Tag Archives: United States history

She Never Seems to Smile, Ever

Posted on April 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Maggie Haberman (October 30, 1973) The photographic evidence refutes this claim: just Google “Maggie Haberman smiling” to see the truth. But lately, she seems to be deadly serious when she reports on CNN about anything to do with Trump. Maggie … Continue reading →

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It’s a Classic Case of the Pot Calling the Kettle Black

Posted on April 14, 2024 by cdsmiller17

. Remember that what you see in others is actually what you unconsciously understand about yourself.

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When a Song About a Solar Eclipse Made Him Famous

Posted on April 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Solar Eclipse (July 10, 1972) For years, people speculated that the song “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon was written about Warren Beatty. What if there was a way to prove it? (I know, I know that Carly has admitted … Continue reading →

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Together They Created Desilu Studios in 1950

Posted on April 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lucy and Desi (2022) We watched this documentary, last night. Their production company, Desilu, was a very successful collaboration, until it wasn’t. At the same time, their marriage followed a similar path. But what about these two individuals, separately? Lucille … Continue reading →

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Remember What I Said About Cycles Repeating?

Posted on April 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Redeeming Love (2022) A family member recommended this film on Netflix. We watched it last night. There is no more a depressing story than that of a prostitute in goldrush California times. As a film, it takes its time to … Continue reading →

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When It Launched, People Thought It was a Prank

Posted on April 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Gmail (April 1, 2004) It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years since the launch of this email service. Twenty years! I arbitrarily set the clock for 1 second past midnight PDT for the service launch, just to … Continue reading →

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Wait! Is This Supposed to be an April Fool’s Joke?

Posted on April 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lenny Bruce (October 13, 1925 – August 3, 1966) Honestly, I didn’t ever expect to look at this standup comedian. Of course, I knew about him, from the news stories, but, with such a passage of time, it was small … Continue reading →

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There’s One Born Every Minute

Posted on March 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

All that’s advertised is not necessarily Truth. Sometimes, it’s just a way to get your money.

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Within a Day, the Lunar Eclipse Signals a Disaster

Posted on March 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Baltimore Bridge Collapse (March 26, 2024) These things seem to come out of the blue, but there are always reasons, just ones we don’t understand at first glance. Watching the video evidence, there must have been ‘something’ that happened to … Continue reading →

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In the Past, Solar Eclipses Stopped Wars

Posted on March 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

These Days, Hardly Anyone Pays Attention Except, of course, those who wish to view a total eclipse with their own two eyes (through protective eyewear). But, in the course of human events, signals from the Universe were something to pay … Continue reading →

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