Tag Archives: United Kingdom

The End of Another Illustrious Career in Broadcasting

Posted on August 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Huw Edwards (August 18, 1961) I was going to name this post, “The Huw and Cry Over WhatsApp Photos,” but thought better of it. There are four inconjuncts, three of which form a (double) Yod pointing at Saturn. This life … Continue reading →

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In Political Cycles:

Posted on July 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Essentially when you have a dominant two party system, each side wants what it wants and doesn’t like what the other side likes. That’s one of the reasons that in democracies, elections produce a flip-flop switch of parties which changes … Continue reading →

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Would You Believe IVF is Now 46 Years Old?

Posted on July 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Louise Brown (July 25, 1978) Doesn’t time fly! With all the hoo-ha going on in the United States over women’s reproductive rights, it’s timely to look back at the birth of the first ‘test-tube’ baby. I wonder if her birth … Continue reading →

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Evidently, He is a Master of Impressions

Posted on July 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Benedict Cumberbatch (July 19, 1976) I knew I’d get around to him, eventually. Benedict Cumberbatch has a fine ear for imitation, or so I’ve been led to believe. But lots of actors have that ability, such as Jim Carey, for … Continue reading →

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Proof that His Sun Also Rises

Posted on July 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Keir Starmer (September 2, 1962) It wasn’t too difficult to read the tea leaves about yesterday’s UK election result. The Conservatives had coasted for too long, trying to right the sinking ship that is the United Kingdom. Labour came roaring … Continue reading →

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On This Day in History, a Disaster Happened in London

Posted on June 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Globe Theatre Burns Down (June 29, 1613) We know from subsequent history that after this event happened, William Shakespeare retired to Stratford to live his life in quiet solitude until he died suddenly three years later. So, this event … Continue reading →

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Now, This is Starting to Get Very Weird…

Posted on June 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Horatio Nelson (September 18, 1758 [OS] – October 21, 1805) Luke Aaron was insistent that I look at Horatio Nelson, with respect as to whom he may have reincarnated as in the present time. Ordinarily, I would have been skeptical, … Continue reading →

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Problematic Hanoverian Monarchs, Part II

Posted on June 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

George IV (August 12, 1762 – June 26, 1830) This individual was a bit of a heavyweight, at least in health terms. George IV was the eldest child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. He led an extravagant lifestyle that contributed … Continue reading →

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The House of Hanover Monarchs were Problematic

Posted on June 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

William IV (August 21, 1765 – June 20, 1837) Luke Aaron has suggested another couple of Napoleonic-era individuals who have reincarnated as Euro-skeptic politicians in the present age. I’m going to look at one of those individuals today, the other … Continue reading →

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He Served Two Kings with IV Designations, and Victoria

Posted on June 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (May 1, 1769 – Sep 14, 1852) I had an unspoken question when I wrote about Nigel Farage. Luke Aaron provided me with the answer. How Luke comes up with these connections is beyond … Continue reading →

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