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."

Still Blogging After All These Years

Posted on April 25, 2024 by rossmurray1

Hello, my friends, all 15 of you. In theory, there are over 10,000 people who follow this blog. Maybe I should write “people,” since who knows how many are bots, dormant accounts, dormant humans (RIP). There was a time, though, … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | 11 Comments

My Granddaughter’s Hair

Posted on January 15, 2024 by rossmurray1

While I never played a significant role in the lives of my daughters’ hair, in the end I could pull off a tidy ponytail and, in a pinch, some pretty neat pigtails. I could patiently unsnag a knot without anyone … Continue reading →

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Come On Get Happy: Smileyville Reviews

Posted on January 8, 2024 by rossmurray1

My new novel Smileyville has been out for three months. People tell me they like it. But then, what are they going to tell me, they hate it? They had qualms? Get out of my doorway, you creep? No, people … Continue reading →

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Managing Your Monkeys at Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2023 by rossmurray1

Once again, the holiday season is upon us, which means an abundance of Christmas parties, and with them comes the constant risk of over-indulging in monkeys. Monkeys are deeply woven into Christmas culture. Canadians are expected to spend $2.2 billion … Continue reading →

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You are invited to my sleepover

Posted on November 8, 2023 by rossmurray1

I know we’re adults, with jobs and responsibilities and horrible things that happen when we eat curry, but do you want to come to my house for a sleepover? It seems like the simplest way for us to become friends. … Continue reading →

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