Tag Archives: United States history

She was Deaf and Blind, but Not Dumb

Posted on March 3, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Helen Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) I was prompted to write about Helen Keller by a calendar note for March 3rd: On this day in 1887: Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old Helen Keller Helen’s birth chart was … Continue reading →

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Even with his Birth Chart Changed by 10 Days…

Posted on February 28, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Alex Murdaugh (Still Looks Guilty) Due to the fact that Alex’ son, Buster, (finally) identified his father’s birth day as June 27th, I’ve done a second birth chart that highlights this change. To further complicate it, I’ve randomized the time … Continue reading →

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Above the Law? No, Beneath Contempt

Posted on February 27, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Murdaugh Murders: a Southern Scandal (2023) There’s nothing like an on-going murder investigation and trial to catch the imagination of a nation, especially when it involves a powerful family dynasty of lawyers who also happen to be rich. If you … Continue reading →

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Well, Ain’t That a Kick in the Head

Posted on February 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Frank Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) I know the song belongs to Dean Martin, and not Frank Sinatra, but I thought how appropriate it feels for me after reading some of Frank’s history, especially his connections with … Continue reading →

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So, What About His Wife? Was She Innocent?

Posted on February 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Marilyn Reese Sheppard (April 14, 1923 – July 4, 1954) The previous post’s YouTube video speculated that Marilyn Sheppard may have been ‘unfaithful’. Hmm. This birth time is considered excellent. Now, it echoes her murder chart by showing a double … Continue reading →

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The Murder Case that Inspired the Plot of “The Fugitive”

Posted on February 21, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Dr. Sam Sheppard (December 29, 1923 – April 6, 1970) I wouldn’t have thought to even look at this event, if it hadn’t been for this quote from “Denial of Justice”. There is a lot of Q & A in … Continue reading →

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It Makes a Change from Tracking Santa’s Progress

Posted on February 20, 2023 by cdsmiller17

NORAD (May 12, 1958) NORAD has been in the news lately, shooting down balloons and other aerial objects. That wasn’t its original intention: it was intended to help North America have an early warning against Soviet planes entering our airspace, … Continue reading →

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Symbolic? The Day After Dorothy Kilgallen Died

Posted on February 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Northeast Blackout (November 9, 1965) Maybe I have a faulty memory bank, but I don’t recall this blackout from 1965. As if to signal a distress from the heavens concerning the passing of one of the most remarkable women in … Continue reading →

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What’s a Little Smoke Among Friends?

Posted on February 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Ohio Train Derailment (February 3, 2023) This may turn out to be a major environmental disaster that started out as ‘just’ a little train derailment. According to news reports (and Wikipedia), this is the precise moment that the train derailed. … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Try to Change the Past?

Posted on February 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

11.22.63 (2016) This is “Back to the Future” for Baby Boomers. I watched the first episode on Amazon Prime Video. It was 90 minutes long. There are seven more to see. I won’t be watching them. I’ve seen enough. Having … Continue reading →

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