Tag Archives: United States history

Disney’s Award Winning Songwriters

Posted on November 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Sherman Brothers We watched a 2 hour “60 Minutes” program about the 60th anniversary of “Mary Poppins”. It was surprising how much these men contributed to the overall production of the film in 1964. In fact, without their songs, … Continue reading →

Posted in history, showbusiness | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Buddy Got Snipped Two Days Ago

Posted on November 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

He doesn’t like his ‘cone of shame’. “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.”

Posted in personal | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

This Whaling Incident Inspired the Novel Moby Dick

Posted on November 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Sinking of the Essex (November 20, 1820) Essex was an American whaling ship from Nantucket, Massachusetts, which was launched in 1799. On November 20, 1820, while at sea in the southern Pacific Ocean under the command of Captain George Pollard Jr., the ship was attacked and sunk by … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Real Man in a Red Cap from the Hopi Indians

Posted on November 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Banyacya (June 2, 1909 – February 6, 1999) No doubt you’ve seen YouTube videos discussing “The Man in the Red Cap” as if applying to Donald Trump. Don’t be deceived: this is the way that we Westerners bend knowledge … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

When a True Story Inspires an Award Winning Film

Posted on November 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

John Wojtowicz (March 9, 1945 – January 2, 2006) This is the man who tried to rob a bank to get funds for his wife’s gender affirming operation. Sound familiar? Yes, this is the basis of the film “Dog Day … Continue reading →

Posted in history, showbusiness | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

It’s a Weird Echo of the Mid-East’s Situation at Present

Posted on November 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Diplomat (2023 – present) And yet another family recommendation, this time from a different branch. The show is a background look at what could happen if ‘someone’ attacks an British naval ship in the Persian Gulf. Hmm. What trikes … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews, showbusiness | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s Been Ten Days Since the 2024 US Elections

Posted on November 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Is the USA a Going Concern? You may see the Accounting implication in my question above. But it’s a moral one as well. In other words, for the whole world, there are concerns going forward under Trump 2.0. At present, … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

We Are All Part of a Community of Astrologers

Posted on November 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Helena Woods (May 17, 1994) Ellie Dreams Down Under mentioned Helena’s YouTube channel last night. Helena, who lives in France, generally does astrocartography, which is the study of where (and when) to relocate. Last year, she posted a political astrology … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Experiment that Proved Anyone Can Be a Fascist

Posted on November 9, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Third Wave (April 5, 1967) My son, Derek, sent me the link to this Wikipedia page. It’s informative and not really surprising. After all, when it comes to our own welfare and security, we always want to be in … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Just a Reminder: the Morning After the Night Before

Posted on November 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

End of message.

Posted in history | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment