Tag Archives: United States history

Please Pay Attention: He’s Trying to Tell Us Something

Posted on June 2, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Thank You for Your Attention to This Matter! It’s Trump’s latest sign-off on his Truth Social posts. He doesn’t want to be ignored, and mostly, the United States are paying close attention to EVERYTHING he shares. But, unfortunately, he cannot … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of a Madman

Posted on June 2, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Charles Milles Manson (November 12, 1934 – November 19, 2017) I guess I’ve skirted around this monster for long enough. Charles Manson was the leader of a cult called the Manson Family. In 1969 they went on a killing spree … Continue reading →

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A True Love Story Based on a Documentary from 2008

Posted on May 31, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Song Sung Blue (2008) We watched the Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson version from 2025. It was very entertaining, and reminded me of my love of Neil Diamond songs. I presume that’s what it intended to have happen. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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To Us 1950’s Kids, He was King of the Wild Frontier

Posted on May 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Davy Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) American myth-making was at its finest when the legend of Davy Crockett was written. The coonskin hat was a nice touch, especially since Walt Disney focused us on that feature. We … Continue reading →

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Question: Are We All Just Participants in an Experiment?

Posted on May 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Morphic Resonance I’m sure you’ve heard of Rupert Sheldrake. The scientific community doesn’t like his work because it flies in the face of their cherished thinking. But it also speaks to a reality that is essentially spiritual. Most developmental biologists … Continue reading →

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They Say Pride Goeth Before a Fall

Posted on May 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

General George Custer (5 December 1839 – June 25, 1876) We’ve all heard about “Custer’s Last Stand”. Did you ever wonder why he could make such an error in judgement that condemned his whole fighting troop of soldiers to death … Continue reading →

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If You Know You’re Dying, You’ve Got Nothing to Lose

Posted on May 25, 2026 by cdsmiller17

“Doc” Holliday (August 14, 1851 – November 8, 1887) Following on from my posts about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, I thought it might be informative to take a look at that Old West enigma called “Doc” Holliday. His … Continue reading →

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The Other Half of the Legendary Pair of the Wild Bunch

Posted on May 23, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Sundance Kid (May 24, 1867 – November 7, 1908) I didn’t intend to ignore the Sundance Kid. In fact, a part of me wondered if he and Etta Place were the precursors of Bonnie and Clyde. However, Etta never took … Continue reading →

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Wondering Who Butch Cassidy was Connected to?

Posted on May 21, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Clyde Barrow I kid you not. I was looking back in time to see if I’d written about Robin Hood and Maid Marian, and was reminded that I thought Bonnie and Clyde were the update of the legendary pair. Then … Continue reading →

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Now That It’s Finally Over, Some Spoilers Ahead

Posted on May 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Outlander (2014 – 2026) After 8 seasons, this series has captured our hearts and attention. For the women, there was plenty of sensuality and family life, and for the men, plenty of sword and rifle fights. But it is the … Continue reading →

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