Tag Archives: humor

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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Dead Man Smirking

Posted on September 7, 2023 by rossmurray1

The father of one of my colleagues recently died. It’s an increasingly familiar rite of passage for my generation, watching our parents fade and fall away. In this case, though, it really made me think about how my own time … Continue reading →

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American Milk

Posted on August 7, 2023 by rossmurray1

It’s a staple of border life. Canadians go to the States for cheap milk and gas. Not me. Even though I’ve lived on the border for over 30 years, I’ve rarely made a special trip for gas because dealing with … Continue reading →

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