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This Author had a Sense of Adventure in Life

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?

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?

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

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

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”

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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Intimate Partner Violence in 1950’s Britain

Ruth Ellis (October 9, 1926 – July 13, 1955) In the back of my mind, I’m sure that I’d heard of this woman’s tragic story. The following YouTube video explains what happened: I wondered what astrology could tell us about … Continue reading

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DNA has Finally Unmasked the ‘True’ Ripper

Aaron Kosminsky (September 11, 1865 – March 24, 1918) Well, I stand corrected. Yes, he was a mental patient when he died, but it took a shawl found at the scene of the crime of one of the murders to … Continue reading

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The Miracle of Childbirth with the Help of IVF

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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I’d Recognize That Song Anywhere

Outlander Closing Credits (Season 7, Episode 16) It’s part of a plot development going forward for the next season of Outlander. (Spoiler alert:) When Claire first had her baby, Faith, she sang “I Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside” … Continue reading

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