Tag Archives: United Kingdom

I Asked Microsoft Copilot Who cdsmiller17 Is

Posted on July 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

This is what it said: Pretty good, eh?

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25 Cromwell St. Became a “House of Horrors” in 1994

Posted on July 15, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (2025) We watched this three part documentary on Netflix last night. I’m surprised that I didn’t have nightmares about it afterwards. However, as with most documentaries, this one wasn’t made sensational by … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Believe that 40 Years have Passed

Posted on July 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Live Aid (July 13, 1985) Time flies. Memories fade, a little. My second wife and I spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning in London on that weekend, celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Due to the overwhelming influx of people into … Continue reading →

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“He’s Only 13 Years Old”

Posted on April 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Adolescence (2025) We binge-watched this four episode limited series on Netflix over the weekend. What a ride! If you’ve watched all of Netflix’s limited series Adolescence, take a deep breath. The moving but agonizing tale about a young boy named Jamie … Continue reading →

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This Author had a Sense of Adventure in Life

Posted on April 2, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950) In the Season 2, Episode 6 of “1923” one of the characters mentioned Edgar Rice Burroughs by name as someone he could tell of Elizabeth’s heroic adventure to reconnect with … Continue reading →

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An International Agreement Rendered Null and Void?

Posted on March 2, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Budapest Memorandum (December 5, 1994) It makes sense when we use astrological 20/20 hindsight. Three countries promised to protect the sovereignty of three former USSR countries: Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States signed this pact, specifically in … Continue reading →

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Why Is the Capstone Missing from the Great Pyramid?

Posted on February 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Eye of God from the American Dollar Bill Sometimes, one needs to confront the obvious. If the triangle is ‘integral’ to alien badges, are we to surmise that the spiritual significance of the Trinity is also part of the … Continue reading →

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Now and Zen

Posted on February 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Christmas Humphreys (February 15, 1901 – April 13, 1983) I’d heard the name before, but was unfamiliar with his reputation. It seems that I may have crossed paths with him in a former life, but I couldn’t say for sure. … Continue reading →

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The “Process” Changed This ‘World Teacher’ Forever

Posted on February 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Jiddu Krishnamurti (May 11, 1895 – February 17, 1986) For the longest time, I have wondered why Krishnamurti abandoned his ‘supposed’ role of Messiah, as understood by the Theosophical Society adherents. Looking back on it now, it may have been … Continue reading →

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The Start of the Modern Day “New Age”

Posted on February 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Theosophical Society Founded (November 17, 1875) I was watching a YouTube video today that highlighted Helena Blavatsky’s warnings to our present day society. No doubt it was AI generated, but the spiritual quotes from her were done in her … Continue reading →

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