Tag Archives: astrology

These Planetary Lineups Seem Spectacular but Aren’t

Posted on August 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Six Planets and the Moon (August 10, 2025) I like to think that people suddenly take notice of the sky whenever MSM tells them something special is about to occur in the heavens. Well, in February a similar lineup occurred. … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Think This Cartoon Would Become So Popular

Posted on August 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Addams Family (August 7, 1938) I was intrigued, when this date showed up on an internet site, as the first time that this cartoon was published by The New Yorker. I chose the time of midnight, just to see … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me, or Have a Lot of People Died Recently?

Posted on July 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Ozzy” Osbourne (December 3, 1948 – July 22, 2025) My daughter, Rosanna, remarked that she dislikes that so many celebrities have died recently. I was shocked when I researched their names. Although people like “Hulk” Hogan might grab the attention … Continue reading →

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I Asked Microsoft Copilot Who cdsmiller17 Is

Posted on July 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

This is what it said: Pretty good, eh?

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This Anthem Started as a Poem Called “Pikes Peak”

Posted on July 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

America the Beautiful (July 22, 1893) O beautiful for halcyon skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the enameled plain!America! America!God shed his grace on theeTill souls wax fair as earth and airAnd music-hearted sea!   O beautiful for … Continue reading →

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When Tom Hanks Finally Made It…

Posted on July 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Big (1988) These days, we look at Tom Hanks and think, “He’s a superstar.” But once upon a time, he wasn’t. This is the film that made him famous, and he’s never looked back. It was on TV last night. … Continue reading →

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25 Cromwell St. Became a “House of Horrors” in 1994

Posted on July 15, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (2025) We watched this three part documentary on Netflix last night. I’m surprised that I didn’t have nightmares about it afterwards. However, as with most documentaries, this one wasn’t made sensational by … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Believe that 40 Years have Passed

Posted on July 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Live Aid (July 13, 1985) Time flies. Memories fade, a little. My second wife and I spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning in London on that weekend, celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Due to the overwhelming influx of people into … Continue reading →

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The Global Village Just Got Smaller in 1993

Posted on July 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

World Wide Web Launched (April 30, 1993) It started out as a way to link computers the world over. What it became is a weapon of war against the world. I’m not alone in thinking this: my children avoid social … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena and the One True Cross Discovery

Posted on July 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

On This Date: September 14, 326 AD I have a very skeptical nature when it comes to religious relics. Most of the time, people in positions of authority like to possess such things in order to strengthen their control over … Continue reading →

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