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Almost Paradise In North Idaho

Almost Paradise In North Idaho

By: Ted Ludlum
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In the beginning, God created a paradise. And then we messed it up! Today, living in North Idaho is almost paradise. ALMOST. Yes, the weather is often fantastic. There are 4 distinct seasons offering hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing, rafting, ATV trips, snow skiing, and more. Lakes and streams are everywhere. Mountains dominate the horizons, The forests are endless. Small towns (2 traffic-lights in our county!) dot the area. Independent minded, (mostly) conservative people live in these towns. But... summers are short and can get hot for a while. Smoke can fill the air from area wildfires. Winters are long, cloudy, snowy. Those days are short with the sun rising late and setting early. Liberal ideas are creeping in. The Good Old Boy Network is strong. Even here there is conflict. But Jesus reigns! Living in North Idaho is ALMOST paradise.

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Episodes
  • Episode 84 North Idaho Spirit Of Community And Remembrance

    Episode 84 North Idaho Spirit Of Community And Remembrance
    Nov 8 2025

    Ted has a cold so...he sounds better!

    And he talks less!

    Hallelujah!

    He also says he is sorry...sort of.

    Bonners Ferry is coming together to help those in need as the government shutdown continues.

    A Tragedy in far away Laos is felt here in North Idaho.

    Ted reacts to a horrible football game and defends an area football hero.

    Ted reflects on the words of two World War I soldiers that survived a hundred years in the ocean, and still speaks to us today.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 83 Local Reporter Bridges The Gap Between Fact And Fantasy

    Episode 83 Local Reporter Bridges The Gap Between Fact And Fantasy
    Nov 3 2025

    During the day Jennifer Wright is the editorial assistant and community writer for the Bonners Ferry Herald.

    But when the sun goes down and the kids go to sleep she writes paranormal romance novels!

    Think vampires (and perhaps other creatures of the night!)

    Other than that, she is just your typical mother of 5 making ends meet here in Bonners Ferry.

    She loves her community and writing about the people in it.

    But her imagination and creativity takes her other places as well.

    Jennifer shares her favorite stories she has written for the paper, and shares some insight into her books...past, present, and future.
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    42 mins
  • Episode 82 (B): Flying Solo During A SCARY Halloween Week

    Episode 82 (B): Flying Solo During A SCARY Halloween Week
    Oct 30 2025

    Ted has no guests, and no adult supervision, as he tries to do a podcast by himself!

    It's autumn in the Pacific Northwest and Ted considers a number of timely, and not so timely, topics.

    A recent kidnapping of a missionary pilot in Africa causes Ted to think of former guest Phillip Weaver who is now a missionary pilot serving the Haiti and Dominican Republic area.

    The painful end of the Mariners' seasons has Ted feeling for his friend as he remembers his own playoff pain in years gone by.

    Ted has new chairs for his guests!

    Ted ponders if Halloween is good, or evil, in a thoughtful conversation with himself.

    Ted opens up on a major issues that has him and his friend Terry divided. Could this be the end?

    Ted reminds everyone to fall back one hour this weekend, and get new calendars!

    The weekend events are highlighted.

    Finally, Ted reflects on friendship in general, and a special one in particular.
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    38 mins
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