I’ve never been quarantined. But the more I look around the more I think it might not be a bad idea. – George Carlin The way things are going in our world living off grid looks more appealing. – Ron Murdock There is a big difference between learning and being re-educated. Learning is a natural outgrowth of curiosity and how …
In late February 2020 there was an alleged UFO sighting over Naramata located just south of Penticton. Next day I looked at the sighting on YouTube. It showed one vague circular light in the night sky. It could have been anything from a drone or something else for that matter. Some time later i contacted a buddy of mine in …
Welcome to edition 23 of Random Thoughts by Ron Murdoch. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson is a work of fiction. Orwell’s 1984 turned out to be a work of prophecy. I’ve wondered what the Church would do in either case. Would they attempt to stop either one. Or would they attempt to stop ether one Would they become willing participants …
Promession Relatively Unheard Of Traditionally there are three primary types of burials when people pass. Promession is not one of them. The first method is placing the corpse on a platform where it is left to decay naturally. Another method is by incineration, also known as cremation. And of course there’s placing the body into a hole and covering it. …
Where God Lives A little boy really wanted to meet God. He knew that it was a long trip to where God lives, so he packed his little suitcase with a few Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer. He then headed out the door to begin his journey. However, the tiny guy had only gone about three blocks when …
Mediation Changes The Structure Of Our Brains Researches from Harvard University report that two months worth of light meditation changes the structure of our brains. For the better. According to their findings, taking just thirty minutes a day to calm and reflect actually shrinks the part of the brain that’s responsible for stress, while increasing the part that controls our …
by Iqbal Ahmad Laughter Is The Best Medicine Does a joke a day actually help keep doctors away when there are so many more issues today that make our lives more hectic, and so little respite from the constantly mounting pressures? Pressures such as the tough competition to stay ahead of everybody, finding a way to plan and save for …
A Modern Fable By Will Lewis Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You begins on a dark and stormy night. The wind was howling, sleet was slashing at his windshield, and the man behind the wheel’s tears blurred his vision. He’d dropped off his wife at work, and once alone, sobbed behind the wheel as he …
Multiculturalism Ignores The Multiracial Multiculturalism really needs to stop racial profiling, regardless of whether it’s intentional or not. For in an honest effort to do the right things, sometimes people end up doing the wrong things. It doesn’t mean that they’re bad people. It just means that they’re human. However, we become inhuman when we refuse to change the things …
The Luckiest Place In The World is a modern fable created by Will Lewis. Once Upon A Time Harold was 73 years old and homeless. Once upon a time he’d married, had two kids, and bought a home. For decades he worked in construction and did his best to live the middle class dream. But that was a long time …
Interspecies Communication Animals Know How To Talk | Humans Don’t Know How To Understand Anyone who’s ever had a pet knows that people have an ability to communicate with different species, also known as interspecies communication. And it’s long been assumed that humans were at the top of the communication chain, but quite incorrectly. In fact, humans may be at …
The Perfect Gifts For Old People This Christmas “Finding just the right Christmas present for old people can be hard, so here are a few valuable tips about what old people want for Christmas, from an old person!” ~ Haywire Willy There are two ways of enjoying ‘What Old People Really Want For Christmas; you can watch the video and …
Have Money – Will Spend It’s said that money can’t buy happiness, but it most certainly can buy enjoyment. And those with scads of money, spend plenty of it to indulge themselves with whatsoever they desire. This article is about the top 10 things that rich people buy and how much they’re willing to pay to get their way. 10. …
Moosemeat And Marmalade Is As Funny As It Sounds Moosemeat and Marmalade is a television series that’s every bit as funny as its name. With true Canadian humor it matches a First Nation forest foraging chef with a prim and proper British chef and it’s a recipe for hilarity. The show pairs the highly skilled naturalist, musician, comedian and campfire …
In my investigation of imbecilic pet owners, I discovered there are primarily two types of ‘problem’ dog owners. There’s the dirt poor, and then there's the well off. Both share a sense of entitlement, and both have a propensity to be...