Tag Archives: 70’s

Subtle Astrological Details in a Song:

Posted on August 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Danny’s Song (November 1971) We don’t often get a glimpse into the nature of another being, but sometimes the information bleeds through lyrics that were written 55 years ago. Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good signStrong and kindAnd the … Continue reading →

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Over Fifty Years Ago, Pink Floyd Hinted at “Something”:

Posted on August 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) Looking at Sammy Hagar’s 1977 song “Crack in the World” got me to thinking about other songs from the early 70’s. Songs like “The Story in Your Eyes” by the Moody Blues, for … Continue reading →

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Fifty Years Ago This Earthquake Devastated China

Posted on July 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Tangshan, China (July 28, 1976) Although this is considered ‘old’ news, now, this 7.6 magnitude earthquake was something spectacular and deadly, at the same time. That stellium in Leo occupying the 1st and 2nd Houses of the event chart demonstrates … Continue reading →

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Inside the Minds of Serial Killers in the 1970s and 1980s

Posted on August 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Mindhunter (2017-2019) It was a different time then. The FBI didn’t understand what they were dealing with in those days. In fact, using psychological profiling seemed a bit too much ‘mumbo-jumbo’. Notice that the image above is actually of a … Continue reading →

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Just When You Think You’ve Seen It All:

Posted on April 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“…And Justice For All” (September 15, 1979) I remember this film. It seemed a little improbable at the time, but recent events in the United States have brought it back to mind. EVERYBODY should be afforded a due process before … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Really Care What Happened to This Man?

Posted on October 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Jimmy Hoffa (February 14, 1913 – July 30, 1975) So, here’s the thing: a mobster connected, former Teamsters’ Union president goes missing in the summer of 1975, and most people said, “Good riddance.” One less guy for the world to … Continue reading →

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He Wasn’t Called “Tricky Dicky” for Nothing

Posted on June 13, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Richard M Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) I have a rather jaundiced view of this time period in American history. I was still young enough to be an idealist, and I had a decidedly (small ‘l’) liberal … Continue reading →

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Just Don’t Compare Trump to Nixon: He Doesn’t Like It

Posted on June 13, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal (2022) We’ve been watching this limited CNN series for the past week. None of it is new, except for linking Donald Trump’s actions to those of Richard Nixon in 1972. The common denominator is insecurity. … Continue reading →

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This is a Sweet (but Improbable) Film for Kids

Posted on May 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Benji (2018) I’m not entirely sure if I saw the original “Benji” from 1974, which this latest film is based on, so I have no way of comparing them. The dog featured in this recent one is very well-trained to … Continue reading →

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“Mixed Feelings” about the Truckers’ Blockade:

Posted on February 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

It’s Been Two Whole Weeks Now Wow! This ‘protest’ has been going on for a fortnight. And, as is usually the case, it is divisive as hell. Now, my normal stance in these matters is to side with the ones … Continue reading →

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