesus and the Rich Young Man This parable is the stumbling-block for most Christians. Here is a synopsis of the story from Wikipedia: In Matthew and Mark, the discussion is set within the period when Jesus ministered in Perea, east … Continue reading →

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The Inspiration for John Lennon’s “Imagine”

Posted on September 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky (2018) Call it Serendipity, call it Kismet, call it in time for dinner: we wouldn’t have watched this Channel 4 film on Netflix last night if there had not been an interruption to … Continue reading →

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Everybody Gets to Say, “Goodbye, Lucifer”

Posted on September 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Lucifer: Season 6 – Partners ‘Till the End It’s been a fun run, for sure. Six glorious seasons are now over. No doubt, some will want it to be resurrected, once more, but what’s done is done! Now, just for … Continue reading →

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Fascism: Fascination of the Mind

Posted on September 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Pink Floyd The Wall: the Movie (2000) Life in Britain during World War II must have been hell. The constant fear of invasion by the Germans coupled with nightly bombing raids and V2 rockets would have kept the population on … Continue reading →

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