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At This Point in Time: a guest review

Posted on June 11, 2019 by cdsmiller17

An Engaging Read and a Great Concept to Explore… As a natal chart astrologer, I really enjoyed the different approach of this book: to look at specific events in our history through the astrological chart of its time of occurrence, … Continue reading →

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The Star of Bethlehem: a review

Posted on June 9, 2019 by cdsmiller17

It’s been 23 years since I first wrote about Jesus of Nazareth’s birth chart. I serialized it here on WordPress over three years ago. But no one has written a review, until now. First of all, it is not an … Continue reading →

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Nine Years Ago This Week…

Posted on April 28, 2019 by cdsmiller17

At St. James-on-the-Lines, Penetanguishene Happy together. We found the scale model of ‘our’ church at a local museum, yesterday.  

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Close the Loop: Save the World

Posted on December 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Timeless: The Miracle of Christmas I’ve held off writing about this show until now. Last night’s series finale closed the time loop which has been open for a very short couple of seasons. Did it satisfy me? Mostly. A Love … Continue reading →

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It Started with One Man…

Posted on October 24, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A New Form of Protest Recently, one of the other administrators of Fountain International’s Facebook page posted this image from last January. It has had a lot of interest paid to it, in the form of ‘likes’ and other reactions. … Continue reading →

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How They Got It (Mostly) Right

Posted on October 23, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice collaborated on a rock opera concept album in 1970. Then it was staged in the West End of London, and, later, Broadway in New York. The story was intended to … Continue reading →

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My Life in Vancouver – 1975-1977

Posted on October 12, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Christmas 1975 East 11th Avenue, near Commercial Drive. (Original painting from Eaton’s) After March 1976 (Wings at the Speed of Sound release) Victoria & 5th Avenue. (My famous stereo/turntable behind me) Spring 1977 Same place, in the kitchen, one year … Continue reading →

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Charlemagne: Europe’s King Arthur?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Last Time France and Germany were United The European Union (created by the Treaty of Rome in 1957) is not a new concept. Charlemagne got there first. But he achieved the union through timely alliances, actual battles, and some very astute … Continue reading →

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DNA: It’s All Relative

Posted on May 29, 2018 by cdsmiller17

ancestryDNA When I heard that my sister, Anne, was contemplating having her DNA tested, I started to consider doing the same. The main reason for doing so was to discover who our maternal grandfather is. As my three sisters and … Continue reading →

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W R Best Grade 8 School Trip – May 1964

Posted on April 5, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Guess where? Bridge to Hull over Ottawa River Peace Tower view of Ottawa Champlain Lookout in the Gatineau Hills Mackenzie King’s cottage My friends Ena and Dennis: the beginning of their lifelong friendship.

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