Category Archives: history

“Peace on Earth” was All It Said

Posted on April 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

One Tin Soldier (1969) “One Tin Soldier” tells the story of two neighboring tribes, the warlike Valley People and the peaceful Mountain Kingdom which possesses a great treasure buried under a stone. The Valley People demand the treasure. The Mountain … Continue reading →

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These Marks Mean Nothing Now, But They Used To…

Posted on April 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

During My High School Years (1964-1969) This was me, 54 years ago. It’s my favourite photo of myself while I was still in my teens. But my picture is not the reason for today’s post. These Ontario Student Transcripts are: … Continue reading →

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The First Flight which Defined a Century

Posted on April 13, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Wright Flyer (December 17, 1903) I casually mentioned this moment in one of yesterday’s posts. But, up until today, I never thought to raise a chart for this momentous occasion. I wonder why not? Since the first flight was … Continue reading →

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The First Human Being in Outer Space

Posted on April 12, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Yuri Gagarin (March 9, 1934 – March 27, 1968) Sixty years ago today, this man broke the bounds of earth and flew once around the globe. But he was destined to die seven years later in a fatal plane crash, … Continue reading →

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I Remembered “Roof Brain Chatter” but Not Much Else

Posted on April 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Crack in the Cosmic Egg (1971) I read a lot of books in the second half of the 1970’s. This may have been one of them. For sure, I recognize the cover image, but most of the content eludes … Continue reading →

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Prejudice Comes in Many Forms

Posted on April 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Green Book (2018) I have to admit to having a bit of trepidation before watching this film on Netflix last night. For one thing, I knew there would be racial discrimination and even a little bit of violence, but I … Continue reading →

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What the Shift Happened?

Posted on April 10, 2021 by cdsmiller17

David Wilcock’s Change of Focus In a discussion with a fellow-WordPress blogger yesterday, I realized that I haven’t expressly stated what my concern is about David Wilcock’s unsettling change of focus in 2017. Prior to that time, David had spent … Continue reading →

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He Slipped Away in the Night, While the Rest Slept

Posted on April 10, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Death of Prince Philip (April 9, 2021) I guess he didn’t want to see what 100 years looked like in the mirror. Prince Philip died yesterday, and I waited an extra day to see if Buckingham Palace would provide … Continue reading →

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Death of the American Dream:

Posted on April 9, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Death of a Salesman (February 10, 1949) I remember studying this play in high school. Even then, it seemed very old-fashioned. Set in the 1940’s, it chronicles the decline and fall of one man, Willy Loman, as he looks back … Continue reading →

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Numerology: How to Change Your Life

Posted on April 6, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Change Your Name (February 15, 1980) When Suzann and I married in Vancouver, BC, on July 15, 1978, we kept our own names. We had not planned on having any children, so the naming issue wasn’t a problem. Her daughter, … Continue reading →

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