Category Archives: history

No-one Expects the Spanish Influenza

Posted on February 25, 2020 by cdsmiller17

When is the ‘Flu not the ‘Flu? COVID-19 is creeping ever closer to becoming a pandemic. That’s not good news. The last time the world panicked was in 2003 with the SARS outbreak. In the meantime, Ebola gave us cause … Continue reading →

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Update: 72 High Street, Barrie, Now

Posted on February 24, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The present owner of the property, Amanda Chapman, sent me these images of the painting and renovations she has done. This old house looks totally new, now. The former reception area. My former office. Not entirely sure what space this … Continue reading →

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Canada: Indigenous Protests Bring Chaos

Posted on February 23, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Battle Lines are Drawn Canada as a nation has been brought to a standstill by some protests across the country. The original grievance of the Indigenous people in British Columbia was the proposed pathway of a pipeline through their territory. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Trust Political Memes on Facebook

Posted on February 22, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Fake News 2015 I have a good memory, but I didn’t have access to People Magazine in 1998, as I was living in the U.K. But I do remember this meme making the rounds in 2015. It’s fake! According to … Continue reading →

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The King has Died; Long Live The King

Posted on February 19, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Elvis Presley Dies at 42 Yesterday’s post covered Elvis Presley’s birth chart. Today, we are going to look at his death chart.   I am aware that the ‘official’ time of death was listed as 2:50 pm on August 16, … Continue reading →

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Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears a Crown

Posted on February 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) Again, I never thought of doing Elvis’ astrological chart analysis until I saw Nick Merico on American Idol this week. Now, I wonder why I didn’t think to do it … Continue reading →

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Answering to a Higher Authority?

Posted on February 16, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Where are the Children? (NBC) This real life mystery has been captivating the viewing public for four months now. Here is a link to NBC’s news about it. This next video raises a few eyebrows (and questions): did they store … Continue reading →

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Fountain: Can Lightning Strike Twice?

Posted on February 15, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Old Steyne, Brighton postcard In just about five weeks time, Fountain International will be re-enacting the Brighton Experiment from 1981 that became the Birth of Fountain. So, will it be as successful? The Chart On its own, the new … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of Lourdes

Posted on February 12, 2020 by cdsmiller17

St. Bernadette’s Marian Vision There must have been something in the water. As it turns out, there still is. Healing powers, for one thing. The Pyrennes are known for spiritual energy. And the Cathars were part of a culture that … Continue reading →

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The Saints Preserve Us!

Posted on February 11, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Bernadette Soubirous (Jan 1844 – Apr 1879) It was on this date in 1858 that 14-year-old Bernadette first saw an image of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. There followed a series of visitations by the mother of Jesus, but only … Continue reading →

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