Tag Archives: Scotland

How Can You Tell the ‘Good Ones’ from the ‘Bad Ones’?

Posted on April 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

As you may remember, I was a ‘card-carrying’ Raelian in the early 1980’s. The above symbol was their badge of honour. Rael used to wear a metal one as a medallion. These days the swastika has morphed into a pinwheel. … Continue reading →

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Honestly, You Cannot Make This Stuff Up, Again

Posted on May 28, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Death of Macbeth (August 15, 1057) I was skeptical of finding any information about the Scottish King that was the basis of Shakespeare’s play. So, you can imagine my surprise that I found out when and where Macbeth was killed. … 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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The Firebrand of the Reformed Church of Scotland

Posted on March 10, 2021 by cdsmiller17

John Knox (1514 – November 24, 1572) In the film “Mary Queen of Scots”, this minister was played by David Tennant. It was as if the firebrand was allowed to vent his venomous speech at the shameless goings-on in the … 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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Once Seen, Never Forgotten

Posted on January 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland I visited Edinburgh, once, in May of 1984. It was a spur-of-the-moment trip, after having gone to Paris for the previous few days. Was I rediscovering my karmic roots, or what? Just yesterday, one of my friends … Continue reading →

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