Category Archives: history

Beware the Ides of February

Posted on February 13, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Tiberius Julius Alexander (10 AD – 70 AD) Let’s be clear here: I said that I was finished at looking for my past life in the 1st Century AD. I even stopped writing about Rome heroes and villains. But one … Continue reading →

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Canadian, and Proud of It!

Posted on February 12, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Drama, Canadian Style (from The Book of Unusual Knowledge) Most people know that William Shatner, Michael J. Fox and Mike Myers are Canadian. In fact, Canada has long been a great source of actors and entertainers, as this list shows. … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots, Using Astrology

Posted on February 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Link Between Me and the First Century: Henry II The difficulty in tracking down past-life connections is one’s unwillingness to accept unpalatable truths. That is why I have been reluctant to see myself as Pontius Pilate. Somehow, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortable Truth: Getting into Bed with the Devil…

Posted on February 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The 2nd Impeachment of Donald Trump Yesterday’s proceedings in the Senate at the Capitol Building made for some very uncomfortable viewing. The videos, and police radio calls, were upsetting. It’s one thing to experience an insurrection from one’s personal point-of-view, … Continue reading →

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Finally, an Insight into the Term “Kemosabe”

Posted on February 10, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Lone Ranger and Tonto I was reading a story of a young First Nations boy who went out on a vision quest (a time-honoured rite of passage into adulthood). He had been told that he would meet seven totem … Continue reading →

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The Real Life Boy from “The Dig”

Posted on February 9, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Robert Dempster Pretty (September 7, 1930 – June 14, 1988) Robert is not a public figure, but his story is intrinsic to the Netflix film. His birth chart has been rectified to reflect losing his father at 4 years (Saturn) … Continue reading →

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Did You Just Ask, “Sutton Who?”

Posted on February 9, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Dig (2021) Sometimes, you just have to ask yourself: how come I know about this, even though it happened in 1939? We watched The Dig last night on Netflix. The sense of deja vu was extreme, at least for … Continue reading →

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The Crusader King and His Karmic Debt to Jerusalem

Posted on February 8, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Richard the Lionheart (September 8, 1157 – April 6, 1199) The mental flash I got yesterday about the Henry II, Richard I and John being connected with the unholy trinity of Flavian emperors hasn’t gone away. Let’s call it the … Continue reading →

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“Money Doesn’t Stink!”

Posted on February 7, 2021 by cdsmiller17

You might be tempted to gloat that we don’t have such a taxation, but that shows you’re not paying attention: wastewater is part of our water bill. Some places even have a small fee for using restrooms. So, the joke’s … Continue reading →

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Henry II’s Favourite Son: Nicknamed John Lackland

Posted on February 7, 2021 by cdsmiller17

King John of England (December 24, 1166 – October 19, 1216) I’ve written about King John before, but only in connection with the Magna Carta. It was my inspired thought this morning about the echo between John and Domitian that … Continue reading →

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