Almost Paradise

By: Ted Ludlum
  • Summary

  • 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
  • Father & Son Visit
    Aug 31 2024

    Ted takes his podcast on the road to Kansas. There he talks his son, Chase, into sharing some memories from his childhood and insights on overcoming struggles. Ted confesses he could have been a little more involved and aware as a father during Chase's teenage years. But Chase assures him that isn't true and all is now well. Ted also thinks each generation is getting a little softer than the previous one. Chase agrees...sort of. It was a good father - son conversation that Ted hopes you will enjoy.

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    53 mins
  • A Memorial To Fallen Trees
    Aug 27 2024

    Ted keeps trying, and here is his latest effort.

    Ted needed some big trees down last week, but was too scared to do it himself.

    Ted's war on the yellow jackets continues as they stage a counter attack against his apple trees.

    What the heck is Chronic Wasting Disease?

    Robert Kennedy Jr. joins Trump to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)!

    The Mariners are drowning, while the Royals struggle with a rugged schedule.

    And Ted ponders the true value of a violin and a sinner before and after being touched by The Master.

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    41 mins
  • To Pickleball, or not to Pickleball? That is the question!
    Aug 24 2024

    Can Ted be talked into playing pickleball this season? Can he get past the feeling that he is betraying his love for tennis? How many pickleball paddles will he break between September and May? These questions and so many more haunt him as two members of the local pickleball association come on his show to talk about the excitement of pickleball. It is exploding across American and in North Idaho. Is it too late for Ted to jump on the bandwagon? And if he does get on the bandwagon, will he fall off and break something?

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    40 mins

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