Tag Archives: New York City

Revisiting the Scene of the Crime, 25 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Nine-Eleven (September 11, 2001) After 25 years, I’ve honed my karmic astrology skills. Today might be a good day to look with new eyes at the event chart of that day, using the timing of the first plane hitting the … Continue reading →

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Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure?

Posted on July 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Taylor Swift’s Wedding (July 3, 2026) This is the modern equivalent of an American “royal” wedding. One astrologer on Facebook said that with all their money, they didn’t appear to have consulted an astrologer. Here’s why: Mars/Uranus on the Descendant … Continue reading →

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“East is East and West is West…”

Posted on June 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Madison (2026) “And never the twain shall meet.” (Rudyard Kipling) This poem seems applicable here: Madison Avenue, New York versus the Madison River system, Montana. Yes, it’s another Taylor Sheridan “Western” series from Paramount+, only, this time, the heroine … Continue reading →

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“I Am…I Said”

Posted on June 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Neil Diamond (January 24, 1941) I keep waking up to this song every morning since watching “Song Sung Blue” two weeks ago. To me, it’s a spiritual song, although disguised as an autobiographical story of not belonging to the West … Continue reading →

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Why Did This Show Appear to Me, Last Night?

Posted on February 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

When They See Us (2019) Of course, I’d heard about the “Central Park Five”. As a miscarriage of justice, there are few as devastating as this. I watched the first episode last night, and was amazed at the way the … Continue reading →

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Epstein Files: Red Herring or the Real Thing?

Posted on February 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Zodiac Club of New York City (December 28, 1907) An email has been uncovered in the Epstein Files discussing The Zodiac Club. Conspiracy Theorists wonder if this club represents the Deep State Cabal of history. 1868 seems a descent … Continue reading →

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A Classic Feel-Good Movie that’s also a True Story

Posted on January 31, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Music of the Heart (1999) There are very few Meryl Streep movies that I’ve not seen. This was one of them. I found it on Prime Video last night, and took some gentle ribbing from my wife, after saying that … Continue reading →

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Life is But a (Lucid) Dream

Posted on June 2, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Vanilla Sky (2001) I believe this is the first time I’ve seen this film again since it first premiered in 2001. The world was a different place, after 9-11, and the premise of the film could somehow make sense, if … Continue reading →

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An Echo from 1939 at Madison Square Garden

Posted on October 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Trump NYC Rally (October 27, 2024) You know what they say: if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck. Right, Donald? In real terms, this was Trump’s Last Hurrah: he wanted to make sure … Continue reading →

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It Took a (Greenwich) Village to Raise His Dander

Posted on August 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Positively 4th Street (July 29, 1965) Strange as it may seem, this is my favourite Bob Dylan song. And because it hit No. 1 in Canada, that may be the reason. At any rate, it’s a snarky comeback on something … Continue reading →

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