Category Archives: history

The Legend of the Fox

Posted on December 9, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Zorro (August 9, 1919) Okay, I know this is a bit of a stretch, so bear with me. The image, above, is the cover of the very first story about Zorro and his escapades in “Old California”. In effect, his … Continue reading →

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Meet the Prototype of Zorro: Guido Fawkes (Fox)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Guy Fawkes (April 13, 1570 – January 31, 1606) I doubt if we would have remembered his legend if he was only known for his alias, John Johnson. Doesn’t have quite the same ring, does it? In 1604 Fawkes became … Continue reading →

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A Man of Many Talents, Not the Least as an Explorer

Posted on December 8, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Sir Walter Raleigh (January 22, 1552 – Oct 29, 1618) Even though John Lennon cursed him for importing tobacco from the colonies, this gentleman was one of the most famous Englishman to live during the Elizabethan era. The timing of … Continue reading →

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No Matter How Nero, No Matter How Far Out

Posted on December 8, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Emperor Nero (December 15, 37 AD – June 9, 68 AD) The face looks right, but the title around the coin says, “Caesar Augustus”. Hmm. I’ve talked about Nero before (and not always in a positive light). But I haven’t … Continue reading →

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This is the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius

Posted on December 7, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Winter Solstice (December 21, 2020 @ 10:00 am UT) This is the precise moment the Sun moves into Capricorn. At the same time Jupiter and Saturn are conjunct at 0 degrees Aquarius and just rising above the horizon. This is … Continue reading →

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Karmic Astrology: Can Our Enemy Be Ourselves?

Posted on December 6, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The World Age of Scorpio (1109 – 1500 AD) I’m revisiting Saint Thomas Aquinas to demonstrate how individuals on opposite sides of a moral or religious opinion are actually connected through karma. “At the age of nineteen Thomas resolved to … Continue reading →

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More Inspiration or Plagiarism?

Posted on December 5, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Girl From the North Country Scarborough Fair / Canticle “Remember me to one who lives there: she once was a true love of mine.” Which do you prefer? Martin Carthy: the missing link between Dylan and Simon

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Reincarnation: Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher?

Posted on December 4, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Saint Thomas Aquinas (January 28, 1225 – March 7, 1274) Thomas Aquinas is the patron saint of teachers. And that is stating the least of his accomplishments. Our Faith and Science group has looked at his work before, but I … Continue reading →

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Astrology: More Transgender Issues Revealed

Posted on December 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Elliot (formerly Ellen) Page (February 21, 1987) Yesterday, Elliot Page introduced himself to the world. As far as I was concerned, no big a deal. But then I got to thinking, does his birth chart reveal similar configurations as Chaz … Continue reading →

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His Assassination was the First Shot in Stalin’s Great Purge

Posted on December 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Sergei Kirov (March 27, 1886 – December 1, 1934) On this day in history (in 1934), the man who was considered next in line from Joseph Stalin was shot in the neck while attending his offices in Leningrad (then Saint … Continue reading →

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