Michael Ely Is A Gay Multidimensional Artist Michael Ely is a gay multidimensional artist whose works helped to pioneer and influence the development and performance of several genres of music, from rock to glam, and from punk to psychedelic. Michael performed almost exclusively with the love of his life Spider (James) Taylor, until Spider was taken by liver cancer. Today, …
The World’s Strongest Paper Plate Now, I ain’t one to normally endorse products, or to provide non-derogatory reviews of anything, but through sheer accident I stumbled across a paper plate so darn impressive that I felt compelled to shout about it to the world. And, the time of year just happens to coincide nicely. It is a type of product …
Roles Were Clearly Divided Few notice the shifts that take place in society like us old folks. Back when we was young, the cost of living was low, boys took ‘shop’ in school and girls took ‘home economics’. After they got out of school, adult roles were right clearly divided, with males leaving the home every day to be the …
Political And Social Correctness Are Real Threats To Free Speech Excuse me? After working in the field of community social services for over 35 years, I can honestly say that the level of ‘sensitivity’ for people’s issues has come a long way. In fact, it is my opinion that political and social correctness has now surpassed its purpose, and has …
By Ron Murdock I found it’s a wise idea to avoid getting into a rebound relationship. The reason I have for this is that most of us could use a break between the old relationship and the new one. Plus it gives you time to deal with any ill feelings that developed during the previous relationship and its breakup. The …
Mental Wanderings And Random Thoughts | Part 14 By Ron Murdock – The way people forage for food in garbage containers, you’d think they’re a new chain of grocery stores called ‘Dumpster Super Markets’. – There’s a huge difference between learning and re-education. Learning is being naturally curious about things around you and how they work. Re-education is just another …
It has been said for centuries that dogs are man’s best ‘friend’, and there’s been a heap of times dogs proved that they are, with countless lives saved by canine courage and companionship. Horses also share this distinction with dogs. However, man’s best ‘teacher’ has to go to those fabulous furry felines whom we think so much of, and who …
An Ancient Rainforest Hidden In Plain Sight Nestled in northern British Columbia is an ancient rainforest hidden in plain sight. About an hour east of Prince George, BC, (113 kilometers – 70 miles) the The Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park has become a popular tourist stop. The canopy of primordial Western Cedars (Thuja plicata) tower like organic skyscrapers in a …
By Ron Murdock Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. – Marcus Aurelis To Tell The Truth Or Deceive? Speaking the truth is a tough act to do. It means really being in touch with yourself to prevent caving into consensus reality, or participating in group think. One can …
Gun Control The rash of recent shootings and mass murders has folks a’hollering for gun control, as if guns have taken to busting out of sporting good stores and running down streets shooting people. Well, I hate to burst anyone’s bubble, but guns can’t, and don’t kill by themselves. It is only when guns are played with by humans that …
Before Getting Snippy And Lippy The next time you find yourself getting a little impatient with old people, here’s a few things about us you might want to keep in mind before getting all lippy and snippy: Yes, we’re slower than we used to be, but we should be after working like hell for 50-70 years to support ourselves and …
