Category Archives: history

Ah, That Clears Everything Up, to My Understanding

Posted on July 13, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The United States of America is NOT a Democracy See, we’ve been viewing the States all wrong, since forever. It is supposed to be a servant of the people, not a government. Think SPQR, and you’ll finally get a glimpse … Continue reading →

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This is What it Must be Like for My Children

Posted on July 13, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Scientist and the Psychic (2020) Ray, the leader of our Faith and Science group, had hoped to put this book forward for us to discuss. As this has not happened, he wanted to know if I’d like to read … Continue reading →

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When the Queen of Murder Mysteries Disappeared for 11 Days

Posted on July 12, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Agatha Christie (September 15, 1890 – January 12, 1976) It’s what any self-respecting woman would do: after your husband asks you for a divorce, you drive off into the night, crash your car, and then totally disappear. But when you … Continue reading →

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Secret Diplomacy or Two-Faced Duplicity?

Posted on July 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Kissinger’s Secret China Trip (July 9, 1971) Oh, now it makes sense: the 50th anniversary of Kissinger’s secret trip to China was two days ago. But, being Canadian, this wasn’t on my radar screen, then, and still isn’t, now. The … Continue reading →

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I Wonder Who’s Kissinger Now?

Posted on July 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

This joke got stuck in my head this morning as I was waking up. That’s usually a sign that something is about to happen. And it will probably be about Henry Kissinger, Nixon’s peace negotiator in the early 1970’s. By … Continue reading →

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Lightfoot: Once a Troubadour, Always a Troubadour

Posted on July 10, 2021 by cdsmiller17

OK, here goes: when I originally did William IX, Duke of Aquitaine’s birth and death charts, I ‘presumed’ I had something to do with this man who was The Troubadour from 1100 A.D. Now, I can finally make sense of … Continue reading →

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The Night Gordon Lightfoot Almost Died

Posted on July 10, 2021 by cdsmiller17

He had an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (September 7, 2002) In terms of mortality statistics, only 5% of the people who have one of these events survive them. In terms of his life path, this may have been one of Gordon … Continue reading →

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She Used to Be a Groupie with The Band

Posted on July 9, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Cathy Smith (April 25, 1947 – August 16, 2020) We watched the Gordon Lightfoot biography “If You Could Read My Mind” on the CBC last night. This woman’s story stood out from the rest of the documentary. At least two … Continue reading →

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Other Points in Time: UK Homegrown Terrorism

Posted on July 8, 2021 by cdsmiller17

London Underground Bombing (July 7, 2005) It’s hard to believe that it’s been 16 years already since this ‘surprise’ attack on London happened. It was presumed to be due to the part the UK played in the war on Iraq. … Continue reading →

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It Was Supposed to be a “Secret” Test

Posted on July 7, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Vela Incident (September 22, 1979) I was alerted to this event by a ‘pocket’ article this morning, called “Blast from the Past”. I thought I might explore it astrologically, as is my usual inclination. Let me say, up-front, that … Continue reading →

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