Category Archives: showbusiness

Did John Think He was Jesus Reincarnated?

Posted on September 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

John Lennon and Jesus Christ I wouldn’t have gone here if it hadn’t been one line in a Facebook post about the time that Ringo walked out of the 1968 Beatles’ White Album recording sessions. The throwaway statement was something … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Little Story ‘Bout Sam and Diane:

Posted on September 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

“Cheers” Premieres (September 30, 1982) It’s hard to believe that this TV show is going to be 40 at the end of the month. I never even saw the first episode, until yesterday. I always wondered how a person as … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Ad I’m Having a Hard Time Finding

Posted on August 29, 2022 by cdsmiller17

OLG “Excitement Builds” Scratch Cards I’m not sure why this is even important to me, except that it demonstrates my ability to recognize actors and actresses who are in different ads. The Wrigley’s Extra Gum ‘after the pandemic’ ad, shown … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Lady Starkey

Posted on August 28, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Barbara Bach (August 28, 1946) I looked at Ringo Starr, a day-or-two ago. Now, I want to focus on his second wife, Barbara Bach, whom he married in 1981. Today is her presumed 76th birthday. I say presumed because her … Continue reading →

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He Has Been Described as “Off-Beat”

Posted on August 26, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sir Richard Starkey (aka Ringo Starr) (June 7, 1940) What they were referring to was his drumming style. It made him unique in the pop/rock world. He is the last Beatle I will look at through these posts. Ringo Starr … Continue reading →

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Please, Mister, Please, Don’t Play…

Posted on August 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

B-17 I know: I have a twisted sense of humour. The original lyrics for the song do not support this image… In the corner of the bar there stands a jukeboxWith the best of country music, old and newYou can … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Heaven Here on Earth

Posted on August 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Olivia Newton-John (September 26, 1948 – August 8, 2022) After years of struggle with Cancer, Olivia Newton-John is now at peace. She was an angel, at least to me. Her birth chart doesn’t show the specifics of her battle, but … Continue reading →

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Paul has a Similar Yod, Lost Mum While Young

Posted on August 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Paul McCartney (June 18, 1942) You’d think, seeing as I’m such a Beatles’ fan, that I would have looked at Paul McCartney‘s birth chart before now. It was my initial look at his second wife, Heather Mills, that raised the … Continue reading →

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While Married to Paul McCartney, She was an Enigma

Posted on August 5, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Heather Mills (January 12, 1967) It was during my latest viewing of “Paul McCartney in Red Square” that I started thinking about Heather Mills again. Such a beautiful woman, she seemed to be the ideal second wife for him. But … Continue reading →

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It’s a Very Thin Line Between Genius and Insanity

Posted on July 31, 2022 by cdsmiller17

A Beautiful Mind (2001) Bless. We watched this film last night, for the first time. Up until now I had always managed to avoid it. It’s not hard to work out why… Yes, the film is based on (and inspired … Continue reading →

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