Tag Archives: England

In the Secret War, the Twenty Committee’s Greatest Feat:

Posted on May 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Operation Mincemeat (2021) I’ve written about this supreme act of jiggery-pokery before, here. The fact that this story needed retelling in the 21st century should be a warning to us all. And if you wonder why the group is called … Continue reading →

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Everywhere Around Me, I See…

Posted on May 8, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Darling Buds of May I love this time of year. The winter’s cold and snow are gone (for good, I hope) and the signs of spring have sprung. Especially precious is the growth of buds on the trees, a … Continue reading →

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The Red Queen? Or Just a Victim of 16th c “Fake News”?

Posted on May 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Mary Queen of Scots (2018) Susan bought me a book for our 12th wedding anniversary. Any guesses? Too easy, eh? We watched this film a year or so ago. Now I’m reading the book that the film was based on. … Continue reading →

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In View of What I’ve Learned Lately…

Posted on July 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Some Reincarnational Timelines (Part 1) In the older traditions, reincarnation is a progressive, linear development of an individual soul. And, until recently, I would have totally agreed with that premise. In truth, I’ve only had one life that I could … Continue reading →

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Treachery: A Whole Lot of Faking Going On

Posted on June 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Surrender of Quebec (July 20, 1629) Oh dear. This is the moment when a permanent stain was placed on Étienne (Stephen) Brûlé’s memory. As a background movement, he may have been instrumental in the Kirkes’ capture of Quebec, but history … Continue reading →

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Executed by Her First Cousin, Once Removed

Posted on March 6, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Mary, Queen of Scots (December 8, 1542 – February 8, 1587) Rechecking my Ancestry DNA, they have finally noted that my ancestors were more Scottish than anything else. That’s not a surprise to me. But when it comes to royalty, … Continue reading →

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What Should We Do About Criminous Clerks?

Posted on February 16, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Why Henry II and Thomas Becket Fell Out For friends and partners-in-crime, it took an age-old problem to split them up: handing over priests and other clergy who have committed secular crimes to the justice system of the country, not … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots, Using Astrology

Posted on February 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Link Between Me and the First Century: Henry II The difficulty in tracking down past-life connections is one’s unwillingness to accept unpalatable truths. That is why I have been reluctant to see myself as Pontius Pilate. Somehow, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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The Crusader King and His Karmic Debt to Jerusalem

Posted on February 8, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Richard the Lionheart (September 8, 1157 – April 6, 1199) The mental flash I got yesterday about the Henry II, Richard I and John being connected with the unholy trinity of Flavian emperors hasn’t gone away. Let’s call it the … Continue reading →

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Murder in the Cathedral

Posted on January 8, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury This is one of my favourite cathedrals in all of England. I’ve been here many times. The very first time was in March 1985, with my Miller family, soon after moving to the UK. I’m partial to … Continue reading →

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