Category Archives: showbusiness

Do You Want to Go Back to the 1970’s?

Posted on April 20, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Daisy Jones & The Six (2023) Based on a novel with the same name, this Amazon Prime Video show is an amazing look back at the ‘soft rock’ era of Fleetwood Mac and others. About the second or third episode, … Continue reading →

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Was Her Cancer Due to the Dust from 911?

Posted on April 19, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Donna Summer (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012) There is a bit of controversy concerning Donna Summer‘s death in 2012. Donna Summer died of lung cancer, but the singer wasn’t a smoker, and the cancer wasn’t related to smoking, … Continue reading →

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Fox Corporation Finally Out-Foxed

Posted on April 19, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Fox Settles the Dominion Defamation Lawsuit Honestly, I am surprised that they waited until the last moment to finally agree to settle the lawsuit. This chart is a prime example of the power of Pluto in Aquarius. Everything else was … Continue reading →

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You Wouldn’t Think He was a Shy Man

Posted on April 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977) Charlie Chaplin was always an enigma to regular folks. Sure, he could be like every man (the Tramp) and he could even lampoon Hitler (“The Great Dictator”), but the little insecurities … Continue reading →

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When You Get Your Picture on the Cover of…

Posted on April 15, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Rolling Stone (November 9, 1967) Dr Hook wrote about the thrill of getting one’s picture here, even though he didn’t until March 1973, I believe, as a result of this song, released in 1972. I randomized the timing, but … Continue reading →

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Did We Misunderstand What He Meant by Christianity?

Posted on April 8, 2023 by cdsmiller17

John Lennon and Upsetting the Religious Train I was originally intending to repost what John Lennon said about Christianity in his 1966 proclamation that made Southern Baptists burn all their Beatles’ albums. here is what he said then… It turns … Continue reading →

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“Finding Your Roots” Found Their Common Ancestors

Posted on April 5, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Van Jones (September 20, 1968) and Sterling K Brown (April 5, 1976) That’s right, they’re 4th cousins.

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Xenophobia: Fear of the Unknown and the “Other”

Posted on March 19, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Voyagers (2021) We watched this sci-fi film, last night, and I was left with the distinct impression that it was an allegory of humanity in a microcosm. Call it Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica and 2001: a Space Odyssey all wrapped … Continue reading →

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“This Is Not the Way to Put an End to War”

Posted on March 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

M*A*S*H (1972-1983) The final episode aired on February 28, 1983. At the North Shore Credit Union, we had a watch party. I’m sure most of you would not want to watch the whole 3 hour (including ads) finale again, even … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy: Lies Just to Please His Audience?

Posted on March 15, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Tucker Carlson (May 16, 1969) According to MSNBC’s ALL IN with Chris Hayes, Tucker Carlson used to be a teller of absolute truth. Then he moved to Fox News, where the almighty dollar took hold of his soul. So, what … Continue reading →

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