Tag Archives: relationships

When a Newscaster Decides He’s Had Enough

Posted on January 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Jim Acosta (April 17, 1971) When CNN offered him a move to the midnight slot, Jim Acosta decided to quit instead. That takes courage. Since Acosta’s birth time is unknown, I randomized it. There are two inconjuncts, both of which … Continue reading →

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What a Planetary Alignment Looks Like in Astrology

Posted on January 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

January 25, 2025 There’s been a lot of hoo-ha about the night sky last Saturday. This is just the beginning, because there will be an even greater spectacular sight in late February. Here’s the chart I raised for the local … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Childbirth with the Help of IVF

Posted on January 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joy (2024) We probably couldn’t have picked a better day to watch this Netflix film: a great grandson in our extended family tree was born earlier in the morning. And because we all take the propagation of the species to … Continue reading →

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Paranoia: This Show is All About a Storm in a…

Posted on January 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Teacup (2024) This is a human horror show about alien visitors. We’re halfway through the first (and only) season. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, unless you’re interested in how paranoia can spread in a small rural community in the … Continue reading →

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It Took Sixteen Years to Solve This Double Murder

Posted on January 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Breakthrough (2025) We watched this limited series on Netflix last night. There are some questionable plot holes, but that goes with the territory when a story starts in 2004 and is finally finished in 2020. I, for one, completely … Continue reading →

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I Think I Was Being Led by His Nose

Posted on January 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Charles de Galle (November 22, 1890 – November 9, 1970) Ironic, to be sure. Imagine being executed publicly in 1793 and then returning in 1890, potentially to lead his country to war against Germany to avenge a defeat in 1870. … Continue reading →

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The Day the French Republic Really Began

Posted on January 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Execution of Louis XVI (January 21, 1793) Just to remind everyone, this is what happens to autocratic rulers and leaders when the people revolt. This chart is about as accurate as one can get when documenting someone’s demise. And, no … Continue reading →

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How a Song Can Adequately Encapsulate a Relationship

Posted on January 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Diamonds & Rust (April 1, 1975) I bought this album when it first came out. It was the first and only Joan Baez album that I ever owned. Those with eyes to see will be able to see what the … Continue reading →

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She was the Moon to Bob Dylan’s Sun

Posted on January 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joan Baez (January 9, 1941) I watched the first half of her documentary, “I Am a Noise” yesterday. It was the phrase she used in discussing her relationship with Dylan that made my astrological ears perk up. She said that … Continue reading →

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For My Ears Only

Posted on January 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Phonak Hearing Aids and Charger I’ve had these hearing aids for almost 18 months. This is my review of them. Even before I bought them, I had an aversion to sticking ‘things’ in my ears. But, to keep up with … Continue reading →

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