Category Archives: showbusiness

When Missing Turns to Murder (2019) Episode 1

Posted on July 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Helen McCourt (July 29, 1965 – February 9, 1988) As far as memory banks go, I have an inkling that I remember reading about this case. It turns out that the convicted murderer, Ian Simms, died on June 24, 2022 … Continue reading →

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Climate Change is NOT New, Folks

Posted on July 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Icelandic Volcano Erupts (February 1, 536 AD) This one came up as a suggested video on YouTube. There is enough vagueness in the event description to allow me some latitude in terms of date and timing. “Early 536 AD” let … Continue reading →

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How to Update the Defense Lawyer Stereotype

Posted on July 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) We’ve been watching this for the past three nights on Netflix. About halfway through the 10 episode season one, I realized that this is a revamped Perry Mason series. Only, instead of only one client at … Continue reading →

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Please “Axe” the Use of the Word ‘Ask’…

Posted on July 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Bennie Thompson (January 28, 1948) You’d think a politician would take elocution lessons, especially when his biggest role is the Chairman of the televised January 6th Select Committee hearings in Washington, D.C. Bennie Thompson has a vocal tick that is … Continue reading →

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When His Need for Speed Turned Deadly, Too

Posted on June 30, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Paul Walker (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) Do you think James Dean and Paul Walker are connected? Besides them both dying in a Porsche, that is. Let’s look at Paul, first: The timing is supposedly from Paul’s birth … Continue reading →

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Homelessness: an Incentive to Succeed?

Posted on June 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) For some reason, I avoided watching this film until last weekend. I always wondered why. I suspect it was the basis of the storyline: a man and his five-year-old son trying to succeed in a … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History XVI

Posted on June 24, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Nik Wallenda Crosses the Grand Canyon (June 23, 2013) On this day in 2013: Nik Wallenda becomes the first man to successfully walk across the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. The previous June, I had watched Nik Wallenda cross Niagara … Continue reading →

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The Day Elvis Met Col. Tom Parker

Posted on June 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

February 6, 1955 As I’m sure you are all aware, there’s a new Elvis biopic coming out tomorrow in most theatres. First of all, let’s meet the Colonel: Tom Parker (June 26, 1909 – January 21, 1997) This birth time … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Theories: This Man Saw Red, Everywhere

Posted on June 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Joseph McCarthy (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957) When I asked myself the question, “Who does Alex Jones remind you of?” I immediately thought of Joseph McCarthy. Not because of his loud voice, or his dramatic performances, but because … Continue reading →

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There’s Never Been a Bullhorn Like This One:

Posted on June 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Alex Jones (February 11, 1974) Love him or hate him, Alex Jones‘ voice has been he(a)rd by millions of Americans in a cattle call to bring ‘truth’ to the masses. In his eyes, there are literally millions of conspiracy theories, … Continue reading →

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