Category Archives: history

Together They Created Desilu Studios in 1950

Posted on April 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lucy and Desi (2022) We watched this documentary, last night. Their production company, Desilu, was a very successful collaboration, until it wasn’t. At the same time, their marriage followed a similar path. But what about these two individuals, separately? Lucille … Continue reading →

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Factual Clarification or Media Manipulation?

Posted on April 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Seven World Central Kitchen Volunteers Killed in Gaza (April 2, 2024) Honestly, I dislike being fooled. If an image is being shown around the world of a war in Gaza atrocity, I would prefer the unvarnished truth. It was the … Continue reading →

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Remember What I Said About Cycles Repeating?

Posted on April 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Redeeming Love (2022) A family member recommended this film on Netflix. We watched it last night. There is no more a depressing story than that of a prostitute in goldrush California times. As a film, it takes its time to … Continue reading →

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When It Launched, People Thought It was a Prank

Posted on April 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Gmail (April 1, 2004) It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years since the launch of this email service. Twenty years! I arbitrarily set the clock for 1 second past midnight PDT for the service launch, just to … Continue reading →

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Wait! Is This Supposed to be an April Fool’s Joke?

Posted on April 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lenny Bruce (October 13, 1925 – August 3, 1966) Honestly, I didn’t ever expect to look at this standup comedian. Of course, I knew about him, from the news stories, but, with such a passage of time, it was small … Continue reading →

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The Paris Skyline has an Eyeful Tower

Posted on March 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Eiffel Tower Opens (March 31, 1889) The main structural work was completed at the end of March 1889 and, on 31 March, Eiffel celebrated by leading a group of government officials, accompanied by representatives of the press, to the top … Continue reading →

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Within a Day, the Lunar Eclipse Signals a Disaster

Posted on March 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Baltimore Bridge Collapse (March 26, 2024) These things seem to come out of the blue, but there are always reasons, just ones we don’t understand at first glance. Watching the video evidence, there must have been ‘something’ that happened to … Continue reading →

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In the Past, Solar Eclipses Stopped Wars

Posted on March 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

These Days, Hardly Anyone Pays Attention Except, of course, those who wish to view a total eclipse with their own two eyes (through protective eyewear). But, in the course of human events, signals from the Universe were something to pay … Continue reading →

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No One is Supposed to be Above the Law

Posted on March 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

But the Courts Seem to be Bending Over Backwards for Trump Are they afraid of looking prejudiced against him? Or are they trying to keep his appeal options few and far between? One last thought: are they afraid of his … Continue reading →

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During His Days of Wine and Roses…

Posted on March 24, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Jack Lemmon (February 8, 1925 – June 27, 2001) What was this deep, dark secret that Jack Lemmon had? Oh, surprise, surprise! A drinking problem. This birth chart is unreliable due to the time not being necessarily exact. Whoever decided … Continue reading →

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