Category Archives: history

If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again

Posted on May 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Legacy of Liz and Dick While the world was focused on The King and Ann-Margret, I was enchanted by this couple. I had seen them in “Cleopatra” and I could tell, even at age 14 (when I saw the … Continue reading →

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Who Do The King and the Crown Prince have in Common?

Posted on May 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Lisa Marie Presley (February 1, 1968) Elvis’ little princess grew up to be a beautiful woman, at least on the outside. Her life inside that head of hers might be a little messed up. And it is perfectly reasonable to … Continue reading →

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How Can the World Trust a Bibi with Yahoo in His Name?

Posted on May 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Benjamin Netanyahu (October 21, 1949) I waited, and waited, and waited until a ceasefire was declared by Israel in the latest ‘skirmish’ in Gaza with Hamas: talk about David and Goliath, with the State of Israel taking the Philistine role. … Continue reading →

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And What About Elvis’ “Other Woman”?

Posted on May 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Priscilla Ann Beaulieu (May 24, 1945) When Elvis met her, while serving in the US Army in Germany, Priscilla was only 14 years old. Elvis was 10 years older. Cradle robbing? But we must remember that Elvis was his mother’s … Continue reading →

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When The King Met “Thumper”

Posted on May 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ann-Margret Meets Elvis (July 9, 1963) Her nickname was “Thumper” which is a hint at the juvenile relationship between Elvis and Ann-Margret. Their first meeting was on-set, but most sources are vague when it comes to the date and time: … Continue reading →

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Elvis’ One and Only True Co-Star

Posted on May 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ann-Margret (April 28, 1941) They said to each other at the same time, when they were first introduced, “I’ve heard a lot about you.” Then they laughed. A good beginning of their 14 year friendship, and one year relationship. (As … Continue reading →

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And Now to Address the Elephant in the Room:

Posted on May 18, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Elvis Presley and Adam Lambert Ever since Adam Lambert showed up on American Idol, all those years ago, I’ve had this sneaking suspicion that he was Elvis Presley’s reincarnation. The timing of his birth (1982) four-and-a-half years after Elvis’ death … Continue reading →

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We Set a Trap for a Rat and Caught…

Posted on May 17, 2021 by cdsmiller17

A Field Mouse But he wasn’t dead when I went to inspect the rat trap, this morning. His back half was under the snap bar, and he was struggling to get loose. I felt awful for him. To put him … Continue reading →

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Talk About Timing: The Comeback Special

Posted on May 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Singer Presents…Elvis (December 3, 1968) I’ve been watching the two part Netflix show Elvis Presley: The Searcher. Part I: his life before his induction into the Army and, Part II: his life after. There couldn’t be a more stark difference. … Continue reading →

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Are We O-Bligh-ed to Look at These Two?

Posted on May 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

William Bligh (September 9, 1754 – December 7, 1817) Normally, I relish the chance to explore relationships between ‘enemies’ but the relationship between William Bligh and Fletcher Christian is quite nuanced, and therefore difficult to read. The timing of this … Continue reading →

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