Category Archives: history

If He’s Your Child, Wouldn’t You Want to Shield Him?

Posted on June 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Witness (2026) This Netflix series is based on a true story. Alex’s mum was killed in front of him, while they were walking on Wimbledon Common in 1992. In the show he is 3 years of age. In reality, … Continue reading →

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When the Authorities Turned Their Guns on Students

Posted on June 9, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Kent State Massacre (May 4, 1970) Law and order is one thing; shooting protesting students is quite another. This is another day that went down in infamy. It may also have been the beginning of the end of the Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Things Aren’t Going Well for #47 at the Moment

Posted on June 9, 2026 by cdsmiller17

NBC’s Meet The Press Interview (June 7, 2026) It would appear that two things are very evident: Trump hates losing an argument; and he hates being challenged by a woman. But that’s nothing new. Things have been going wrong this … Continue reading →

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There is a Lot of Controversy Concerning This Man

Posted on June 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Christopher (Kit) Marlowe (February 6, 1564 – May 30, 1595) Here we are, back in the Elizabeth Age, looking at the life and death of Christopher Marlow. For years, there has been speculation that he, and not William Shakespeare, was … Continue reading →

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Was He Born This Way or Did Life Make Him?

Posted on June 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Marty Life Is Short (2026) I’m not a fan of Martin Short. Some would consider that sacrilege. His SCTV family definitely think he’s the funniest Canadian comedian ever. Over-the-top, I would say. But what about the man, under those masks? … Continue reading →

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Hot August Night

Posted on June 5, 2026 by cdsmiller17

August 24, 1972 Originally, I was intending to do a comparison of this live album’s creation with Neil Diamond’s birth chart. It became quite clear (almost immediately) that this event was a one-of-a-kind. The Yod (Finger of God) pointing at … Continue reading →

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“I Am…I Said”

Posted on June 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Neil Diamond (January 24, 1941) I keep waking up to this song every morning since watching “Song Sung Blue” two weeks ago. To me, it’s a spiritual song, although disguised as an autobiographical story of not belonging to the West … Continue reading →

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Please Pay Attention: He’s Trying to Tell Us Something

Posted on June 2, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Thank You for Your Attention to This Matter! It’s Trump’s latest sign-off on his Truth Social posts. He doesn’t want to be ignored, and mostly, the United States are paying close attention to EVERYTHING he shares. But, unfortunately, he cannot … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of a Madman

Posted on June 2, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Charles Milles Manson (November 12, 1934 – November 19, 2017) I guess I’ve skirted around this monster for long enough. Charles Manson was the leader of a cult called the Manson Family. In 1969 they went on a killing spree … Continue reading →

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To Us 1950’s Kids, He was King of the Wild Frontier

Posted on May 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Davy Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) American myth-making was at its finest when the legend of Davy Crockett was written. The coonskin hat was a nice touch, especially since Walt Disney focused us on that feature. We … Continue reading →

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