A Lucky Guy I consider myself to be a lucky guy to have grown up when I did, because things sure have changed a lot. It was a time when milk came in one gallon jars or quart bottles with tabs, soft drinks had caps, high shelves and hiding places were ‘foolproof’ devices, and the doctor’s office was the local …
I’ve noticed over the last two years that the sky has gotten quite hazy. I am use to the surrounding hills and mountains being very clear in the East Kootenays. But, now the haze has settled between where I live and the mountains. Even the sky looks to have the haze mingled in. Even overhead the sky looks to be …
I recall a time of crackling fireplaces and radios, folks in real close quarters, eating meals at tables, familial pecking orders and unconditional cooperation. It was a time when the fragrant flowers on the table came from just outside the door, and the fruit piled high in baskets came from trees in the back yard. It was a time when …
In recent years vaping has caught on as an alternative way of quitting smoking. People swear by or swear about it. I do like the aroma of vape smoke as opposed to the stench of second hand smoke. Ads on TV warn of breathing in metallic substances when vaping. Still a persons own experiences may be the best indication of …
Some Of The Smartest People Do The Stupidest Things Some people simply should not be farmers. Such was the case with Harry and Sylvia, childless professionals nearing retirement. They’d shared a common dream of one day owning their own self-sufficient farm since the day they’d met, and due to years of focusing solely upon their careers and saving, now had …
“I am not bound to win by bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed but I am bound to live up to the light I have.’ – Abraham Lincoln David Icke has spent several years writing about the ultra rich families, shape shifters and other cover ups. Over the years I have read several book by Icke. …
There was once a selfish old man named Abe, who’s life was bitter and lonely. One day as he was walking through the park, he saw a sad little girl sitting all by herself on some stone steps. Everyone passed right by her, never seeming to notice her. No one stopped to ask if she was okay. She was dressed …
The first key to wisdom is constant and frequenting questioning for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth. – Pierre Abeland. 11the century philosopher. I first heard of David Icke in the mid 1990’s. I was sent an article on Icke that appeared in the Georgia Straight, an arts/entertainment paper in Vancouver …
Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward did an excellent job of exposing Watergate. It was old school journalism at work. Bernstein and Woodward did a lot of digging to get at the truth. But how much of the story did the two reporters miss? If they did they may have uncovered connections between the Nixon administration, Howard Hughes and quite possibly …
Watch and take note of your thoughts before you act on them. Keep an eye on who you hang around with before becoming part of their group. Keeping the Sabbath is your time to use wisely. Over time you’ll become a new person. You will be better off with those people doing something positive with their life. Taking a Sabbath …
Tiffany Shalain wrote an interesting book called 24/6. She made several practical points on keeping screen time to a minimum for one 24 hour period per week. The idea is that everyone needs a break from the routine of daily life. The weekly Sabbath day has been with us for several years. It is the fourth commandant that God gave …
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 …