Wednesday, April 30, 2025

A song from Coldplay that I love

 Fix You-song by Coldplay.

        This song contains the line'Lights will guide you home.'

A song from 2018 that I like

 Butterflies(2018)-song by Kacey Musgraves.

A song by Dido that I love

 White Flag -song from Dido.

A song from Sia that I love

 Cheap Thrills -song from Sia.

Jentacular

 Jentacular (adjective)-Related to breakfast.

Example:He enjoyed his jentacular coffee and toast.

A song from 2023 that I love

 After This(2023)-song by July Talk.

A song from 2009 that I love

 Whoa Is Me(2009)-song by Down With Webster.

                              Newly elected Canadian prime minister Mark Carney danced to this song in public after his party was declared  winner in the Canadian federal elections on April 28,2025.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Super agers

 SuperAgers-The group of people 80 years and older who remain mentally sharp and generally healthy.The superagers don't necessarily follow a lifestyle doctors recommend,like a healthy diet and exercise,but they retain their cognitive abilities.

         Overall,people who don't smoke and have healthier diets tend to live longer and healthier lives.

         Noone can live to the age of 100 unless they won the genetic lottery at birth.

         Not all risk factors operate the same way for everyone.

Kicking the can

 Why keep kicking the can when you can't kick it any further down the road?

Change

 Change does not pass over the finish line sometimes.

Feuille

 La feuille de presence-French word for time sheet or time card.

Time sheet

La feuille de temps -French word for time sheet or time card.

Timesheet

 Time card-word for timesheet.

To cry buckets

 To cry buckets -to cry a lot.

Abulia

 Abulia-Inability to make decisions;loss of will power.

A song from Sloan that I like

 Wish Upon A Satellite-song by Sloan.

Open book

 She was an open book.He was illiterate.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.

Dutch proverb

 Beggars fear no rebellion.-Dutch proverb

Bananas

 Bananas without the B is just pineapple.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.

A song from Madonna that I love

 Ray of Light -song by Madonna.

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Black belt in

 I never finish anything.I have a black belt in Partial Arts.-Facebook,The Language Nerds 

Quote from Patti Smith

 Please,no matter how we advance technologically,please don't abandon the book.There is nothing in our material world more beautiful than the book.-Patti Smith

Quote from Angela N.Blountt

 Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn't mean to take.-Angela N.Blountt

Mouse deer

 Mouse deer,also known as chevrotains,are the smallest hoofed mammals, standing about  13 to 16 inches tall and weighing between 2 and 6 pounds, depending on the species.

The success of mongooses

 Mongooses,such as the Indian grey mongoose,often have a high success rate, estimated up to 80% in some observations,when fighting venomous snakes like cobras,due to their lightning-fast reflexes,thick fur and skin,and partial resistance to certain snake venoms.

Intensity versus consistency

 You throw a bucket of water on a rock and it doesn't do anything.

          You let a drop of water fall onto a rock every day and it creates a hole.

          Consistency beats intensity.-@growwithcolby, Facebook,Law of Attraction.

Solarfri

 Solarfri (noun)-An Icelandic word that means "sun vacation.''It refers to when someone receives an unexpected day or afternoon off from work to enjoy a warm,sunny day.

Pronounced so-la-fri.

Swim with the tide

 Swim with the tide -To follow the majority of go along with the popular trend.

Watching Tv internationally

 https://tv.garden/-                                                   Another excellent invention.Open any Tv in any country and start watching it.Just extraordinary.

Bury the hatchet,but not the pain

 Bury the hatchet,but not the pain -idiom meaning to forgive or move past a situation outwardly,but still carry the emotional wounds internally.

Highway hypnosis

 Highway hypnosis,or White Line Fever,is a state where drivers travel long distances safely but without conscious memory of doing so.

Limerence

 Limerence (noun)-The intense infatuation with another person.

Example.She was caught in a state of limerence.

Kleptomaniac

 What's the difference between a kleptomaniac and a literalist?

The literalist takes things literally. The Kleptomaniac takes things,literally.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.

Ruins

 The Earth is littered with the ruins of empires that believed they were eternal.-Facebook,Godless Mom.

Defend

 People don't defend what is right,they defend who they like or benefit from.-Facebook, THE BAT WOLF 

Finnish proverb

 Rain does not stay in the sky.-Finnish proverb

A sort of vegan

 I'm a social vegan.I avoid meet.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

A brand of curry powder I finished consuming in 2025

 In 2025 I finished consuming a 400 g plastic pack of NIKITA Curry powder special.

-Product of India .

-Ingredients: Coriander,Turmeric,Dill,Cumin,Fennel,Mustard,Clove and Fenugreek.

            This curry powder was quite good and satisfactory.

Absquatulate

 Absquatulate -To leave without saying goodbye.

A song by Suzanne Vega that I like

 Alley-song by Suzanne Vega.

Plumbago

 Plumbago is also known as leadwort.Plumbago is a series of flowering plants native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the world.

Therapeutic effect of the smell of oranges

 The smell of oranges has a calming effect due to limonene,a compound with proven anxiety-reducing properties.Inhaling the scent can lower stress levels and promote relaxation.

Red-tailed hawks

 Red-tailed hawks have amazing vision and can spot a mouse from 100 feet in the air!

Nuthatch

 Nuthatches are unique among birds because they can walk headfirst down tree trunks.

Health benefits of cayenne pepper

 Capsaicin in cayenne pepper promotes blood flow to tissues by lowering blood pressure and stimulating the release of nitric oxide  and other vasodilators-or compounds that expand your blood vessels.

Frederick

 Frederick is the best name because it has 5 names in it.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.

Hunter

 I knew a guy named Hunter in college but he was vegan so they all called him Gatherer and I think that's hilarious.-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.

Poop

 I pooped in the elevator.

-I took that shit to another level.

Same shit different story.-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.

Left-handed

 Never argue with left-handed people.They're not right.-Facebook, SCIENCE ACUMEN.

   

Quote from Brianna Wiest

 There are four natural sanctuaries:silence,solitude,stillness and simplicity.-Brianna Wiest

A Finnish proverb

 The wise man will be cheated only once.-Finnish proverb

African Zulu proverb

 The house of the loud talker leaks.-African Zulu proverb

Proverb on winter

 The winter does not leave without a backward glance.-Finnish proverb

Paprika

 While paprika does not solve constipation,it can help improve digestion and potentially reduce constipation by stimulating stomach acid secretions and promoting the movement of food through the gut.Paprika's stimulant properties and capsaicin content may contribute to this effect.

            Paprika is believed to stimulate stomach acid secretions,which can help with the breakdown and digestion of food.This can lead to digestion and potentially reduces the risk of constipation.

       Capsaicin,a compound found in paprika,has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help protect against various digestive issues.

Nova lunosis

 Nova lunosis(noun)-The state of relaxation and wonderment while gazing upon the stars.

Giraffes

 Giraffes can't swim.

Mice

 Mice cannot vomit.

A very valuable life-size statue of Amelia Earhart stolen

 A very valuable life-size statue of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared and was stolen from a municipal park in Harbour Grace,Newfoundland  overnight in late April 2025.

      The theft of this bronze statue has shocked and devastated this community.The statue is worth a fortune, because of its material and historic significance.The Earhart statue was erected in 2007 and designed by Lorne Rostotski.

                 The town is offering a $25,000 reward for the return of the Amelia Earhart statue in Harbour Grace. 

           I very much hope this priceless statue is found and returned and that the statue thieves are severely punished by the law.

Friday, April 25, 2025

A song by Classified that I like

 No Pressure -song by Classified.

Cargo ship

 A bird hitches a ride on a cargo ship sometimes.

A song from 2025 that I like

 What Was That(2025)-song by Lorde.

In Argentina

 In Argentina,Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world,often called"End of the World'',serving as a gateway to Antarctica.

The throat pouch of penguins

 Pelicans have a throat pouch that can hold up to 3 gallons of water,which they use to scoop up fish and drain the water before swallowing.

Macaque monkeys

 On the Japanese island of Yakushima,macaque monkeys are known to ride deer for transportation.In return,they groom the deer and share food with them.

A song from Ariana Grande that Iove

 Twilight Zone -song from Ariana Grande.

A song from Benson Boone that I love

 Mystical Magical -song by Benson Boone.

Another old song from Eartha Kitt that I Iike

 My Heart Belongs To Daddy-song from Eartha Kitt.

Val-d'Or

 Val-d'Or is a town in Quebec of 33,000 people in 2024.It sits six hours northwest of Montreal.Val-d'Or is considered the gateway to north Quebec,and is in a region known for mining and forestry.

A song from Eartha Kitt that I like

 Mink Schmink-song by Eartha Kitt.

Hard,pebble-like stools

 Constipation with small,hard,pebble-like stools is generally a sign of a low-fibre diet.Other contributing factors include drinking too little water or having an inactive lifestyle.Certain medications and medical conditions can also cause constipation even if you are active and consume plenty of fiber.

Skid marks in the toilet bowl

 If your poop leaves a skid mark in the toilet bowl after flushing because it's sticky,it's  likely because you have too much mucus.

Pulmonaria flowers

 Pulmonaria flowers are also known as lungwort.Pulmonaria flowers bloom in Montreal in early spring.

Talk to a stranger

 Talk to a stranger today,and you might have a date for tomorrow!

A song from 1984 that I like

 Square Rooms(1984)-song by Al Corley.

A beautiful song from Eartha Kitt with an exotic flair that is pleasant to listen to

 A Turkish Tale in Turkish (Uskudara Giderken)(1953)-song by Eartha Kitt.

A song from 2013 that I like

 Royals(2013)-song by Lorde.

A song from 1997 that I love

 You Make Me Wanna(1997)-song by Usher.

A song from Lorde that I love

 Team -song by Lorde.

An old song from Eartha Kitt that I love

 Just An Old-Fashioned Girl-song by Eartha Kitt.

A song from SodoMaster that I love

 Cheers to Love-song by SodoMaster.

An instrumental song that I love

 Linus and Lucy -song by Vince Guaraldi Trio.

A song from Ava Max that I love

 Electric Heartbeat -song by Ava Max.

A song from Suzanne Vega that I love

 Chambermaid -song by Suzanne Vega.

Where 70 percent of Canada's population lives

 70% of Canada's population in 2024 lives in these three areas:

1.Quebec-Windsor corridor.

2.Greater Vancouver.

3.Calgary-Edmonton corridor 

Toxins

 There is a bioaccumulation of toxins from pollution.

Alamak

 Alamak-Interjection -A Malay expression conveying surprise,shock or dismay.

Example sentence:'Alamak!I forgot to bring my wallet."

Grass lawns

 Grass lawns are the biggest monoculture in North America;they are heat sinks and cause biodiversity loss. 

        Biodiversity gardens and wildflower meadows are much better for the environment than grass lawns.

Merde

 Merde-Shit always sounds better in French.

Intentional strategy of Costco

 Costco intentionally leaves aisles unlabeled to make shoppers wander through every section and discover more items to buy.

      The strategy seems to work.

The wings of ostriches

 Ostriches have wings too,but they use them for balance and courtship displays-not for flying,as they're too heavy.

A song from 2020 that I like

 Brian's Movie(2020)-song by Peach Pit.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

A song from Katy Perry that I like

 Dark Horse -song by Katy Perry.

Quote on softness

 Softness is not weakness.It takes courage to stay delicate in a world this cruel.-Beau Taplin

Quote from Beau Taplin

  Sometimes, home has a heartbeat.-Beau Taplin

A dance song from 2004 that I love

 What Happens Tomorrow (2004)-song by Duran Duran.

The love of houseplants

 Some people like their house or apartment cluttered with houseplants.Not so much with knickknacks,but they grow their plant collection and the cluttered jungle vibes make them very happy.

         

Ugly

 Some houses are ugly as sin.

A song from Duran Duran that I like

 Too Much Information -song by Duran Duran.

Rabbits versus dingoes

 While a rabbit's speed can vary,in general,rabbits  cannot outrun dingoes.Dingoes are powerful hunters,and while rabbits are fast,dingoes can often catch them, particularly young ones near warrens.

              Rabbits are agile and will zigzag to confuse predators and throw them off the trail,but they are not built for long-distance running like dingoes. 

           Dingoes are canids(like dogs) and possess superior speed and endurance for hunting.

Political parties

 Some political parties protect the status quo;they want to keep the powerful comfortable and silence the rest of the people.

Desperation

 Desperation outweighs safety sometimes.

Keanu Reeves

 Actor Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon.

Chewing up the clock

 "Chewing up the clock" in sports refers to a strategy where a team,typically the leading team,uses its possessions to reduce the amount of time remaining on the clock.This is often done near the end of a game to prevent the opposing team from scoring.It is also known as running down the clock,eating the clock, killing the clock or running out the clock.

An interesting book published in 2025

 Every Monument Will Fall:A story of Remembering and Forgetting(2024)-book by Dan Hicks.

Bumfuzzle

 Bumfuzzle -to confuse or fluster.

Period of transition

 The world enters a period of papal interregnum sometimes ---i.e. the period between the death of a Pope and the election of a new pope.

True believers

 True believers are not easily shaken.

The health benefits of consuming paprika

 Paprika powder facilitates the movement of processed and unprocessed food particles through the gut,reducing the occurrence of constipation.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

They are notorious skeptics

 Magicians are notorious skeptics because they see their fellow magicians perform miracles every day.

Kaya toast

 Kaya toast-A snack from Singapore and Malaysia consisting of toasted bread with Kaya(coconut jam) and butter.

A veteran Montreal journalist died of pancreatitis

 Michel Auger,a veteran journalist for Le Journal de Montreal who specialized in organized crime,died in a Montreal hospital on November 1,2020 at the age of 76.His death was attributed to complications from acute pancreatitis, according to Radio Canada.

Donating

 Donating items sometimes is just delaying their path to the landfill.

The oldest man to ever father a child

 The oldest man to ever father a child recognized by The Guinness World Records is Les Colley,an Australian man who had a child at 92 years old.

A song from The Cars that I love

 Good Times Roll-song by The Cars.

A lesser known song from Nelly Furtado that I like

 Parking Lot-song by Nelly Furtado.

Flying mammal

 Bat is the only flying mammal.

Micro volunteer

 To micro-volunteer means to volunteer a few hours at a time in the community;it doesn't have to be a huge time commitment.

Question on New Brunswick

 Q.Which town in New Brunswick is nicknamed "The Lobster Capital of the World"?

Answer.Shediac,New Brunswick.

What Matthew Garber died of

 Matthew Garber(1956-1977),the famous British child actor,died of haemorrhagic necrotising pancreatitis in Hampstead,London at the very young age of 21.

Common causes of pancreatitis

 The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and alcohol abuse.

Whisper to the wind

 To whisper to the wind-to speak or try something without any result or response.

Example -I've asked them for help so many times,it feels like I'm whispering to the wind.

Expo 2025

 Expo 2025 is being held in Osaka,Japan from April 13,2025 to October 13,2025.

A song from Joel Plaskett that I love

 Love This Town-song by Joel Plaskett.

           This song is an ode to the city of Halifax,Nova Scotia.

A song from Bryan Adams that I love

 When You're Gone-song by Bryan Adams.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Philoprogenitive

 Philoprogenitive(adjective)-Loving children or having many children.

An instrumental song from 2015 that I love

 Song For The Dead Whales(2015)-song by Vince Dolphin.

An instrumental song from Vince Dolphin that I love

 Neptunia(2015)-song by Vince Dolphin.

Quote on goodbyes

 Some goodbyes are not ends but releases.-Beau Taplin

Monday, April 21, 2025

A song from Miranda that I like

 Vamos a la Playa -song by Miranda.

A song from Blind Melon that I like

 No Rain-song by Blind Melon.

A song from King Africa that I love

 La Bomba -song by King Africa.

A song by Uncle Kracker that I like

 Drift Away -song by Uncle Kracker.

A song from 1961 that I love

 Sea of Heartbreak (1961)-song from Don Gibson.

A song from 1959 that I love

 Lonesome Old House(1959)-song by Don Gibson.

Quote from Beau Taplin

 People are oceans.You cannot know them by their surface.-Beau Taplin

A song from Mickey Gilley that I love

 Blame It On The Moon -song by Mickey Gilley.

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Making auditory judgments

 People infer a lot from what they hear,making snap judgments about age,gender and race.Sounding good can become just as important as looking good sometimes.

Streets I walked on Saturday,April 19,2025

 On Saturday,April 19,2025,I walked on Papineau Avenue from Boulevard Saint Joseph to rue St.Gregoire.Then I walked on rue St.Gregoire from Papineau Avenue to rue St.Hubert.This was the first time I had walked on this stretch of rue St.Gregoire.One side of rue St.Gregoire is lined with condo buildings whereas the opposite side of rue St.Gregoire is lined with many old homes.

                   I also walked on rue Barrette which is a tiny side street(more like a laneway) that runs west of Papineau.Rue Barrette is north of Laurier Avenue and also runs parallel to Laurier.

A song from Shawn Desman that I like

 Body -song by Shawn Desman and Jamie Fine.

A song by Gary Portnoy that I like

 Theme from Punky Brewster (Every Time I Turn Around)-song by Gary Portnoy.

A song by Baby Rose that I like

 Slow Burn -song by Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD.

The cucamelon

 The cucamelon (Melothria scabra),also known as the Mexican miniature watermelon,is a tiny fruit about 2-3cm long that resembles a watermelon.Despite its appearance,it tastes more like a cucumber with a hint of sourness.

Stocking the lake

 Stocking the lake with brown trout-expression for having a bowel movement.

Herding

 Herding the brown cows-expression for having a bowel movement.

Depositing a maggot

 Depositing a maggot-expression for having a bowel movement.

Meatballs

 Putting meatballs in the pot-expression for having a bowel movement.

Sending a log

 Sending a log to the sawmill-expression for having a bowel movement.

Stagehand

 Stagehand -A person who handles the scenery and equipment on the stage in theatre.

Punishing

 Punishing the porcelain-term for having a bowel movement.

Unburden

 To unburden the bowels-To have a bowel movement.

A palindrome

 Did you know that 

"Dammit I'm Mad" spelled backwards is "Dammit I'm Mad."

Feed the clock with silence

 Feed the clock with silence -Idiom meaning wasting time doing nothing or avoiding a decision.

Why your hands and feet get colder faster

 Your hands and feet get colder faster because the body prioritizes keeping vital organs warm .When exposed to cold blood vessels in extremities constrict to preserve core heat.

Landing pads

 Some flowers make great landing pads for butterflies.

In Sardinia

 In 2024 there are three million sheep in Sardinia,i.e three times more than people.

Apple crumble

 Croustade aux pommes-word for apple crumble in French.

Dulcet

 Dulcet-sweet,melodious.

Example:People were mesmerized by her dulcet voice.

Walking between raindrops

 Walking between raindrops -Navigating a difficult or tricky situation without getting caught up in it,finding a way to avoid problems or complications.

      Example:In her negotiations with the client,Laura was walking between raindrops, ensuring she didn't make any wrong moves.

Rockport

 Rockport is a quintessential seaside town in Massachusetts with red barns where lobster boats go by.

A novel published in 1898 that predicted the sinking of the Titanic

 Futility is a novella written by Morgan Robertson,first published in 1898.It features a fictional British ocean liner named Titan that sinks in the North Atlantic ocean after striking an iceberg.It was revised as The Wreck of the Titanic in 1912.

             The story has some similarities but there are stark differences in the plot.

A song from Devon Cole that I like

 Play House -song from Devon Cole.

Friday, April 18, 2025

Incentive for biking

 In the Netherlands,if you go to the office by bicycle,you get around $16 per kilometre from the company.This amount is tax-free.What a wonderful incentive!

A song from Crystal Gayle that I love

 The Sound of Goodbye-song by Crystal Gayle.

The longevity of mango trees

 A single mango tree can live for over 300 years and continue to bear fruit.

The river

 The river doesn't argue with the rocks;it flows around them.Adopt the wisdom.-FACEBOOK,The Stoic Mind Mystery.

Two translators

 Two translators are on a sinking ship.

The first says:"Do you know how to swim?

-The second says:No,but I can shout for help in 19 languages."-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.

Azerbaijani proverb

 Smart bird gets trapped in its beak.-Azerbaijani proverb

Books

 A room full of books is a room full of dreams.-Unknown

Streets I walked on for the first time on Thursday,April 17,2025

 On Thursday,April 17,2025,I walked along the entire length of Florian street that runs between rue Ontario and rue Hochelaga.I also walked along the entire length of rue L'Esperance that runs from rue Ontario to rue de Rouen.

        This was the first time ever I had walked on these two streets .These two streets are among the last few streets in the downtown Ville Marie borough before the borough of Hochelaga begins.

         Florian and L'Esperance are streets near metro Frontenac, specifically between metro Frontenac and Prefontaine.There are a lot of newly constructed condo buildings in the northern part of rue Hochelaga.

Skunks,raccoons and squirrels

 I routinely see squirrels,skunks and raccoons rip apart plastic garbage bags on streets or in backyards in Montreal and eat the food scraps found inside.

What skunks eat

 Skunks are omnivorous and will eat not just fruits,vegetables,and grubs but also small mice or rabbits and ground-nesting birds.

        Skunks are particularly fond of insects,small mammals and carrion.They also enjoy fruits,berries,nuts and even scavenge for garbage and pet food.

            Skunks may also eat eggs, amphibians,and even human refuse like garbage and compost.

              Skunks are not afraid to scavenge for carrion,which includes dead animals and other decomposing matter.

             They are particularly fond of insects,small mammals and carrion.

               Skunks usually feed at night,exploring forest edges,meadows,marshes,ditches,stream banks,and lawns for small rodents,insects,reptiles,carrion,grubs,fruits and vegetables.

A song from 2021 that I like

 I Can Only Whisper(2021)-song by Charlotte Day Wilson(featuring BADBADNOTGOOD).

Another song from 1976 that I like

 River Road(1976)-song by Crystal Gayle.

A song from 1976 that I love

 We Must Believe in Magic(1976)-song by Crystal Gayle.

Quote from Joanne Rapits

 Be like a tree.Stay grounded.Connect with your roots.Turn over a new leaf.Bend before you break.Enjoy your unique natural beauty.Keep growing.-Joanne Rapits

Misconception about skunks

 Skunks generally do not want to spray you.

: Spraying drains their resources,leaving them vulnerable in the wild.

:They are here to help us!Their favorite foods are termites,wasps,hornets,maggots,rats,mice,moles,roaches and snakes.

:Skunks are timid and generally not aggressive towards humans.

Round tables

 Did you know?

Round tables at Starbucks are designed to make solo coffee drinkers less lonely.

Nokia

 Nokia's first product wasn't mobile phones.The company started with making toilet papers.

Why people believe a lie

 The more you hear a lie,the more likely you're to believe it.This is known as the illusory truth effect.A study in 1977 discovered that when you hear something often enough,your brain starts to accept it as true,simply because it sounds familiar.

Housing shortage during the presidency of Herbert Hoover

 During Herbert Hoover's presidency there was a housing shortage and the homeless tent cities were called Hoover towns.Learn your history not to repeat it.Advocate for more supply of affordable housing.

A song from 2017 that I like

 Dropped The Ball(2017)-song by Upside Of Maybe.

A fish that was bullied

 A one-eyed yellowtail rockfish at the Vancouver Aquarium was being bullied by other fish,so a surgical team gave it a prosthetic eye.

The only known mammals that like it

 Humans and tree shrews are the only known mammals that like spicy food.

Another song from 1995 that I love

 You Learn(1995)-song by Alanis Morissette.

A song from 1995 that I love

 Hand In My Pocket(1995)-song by Alanis Morissette.

A song by Alanis Morissette that I like

 Ironic -song by Alanis Morissette.

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Largest slum in the Americas

 Petare is a real neighborhood in Venezuela located in the Sucre Municipality of Caracas.It's known as the largest slum in the Americas,home to around 7,00,000 to 1 million people.Despite many challenges,it's a place full of vibrant culture and strong community spirit.

Schedule of Charles Dickens

 Novelist Charles Dickens adhered to a strict schedule, working from 9Am to 2 PM daily,producing 28 books and over 200 essays without exceeding five hours of work each day.

A natural sweetener

 Dates were used as a natural sweetener long before sugar was invented,and ancient people even made wine from fermented dates thousands of years ago!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Kangaroos versus dingoes

 While a kangaroo can outrun a dingo at full speed, dingoes often hunt in packs and can be successful in bringing down large kangaroos due to their endurance and coordinated efforts.Dingoes use strategies like chasing kangaroos until they are exhausted and then pursuing them to the point where they can be caught.

                Kangaroos can use their powerful legs for kicking and their speed to try to escape attacks.They can be good at defense and are like vegetarian gladiators.Kangaroos can also swim to avoid or escape dingoes.

What earthworms eat

 Earthworms eat soil!Their nutrition comes from things in soil,such as decaying roots and leaves.Animal manure is an important food source for earthworms.They eat living organisms such as nematodes,protozoans,rotifers,bacteria,fungi in soil.

A song from 2022 that I love

 Airplane Mode(2022)-song by Alicia Moffett.

A song from Miley Cyrus that I love

 End of the World -song from Miley Cyrus.

A song from 1990 that I love

 Doin' the Do(1990)-song by Betty Boo.

Rabbits and mice

 Rabbits belong to the order Lagomorpha,while mice belong to the order Rodentia.

Japanese proverb

 Cold tea and cold rice are tolerable;cold looks and cold words aren't.-Japanese proverb

A Filipino proverb

 While the blanket is short,learn to bend.-Filipino proverb

An only place

 Macquarie Island , halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica,is the only place where you can see Earth's mantle exposed above sea level.

Question

 There is a trap question sometimes.

Kangaroos

 Kangaroos are strict vegetarians.

Dingoes are unusual dogs

 Dingoes, native to Australia,are skilled pack hunters that prey on kangaroos, rabbits and livestock,often leading to conflict with farmers.Unlike domestic dogs,they rarely bark and instead primarily communicate through howling.

What trees die of

 Trees never die of old age.They usually die from disease,insect attacks,or environmental stress-but not simply because they get too old.

A song from Rod Stewart that I love

 All For Love-song by Rod Stewart,Sting and Bryan Adams.

Can of lentils I consumed in April 2025

 In April 2025 I consumed a 398 ml tin can of ILIOS-Organic lentils-BPA Free.GMO Free.-NO ADDED SALT.-Product of Italy.

-Ingredients:Organic lentils,water.

-www.ILIOSFOODS.ca

-Nutrition facts-per 1/2 cup(125 ml)-% daily value

: Protein-5 g

:Calcium-2%

:Iron-22%


Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Sculpting in bronze

 Sculpting in bronze -phrase meaning having a bowel movement.

Chameleon

 The Shiny Carpet Chameleon,also known as the Jewel Chameleon,is native to Madagascar.Males hiss,twist their bodies,and change color to scare away rivals,while using their long,sticky tongues to quickly catch insects.

A look

 Some people look at you like they fucking skipped a meal.

Dispute

 A long-simmering dispute boils over sometimes.

More filling

 Solid is more filling than liquid.

Our protein intake

 We need to spread out our protein intake throughout the day because by doing so we can curb our appetite.

The unique tomato frog

 The tomato frog(Dyscophus antongilli)of Madagascar uses its bright red-orange color to deter predators and secretes a sticky, irritating substance running.Living in rainforests and swamps,this 2.5 to 4-inch -long frog  primarily feeds on insects such as ants and beetles.

The predators of mongoose

 Snakes,the marabou stork,jackals and hawks have been known to eat mongooses.Specifcally,mongooses have been known to kill snakes that want to eat them,such as cobras .

           Birds of prey are the mongoose 's biggest predator threat,though lions,leopards and African wild dogs will also occasionally hunt them.African wild dogs usually try to catch mongoose when large prey are scarce.

Mongoose

 Mangouste-French word for mongoose.

How to make a homemade air freshener r

 If you want your house to smell amazing,boil orange peels with cinnamon stick or half a teaspoon of cinnamon on medium heat.This is a great non-toxic air freshener.

What do mongoose eat?

 Mongoose are omnivores;they are opportunistic feeders that will eat birds,small mammals,reptiles,fruits and plants.They prey on the eggs and hatchlings of native ground nesting birds and endangered sea turtles.

         Mongoose live in  burrows  and are nondiscriminatory predators feeding also on rodents,frogs,insects,fish and worms.Some species supplement their diet with fruits,nuts,seeds,roots and berries.

Monday, April 14, 2025

A song from 2019 that I love

 Sofia(2019)-song by Clairo.

A song from 2010 that I love

 Firework(2010)-song by Katy Perry.

A song from LFO that I like

 Summer Girls-song by LFO.

Cola made from dates

 Saudi Arabia has launched "Milaf Cola",the world 's first Cola made from dates,blending tradition with innovation.This healthier alternative highlights the cultural significance of dates while catering to global trends for natural beverages 

Pumice

 Pumice is stone made from cooled volcanic ash.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Tiny street I walked on Sunday,April 13,2025

 On Sunday,April 13,2025,I walked along the entire  length of tiny rue La garde north of metro Laurier that runs between rue Berri and Rivard.

A song from Myles Smith that I like

 Nice To Meet You-song from Myles Smith.

A bizarre culinary concoction in Thailand

 In Thailand,you can find ice cream served in hot dog buns!It's topped with sticky rice and peanuts,making for a surprising but strangely delicious twist on the classic treat.

Exceptions in the cat family

 Unlike most members of the cat family,tigers seem to enjoy water.They swim well and often soak in streams or pools of water to cool off.

How wild horses sleep

 Wild horses don't sleep at once.One or two horses will stay awake to keep watch for predators while the others rest,helping protect the group.

Canadian comedian of Pakistani descent

 Ali Hassan is a popular Pakistani Canadian actor and comedian.

        Ali Hassan was born in Fredericton,New Brunswick and raised in Montreal,Quebec.He studied business administration at McMaster University before launching his comedy career.

Flowers that only bloom at night

 Some flowers,like the moonflower,bloom only at night and glow in the dark,attracting nocturnal pollinators like moths with their sweet scent and luminescent petals.

An interesting novel from Camille Aubray

 Cooking For Picasso-novel by Camille Aubray.

Population density

 Prince Edward Island has the highest population density of any province in Canada in 2024.

To paint shadows in the sun

 To paint shadows in the sun-Idiom meaning worrying about problems that don't exist.

Saturday, April 12, 2025

A song by The Tea Party that I like

 The Messenger -song by The Tea Party.

Friday, April 11, 2025

A song from Ron Sexsmith that I like

 Good Old Desk -song by Ron Sexsmith.

Borage

 Borage flowers are most commonly blue,but can also be pink or white.

Gomphrena flowers

 Gomphrena flowers are also known as globe amaranth.

Gardening

 Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years.-Facebook,The Garden Gypsy.

He cannot drive

 Canadian singer and songwriter Ron Sexsmith (born  1964) cannot drive and does not have a driver's license.

A song from 1990 that I like

 (If There Was)Any Other Way-song by Celine Dion.

A song from Celine Dion that I love

 Have A Heart-song from Celine Dion.

Another song from 1990 that I like

 Where Does My Heart Beat Now(1990)-song by Celine Dion.

A song from 1990 that I love

 Unison(1990)-song by Celine Dion.

A song from 1994 that I like

 Daredevil(1994)-song by The Tragically Hip.

A song from 1999 that I love

 Heaven Coming Down(1999)-song by The Tea Party.

          Jeffrey Scott Martin is a Canadian guitarist and singer,best known for fronting the rock band The Tea Party.

Myth about alcoholics

 Not all alcoholics hit rock bottom.Some people are high-functioning alcoholics.

Quote from Hannah Arendt

 Societies in decline have no use for visionaries.-Hannah Arendt

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Frogs

 Frogs eat mosquitoes too.

First person to be diagnosed with autism

 The first person in the world to be diagnosed with autism was Norman Donald Triplett.

A song by Stomping Tom Connors that I love

 Bud the Spud(1969)-song by Stomping Tom Connors.

The founder of Rolex

 Hans Wilsdorf(1881-1960) was a German businessman,best known as the founder of Rolex and Tudor.He had a visionary spirit.

       He was born in Bavaria and died in Geneva, Switzerland.

An instrumental song that I love

 Lovesick Blues-song by Paul Griffin(Hammond)

World's largest exporter

 China is the world's largest exporter in March 2025.

Sleeper buses in China

 Some sleeper beds in China have bunk beds instead of seats,letting passengers lie down and sleep during long overnight journeys -like a hotel on wheels!

The longest

 The Mississippi Missouri River system is the longest in North America,stretching approximatel y  3,730 miles(6,000 Km).It flows from Montana to the Gulf of Mexico and plays a vital role in the geography and economy of the United States.

They can float in seawater

 Coconuts can float in seawater for months and still germinate when they reach land--- this helped them naturally spread across tropical coastlines around the world.

A song by Cuff The Duke that I love

 Rossland Square -song by Cuff The Duke.

          The lead vocalist of Cuff The Duke is Wayne Anthony Petti who is from Oshawa, Ontario.

Forwallowed

 Forwallowed -Feeling tired after a night of tossing and turning in bed.

The most expensive watch

 Rolex makes the most expensive watch in the world and 90% of the company's profit goes to charity because the owner of the company was an orphan boy.

Dead magician

 Q.What do you call a dead magician?

Answer.An abracadaver.-Facenook,Lance210 Pranks.

Ismaili Muslims

 Ismaili Muslims are a branch of Shia Muslim,the second largest Shia community,who recognize the hereditary line of imams, currently led by his Highness the Aga Khan.

       The Ismaili Muslim community is estimated to have a population of 12 to 15 million people around the world in 2024.

         In 2022,there were approximately 20,000 Ismaili Muslims in British Columbia,making up about a sixth of the province's total Muslim population 


Armenian proverb

 A rose forced to bloom has no fragrance.-Armenian proverb

A song from Eddie Rabbitt that I like

 Bedroom Eyes-song from Eddie Rabbitt.

Quote from Jean-Paul Belmondo

 Even a man who mastered twenty languages uses his native language when he cuts his finger.-Jean-Paul Belmondo

An unusual species of rodent

 The Patagonian mara,a unique species is a large rodent native to the open plains and scrublands of Argentina.Despite their rabbit-like appearance, Patagonian cavies are closely related to guinea pigs and capybaras.

                      They are built for speed,with long legs adapted for running and hopping-and they form strong,monogamous pairs,often seen resting or grazing side by side.They truly are fascinating,fast-footed herbivores.

Iphones

 90% of the world's iPhones are assembled in China in January 2025.

Dates have a lot of potassium

 Dates have more potassium than bananas,helping regulate  blood pressure,support heart health and prevent muscle cramps -making them a powerful natural energy booster.

Smelly member the leader

 The ring-tailed lemur that smells the worst is in charge of the whole group.

A song from 2012 that I like

 Background Radio(2012)-song by Lily Frost.

A song from Brian Eno that I like

 I'll Come Running -song by Brian Eno.

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

Building the Empire State Building

 You'd think the Empire State Building took years to build,right?Nope-just 410 days!That's faster than many houses today.No modern tech,no shortcuts.Built in 1931,and over 90 years later--- it's still standing tall,owning the skyline.

Natural alarm clock hormone

 Cortisol,your body's natural alarm clock hormone,peaks in the morning.It helps you feel alert,focused and ready to start the day-even before your first cup of coffee!

A song from 2020 that I love

 The Spark(2020)-song from William Prince.

     William Prince is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Winnipeg,Manitoba.

Largest producer of mangoes

 India is the world's largest producer of mangoes, growing over 40% of the global supply-yet it exports less than 1% because most are consumed locally!

He won a lotto jackpot strangely

 In 2018,Tayeb Souami of New Jersey returned a$5 bottle of orange juice at Shop Rite after his wife deemed it too expensive.Using the refunded money,he bought two Powerball tickets,one of which won him a $315 million jackpot.

Song from Harry Styles that I like

 Music for A Sushi Restaurant-song by Harry Styles.

Quote from Joshua Becker

 Desiring less is even more valuable than owning less.-Joshua Becker

Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Mustard seeds that I finished consuming in April 2025consuming

 In April 2025 you finished consuming a 200 g plastic pack of HANDI-Mustard seeds.

Visit the website www.handifoodproducts.ca

Ajvar is healthy to eat

 Ajvar,a Balkan spread made from roasted red peppers and eggplant,is generally considered a healthy food choice,rich in antioxidants and vitamins,and naturally vegan and gluten-free.

             I usually love to eat ajvar.I used to eat ajvar quite often in the past.

A proverb on trees

 The tallest tree catches the most wind.-proverb

       Meaning:The more successful or visible you become,the more criticism and challenges you will face.Greatness comes with pressure.

Quote from Joshua Becker

 Stop the glorification of busy.Busy,in and of itself,is not a badge of honor.It is okay to not be busy.Repeat this after me:It is okay to not be busy.-Joshua Becker

Quote from Oscar Wilde

 Never love anyone who treats you like you're ordinary.-Oscar Wilde

An English proverb

 A trapped cat becomes a lion.-English proverb

A Canadian song that I like

 We're Ready-song by Kelly and Kaylene Prescott(Liberal Party of Canada's song)

Repurposing elephant dung

 In Kenya,elephant dung is being utilized to produce paper.Elephants excrete up to 50kg of dung daily,which can yield 125 sheets of paper.This innovative practice helps prevent deforestation and protects the remaining 7,000 elephants in Kenya by supporting elephant sanctuaries.

A song from 2019 that I love

 One Hand Up(2019)-song by The Strumbellas.

A song from 1979 that I love

 Union City Blue(1979)-song from Blondie.

A song from 2004 that I love

 Better Now(2004)-song by Collective Soul.

A song from 2020 that I love

 Mothlight(2020)-song by ZONES.

A country song from 1968 that I love

 Bridge to Happiness(1968)-song from Jim Kandy.

A song from 1956 that I love

 Not One Minute More(1956)-song from Earl Grant.

An old song from Earl Grant that I love


 House of Bamboo(1956)-song by Earl Grant 

Monday, April 07, 2025

Dandelion bread

 Dandelion bread is a soft,subtly sweet loaf made with real petals!Mix flour,baking powder,salt, dandelion petals,then add milk,egg,oil and honey.Bake until golden and enjoy warm with honey and cheese!

Unicorns

 Unicorns actually existed about 29,000 years ago and looked more like a rhinoceros than a horse.

Superstrong coffee

 The world's strongest coffee AKA Death wish Coffee contains  200% more caffeine than a normal cup of coffee.This is not recommended to people who want to sleep at some point in the next three days.

He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at only 56 years of age

 Lisa Raitt is a prominent Canadian politician and Conservative member.Lisa Raitt was the Member of Parliament for Milton,Ontario representing the Conservative Party.

                The bottom fell out of Lisa Raitt's world when her husband Bruce was diagnosed with  young-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2016 at age 56.

Sunday, April 06, 2025

Streets I walked on Sunday,April 6,2025

 On Sunday,April 6,2025 you walked along the entire length of tiny rue de Lauzon and rue Garneau north of metro Laurier.Both Lauzon and Garneau cross rue Berri and run parallel to Laurier Avenue.

Street I walked on Friday,March 28,2025

 On Friday,March 28,2025,I walked along the entire length of tiny rue Bibaud behind Laurier metro.

Sea horses

 Sea horses are monogamous and mate for life.They hold each other's tails when they travel and don't drift apart.

To boil the ocean

 To boil the ocean-To attempt something that is extremely difficult or even impossible.

Example:Trying to read every book ever written is like trying to boil the ocean:it cannot be done.

The longevity of lobsters

 Lobsters are one of the longest-living marine creatures, with American lobsters estimated to live up to 100 years and European lobsters up to 72 years.However,their average lifespan is around 50-70 years for American lobsters and 31-54 years for European lobsters 

An instrumental song with organ music that I like

 Five Foot Two-song by Ken Griffin.

In Vancouver

 In Vancouver apartment rents are very high.Due to exorbitant rents and lack of affordable housing,a number of people in Vancouver cannot upsize-however a number of people in Vancouver downsize from an apartment into a van.

Quite sad for a first world country!

Hurt people

 Hurt people hurt people.

An instrumental song from Ken Griffin that I love

 Parade of the Wooden Soldiers -song by Ken Griffin.

          This song features organ music.


Quote from Mark Groves

 Walls keep everybody out.Boundaries teach people where the door is.-Mark Groves

Quote from J.Mike Fields

 Be fluid in your thinking but solid in your character.-J.Mike Fields

Proverb

 Little is done where many command.-proverb

Chinese proverb

 When the winds of change blow,some people build walls,and other people build windmills.-Chinese proverb

A Filipino proverb

 Borrowed clothes are either too tight or too loose.-Filipino proverb

Saturday, April 05, 2025

The predators of okapi

 The leopard is the okapi's most fearsome predator.Other rainforest cats,including servals and golden cats,also prey on okapi.Humans also hunt okapi.

                    The biggest threat to okapi is habitat loss due to logging and human settlement.Extensive hunting for bushmeat and skin has also led to decline.

                       Leopards are the only natural predator of okapi.However,due to their large stature,okapi are typically only hunted as a last resort.

The amazing okapi

 Deep in the heart of  the Ituri Forest,the elusive okapi roams beneath the canopy,perfectly adapted to its lush rainforest home.The okapi is nicknamed ``the forest giraffe.``This forest giraffe plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem by consuming and dispersing seeds throughout its habitat.

                           Forests like the Ituri are irreplaceable,providing oxygen,storing carbon,and sheltering countless species.But deforestation and habitat loss threaten their future.Protecting okapi means protecting forests-and the countless life forms that depend on them.

Ka-ching

 Ka-ching-Large amounts of money -used for talking about large amounts of money and wanting a lot of money:Now it's time to count up the profits.Ka-ching.

                           Used to represent the sound of a cash register,especially with reference to making money.

Gerontosexual

 Gerontosexual-refers to a person who experiences a primary sexual attraction to older people,also known as gerontophilia.

A song from 2002 that I love

 Ka-ching!(2002)-song from Shania Twain.

Friday, April 04, 2025

A song from 2024 that I like

 Dark Mystery Enigma Bird(2024)-song by Nap Eyes.

A new song from Ed Sheeran that I like

 Azizam-song by Ed Sheeran.

A lesser known song from Shania Twain that I like

 Don't Be Stupid(You Know I Love You)-song by Shania Twain.

A song from Shania Twain that I like

 Come On Over-song by Shania Twain.

How to keep insects away in the pantry

 Place a bay leaf in your pantry jars or shelves-it's the easiest natural way to repel bugs and moths.Your pantry will remain bug-free.

A song from 1995 that I love

 (If You're Not in it For Love)I'm Outta Here!(1995)-song by Shania Twain.

A song from Shania Twain that I like

 You've Got A Way(1997)-song from Shania Twain.

A song from 1997 that I love

 Honey,I'm Home(1997)-song by Shania Twain.

Lichens

 Did you know?

Lichens are sensitive to pollution and thrive only in areas with clean air.Finding abundant,healthy lichens is often a sign that the environment around you is relatively unpolluted.

Another song from 2023 that I like

 Used To Be Young(2023)-song from Miley Cyrus.

A song from 2023 that I like

 Dreaming(2023)-song by Marshmello,Pink and Sting.

A song from Miley Cyrus that I like

 Flowers -song by Miley Cyrus.

Thursday, April 03, 2025

Buildings

 Buildings fall into decay sometimes.

Painter Claude Monet

 Painter Claude Monet died in 1926 in Giverny, France at the age of 86.

A song from 2021that I like

 Good Time(2021)-song by Nikko Moon.

Bully

 When a bully sees weakness they bully more.

To swing from the chandeliers

 To swing from the chandeliers -a way to describe the activities at a wild party where people do crazy,silly things and have a fun time.

Tingo

 Tingo(Pascuense language of Easter Island)-To borrow objects one by one from a neighbour's house until there is nothing left in it.

A song from Guy Lombardo that I love

 The Chicken Song -song by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.

A rare Russian word

 Pochemuchka-A Russian word  meaning a person who asks a lot of questions.

An interesting German word

 Waldeinsamkeit(German)-The feeling of being alone in the woods 

Phagomania

 Phagomania is a word that means a compulsive desire to eat.

Bureaucracy

 Bureaucracy breeds bureaucracy.

A very insightful Yiddish proverb

 A fly that has only lived in mustard does not know how sweet relish is.-Yiddish saying.

     Meaning: Someone who has only experienced hardship or negativity may not appreciate the good things in life,or the sweeter things in life.

A locked door

 A locked door keeps out more than just thieves.-proverb.

Meaning:Overprotecting yourself can also block good opportunities.

Sunshine

 Stay close to people who make you feel like sunshine.-FACEBOOK,I Love Sunflowers.

The provenance of doughnuts

 The first doughnuts were called "olykoeks"(oil cakes) and were brought to America by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.

A great newly published book about food history

 Tastes and Traditions:A Journey Through Menu History (2025)-book by Nathalie Cooke.

                         Nathalie Cook is a professor of English at McGill University in Montreal.

Why top swimmers move slower than sprinters

 Water is 800 times denser than air, creating far more resistance than running.That is why top swimmers move about 4-8 times slower than sprinters!

A particular kind of stare

 Groke(verb)-To stare at someone while they eat in the hope that they will share.

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

A song from 2002 that I love

 If You're Not The One(2002)-song by Daniel Bedingfield.

A song from First Aid Kit that I love

 Waitress song(2014)-song from First Aid Kit.

          First Aid Kit is a band from Sweden.

How the Golden Turtle conserves energy

 The Golden Turtle often rides on the top of jellyfish to conserve energy while traveling in the vast ocean.

How a hiker escaped an aggressive mountain lion attack

 In 2014,a hiker in Colorado,Kyra Kopestonsky,scared off a mountain lion by singing opera loudly.Her unusual tactic caused the animal to retreat,allowing her to escape safely after a tense 30-minute encounter.

Beautiful mother of Cher died

 Georgia Holt,the beautiful mother of singer Cher sadly passed away in December 2022 at the age of 96.Georgia Holt was an American singer-songwriter,model,and occasional bit part actress .

An easy way to attract woodpeckers

 Smearing peanut butter on tree bark can be an easy way to attract woodpeckers,and it's a great source of protein and fat for them.

A song from Tate McRae that I like

 Revolving Door -song from Tate Mcrae.

Tuesday, April 01, 2025

A pioneering,innovative musician based in Canada

 Canada-based Tarun Nayar makes beautiful music using mushrooms as an instrument.

         Tarun Nayar is based in Vancouver;he makes music  from plugging mushrooms and other organic material into synthesizers.

       He's taking botanical soundscapes to new heights by jamming with mushrooms.He operates under the name Modern Biology.

       Tarun Nayar has a background in biology and Indian classical music.He released the beautiful song 'Mushroom Dance' that can be heard on YouTube.

Taxing the robots

 Bill Gates wants to 'Tax The Robots' that take your job-And some say it could find universal basic income to replace lost wages.

Writing with disappearing ink

 Writing with disappearing ink -idiom meaning making promises or commitments that won't last or be kept.

Occupational hazard

 Politics is an occupational hazard for scientists.

To carve the moon out of wood

 To carve the moon out of wood -idiom meaning to achieve something that seems impossible or highly unlikely through patience, creativity and determination.

Sodium

 I wanted to post a joke about sodium but I was like Na,people won't get it.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.

Proverb

 The river never forgets its source.-Proverb

A song from Chilliwack that I like

 My Girl-song by Chilliwack.

A song from 1977 that I love

 Fly at Night (1977)-song from Chilliwack.

Quote from Chetan Bhagat

 Life is not to be taken seriously,as we are really temporary here.We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity.If we are lucky,we may last another 50 years.And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends.Do we really need to get so worked up?It's ok,bunk a few classes,goof up a few interviews,fall in love.We are people,not programmed devices.-Chetan Bhagat

Endangered bird is symbol of New Caledonia

 The Kagu,a flightless,ground-nesting bird endemic to New Caledonia,is an endangered species facing threats from introduced predators like dogs,cats,pigs and rats,as well as habitat loss.

             They spend their time on the forest floor,foraging for insects and other vertebrates.

                  The Kagu is a ground-living bird.Luckily the Kagu breeds well in captivity.

                 In 2024 there are about 1500 kagus left in the world.The Kagu population has stabilised but it still remains an endangered species.

Hope for the unattractive

 Even if 99% of the world's population considered you unattractive,about 80 million people would still find you attractive.

Byesexual

 Byesexual (adjective)-Being single for so long that you don't even remember what it's like to have romantic/sexual feelings.

Waiting

 Patients languish on gurneys sometimes waiting for treatment.

A song from David Archuleta that I like

 Creme Brulee-song from David Archuleta.

Woodpecker

 Q.Which is the smallest woodpecker in North America?

Answer.The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America,with a body length of only 6 inches.

Mountain parrot

 Kea are New Zealand 's unique mountain parrot species.

Home owners

 Canada is a country of home owners;two thirds of Canadians are home owners in 2024.

A song from 2007 that I love

 Your Rocky Spine(2007)-song by Great Lake Swimmers.

An interesting blog

www.loudnessblog.com

Banana milk

 Banana milk,known as" banana uyu" in South Korea,was first introduced in 1974 by Bingrae and quickly became a nostalgic favorite.It comes in small, uniquely shaped plastic bottles and blends creamy milk with a sweet banana flavor.This refreshing drink is a popular snack enjoyed by many!

Seatherny

 Seatherny-The serenity one feels when listening to the chirping of birds.

L'appel du vide

 "L'appel du vide" is when you have self-destructive thoughts for a split second -like swerving your car into oncoming traffic or imagining yourself jumping when you're standing at the edge of a cliff even though you'd never do it.The phrase literally translated as'the call of the void.'