Tag Archives: biography

A Small Footnote in History

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

Maurice Strong (April 29, 1929 – November 27, 2015) I wrote about the Rio Conference 1992 in yesterday’s post COVID-19: Is There a Hidden Agenda. This man organized that conference for the United Nations. When I shared what I’d written … Continue reading →

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And It’s Gonna Take a Long, Long Time

Posted on May 30, 2019 by

Rocketman (Based on a true fantasy.) Doesn’t that say it all? Elton John is a force of nature. His music and Bernie Taupin’s words have been part of the soundtrack of our lives since the early 70’s. I’ve never liked … Continue reading →

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The Transition from This Life to the Next

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

Hamish Miller: A Life Divined As you may remember, I’d reviewed a wee book written by Hamish Miller previously on these pages. Hamish also co-authored three other books about energy lines: The Sun and the Serpent with Paul Broadhurst; The Dance of the … Continue reading →

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How to Solve an Enigma

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

Alan Turing: The Enigma There are two versions of this same cover: the one shown above and the one where Benedict Cumberbatch turns and faces the camera, revealing his character. (Side note: Benedict Cumberbatch is a relative of Alan Turing.) … Continue reading →

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Jenny Lind: Art Imitating Life?

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

  The Greatest Showman We went to see this musical yesterday. It was a great show, man! But the greatest? No. Last year’s La La Land definitely had more impact. The difference is probably the result of the passage of … Continue reading →

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