Category Archives: history

When a Newscaster Decides He’s Had Enough

Posted on January 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Jim Acosta (April 17, 1971) When CNN offered him a move to the midnight slot, Jim Acosta decided to quit instead. That takes courage. Since Acosta’s birth time is unknown, I randomized it. There are two inconjuncts, both of which … Continue reading →

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What a Planetary Alignment Looks Like in Astrology

Posted on January 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

January 25, 2025 There’s been a lot of hoo-ha about the night sky last Saturday. This is just the beginning, because there will be an even greater spectacular sight in late February. Here’s the chart I raised for the local … Continue reading →

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There was an Earlier JFK Assassination Attempt?

Posted on January 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

On December 11, 1960 in Palm Beach, Florida I never knew about this assassination attempt. But the next day two planes colliding into each other and crashing onto a New York City street probably kept the story off the front … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Childbirth with the Help of IVF

Posted on January 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joy (2024) We probably couldn’t have picked a better day to watch this Netflix film: a great grandson in our extended family tree was born earlier in the morning. And because we all take the propagation of the species to … Continue reading →

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Well, That’s a Surprise! Now There’s an Online App for It

Posted on January 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Close Encounters of the 5th Kind (CE5) I’ve been meditating since the late 1980’s. I was taught how to do it in our local Fountain group in the UK. In essence, one goes into a form of self-hypnosis in order … Continue reading →

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It Took Sixteen Years to Solve This Double Murder

Posted on January 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Breakthrough (2025) We watched this limited series on Netflix last night. There are some questionable plot holes, but that goes with the territory when a story starts in 2004 and is finally finished in 2020. I, for one, completely … Continue reading →

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When Several Timelines Begin to Converge

Posted on January 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Third Temple (April 7, 2030) The Jewish Messiah is finally coming! (Or so the story goes.) But only once the temple is rebuilt on Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Now, that’s a problem. However, one of the YouTube video channels … Continue reading →

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I Think I Was Being Led by His Nose

Posted on January 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Charles de Galle (November 22, 1890 – November 9, 1970) Ironic, to be sure. Imagine being executed publicly in 1793 and then returning in 1890, potentially to lead his country to war against Germany to avenge a defeat in 1870. … Continue reading →

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The Day the French Republic Really Began

Posted on January 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Execution of Louis XVI (January 21, 1793) Just to remind everyone, this is what happens to autocratic rulers and leaders when the people revolt. This chart is about as accurate as one can get when documenting someone’s demise. And, no … Continue reading →

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I’d Recognize That Song Anywhere

Posted on January 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Outlander Closing Credits (Season 7, Episode 16) It’s part of a plot development going forward for the next season of Outlander. (Spoiler alert:) When Claire first had her baby, Faith, she sang “I Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside” … Continue reading →

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