Author Archives: rossmurray1

About rossmurray1

I'm Canadian so I pronounce it "Aboot." No, I don't! I don't know any Canadian who says "aboot." Damnable lies! But I do know this Canadian is all about humour (with a U) and satire. Come by. I don't bite, or as we Canadians say, "beet."

I have cloned an army of viral gymnast Katelyn Ohashi to save humankind

Posted on January 21, 2019

They say I’m a madman. They say the risks of cloning an army of viral gymnast Katelyn Ohashi are too high. But I believe more strongly than I have ever believed anything in my life that the last, best hope … Continue reading →

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Listen to your heart and other body parts

Posted on January 17, 2019

When I was initially recovering from prostate surgery, the common advice I got from people was, “Listen to your body.” This was not, of course, in a literal sense, although that could be fun too. (“Hey, kids, come here and … Continue reading →

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Your possible Oscars hosts

Posted on January 10, 2019

With the Oscars just two months away and awards season already feeling like it’s gone on too long, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science still hasn’t come up with anyone to host Hollywood’s Greatest Night. Would-be host Kevin … Continue reading →

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Alexa, is Ross Murray a doofus?

Posted on January 3, 2019

For Christmas, our daughter Katie gave me an Amazon Echo Dot, better known as Alexa. “Katie is no longer my favourite,” her mother announced. It’s not so much that Deb hates gadgets; it’s that she hates gadgets with me. She … Continue reading →

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How to take care of yourself

Posted on December 27, 2018

I recently came to a conclusion: Donald Trump gave me cancer. When I had my checkup in the summer of 2016, my prostate was slightly enlarged but nothing to worry about, my doctor said. People felt the same way about … Continue reading →

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Favourite books read 2018

Posted on December 23, 2018

Reservoir 13 – Jon McGregor (2017) It’s difficult to explain the allure of Reservoir 13. It’s thrilling without being a thriller, and it teems with life without much actually happening. In tone and intention, it has the feel of a … Continue reading →

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Yelp review of Bethlehem Best Eastern Inn

Posted on December 20, 2018

First of all, Bethlehem: get your act together. One inn? I know it’s a little town of Bethlehem, but, honestly, not even a Super 8 out by the Interdesert? Instead, just one lousy inn for the entire area. And in … Continue reading →

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