Life On Other Planets I’ve been interested in astronomy and unexplained aerial sightings for a good number of years. Every so often I’m asked on my take of life on other planets, alien abductions and UFO’s. I sometimes avoid answering these questions, as too many people have pre-determined answers and won’t listen to other possibilities on this topic. For life …
Trains Changed Everything At one time, the train was the quickest and most efficient way of getting people from Point A to Point B. Instead of a few days by stagecoach people could get to their destination in a matter of hours. Vehicles and planes do give people more flexibility and speed to get to where they are going. I’ve …
It wasn’t what I wanted to hear first thing in the morning. Literally the first thing I heard after getting out of bed was the death of Robin Williams. I could hardly believe his death was an alleged suicide as a result of depression. I wonder how much of the full story we got, as Williams seemed to have everything …
One of the merits humor has, is that it can make light of a serious situation and keep things in perspective. Satire is an effective tool in social commentary and providing a good laugh while avoiding lawsuits. There are health benefits that laughter has on a persons health and physical being on a short term basis. Humor lowers stress, keeps …
Part 5 Of Ron Murdock’s Mental Wanderings And Random Thoughts How many people are stuck on a mental or spiritual hamster wheel, going around in a never ending circle, without any real direction to go in, without a reward in sight? Any pope that calls themselves Pious or Innocent must be delusional considering some of the things the Catholic Church …
I’ve been curious about the feasibility of getting the Calgary to Edmonton passenger rail service up and running once again. So I asked those on the forums at trains.com to see what information I could get. Apparently it’s been a rumour that has been circulating since 1978. Speed of passenger trains would have to be kept at 39 miles an …
“I wonder what would happen if I walked over and asked the little red haired girl to have lunch with me. She probably would laugh right in my face. It’s hard on a face when it gets laughed in.” – Charlie Brown Imagine what past generations would think of using on-line dating sites to meet someone. In our forefathers day …
When any group or individual is marginalized, it robs them of their dignity. It's hard to fathom the amount of contempt, libel and slander that comes out of...
Over the years the Nelson area has been the center of numerous UFO sightings. While these sightings in the West Kootenays have stayed out of the media, there is a lot of talk on the streets on what people have observed overhead. Several times I have watched a brightly lit craft come out of the northwest heading southeast. On two …
In 1982 was when the very first food bank in Canada opened its doors. It was originally intended to be a temporary solution. But as federal and provincial deficits rose steeply during the 80’s and 90’s it meant income support programs were weakened and dismantled. As a result people started to circulating in a poverty cycle that is hard to …
It seems to be something that gets into a person’s bloodstream at a young age. But once a diesel trains smoke gets into a person’s body, it’s basically impossible to shake it off. I wonder how many rail buffs can pinpoint exactly when they became one. With me, it was seeing my first train at the Willingdon Junction in Burnaby …
Homelessness Is No Longer A Big City Problem Most take our possessions for granted when we leave home, and lock the door knowing everything will probably be safe when we get back. But the homeless don’t have this privilege; the only safe secure way to keep their belongings safe is to carry them around all the time. The homeless are …
Just how far the anti-smoking gang will go to enforce no smoking by-laws remains to be seen. Will they install security cameras in ever car, house and public area? Will they have paid snitches keeping an eye on us?
