Tag Archives: wedding

Are Wedding Vows a Thing of the Past?

Posted on July 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

What Do They Really Promise? In the past, women were considered chattels. I’m sorry if that offends you, but only 50 years ago could a wife finally take out a loan at the bank without her husband’s permission. It was … Continue reading →

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Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure?

Posted on July 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Taylor Swift’s Wedding (July 3, 2026) This is the modern equivalent of an American “royal” wedding. One astrologer on Facebook said that with all their money, they didn’t appear to have consulted an astrologer. Here’s why: Mars/Uranus on the Descendant … Continue reading →

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Neither Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail Could Keep Us Away

Posted on June 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta (June 25, 2026) We attended a family wedding ceremony at this venue in Alberta. To make the trip significant, we first visited my sister and her partner for three days in White Rock, B.C., then Susan’s … Continue reading →

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At This Point in Time: Chapter Four

Posted on May 3, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Royal Wedding (July 29, 1981) The History Diana’s appearance as she walked up the cathedral steps to the cheers of the crowd more than justified the verse composed in her honour by the President of Zimbabwe, the Rev. Canaan Banana: … Continue reading →

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It’s Our Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary Today

Posted on May 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17
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It’s Only One Word, But Is It a Typo or the Truth?

Posted on December 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Marriage at Cana (John 2:1-10) We are all familiar with Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at this wedding. For years, there has been speculation that this was actually when Jesus married Mary Magdalene. A straight reading … Continue reading →

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They Say, In Life…

Posted on February 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Third Time’s a Charm As you may remember, I’ve been married three times. The first time was 54 years ago, tomorrow. The last time was 14 years ago, in May. The second marriage was the longest of the three, so … Continue reading →

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When a Television Series Telegraphs a Scene from a Film

Posted on May 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Good Doctor (Season 5, Episode 17) Shaun and Lea were supposed to get married in their reality TV program. But, as Lea pointed out, “This isn’t us.” So the producer of the show (within the show) allowed them to … Continue reading →

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It was the Best Day of Her Life

Posted on January 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson (July 23, 1986) You might think that a royal wedding is the fairy tale ending for all young women. Well, judging by the photos of Charles and Diana, Andrew and Sarah, Harry … Continue reading →

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From a Royal Mistress to the Duchess of Cornwall

Posted on November 28, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (July 17, 1947) It took slightly more than 30 years to come to fruition. Camilla Shand took the long way round to become Charles’ wife. And it shouldn’t come as a surprise that what took place … Continue reading →

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