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I’m, what promise do you need?

Screwed

Ghosts are never the same as the the original, they are puffed in the minds of everyone faceing off in illogical conflict…

Tourists are the same, but they leave it to go home, everyone should be a tourist on this 3rd Rock from the Sun…

Myths against Realities.

Navigating the boundary between myths and realities requires a steady commitment to the “prudent man” standard: acting with the care, observation, and level-headedness that preserves one’s own perspective. In a world saturated with information, the best way to cope is to prioritize direct observation over secondhand narratives. Whether you are looking through a camera lens or reading a news headline, focus on the mechanical “how” of things. Facts have a weight and a texture; myths are often airy, designed to provoke an immediate emotional reaction rather than a thoughtful examination. By slowing down your response and looking for the structural evidence beneath a claim, you remain an observer rather than a participant in the noise.

Practicality is your greatest anchor.

pragmatic is as pragmatic does

When myths and realities clash, rely on the tangible—the projects on your workbench, the local history you can verify, or the wildlife you see with your own eyes. There is a profound clarity found in technical precision and craftsmanship that myths cannot replicate. Dealing with the world effectively means acknowledging that while you cannot control the influx of fiction, you can control the aperture of your own focus.

Keep your standards high for what you accept as truth, maintain a healthy sense of irony regarding the absurdities of the day, and trust in the wisdom of experience to filter the signal from the static.

At the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology lecture theater top of the hill on Belshaw Avenue Merritt, BC

Jay Akerley, University of Victoria trained horticulturist.

Native plant life for British Columbia.

Monthly lectures are for anybody that is, everybody’s welcome; according to the naturalists. They respectfully ask for membership or donation. Meeting start at 7:00 PM. No food and drink in the lecture theater free parking.

Alan Burger

PS: Perennials

Dry grass a concern…

The City works came by the frontage of Canadian tire and to hurly men with sledgehammers and crowbars loosened the cap of this valve control for a fire hydrant in the field adjacent. It resulted in a hole after a whole bunch of pressure and hammering and an inspection of the valve below.

Now if you are a linear thinker. You would be thinking in terms of preparation and the person that came out with fishing tackle of Canadian tire minutes before plus the grass fire that’s burning east of Merritt.

And put two and two together you come up with a scenario that you should be more careful if you’re going fishing as there’s some dryness out there.

There has been some some dew point relief and expected rain this week but Be careful always…

Merritt.ca for updates.

TGIF-Art Gallery April showing, Reception Today.

Just a local Artist

Jean Kiegler Merritt BC

The artist reception for Jean Kiegerl at the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is scheduled for tomorrow, **Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM**.
### Nicola Valley Arts Centre
The Nicola Valley Arts Centre serves as the primary hub for the arts council’s activities, including the gallery and gift shop.
* **Current Exhibition:** The reception celebrates the work of Jean Kiegerl, who is the featured artist from April 8 through May 2, 2026.
* **Atmosphere:** These receptions are community-focused events held in the gallery space, offering a chance to meet the artist and view the new collection.
* **Location:** You can find the centre at 2051 Voght Street, situated right next to the Kekuli Cafe.
Would you like information on any other upcoming exhibits or weekend workshops at the Arts Council?

Off to black star wonder…

Wow…

Stay Safe

Live and let live wherever you can…

Ancient and diverse a country that is worth seeing.

Persia 2.0

Iran stands as one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, possessing a cultural identity that has profoundly shaped the intellectual and spiritual landscape of Western and Central Asia. Its presence is defined by a sophisticated synthesis of ancient Persian heritage and Islamic traditions, expressed most vividly through its legendary literature and architecture. Figures like Rumi and Hafez are not merely historical poets but living influences whose verses on love, mysticism, and philosophy continue to resonate in daily life and global discourse. This cultural reach extends into the visual realm through intricate Persian carpets, ornate tile work, and the “Persian Garden” design—a concept of earthly paradise that has influenced landscape architecture from the Taj Mahal to the gardens of Europe.

Geopolitically and historically, Iran occupies a position of immense significance as a bridge between the East and the West. Situated at the heart of the Silk Road, it has functioned for millennia as a primary conduit for the exchange of goods, technology, and ideas between China, India, and the Mediterranean. Beyond its strategic geography and vast energy reserves, Iran’s significance lies in its enduring “soft power”—its language, Farsi, was the prestige language of administration and high culture across much of the Islamic world for centuries.

Today, this legacy persists through a globally acclaimed cinema industry and a resilient intellectual tradition that maintains a complex, influential dialogue with both its imperial past and its modern revolutionary identity.

Tiff Light Box the Blue Trail.

Today through Thursday 85 minutes , Portuguese.

Good luck with that endeavor.

75-year-old woman fights forced retirement and finds self-fulfillment in this new release.

Well, dark sky for one…

PhotoKDG

International observe the Moon night, September 19th 2026

Jean Kiegerl,Painter,April 8th May 2nd,2026

Artist Reception

April 10th.

Jean, one of the principles of valley visual artists and a former school teacher, artist, artisan and organizer, is having her show ” Just A Local Painter” in April and May.

Join us at the Gallery, corner of Voght and Nicola, on Merritt BC, CA.Enter on the side through Kekelui Cafe.

Venus and Saturn

Wow

How close? will the astronauts on the Artemis rocket that’s going to deep space be with four people? Will they be able to see these planets.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18AaeBZNEW/

Late Night Astronomy

SOP- Saturday prose…

Average gas price Canada

Friday afternoon gas price Merritt BC, click on photo about for average prices across Canada.