Tag Archives: United States history

Wishful Thinking: A New United States of America Map

Posted on September 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

According to Donald J Trump Trump announced yesterday that he’s reached a new agreement with Denmark to take over control of Greenland. Really? Well, not in reality. He threatened to annex the country, which may, or may not, have persuaded … Continue reading →

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The Thinker Behind Women’s Liberation:

Posted on September 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gloria Steinem (March 25, 1934 – September 2, 2026) When I was becoming an adult, Gloria Steinem seemed to be the background noise that most men didn’t really understand. Women, however, decided that her way was the best. Only, instead … Continue reading →

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If You Have to Avoid a Film, This is the One

Posted on September 13, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Drama (2026) Maybe, I’m being a little harsh, and years from now the whole thing will be seen as a stylistic breakthrough of some sort, but for now, don’t watch this emotional train wreck. I’ve heard of cold feet … Continue reading →

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Watch What He Does at Golf Tournaments; You’ll See

Posted on September 12, 2026 by cdsmiller17

If You Can’t Win, Cheat! Most people would say, “So what?” Well, as we’re beginning to understand, if you’re willing to cheat at golf, you’ll cheat at anything, including elections. This video is from 7 years ago. There’s even been … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Scene of the Crime, 25 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Nine-Eleven (September 11, 2001) After 25 years, I’ve honed my karmic astrology skills. Today might be a good day to look with new eyes at the event chart of that day, using the timing of the first plane hitting the … Continue reading →

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You’d Think: Been There, Done That, Wouldn’t You?

Posted on September 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Lillian Gish (October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993) Normally, I don’t visit random biographies of actresses born 130 years (or more) ago. But this person was highlighted in a Facebook post by an individual (Andrew Bassano Brewer)who saw “The … Continue reading →

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“Optimism is a Political Act”

Posted on September 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Did You Hear the Subtle Meaning? I wanted to focus on the upcoming midterm elections in the United States. Michael J. Fox’ quote came up. On the surface, every midterm election is a referendum of the ruling government at the … Continue reading →

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If America Doesn’t NEED Canada, Why Worry?

Posted on September 3, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Is This Just About the Booze? No. It’s much more than that. Americans are afraid of China getting their foot in their economy through the ‘backdoor’ route. Trying to restrict who Canada trades with is a tactic to ‘protect’ their … Continue reading →

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How to Bring “SHAME” on Our “HOMES”

Posted on August 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

A New Acronym People are so clever. Obviously, I’ve been around so long that I’ve never needed an acronym to remember what the Great Lakes are called. It’s the same for most Canadians. Americans have a little different point of … Continue reading →

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We Forget that the Universe Knows What It’s Doing

Posted on August 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Sturgeon Lunar Eclipse (August 28, 2026) I was up when the lunar eclipse was at its most total for those of us in the eastern half of Canada. But I didn’t see it because we were under a cloud at … Continue reading →

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