Tag Archives: United States history

My First Thought: Is This a Hoax?

Posted on April 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

David Wilcock Suicide? (April 20, 2026) Oh, no: say it isn’t so! (Rachel Platten’s song, “Fight Song” has been running nonstop through my mind.) Here’s the event chart… I rounded the time to the nearest quarter hour, bearing in mind … Continue reading →

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The Event that Started a “Massacree” Protest Movement

Posted on April 21, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Alice’s Restaurant (November 25, 1965) Guthrie refers to the incident as a “massacree“, a colloquialism originating in the Ozark Mountains that describes “an event so wildly and improbably and baroquely messed up that the results are almost impossible to believe”. It is … Continue reading →

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Undeniable Irony: the Circle has Come Around Again

Posted on April 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The whole Declaration of Independence, signed 250 years ago, was meant to permanently dispose of the Mad King George III of Great Britain. And, yet, here we are again with a Mad King acting with impnity. In reality, the American … Continue reading →

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Is Murder of a Rival Ever Justified? Or is It Fated?

Posted on April 9, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson (2026) It’s a lethal combination, jealousy and a handgun. Because of them, a young cycling athlete was murdered. The Netflix documentary examines how they found the killer and proved her guilt in court. … Continue reading →

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How To Perfectly Choose Your Exit Time

Posted on April 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

D.B. Cooper is Still Missing This is a continuing mystery that happened over 54 years ago. Many have claimed recently that AI has solved the case, but what I wanted to see is if the detail of his jumping out … Continue reading →

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I Feared It Might be an April Fool’s Joke

Posted on April 2, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Artemis II (April 1, 2026) I watched this blast off on ABC News last night, holding my breath, as so many people must have been doing worldwide. It went off without a hitch, after a 10 minute delay. For anyone … Continue reading →

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1967: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

Posted on March 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Across The Universe (2007) Having lived through the Summer of Love (as it was called that year), I watched as the world changed completely. The Beatles were at the forefront of the Revolution with their music and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely … Continue reading →

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“The Shawshank Redemption” had a Precursor

Posted on March 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Escape From Alcatraz (1979) Again, in the back of my mind, I knew about this daring escape. One man and two brothers broke out from The Rock (as it was known) under cover of night and swam away to freedom. … Continue reading →

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They Tried to Break Her Down; She Fought Back

Posted on March 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Frances Farmer (September 19, 1913 – August 1, 1970) John Edward interviewed Sharon Stone, and in the middle of it, Sharon spoke about Jessica Lange playing Frances Farmer in the film “Frances”. Unconsciously, I knew about her story, but I’d … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Joined the Dots between Putin and Trump

Posted on March 24, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Robert Mueller (August 7, 1944 – March 20, 2026) You could call him the last honest man in government. But his report on Russian interference in the 2016 American presidential election was whitewashed by AG Bill Barr and nothing came … Continue reading →

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