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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.

Ted Ludlum 2024 Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Episode 65 Is it really almost paradise, in North Idaho? Not always. But, the 4th of July is here and it's time to celebrate!

    Episode 65 Is it really almost paradise, in North Idaho? Not always. But, the 4th of July is here and it's time to celebrate!
    Jul 3 2025

    Ted reacts and reflects on recent tragedies in North Idaho.

    Firefighters are ambushed in nearby Coeur d'Alene. Two local teenagers suffer significant injuries in a car accident involving a semi-truck. The murderer of 4 college students in Moscow, ID cops a plea and confesses to his crimes and avoids the death penalty.

    But, Ted refuses to be a total Debbie Downer and prepares to celebrate the 4th of July in Bonners Ferry.

    And he remembers that God is in control, and He knows best.

    Be safe and have fun while observing the great nation's birthday!
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    24 mins
  • Episode #64 Robby Rains and Ted talk about the 250th anniversary of The Battle of Bunker Hill and the creation of the U.S. Army

    Episode #64 Robby Rains and Ted talk about the 250th anniversary of The Battle of Bunker Hill and the creation of the U.S. Army
    Jun 23 2025

    Is it the Battle of Bunker Hill, or the Battle of Breed's Hill. Bobby and I debate and discuss this among other things related to 1775 and the Revolutionary War.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode #63 Ted celebrates Father's Day as he visits with his son Chase about bowling, his escape artist dog Annie, and life as a volunteer fire fighter.

    Episode #63 Ted celebrates Father's Day as he visits with his son Chase about bowling, his escape artist dog Annie, and life as a volunteer fire fighter.
    Jun 13 2025

    During a recent visit back to Kansas, Ted and his son Chase spend time doing guy stuff and visiting about it.

    After 42 years Chase finally beats the old man in bowling. (Chase cheated!)

    The two work together (sort of) on making his yard escape proof for his dog, Annie. Time will tell.

    Chase shares some good stories, and not so good stories, about being a volunteer fire fighter in Kansas.
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    51 mins

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