Tag Archives: United Kingdom

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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Intimate Partner Violence in 1950’s Britain

Posted on February 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

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

Posted on February 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

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

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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I’d Recognize That Song Anywhere

Posted on January 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

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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He’s Called the World’s Most Famous Double Agent

Posted on January 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Kim” Philby (January 1, 1912 – May 11, 1988) Is it worthwhile even looking at this individual? From an astrological perspective, undoubtedly. The original collector of Philby’s birth details used a time (2:30 pm) which has an unknown source. That … Continue reading →

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Some Flames Burn Brightly Even After 11 Years

Posted on January 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Missing You (2025) I’ll admit it: I’m a pushover for Harlan Coben’s works. I’m not even sure how many of his shows I’ve seen on Netflix, but I’ve read three of his novels. Every one of them has had a … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up

Posted on December 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

J.M. Barrie (May 9, 1860 – June 19, 1937) I suppose it’s cheeky to associated the subtitle of his greatest play, “Peter Pan” with the playwright, himself, but somehow just looking at his portrait, above, the child is still in … Continue reading →

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