Category Archives: history

She was Unnamed in the Gospel of Matthew:

Posted on September 2, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Claudia Procula I’ve had this book in my Kindle collection for about 10 years. It’s a fantasy, to be sure, but it does open the door to the idea that she was one of the first Christians. Strange, right? The … Continue reading →

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Knew the Latin Title, But What was the Jewish One?

Posted on September 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

INRI = YHVH Sometimes, you can’t discredit something, especially when it makes better sense than your belief system. The inscription above Jesus’ head on his cross was written in three languages: Latin, Greek and Hebrew. The Latin title shouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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How to Bring “SHAME” on Our “HOMES”

Posted on August 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

A New Acronym People are so clever. Obviously, I’ve been around so long that I’ve never needed an acronym to remember what the Great Lakes are called. It’s the same for most Canadians. Americans have a little different point of … Continue reading →

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We Forget that the Universe Knows What It’s Doing

Posted on August 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Sturgeon Lunar Eclipse (August 28, 2026) I was up when the lunar eclipse was at its most total for those of us in the eastern half of Canada. But I didn’t see it because we were under a cloud at … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Proof that Words Matter:

Posted on August 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Red: A Biography of Red Smith (1986) Susan bought me this book. I’m really not sure why, but she phrased it with something about Joe DiMaggio. Hmm. OK. I’d give it a chance for her sake, but I was unsure … Continue reading →

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Born the Same Year, Died the Same Day as Dolly Parton

Posted on August 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Tim Curry (April 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) This post is a lesson on how much charts can change, especially because almost 12 hours passed between Dolly’s death and Tim’s. Of course, Tim’s birth chart has a dynamic that … Continue reading →

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Here She Comes Again

Posted on August 26, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) Dolly Parton didn’t arrive on my personal radar until 1977, when the album “Here You Come Again” crossed-over into pop culture. By referencing it in this post’s title, I’m suggesting that … Continue reading →

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What Isn’t Learned from History Will Be Repeated

Posted on August 24, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Burning of the White House (August 24, 1814) I asked for a subject to write about this morning and found a post of Facebook highlighting this event from 212 years ago. It’s appropriate for this moment because of the … Continue reading →

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The State of Economy in Canada in One Word: Tariff-ic

Posted on August 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Tariffs When the United States and Canada (along with Mexico) were negotiating the ‘new’ NAFTA in 2018, I commented that Canada didn’t need the USA as much as they did us. In the end, some agreement is better than none, … Continue reading →

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The First Rule of Wartime News has been Broken

Posted on August 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Propaganda 101 You can tell when a country is behind the government during a wartime conflict: the media help the effort to defeat the enemy by choosing to fall in line with the way the government wants to present what’s … Continue reading →

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