Category Archives: history

Would The Beatles Have Been as Good Without…

Posted on July 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Beach Boys [?] (2024) It was a rivalry that produced some of the best rock music in the middle to late 60’s, Some of the music became legendary. But it also cost Brian Wilson mentally, after he took LSD. … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me, or Have a Lot of People Died Recently?

Posted on July 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Ozzy” Osbourne (December 3, 1948 – July 22, 2025) My daughter, Rosanna, remarked that she dislikes that so many celebrities have died recently. I was shocked when I researched their names. Although people like “Hulk” Hogan might grab the attention … Continue reading →

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This Anthem Started as a Poem Called “Pikes Peak”

Posted on July 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

America the Beautiful (July 22, 1893) O beautiful for halcyon skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the enameled plain!America! America!God shed his grace on theeTill souls wax fair as earth and airAnd music-hearted sea!   O beautiful for … Continue reading →

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He Who Is Without Sin May Cast the First Stone

Posted on July 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Guilty Conscience Hmm.

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When Tom Hanks Finally Made It…

Posted on July 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Big (1988) These days, we look at Tom Hanks and think, “He’s a superstar.” But once upon a time, he wasn’t. This is the film that made him famous, and he’s never looked back. It was on TV last night. … Continue reading →

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Remember This?

Posted on July 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Pizzagate: The Complete Story (2019) Depending on which side of the political divide one happens to be, this conspiracy theory seems to be true or completely ridiculous. At the heart of this situation is a problem that Americans have: are … Continue reading →

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25 Cromwell St. Became a “House of Horrors” in 1994

Posted on July 15, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (2025) We watched this three part documentary on Netflix last night. I’m surprised that I didn’t have nightmares about it afterwards. However, as with most documentaries, this one wasn’t made sensational by … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Believe that 40 Years have Passed

Posted on July 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Live Aid (July 13, 1985) Time flies. Memories fade, a little. My second wife and I spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning in London on that weekend, celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Due to the overwhelming influx of people into … Continue reading →

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The Global Village Just Got Smaller in 1993

Posted on July 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

World Wide Web Launched (April 30, 1993) It started out as a way to link computers the world over. What it became is a weapon of war against the world. I’m not alone in thinking this: my children avoid social … Continue reading →

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Question: When Exactly was Revelation Written?

Posted on July 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Answer: 60 AD A lot of people have speculated as to when the Revelation of St. John was written. Their issue is that something as devastating to the Jewish people as the destruction of the Temple would definitely have been … Continue reading →

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