Category Archives: showbusiness

Alexa Played This Song, Today: Seems Appropriate

Posted on September 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Kansas: Dust in the Wind (January 16, 1978) Nihilistic, for sure, but also spiritual, in its own way: See if you agree. “Dust In The Wind” I close my eyesOnly for a moment, and the moment’s goneAll my dreamsPass before … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Sure I Ever Really Had It

Posted on September 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Losing My Religion (February 19, 1991) In 1995, my boss at PCS asked me to record a mixtape of his favourite songs. This song was his absolute favourite. Not sure why. Losing My Religion Song by R.E.M. Oh, life, it’s … Continue reading →

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You’d Think: Been There, Done That, Wouldn’t You?

Posted on September 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Lillian Gish (October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993) Normally, I don’t visit random biographies of actresses born 130 years (or more) ago. But this person was highlighted in a Facebook post by an individual (Andrew Bassano Brewer)who saw “The … 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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Probably Every Seniors’ Pipe Dream

Posted on June 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022) It isn’t often that a lottery scheme has a flaw in it. Jerry found that flaw which made WinFall the perfect vehicle for revitalization of a town, Evart, and the people therein. Dream big … Continue reading →

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Evidently, She had Secrets that She Didn’t Want Revealed

Posted on June 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Betty White (January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021) To many Americans, she was a national treasure. And over the years, her smile was beguiling. But this woman was an actress, never forget that. Just to see, I looked at … 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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