Tag Archives: friendship

The Man who Built Iconic Structures in the 1880’s

Posted on November 8, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Gustave Eiffel (December 15, 1832 – December 27, 1923) In terms of middle-of-the-night inspirations, this one was the strangest. As I was in the midst of a dream about something else, my mind was being told that Satan’s birth happened … Continue reading →

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Doing Time on Planet Earth

Posted on September 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The analysis of this film has probably been done to death, but it occurred to me during the night that it’s an excellent metaphor of life on earth, spiritually. Here is the plot as reported on … Continue reading →

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This Man is Canada’s First Lord

Posted on June 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Louis Hébert (1575 – January 25, 1627) When I first read the name of Louis Hébert in connection to a proposed loan from Étienne Brûlé, I thought to myself: “Ho, here’s my friend Raymond, from the distant past…” Because we … Continue reading →

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The Beaver House (V)

Posted on June 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Chapter Five “Welcome, friend from the People of the Place of Fire, how was your voyage?” Pierre looked up to see the huge Indian in front of him. Holding out his hand in friendship, he said, “Greetings from the Potawatomi, … Continue reading →

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It’s Been Almost Nine Months Since He Died Suddenly

Posted on April 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Raymond Pierre Hebert (December 31, 1940 – August 3, 2020) We were best frenemies, in the nicest possible way. Our Faith & Science group exchanges were legendary. He would always start out his discussions with me by saying, “I agree … Continue reading →

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Dr John Dee and Elizabeth I are Connected Through Astrology

Posted on March 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Coronation of Elizabeth I (January 15, 1559) According to reports, Elizabeth I asked John Dee to draw up a chart for the best time for her coronation. This isn’t as unusual as you might think, since most royals thought that … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of the Coin: Her Mars and the Year 1855

Posted on March 13, 2021 by cdsmiller17

A Canadian Quarter from 2001 I found a quarter today. It’s a hint from the ‘other side’ that I’m on the right track. In the past, I found pennies, nickels and dimes, hardly ever any quarters. So, I think this … 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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Reincarnation: Can One Soul Inhabit Two Bodies?

Posted on January 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Aristotle Thought So: This is an uncomfortable question. Most people deny that there is even such a thing as reincarnation, let alone splitting a soul in two to double its chances of success. But I’ve experienced it too many times … Continue reading →

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Where Has The Time Gone?

Posted on September 5, 2020 by cdsmiller17

[Translation:] Time Flies – Remember To Die The title of this post was suggested by my first wife, recently. It’s timely. We married 50 years ago on Valentine’s Day. Wow, eh? A lot of water has passed under the bridge; … Continue reading →

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