Category Archives: history

A Symbolic Rose: Gesture of Peace and Reconciliation

Posted on January 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Mrs. Green, Reading, May 6, 1987 Years ago, when I was still young enough to be foolish and naive, I went to a medium, Mrs. Green. I thought that the reading was meant for me, alone. But instead, two others … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History I

Posted on January 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

January 8, 1867 in Washington, D.C. My wife got me a new desk calendar, with daily entries from history. The entry for January 8th caught my attention. African American men got the right to vote in Washington, D.C. So, of … Continue reading →

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Guess Who Really Did Come to Dinner?

Posted on January 8, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sidney Poitier and Joanna Shimkus Hollywood marriages are very tricky partnerships to navigate at the best of times. But what if your marriage was also interracial at a time in history when the viewing public was easily scandalized? “We Were … Continue reading →

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Let My People Go…

Posted on January 7, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Harriet Tubman (d. Mar. 10, 1913) Rosa Parks (Feb. 4, 1913 – Oct. 24, 2005) We watched “Harriet” on Netflix last night. I almost didn’t, due to the fact that I abhor slavery. But, I opted in, just about the … Continue reading →

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A “Light Bulb” Moment is:

Posted on January 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

(Literally) an Epiphany (Today @ 12:45 am) It’s a strange sensation when you have to get up in the night (to let the dog have a drink of water) and as you lay down again, a thought occurs: today is … Continue reading →

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Was Rommel “The Swan King” in a Past Life?

Posted on January 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Ludwig II of Bavaria (August 25, 1845 – June 13, 1886) A fellow astrologer-blogger has linked the life of this King to Erwin Rommel. Does his hypothesis hold up to astrological scrutiny? As you might expect the birth chart of … Continue reading →

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It was the Best Day of Her Life

Posted on January 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson (July 23, 1986) You might think that a royal wedding is the fairy tale ending for all young women. Well, judging by the photos of Charles and Diana, Andrew and Sarah, Harry … Continue reading →

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How the Other Royal Wife was Discarded

Posted on January 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sarah, Duchess of York This could have been called a tale of two sisters-in-law. Sarah (Andrew’s wife) and Diana (Charles’ wife). They both were divorced, but only one lost her royal status. I wonder why (although it’s probably because Dodi … Continue reading →

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Can a Royal be Successfully Sued for Sex Crimes?

Posted on January 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Prince Andrew, Duke of York (February 19, 1960) It’s a given fact: royalty have always thought they were above the law, especially when one is the favourite son of a reigning monarch. And who would the jury of his peers … Continue reading →

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So, Who was Elon Musk in a Past Life?

Posted on January 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) Again, Ahtun Re has suggested that these two are related reincarnationally. The reason for suggesting that is in answer to the obvious question: why wouldn’t he be Tesla, instead? After all, … Continue reading →

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