Category Archives: history

This Analogy Contained a (Not So) Veiled Threat

Posted on September 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

German Shepherd vs. Dachshund US Treasury Secretary Bessent called Canada a ”little yippy dog” on the weekend. Interesting. I guess size matters, but the comparison is “nasty”, Trump’s favourite word to describe Canadian negotiators. It’s interesting how the dog breeds … Continue reading →

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“Optimism is a Political Act”

Posted on September 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Did You Hear the Subtle Meaning? I wanted to focus on the upcoming midterm elections in the United States. Michael J. Fox’ quote came up. On the surface, every midterm election is a referendum of the ruling government at the … Continue reading →

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If America Doesn’t NEED Canada, Why Worry?

Posted on September 3, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Is This Just About the Booze? No. It’s much more than that. Americans are afraid of China getting their foot in their economy through the ‘backdoor’ route. Trying to restrict who Canada trades with is a tactic to ‘protect’ their … Continue reading →

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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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