Alberta trucker Mike Murchison shares his experiences on the road through music, photography and humour.
“Well, these are interesting times….I don’t know what to make of it all. But I do know, if there’s one thing I have a lot of respect for, it’s our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” Road Warrior News is proud
Read MoreIt is one of the busiest crossings in western Canada. I use it 3 or 4 times per week when I head back and forth to Idaho.
Read MoreMike Murchison is working on “That’s How I Got to Memphis.” He’s been there once or twice….
Read MoreBrand new, almost-just-in-time-for-Christmas, an original song by Mike Murchison, Truck Driver, Photographer, Composer, Writer. Performed live and recorded December 28th, “Emmanuel was His name.” Road Warrior News is honoured to present this Christmas holiday exclusive: enjoy! *** Road Warrior News
Read More“Maybe it’s time to look at doing something else….” Photo by Mike Murchison
Read MoreTobermory, Ontario, 1978 Photo: Mike Smith In April of 1963, Bob Dylan recorded a composition he wrote entitled “Girl From The North Country.” Great lyrics squeezed in between a feeling of sadness and longing to go back. To her? To
Read MoreEvery tree will have a story to tell, long after it has been cut. Every strand of phosphorus metal will have a unique vibration when pulled tight.
Read MoreRegardless where you run: be it along the Danforth, or across the foggy flatlands of Idaho, neither the city streets nor the highway owe you anything. You owe them your best in all you do. Regardless what you drive or where, don’t ever lose sight of what a privilege it is to drive. It’s just that: a privilege.
A bad fare, a bad load can make or break your attitude, which can lead to self righteous action on your part. You know what I mean. Road rage, aggressive driving. Stupid things that can risk your privilege.
Read MoreI find as I age, I don’t expect much from people anymore.
It’s not that I’m writing them off; it’s just that I have learned over the years that I have to deal with people where they are standing, whether they be high on the mountain or deep in the valley.
As a young man full of gas and gun powder, it was more a question along the lines of “What can they do for me?” Or, “How do I give my best ‘shuck and jive?”
I often shrugged off the concerns of others simply because addressing those concerns didn’t suit my needs. But that’s where aging has wonderful insights.
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