Tag Archives: divorce

Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure

Posted on February 3, 2023 by cdsmiller17

A Very British Scandal (2022) Firstly, it is very disconcerting to see the actress who portrayed Elizabeth II in the first season of “The Crown” play this member of the British aristocracy who created a scandal in the divorce courts. … 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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Ah, So That’s Why Their Marriage Ended

Posted on February 12, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson I never knew that Kenneth Branagh had cheated on Emma Thompson by having an affair with Helena Bonham Carter. Now it all makes sense. (And this bit of gossip is now about 4 years old. … Continue reading →

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It was the Best Day of Her Life

Posted on January 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson (July 23, 1986) You might think that a royal wedding is the fairy tale ending for all young women. Well, judging by the photos of Charles and Diana, Andrew and Sarah, Harry … Continue reading →

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How the Other Royal Wife was Discarded

Posted on January 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sarah, Duchess of York This could have been called a tale of two sisters-in-law. Sarah (Andrew’s wife) and Diana (Charles’ wife). They both were divorced, but only one lost her royal status. I wonder why (although it’s probably because Dodi … Continue reading →

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When Parents are Asked to Make an Impossible Decision

Posted on April 17, 2021 by cdsmiller17

New Amsterdam (Season 1, Episode 15 “Croaklahoma”) We are slowly getting through season one, and this episode shows the negative impact religion can have on life-and-death decisions: the young parents of a recent heart transplant cannot afford their child’s medication, … Continue reading →

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Leader of the English Reformation Burned as a Heretic

Posted on March 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Cranmer (July 2, 1489 – March 21, 1556) This is the final one of the four men named Thomas who lived during Henry VIII’s reign, and had something to do with the creation of the Church of England. Thomas … Continue reading →

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How a Jingle had to Adapt to Change

Posted on February 26, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Cellino and Barnes I knew that these two lawyers were not getting along for years, but I never grasped how far it had gone wrong until last year. Until then, the Buffalo TV channels were still running their joint advertisements. … Continue reading →

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How Many Times Do I Need to Say It?

Posted on January 21, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Derek, My Son   Did I tell you enough times how I loved you? Everything about you makes me smile. Right now my words might seem too few, Except I think a thought for every mile Keeping me away from … Continue reading →

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