A perfume that uncannily attracts tigers

 Calvin Klein's cologne"Obsession for Men" can attract big cats like tigers and jaguars from half a mile away.The animals are drawn to the scent ,often spending a long time sniffing and rubbing against the source.They seem to enjoy the smell even more than the food.

Trumpet flower

 Trumpet flower is also known as Datura.

Anthurium

 The anthurium is also called "laceleaf."

Childhood home of Mario Lemieux

 Hockey star Mario Lemieux grew up in a rowhouse in Montreal in the Ville Emard neighborhood at the address 6700 rue Jogues.

Childhood home of Maurice Richard

 The childhood home of hockey star  Maurice Rocket Richard was at 11405 rue Bois de Boulogne in Ahuntsic.

Blatherskite

 Blatherskite (noun)-A person who talks nonsense.

Yellow archangel

 Yellow archangel is properly known as Lamium galeobdolon.It is also known as Artillery plant, Aluminum plant,yellow dead-nettle ,yellow weasel-snout.

         I see this plant in Montreal sometimes.

Moss

 Moss grows without soil.

    Moss can live without trees,rocks or walls,soaking up water through its leaves.

A song from Olivia Rodrigo that I love

 Driver's License -song by Olivia Rodrigo.

Job applicants

 Job applicants have become used to virtual interviews in 2025.Strangely more and more job applicants are being interviewed by artificial intelligence.

The deepest lake in the United States

 Crater Lake in Oregon, United States,was formed by a collapsed volcano and is the deepest lake in the United States,famous for its stunningly clear, intensely blue water.

Harbinger

 Harbingerly,harbingerish-adjective of harbinger.

Chives and chicory

 No,chives and chicory are not the same.Chives are a member of the Allium family,like onions and garlic,while chicory is a member of the Asteraceae family,which includes lettuce and sunflowers.Chives have a mild,oniony flavor,while chicory has a slightly bitter flavor.

Wind-splitting

 Wind-splitting (adjective)-Formed with a sharp edge;streamlined.

Nectarivorous

 Nectarivorous (adjective)zoology-feeding on nectar.

A song from Radical Face that I liket I

 Welcome Home,Sun-song by Radical Face.

A song from Handsome Furs that I like

 Bury Me Standing -song by Handsome Furs.

Snails

 Snails can have up to 25,000 teeth!

These tiny razor-sharp teeth are arranged in rows on a tongue -like organ called a radula.They help snails eat everything from leaves and algae to,in some cases,even small prey.

It can be recycled endlessly

 About 75% of all aluminum ever made is still in use because it can be recycled endlessly without losing quality.

Philocalist

 Philocalist (noun)-A lover of beauty.

Streets I walked on on May 26,2025

 On Monday,May 26,2025 I walked  along the entire length of rue Poupart from rue Ste.Catherine to rue Ontario.This was the first time I had walked on rue Poupart from one end to the other.

          On the same day I walked along the entire length of rue Mondelet,a tiny back lane off rue Frontenac.

Foam flower

 Heartleaf foam flower is also called Allegheny foam flower,false miterwort and coolwort.

        I see foam flowers in Montreal quite often.

Seniors in New Zealand

 In   New Zealand,senior citizens can participate in "coffin clubs'',where they get together once a week to decorate their own coffins.

Mobbed

 Famous people are mobbed by wellwishers sometimes.

A song from 2019 that I love

 That Old Ghost Don't Lie(2019)-song from Pale Lips.

Aquarial

 Aquarial-adjective  meaning relating to or of an aquarium.

An old song from 1967 that I love

 Talk to The Animals (1967)-song by Bobby Darin.

Osho in Oregon

 Osho,also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh ,lived in the town of Antelope, Oregon in the early 1980s.His followers known as the Rajneesh movement,created a community called Rajneesh Puram in the area and initially changed the name of Antelope to Rajneesh.

      Rajneeshpuram was a religious intentional community in the northwest United States,located in Wasco county,Oregon.

Blue daisy

 Blue daisy is native to South Africa and is called Felicia amelloides.It is also called Cape Town Blue.

Bridal wreath spiraea flowers

 Bridal wreath spiraea(spiraea prunifolia)is also commonly known as Mayflower.This is because it blooms profusely in spring,often coinciding with the May holiday.

Vinca flowers

 No,vinca flowers are not edible and are considered poisonous.All parts of the plant, including the flowers are toxic.Consumption can cause symptoms like stomach cramps, cardiac complications,and paralysis,and can even be fatal.

Opacarophile

 Opacarophile -someone who loves sunsets and finds beauty in the sunset.

Audrey Best died of cancer

 Audrey Best,the wife of former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard died on January 25,2011 at The Montreal General Hospital of breast cancer at the young age of 50.It was a very untimely death.She was born in 1960.

           Best and Bouchard had separated many years ago.Audrey Best was born in France to an American father and a French mother.

Fadel

 The surname "Fadel" is primarily of Arabic origin.It's a variant of the Arabic name "Fadil'',which translates to "virtuous","excellent" or "accomplished."

Mint that I finished consuming

 In May 2025 I finished consuming a 25g plastic pack of All Seasons-Mint Rubbed.

             Packed for Shah Trading Company.

               It was very good.I had bought it originally when living on Boulevard Saint Laurent in Ahuntsic and then transported it to your new dwelling during the move in early 2024.

In Hong Kong

 By the 2040s one in three Hong Kongers will be over 65 years of age.

Attracted to fat

 Chubby chaser-An individual who is sexually attracted to people who are overweight or obese.

A rough patch

 A rough patch is only temporary sometimes.

Jaguars

 In South America, jaguars seek out the roots of Caapi plant and gnaw on them until they start to hallucinate.Jaguars love to get high,and it is observable and widespread in the south American forests.

A beautiful lamp store in Montreal

 Lampadis is an independent lamp store in Montreal that sells lamps and lamp shades;the store also provides a lamp restoration service and repairs old lamps that clients bring in.

        The store Lampadis is located at 2141 rue Ste.Catherine street east in downtown Montreal,just east of Lorimier Avenue.

               It is a very cozy store that sells a large variety of antique lamps and lamp shades.The store is a must-visit for lovers of antique lamps.

Billet -doux

 Billet-doux-A love letter,or a short note expressing affection.

Bibliopole

 Bibliopole (noun)-A bookseller, especially one dealing in rare books.

A song from 2005 that I like

 You can Never Hold Back Spring (2005)-song by Tom Waits.

Bridal veil spirea

 Bridal veil spirea is a bush that produces beautiful white flowers.Bridal veil spirea is also known as bridal wreath spirea.

              I see bridal veil spirea often in Montreal.

mood

 Sorry,I can't come to work tomorrow.I think I've come down with mood poisoning.-FACEBOOK,Lanthier Winery& Distillery.

Quote from Anthony Bourdain

 The greatest sin is mediocrity.-Anthony Bourdain

To deter junkies

 In Switzerland,public restrooms are lit with blue lights so junkies can't find their veins.

Judgmental

 People are too judgmental these days.I can tell just by looking at them.-FACEBOOK, Blog by Donna.

Quote from Saadi

 Ten beggars can sleep on one rug,but two kings feel uncomfortable in one country.-Saadi

Armenian proverb

 Advice is a free gift that can become expensive for the one who gets it.-Armenian proverb

Hesitate

 People hesitate to contact me.-Facebook,THE LANGUAGE NERDS.

Accents

 Accents are just mouth fonts.-Facebook,THE LANGUAGE NERDS.

Low expectations

 Low expectations are a writer's best friend.Low expectations can get a person through low patches.

Pogonotrophy

 Pogonotrophy-the act of growing a beard.

Catalpa trees

 Catalpa trees are deciduous trees;catalpa trees are also known as cigar trees or Indian bean trees.I have seen a few catalpa trees in Montreal.I find catalpa trees unusual in appearance but strikingly beautiful.

Lobelia

 Lobelia is also known as Blue cardinal flower or cardinal flower.Lobelia is a lovely flower.

Humming

 You don't hum while holding your nose.

                   Humming requires airflow,which stops when your nose is pinched.

Joy ride

 Balade joyeuse-French word for joy ride.

A song from 2019 that I like

 Ship To Shore (2019)-song by Stars.

A little known song from 1982 that I like

 Ship To Shore(1982)-song by Chris De Burgh.

An obscure song from 2014 that I love

 Green Garden (2014)-song by Laura Mvula.

An obscure song from 2007 that I like

 Sweetheart in the Summer(2007)-song by Ween.

A song from 1979 that I love

 Fool In The Rain(1979)-song by Led Zeppelin.

A song by Feist that I like

 Gatekeeper -song by Feist.

A lesser known song by Tina Turner that I love

 I Can't Stand The Rain(1984)-song by Tina Turner.

A lesser known song by K.d.Lang that I like

 Hanky Panky -song by K.d.Lang

A hit song from 1992 that I love

 Constant Craving(1992)-song by K.D.Lang

A lesser known song from Madonna that I like

 Hanky Panky -song by Madonna.

Fard

 Fard-To apply makeup.

Cuddling

 Cuddling or other love acts helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.

Jiggery-pokery

 Jiggery-pokery-Dishonest or deceitful behavior.

Nurdle

 Nurdle-A tiny dab of toothpaste on your brush.

Wokery

 Wokery(noun)-Disparaging term for progressive or left-wing attitudes perceived as doctrinaire or self-righteous.

Polar bears

 Polar bears are excellent swimmers.They have been known to swim more than 60 miles without a rest.

Crooked streets

 San Francisco is built on more than 50 hills,which is why its streets are so steep-and it's also home to one of the world's most crooked streeets.

A great book about cats and dogs

 Like Cats and Dogs:Revealing Your Feline or Canine self(1998)-book by Tanya Mckinnon,Gayatri Patnaik.

Lithium batteries dangerous sometimes

 Lithium batteries  are a growing cause of home fires in Montreal in 2025.Lithium batteries are found in people's laptops and smartphones,and they are flammable.

Neurosurgeon who suffered a heart attack while performing brain surgery

 In 2009,Italian neurosurgeon Claudio Vitale suffered a heart attack while performing brain surgery.Realizing that stopping could endanger his patient,he continued the operation.Just 30 minutes after completing the surgery,he underwent an emergency angioplasty.Remarkable.

The tarantula and the frog

 The tarantula and the frog have as ymbiotic friendship:In the Amazon,tarantulas protect small frogs,and in return,the frogs eat parasites that harm the tarantulas.

Stylophile

 Stylophile-A  person who loves pens,especially fountain pens.

                Also can be spelled stilophile.

Death zone

 The death zone on Mount Everest is the region above 8,000 meters(26,247 feet) where the air is so thin that the body cannot function properly without supplemental oxygen for an extended period.

Nibmeister

 Nibmeister-someone who improves,repairs or reforms the nib of a pen.

Analog writing

 Even in 2025 many people are still doing a lot of analog writing.I personally write a lot of original content in my notebooks and jot down a lot of notes in them too.

A wonderful actor of the Tv series CHEERS dies

 George Wendt who played beer-quaffing character Norm Peterson on the Tv series 'Cheers' died  peacefully in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles in May 2025.He was 76 years old.

                                         George Wendt was born in Chicago and raised on the south side.

Marginalia

 Marginalia- notes that readers write in the margins of books.

Knuckle down

 To knuckle down-to start working hard.

Lake Malawi

 Lake Malawi in Africa is home to more fish species than any other lake worldwide,boasting over 1,000 unique cichlid fish found nowhere else on Earth.

Types of pens

 Types of pens:

1.Fountain pens

2.Gel pens

3.Rollerball pens

4.Felt tip pens

5.Dip pens

6.Fountain pens

City in Alberta

 Q.Which city in Alberta is nicknamed 'Swan city'?

Answer.Grand Prairie

Sweat blood

 To sweat blood-to work very hard.

Toil and moil

 Toil and moil-to work hard tirelessly.

Sarcopenia

 Sarcopenia is the age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength.

A song by Lil Nas M that I like

 Old Town Road-song by Lil Nas M.

Doodle sack

 Doodle sack-An old word for a bagpipe.

A drunk pig

 In 2013,a pig in Australia stole 18 beers from a campsite,got drunk,and then tried to fight a cow.

Lickspittle

 Lickspittle -An overly flattering person;a suck-up.

Mead

 Mead is also known as honey wine or hydromel.

Portulaca

 Portulaca is also known as dessert rose.

Giraffes more vulnerable

 Giraffes are 30 times more likely to be killed by lightning than humans, because of their height and small population size.

Micklewise

 Micklewise (obsolete,rare)-Having too much wisdom.

Portulaca

 Portulaca is also known as moss rose or sun rose.Its other names are little hogweed and garden purslane.Portulaca flowers are beautiful and I see them from time to time in Montreal.

A song from 2013 that I love

 Ribs(2013)-song by Lorde.

The benefits of trees by the roadside

 With trees on our roadside,they will reduce dust,noise and air pollution.

                        Trees provide shade,which can lower temperatures along roadsides during summer and heatwaves.Trees make roadsides more comfortable,help prevent soil erosion and are nature's air conditioners(sort of).Trees help combat global warming and also provide habitat for birds,squirrels and insects.

Dame's Rocket flowers

 Dame's Rocket flowers are sometimes called night-scented gillflower because the scent of the flower becomes more conspicuous towards evening.

Vibe check

 Vibe check-Reading someone's mood or energy.

A song by Shakira that I like

 Rabiosa-song by Shakira.

Felinophile

 Felinophile-someone who loves cats.

City in Florida

 Q.Which city in Florida is nicknamed 'The Big Guava'?

Answer.Tampa.

        The nickname was coined in the 1970s by Steve Otto,a columnist for The Tampa Tribune.

Coimetromania

 Coimetromania(noun)-An abnormal attraction to and desire to visit cemeteries.

An interesting book by a Chinese Canadian author

 Restaurant Kid:A Memoir of Family and Belonging (2025)-a book by Rachel Phan.

City in Ontario

 Q.Which city in Ontario is nicknamed "The City of the Thousand Islands"?

Answer.Brockville

The benefits of eating chili peppers

 Chili peppers contain capsaicin,a compound that tricks your brain into feeling heat-yet it actually helps relieve pain and boosts metabolism by increasing fat-burning and energy expenditure.

City in Florida

 Q.Which city in Florida is famously known as 'The City of Five Flags'?

Answer.Pensacola

Muskoka

 Muskoka,Ontario is often referred to as 'Hamptons of the North .'

Sarnia

 Sarnia, Ontario is known as "The Imperial City."

Nickname

 Q.Which city in Ontario has the nickname'Limestone city'?

Answer.Kingston

Hoya carnosa

 Hoya carnosa is also called the porcelain flower or wax plant.Hoya carnosa produces sweetly scented flowers.

Hoya flowers

 Hoya flowers are commonly referred to as wax flowers.

City in Ontario

 Q.Which town in Ontario is nicknamed 'Canada's Southernmost Town's?

Answer.Kingsville

To bite the silver spoon

 To bite the silver spoon-to use privilege without earning it.

Streets I walked on on May 19,2025

 Today on May 19,2025,I walked on rue Gascon from rue Ontario to Sherbrooke Street,passing rue de Rouen and rue Hochelaga along the way.Rue Gascon is lined with some quaint homes.

        After that I walked east on Sherbrooke Street for a couple of blocks.Then I walked down Montgomery Street from Sherbrooke to rue Ontario .After that I walked to metro Frontenac and went home.

        This is the first time in my life I had walked on rue Gascon and Montgomery Street.

Tallahassee

 The nickname of Tallahassee is "Tally."

Orlando

 Orlando 's official nickname is "The City Beautiful."

Flibbertigibbet

 Flibbertigibbet -a silly person who talks too much.

Phytophile

 Phytophile-A lover of plants;a person who is interested in plants.

Nyctophile

 Nyctophile -A person who loves darkness.

Nephophile

 Nephophile -A person who loves clouds.

Ramfeezled

 Ramfeezled (adjective)-worn out or extremely tired.

Tiny toe

 Your tiny toe or finger is called minimus.

Astrophile

 Astrophile-A person who loves stars.

Autophile

 Autophile-A person who loves solitude.

An obscure song from Stephin Merritt that I like

 Rot in The Sun-song by Stephin Merritt.

A song from late in the career of Donna Summer that I love

 This Time I Know It's For Real(1989)-song from Donna Summer.

A lesser known song from Donna Summer that I like

 Spring Affair -song by Donna Summer.

Japanese proverb

 He who buys useless things later sells things that he needs.-Japanese proverb

Introverts

Why do people ask introverts to be more talkative but not extroverts to shut it up?-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.

Labrador versus Japan

 Labrador is the size of Japan.Japan has a population of 124 million people in 2024; however the population of Labrador in 2025 is only 26,000 people.

Black rice

 Black rice is known as "forbidden rice" because it was once reserved only for Chinese royalty due to its rich nutrients and rarity-now it's  a global super food.

The urination of vultures

 Vultures urinate on their feet as a cooling mechanism,a behavior known as urohidrosis.As the urine evaporates,it helps lower their body temperature in hot environments.The behavior may also have an antimicrobial effect,helping to keep their feet clean after standing on carrion.

An obscure short song from Don Rondo that I like

 Follow the Rugged Road-song by Don Rondo.

Noisome

 Noisome-smelly, malodorous.

An obscure song from Stephin Merritt that I like

 Rot In The Sun-song by Stephin Merritt.

Boggy

 Q.Which town in Florida is given the nickname "Boggy"?

Answer.Niceville

Catfish

 Q.Which city in Manitoba is nicknamed' The Catfish Capital of North America '?

Answer.Selkirk.

The nickname is due to the large number of catfish in the nearby Red River.

A brush with mortality

 Sometimes it takes a slap brush with mortality to remind us of the shortness of life and how little time we have left.

Baby crocodiles

 Baby crocodiles can communicate with their siblings and mother while still inside their eggs by using vocalization to signal when it's time to hatch.

Metronormativity

 Metronormativity is a concept often used in LGBTQ+ concepts,that refers to the assumption that urban areas are inherently more safe,welcoming and liberated for LGBTQ individuals than rural areas.It posits that  a metropolitan lifestyle is preferable to LGBTQ people,leading to a devaluation of rural existence.

Unprepossessing

 Unprepossessing -not particularly attractive or appealing to the eye.

Prepossessing

 Prepossessing -attractive or appealing to the eye.

Slowing down

 Slow down and smell the world around you.Slow travel is a growing trend.

An informative book by Ed Winters

 This Is Vegan Propaganda:(And Other Lies The Meat Industry Tells You)-book by Ed Winters.

         Ed Winters is a high-profile British vegan activist,author and public speaker.

An interesting book by Ed Winters

 How To Argue With a Meat Eater(And Win Every Time)-book by Ed Winters.

         Ed Winters is a British vegan activist,author and public speaker.

Northern Italy

 Northern Italy has a lower prevalence of obesity than southern Italy.

A slow old song from Don Rondo that I like

 Jeannine(I Dream of Lilac Time)-song by Don Rondo.

A slow song from Don Rondo that I like

 Have You Met Miss Jones -song by Don Rondo.

A lively old song sung by Don Rondo that I like

 Veni Vidi Vici- song from Don Rondo.

A song by Don Rondo that I love

 Let's Live For Today-song by Don Rondo.

                This is a totally different song from the 1968 hit song 'Let's Live for Today' by The Grasshoppers.

A slow song from Don Rondo that I like

 He Made You Mine-song by Don Rondo.

Chipmunks

 Chipmunks have cheek pouches that can stretch up to three times the size of their heads,allowing them to store and carry food efficiently.

A slow song from Don Rondo that I like

 Leave Your Troubles on My Lips-song from Don Rondo.

A song in big band style from Don Rondo that I like

 While We're Young-song from Don Rondo.

A slow song from Don Rondo that I like

 Bring Back My Summer Love-song from Don Rondo.

A faster song from Don Rondo that I like

 Two Timer -song by Don Rondo.

Aureate

 Aureate(adjective)-Golden or brilliant;ornate or elaborate in style.

Example:His speech was full of aureate expressions.

An exclusive club for some men

 Fat club was a men's group popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.The first rule of Fat club was that you had to weigh at least 200 pounds to be a member.

A song from Kendrick Lamar that I like

 Luther+song by Kendrick Lamar & Sza.

A song from 2016 that I like

 Selfish(2016)-song by Virginia to Vegas.

A new song from Alex Porat that I like

 Face Like Yours-song by Alex Porat.

A song from Nelly that I like

 Hot In Here-song by Nelly.

A faster song from Don Rondo that I like

 I've Got Bells On My Heart -song from Don Rondo.

A slow old song from Don Rondo that I like

 Forsaking All Others-song by Don Rondo.

       In this song the baritone voice of Don Rondo sounds quite a bit like Dean Martin to me 

A rare old song from Don Rondo that I like

 Three Doors -song by Don Rondo.

          This song starts with the line 'A man walks through many doors in his life.'

Another slow song from Don Rondo that I like

 We're Not Children Anymore -song from Don Rondo.

A slow song from Don Rondo that I like

 They Can't Shake My Faith in You-song by Don Rondo.

A semi-forgotten old song that I like

 On Forgotten Street-song from Don Rondo.

An old song that I like

 A Warmer World -song from Don Rondo.

A person who loves sunrises

 A person who loves sunrises is called an aurophile.

A song sung by Don Rondo that I love

 Underneath The Arches -song by Don Rondo.

A lesser known song from Don Rondo that I like

 I Offer You My Heart -song from Don Rondo.

An obscure old song from Don Rondo that I love

 Wall to Wall Tears-song by Don Rondo.

Good restaurants

 Sophisticated cooking techniques,succulent sauces and a rigorous balance of flavors makes the food at some restaurants a resounding triumph and worth a detour.

A book borrowed from a library returned after 110 years

 A book titled 'New Chronicles of Rebecca's by Kate Douglas Wiggin borrowed from a library in Boise,Idaho in 1911 was returned in 2021-110 years late but still in good shape,with no late fee.

       Very interesting! The book is now being stored in the historic section of Boise Public Library.

Rose

 Q.Which city in Alberta is nicknamed 'Rose city'?

Answer.Camrose.

       This nickname comes from the abundance of wild rose bushes in the area.

Wheat city

 Q.Which city in Manitoba is nicknamed 'Wheat city ?

Answer.Brandon

She died of Hanta virus

 Betsy Arakawa,wife of the late actor Gene Hackman,died from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in February 2025.Hantavirus is a disease transmitted by infected rodents.

A song from Tate Mcrae that I like

 Sports Car -song by Tate Mcrae.

Sunflower

 Q.Which city is nicknamed 'the Sunflower Capital of Canada '?

Answer.Altona,Manitoba.

City in Manitoba

 Q.Which city in Manitoba proclaims itself 'The Lily Capital of the World'?

Answer.Neepawa

Gladiolus

 Gladioli-plural of gladiolus.

Question on flower

 Q.Which flower is sometimes called the 'sword lily'?

Answer.Gladiolus.

A song from Lauryn Hill that I like

 Doo Wop(That Thing)-song by Lauryn Hill.

Kakistocracy

 Kakistocracy -Government run by the least qualified.

In Singapore

 If you are a Singaporean citizen who is 21 or older,your organs will be donated automatically when you pass away.

A song from 2020 that I love

 These Days(2020)-song by Mackenzie Porter.

More about Henry Kissinger

 On November 29,2023 former U.S.Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100.

        Henry Kissinger ate a lot of fatty foods but his son attributed his father's long life and longevity to his sharp mind.Also responsible for his longevity was his sense of purpose and sense of mission.

    Kissinger,who was Jewish,fled Nazi Germany and moved to the U.S. with his family in 1938 at the age of 15.

Henry Kissinger died after becoming a centenarian.

 On November 29,2023,former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100.

       Genetics can play a big role in longevity and both of Kissinger's parents lived to their nineties.His mother,Paula died at 97 in 1998 and his father Louis Kissinger died at 95 in 1982.

       Henry Kissinger lived past the age of 100 years despite his diet of bratwurst and wiener schnitzel and his lifelong aversion to exercise.He was well-known for his love of fatty foods.

      Henry Kissinger had long-term difficulties with cardiac health;he had a triple bypass surgery.It was remarkable that he lived to the age of 100.

       According to Kissinger's son,the secret to his father's long lifespan was his brain power and his relentless intellectual stimulation.

    At age 99,the late Henry Kissinger still worked 15 hours a day and flew around the world on business trips The COVID -19 pandemic didn't even slow down the former secretary,who completed two books during the lockdowns.

      In later life,Kissinger continued to travel and participate in speaking engagements around the globe.Despite being long removed from his political post, Kissinger stayed engaged in current events,keeping his mind sharp and engaging in debates on technology and artificial intelligence.

        

The largest passenger aircraft ever built

 The largest Airbus passenger plane remains the A380,featuring two decks and four engines.It can carry over 850 passengers in an all-economy configuration and has a wingspan of 79.75 meters,making it the largest passenger aircraft ever built.

Chasing moonbeams on a rollercoaster

 Chasing moonbeams on a rollercoaster -The act of pursuing something elusive or unattainable,with excitement and energy,as if on a thrilling, unpredictable ride.

Job shadowing

 Job shadowing is a training method where an employee or job seeker observes a colleague in their workplace to learn about their role and work environment.It's a way to gain firsthand experience and see what a specific job entails,which can be valuable for career exploration,on-boarding employees,or simply learning new skills.

             Job shadowing can be a type of on-the-job training.

Bullies

 Bullies are often paper tigers.

Swedish billionaire bought a part of the Amazon rainforest

 Swedish billionaire activist Jonah Eliasch made headlines in 2005 by purchasing 400,000 acres(approximately 1,600 square kilometres)of the Amazon rainforest near Brazil's Madeira River.

       The acquisition was not made for commercial exploitation but was driven by a commitment to conservation.Eliasch aimed to protect the rainforest from deforestation and preserve its biodiversity.

           We need many more people like Jonah Eliasch.

United States

 Q.What is the national fruit of the United States?

Answer.Blueberry.

National fruit

 McIntosh apple is the national fruit of Canada.I bet most Canadians don't know this.

Uruguay

 Q.What is the national fruit of Uruguay?

Answer.Blueberry

Charlie Hustle

 Charlie Hustle is a well-known nickname for former Major League baseball player Pete Rose(1941-2024).

          Pete Rose died from cardiovascular disease,with diabetes mellitus being a contributing factor.

Fighting spirit

 Esprit combatif-fighting spirit in French.

A song from Modern Talking that I love

 Cheri Cheri Lady -song by Modern Talking.

Gallimaufry

 Gallimaufry -a confusing mixture.

Example.Their desk was a gallimaufry of papers,pens and coffee cups.

This man from British Columbia won a lottery jackpot of $80 million

 Justin Simporios from Surrey, British Columbia has won a 80 million dollar jackpot in May 2025,the largest jackpot ever won in British Columbia and also the largest jackpot ever won by a single individual in Canada.

               Following the news that he had won the jackpot he has not been sleeping at night from the excitement and was crying tears of joy.

              Justin Simporios is a native of the Philippines.Wow!

Why butterflies love zinnias

 Butterflies love zinnias because their blooms last for weeks and keep producing nectar as long as they're alive.

      More zinnias equal more butterflies.

Spring fret

 Spring fret(noun)-A sense of restlessness or desire to wander,felt by humans or animals in the spring.

Myosotis flowers

 Forget -me-nots (Myosotis) flowers are edible little trail snacks and are safe for human consumption.

        However,brunnera flowers are toxic and should not be consumed by humans.

Brunnera

 Brunnera plants are also known as Siberian bugloss.

Forget-me-nots and their lookalikes

 Forget-me-nots(Myosotis) and brunnera are both known for their beautiful flowers,but they differ a bit in their habit and foliage.At first I had a hard time telling the two apart and sometimes I confuse brunnera flowers with forget-me-nots.

             To begin with, generally speaking Forget-me-nots have lighter blue flowers compared to Brunnera.Brunnera is also known as false forget-me-not.

         Forget-me-nots are smaller,lower-growing plants with delicate,slender leaves  and flowers in small clusters,while brunnera is a larger,more robust plant with heart-shaped,often variegated leaves and flowers in looser,airy sprays above the foliage.Brunnera is perennial.

           Forget -me-nots are lower-growing than brunnera 

Seychelles

 Q.What is the national fruit of Seychelles?

Answer.Coco de mer,also known as the sea coconut or double coconut.

Himalayan blue poppies

 Himalayan blue poppies are generally known for being difficult to grow at low altitudes.Himalayan blue poppies are very hard to grow in Ontario and Quebec.

A song by DJ Champion that I love

 No Heaven -song by DJ Champion.

A song by Chromeo that I like

 Real Breezy -song by Chromeo.

A song by Bodyrockers that I love

 I Like The Way-song by Bodyrockers.

Alberta city

 Q.Which city in Alberta is nicknamed "Dinosaur Capital of the World"?

Answer.Drumheller.

                   Drumheller is also referred to as "Dinosaur Valley."

A song from Ofenbach that I like

 Be Mine -song by Ofenbach.

Bhutan

 Q.What is the national flower of Bhutan?

Answer.The Himalayan Blue Poppy.

Housing

 Housing is not a business;it is a need.We need more nonprofit housing.

A lesser known song from 1960 that I like

 Mio Amore(1960)-song by The Flamingos.

                     This song sounds similar melodically to the 1959 hit song by The Flamingos 'I Only Have Eyes For You.'

Proper English

 Sadly,the days of using proper English are went.-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.

A proverb

 Even a crooked path can lead to a splendid view.-Proverb

Meaning:Life doesn't have to follow a perfect plan to end well; challenges and detours can still lead to success or happiness.

Quote from Robert Hass

 We're verbs until we die.Then we become nouns,maybe.-Robert Hass

A song from Bebe Rexha that I like

 I'm a Mess-song by Bebe Rexha.

Turkey

 Q.What is the national fruit of Turkey?

Answer.The fig

A song from a movie soundtrack that I love

 Friend of Mine(from the Smurfs Movie soundtrack)-song by Rihanna.

A song from Bebe Rexha that I like

 Meant to Be-song by Bebe Rexha.

Mexico

 Q.What is the national fruit of Mexico?

Answer.Avocado

Bangladesh

 Q.What is the national fruit of Bangladesh?

Answer.Jackfruit.

France

 Q.What is the national fruit of France?

Answer.The pear

United Arab Emirates

 The national fruit of the United Arab Emirates is dates.

Maldives

 Q.What is the national fruit of the Maldives?

Answer The coconut.

Milksop

 Milksop(informal)-A person who is indecisive and lacks courage 

Ecuador

 Q.What is the national fruit of Ecuador?

Answer.Guanabana,also known as soursop.

The popularity of Mozart

 Music composer Wolfgang Mozart died in debt,buried in a common grave-but centuries later,his music  earns more in one year than Beyonce,Drake ,or Kanye West.From poverty to posthumous fame,his genius still cashes cheques he never lived to see.

Urine and its benefits

 Urine is chock-full of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus,which are the nutrients plants need to thrive-and the main ingredients in common mineral fertilizers.

Turtle shells

 Turtle shells can feel pain and touch,they are made of bone and contain nerve endings,so injuries to the shell can hurt just like broken bones.

Why human beings have little to fear from wild orcas

 Despite being apex predators,wild orcas do not see humans as prey and are often docile around them.There are no confirmed fatalities caused by wild orcas.

A song from Hannah Georgas that I like

 Not the Name You Say-song by Hannah Georgas.

Another old song from 1959 that I love

 Love Walked In(1959)-song by The Flamingos.

A song from 1959 that I love

 Lovers Never Say Goodbye (1959)-song by The Flamingos.

Adoxography

 Adoxography -skilled writing on a trivial or base subject.

Fuchsia

 Fuchsia flowers are also known as "lady's earrings" or "lady's ear drops."

Falooda

 Falooda is a popular icecream dessert made with vermicelli jelly,rose syrup,sabja seeds,milk and icecream.Also spelled as 'Faluda',it is popular in India, Pakistan and the Middle-East.  

                        Falooda is an Indian Mughlai version of the Persian dessert"faloodeh."It's a rose and vanilla flavored milkshake.

A song from David Guetta that I love

 Just A Little More Love-song by David Guetta (featuring Chris Willis).

Turkish icecream

 Dondurma is also known as Turkish icecream and is a thick and chewy dessert known for its stretchy texture and resistance to melting.The icecream is made with four ingredients:milk,sugar,salep and mastic.Salep,a unique ingredient derived from wild Orchid tubers,gives dondurma its rich flavor and chewy texture.Mastic,a resin from the Mastic tree found in Turkey and Greece,adds a subtle pine flavor and contributes to the chewiness.

Chork

 Chork(verb)-The noise shoes make when they are wet.

Example.His shoes chorked loudly across the floor.

Irredentist

 Irredentist -A person advocating the restoration of territory to their country.

Charming periwinkle flowers

 Periwinkle flowers are also known as sorcerer's violet.It is the patron herb of witches and often used in magic potions to address love,lust, mental powers and money.Periwinkle flowers can sometimes be found growing on children's gravesites.This allegedly helps grieving parents heal from their loss.Like other five petal flowers,periwinkle flowers are linked with the pentangle and can be used as protection.The pentacle symbol can be traced to Mesopotamia as far back as 3500 or 3000 BC,when it was used by Babylonians and Sumerians.

A song by Chromeo that I like

 Night by Night -song by Chromeo.

Innovation on solar farms in South Korea

 When rooftops ran out of space ,South Korea built solar farms on lakes-and shaped them like lotus flowers.

Another song by Chromeo that I love

 Lost And Found-song by Chromeo.

Dusty miller

 Dusty miller is also called silver ragwort or Jacobea maritama.

How chili peppers evolved

 Chili peppers made themselves spicy to stop animals and fungi from eating them-but birds can't feel the heat! So birds eat the peppers and help spread their seeds far and wide.

A song from 2007 that I love

 Fancy Footwork (2007)-song by Chromeo.

                  This was the first song released by Chromeo.

The habits of chimpanzees

 Chimpanzees often use leaves to wipe their bums after defecation and they have been seen using leaves to wipe their genitals after sex.

A song from 2020 that I simply love

 Clorox Wipe(2020)-song by Chromeo.

Sniffing each other's behinds

 Sniffing each other's behinds is a common canine  social behavior,similar to a handshake,where dogs gather information like identity,mood and health through scent signals from anal glands near the tail.

Dumbphones

 Some adults are buying dumbphones to get away from social media.

Efflorescence

 Efflorescence -The process of blooming or flowering.

Nacho cheese sauce

 Sodium citrate is the secret ingredient that makes any cheese into smooth,creamy nacho cheese sauce.

Japanese proverb

 Lazy people have no spare time.-Japanese proverb

English proverb

 It is an equal failing to trust everybody and to trust nobody.-English proverb

Dement

 Dement(verb)-to drive mad/make insane.

A major cause of bird deaths

 Millions of birds are killed in cities by window collisions and domestic cats.

Deceptive advertising by major soup company

 In the 1960s, Campbell's secretly used marbles in soup ads to make vegetables look fuller.This practice,later discussed by the FTC sparked debates on advertising honesty 

House plants that love coffee grounds

 House plants that love coffee grounds:

1.Spider plant.

2.Pothos

3.Peace Lily

4.African violets

5.Philodendron

6.Aloe Vera

7.Snake plant

8.Christmas cactus

9.Boston Fern

A song from Alicia Moffet that I like

 Lay Your Light-song by Alicia Moffet.

Trees that are less likely to burn

 As a general rule,trees with leaves(deciduous) don't burn  nearly as fast or as intense as coniferous trees with needles.

Rabbit meat

 China consumes the most rabbit meat in the world,with approximately 925,000 tonnes annually accounting for about 62% of global consumption.

An old song from 1951 that I love

 The End of The World(1951)-song by Hank Snow.

Lantana

 Lantana is a hummingbird magnet.

Cook up a storm

 Cook up a storm-to cook a lot of food with energy and enthusiasm.

When lost

 Without external reference points,humans tend to walk in circles when lost 

Quote from Bob Marley

 You will never find justice in a world where criminals make the rules.-Bob Marley

French proverb

 Courtesy that is all on one side cannot last long.-French proverb

Quote from Julian Assange

 Every war in the last 50 years is a result of media lies.-Julian Assange 

Quote from Sinead O'Connor

 The job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost.-Sinead O'Connor 

French proverb

 Bad news has wings.-French proverb

Arabic proverb

 Appetite comes with the first bite,and a quarrel with the first word.-Arabic proverb

The herculean strength of Silverback gorilla

 An average Silverback gorilla can deadlift up to 1,800 pounds,and its grip is strong enough to crush a crocodile's skull.Silverbacks are estimated to be 4 to 9 times stronger than the average human male.

A song by Coldplay that I love

 Adventure of A Lifetime -song by Coldplay.

A song from Lady Gaga that I like

 You And I-song by Lady Gaga.

A song from Calvin Harris that I love

 Promises -song by Calvin Harris,Sam Smith.

Popular broadcaster in Montreal died of brain tumor very young

 Mark Rennie,a popular and talented journalist and broadcaster for CJAD 800 am radio station in Montreal died on April 25,2000 after a terrible struggle with a brain tumor.He was only 28.He had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1998.He was an only child,and his parents were devastated by his untimely death. 

      His budding career was cut very short because of a very cruel malady.

Purple leaf sand cherry

 I see purple leaf sand cherry growing in profusion all over Montreal in spring and summer.Purple leaf sand cherry is beautiful.

A song from Alex Warren that I love

 Carry You Gone-song by Alex Warren.

A song from 2017 that I love

 Big Sky Country (2017)-song by Leif Vollebekk

Tokophobia

 Tokophobia -The fear of getting pregnant.

A song from BTS that I like

 Dynamite -song by BTS.

One of the most affluent neighborhoods in Nigeria

 Banana Island is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Nigeria,attracting wealthy individuals,celebrities,and expatriates.The island is known for its opulent mansions,high-end shopping centres,and luxurious amenities.

Damp squib

 Damp squib-A situation or event which is much less impressive than expected.

Example.The party was a bit of a damp squib in the end.

A fear of palindromes

 Aibohphobia(noun)-An irrational fear of palindromes.Which is intentionally a palindrome itself.

A man who can grow a beard

 The more likely a man can grow a beard,the greater the risk he will go bald.

Worship of the moon

 Selenolatry-Worship or excessive adoration of the moon .

A song from 1981 that I love

 Desire(1981)-song by Roni Griffith.

A song from 1982 that I like

 Spies(1982)-song by Roni Griffith.

Hobbies

 Some people do not have any hobbies;the only hobby they have is eating lunch and dinner.

Rurigenous

 Rurigenous (adjective)-Born or living in the countryside.

Example.His rurigenous charm stood out in the city.

Hikikomori

 The "Hikikomori"in Japan are people who withdraw from society for years,even decades.

            Japan has over 1 million Hikikomori individuals (often young men) who live in extreme isolation,rarely leaving their rooms.It's both a psychological and cultural phenomenon and still growing.

Ixora

 Ixora plants are also known as Jungle Flame,Flame of the Woods,West Indian Jasmine ,or Jungle Geranium.

Forget-me-not flowers

 The yellow ring at the center of a forget-me-not flower fades to white after pollination,serving as a visual signal to insects that nectar is no longer available.

Mountain Dew

 The inventor of Mountain Dew originally made it to be mixed with whiskey.

Say no to pesticides

 Every pesticide you spray is a butterfly you silence.

Choose wildflowers over weed killers.

Andorra a very prosperous country

 Andorra,a very tiny,landlocked country between France and Spain,has no airports -but around 8 to 9 million tourists visit each year,arriving by mountain roads or helicopter.The population of Andorra was only 80,856 people in 2023.Andorra is a very prosperous country.

Clothes dried outdoors

 Clothes dried outdoors have a fresher scent due to photolysis,a process in which sunlight breaks down odor-causing compounds.

Streets I walked on on Saturday,May 10,2025

 On Saturday,May 10,2025 I walked on Avenue de Lorimier between de Maisonneuve Avenue and Sherbrooke Street from metro Papineau.

                          I walked along the entire length of tiny Disraeli street for the first time in my life.Disraeli street is a tiny street off De Lorimier Avenue North of De Maisonneuve Avenue and south of rue Ontario.

                      Then I walked along the entire length of tiny rue Dubuc that is north of rue Ontario and that runs between De Lorimier Avenue and rue de Bordeaux.This is the first time in my life that I had walked on rue Dubuc.

Psithurism

 Psithurism -The sound of wind whispering through trees.

Freesia

 Freesias are generally considered edible.While the flowers can be used in various culinary applications,they are often used sparingly due to their strong fragrance.They are known for their lightly sweet and floral taste,with a subtle grassy undertone.

Creeping Charlie

 Creeping Charlie,also known as ground ivy,is a fast-spreading, perennial weed that can be hard to eradicate and hard to control.It thrives in moist,shaded areas and can form a dense mat,competing with grass and other plants.It's a member of the mint family.It grows very low to the ground,and it produces small lavender -blue flowers in the spring.

Cross examination

 Long cross-examinations can wear down witnesses.

       Some people seek to puncture the credibility of a witness.

Parkinson's disease

 Parkinson's disease affects about 1,00,000 people in Canada in May 2025.

       Deep brain stimulation eases the tremors of many Parkinson's patients.

The roots of singer Bebe Rexha

 Singer Bebe Rexha is of Albanian descent.Bebe Rexha was born Bleta Rexha in Brooklyn,New York and raised in Staten Island,New York.Her birthday is August 30,1989.Her parents emigrated to the United States from the Yugoslav Socialist Republic of Macedonia during the 1980s.

A song from 2019 that I love

Last Hurrah(2019)-song by Bebe Rexha.

Back friend

 Back friend -A fake friend ;a secret enemy.

A song from Nirvana that I love

 Lithium(1992)-song by Nirvana.

Deliquesce

 Deliquesce -To melt away or dissolve.

Example -The sugar cube began to deliquesce in the tea.

The king of blending

 Onion is the king of blending -a vegetable that quietly sneaks into many recipes around the world,often making dishes taste better without stealing the spotlight.

A nanny dog

 In the 19th century, Pitbulls were known as the perfect "nanny dog" for their ability to protect and comfort young children.

Catching the morning dew

 Catching the morning dew -idiom meaning seizing opportunities early,before they slip away or lose their value.

A lesser known song by Suzanne Vega that I like

 We of Me-song by Suzanne Vega.

A song by Shanneygannock that I love

 Music and Friends -song by Shanneygannock.

A song from 1976 that I love

 Flip(1976)-song by Jesse Green.

Pretty forsythia

 Forsythia is a very pretty flowering plant but the blooms last about two weeks tops.

  Forsythia in Quebec blooms early in spring,then turns all green till the leaves fall off in Autumn,can be used as hedges but keep in mind blooms are more prolific on the stems of the new growth.

                   Forsythia has yellow leaves in the spring that turn green in summer.

              Forsythia are one of the early spring flowering plants.The yellow blooms are very pretty but the blooms last about two weeks tops.

It is blessed with remarkable longevity

 The ocean quahog clam can live over 500 years-making it one of Earth's longest-living creatures.

A song from Felix Cartal that I love

 Dancing In A Dream -song by Felix Cartal and Reve.

Exhaustipated

 Exhaustipated (adjective)-too tired to give a shit.

              Feeling too tired to care about anything.It's essentially a combination of "exhausted" and "disgusted" or "indifferent."It implies a state of extreme tiredness,and a lack of motivation or concern for the surrounding environment or events.

Pineapple that I consumed in May 2025

 In May 2025 I consumed a 398ml tin can of DOLE 

Pineapple Chunks.Packed in pineapple juice.              Product of the Philippines.

-www.dolecanada.com

-Ingredients: pineapple chunks, pineapple juice,clarified pineapple juice from concentrate (water, clarified pineapple juice from concentrate).

-Nutrition facts:

Per 1/2 cup(125 ml)-% daily value

:calories-70

:protein-1g.

:Vitamin A-0%

:Vitamin C-35%

:Calcium-2%

:Iron-2%

Kidney beans that I consumed in May 2025

 In May 2025 I consumed a 398ml tin can of Bioitalia-Organic red kidney beans

(no salt added)(BPA free)

-product of Italy .

-Ingredients:Organic red kidney beans,water.

-Nutrition facts:

Per 125ml-% daily value 

:Calories-90.

:Calcium-2%

:protein-6g

:Iron-5%

An obscure song from 2008 that I love

 Chemical Spill(2008)-song by Adaline.

A song from Dragonette that I love

 Darth Vader -song by Dragonette.

A remarkable cafe in Dubai

 Dubai's 21 Cafe opened with Down Syndrome staff,serving coffee with love.

Special roads in Japan

 Japan has a network of roads that play music as you drive over them at the correct speed.

Fanilow

 Fanilow-word for a superfan of American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow.

The fastest fish in the sea

 The Sailfish is the fastest fish in the sea.

Quote from James Clear

 When making plans,think big .When making progress,think small.-James Clear

Brush the dust but keep the gold

 Brush the dust but keep the gold-Discard unnecessary things but retain what is valuable.

To catch the fog with a net

 To catch the fog with a net -idiom meaning pursuing something futile or impossible.

A magical moment

 There is a magical moment when you find someone who loves every part of you-even that extra 6th finger you have been hiding.

Monarch butterflies

 Monarch butterflies can smell milkweed from  over 2 miles away.The milkweed in your yard matters to them.

Niminy-piminy

 Niminy-piminy-very formal and correct in behavior,often in a way that is insincere .

Example:I can't stand the kind of niminy-piminy waiter you sometimes find in very smart restaurants.

An exceptional vegetarian crocodile

 Babiya,a 75 -year-old crocodile,lived in the lake of Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Kerala.He was known for his vegetarian diet,eating naivedyam from the temple twice a day,and was regarded as the temple's guardian.Babiya passed away in 2022.

Pangolin

 The pangolin has no teeth:instead ,it swallows some stones to help grind up food in its stomach-like a living,scaly grinder.

Rebelsome

 Rebelsome -Defiantly resistant,challenging authority actively.

Bravesome

 Bravesome -characterised or marked by bravery; courageous.

Caitiff

 Caitiff -A cowardly person.

Quote from Eartha Kitt

 I stayed on my own path and did not follow the herd.I made a way for myself.-Eartha Kitt,singer.

A song from Selena Gomez that I love

 Bluest Flame-song by Selena Gomez,Benny Blanco.

A song from Dionne Farris that I like

 I Know-song by Dionne Farris.

A song by Eartha Kitt that I love

 Cha Cha Heels(1989)-song by Eartha Kitt,The Bronski Beat.

                 This song is from very late in the career of Eartha Kitt.

Quote from Laura Miller

 Buying a book is not about obtaining a possession ---- but about securing a portal.-Laura Miller

Aquilegia

 Aquilegia is a flower that is also known as Columbine or Granny's bonnet.

Progress

 Progress is not always a straight line.

A song from 2021 that I like

 Anyone's Arms(2021)-song by Daniel Romano's Outfit.

Why turtles move slowly

 Turtles move slowly because of their heavy,protective shells and short,strong limbs, which limit their speed.They have evolved for defense rather than speed.Their slow movement also conserves energy,which is beneficial for their metabolism and lifestyle.

Overflow incontinence

 Overflow incontinence -A condition marked by involuntary leakage of urine due to an overfilled bladder.

Fartled

 Fartled(verb)-to be suddenly startled,agitated or disturbed by loud fart.

Demigration

 Demigration is sometimes a code word for deportation.

Rewards

 Rewards are clustered together sometimes.

Eleutheromania

 Eleutheromania -A strong desire for freedom.

Example

The rebels were driven by eleutheromania.

Brunnera flowers

 Brunnera is also known as Siberian bugloss or false forget-me-not and features tiny,bright blue,forget-me-not -like flowers in spring.

Ingenious defense mechanism of the tomato frog

 The tomato frog is unique to Madagascar.The tomato frog's defense mechanism is to secrete a glue that ultimately causes their predators' lips to stick together.How brilliant!

Too many authors

 Too many authors to cite?

No problem et Al -Facebook, THE LANGUAGE NERDS.

French proverb

 Don't imitate the fly before you have wings.-French proverb

Dutch proverb

 High winds blow on high hills -Dutch proverb

Teak wood

 Teak wood contains natural oils such as tectoquinone,that provide significant resistance to moisture,insects and decay,making it one of the few woods that can last outdoors for decades without paint or sealant.

Magnolia flowers

 Magnolia flowers are generally considered edible, particularly their petals and buds.They have a unique flavor profile often described as a combination of ginger,cardamom and clove.Magnolia blossoms can be enjoyed raw or cooked,and often they are pickled or used to create flavorful teas 

Hellebores

 Hellebores are flowers that are not edible and are poisonous to animals and humans.All parts of the plant, including the flowers and leaves,are toxic if ingested.

Proverb

 Even the tallest mountain started as a pebble.-proverb

         Meaning:Great things often have small beginnings.

Columbine flower

 Fleur d'ancolie-Columbine flower in French.

A song from Maroon 5 that I love

 One More Night -song by Maroon 5.

Question on fruit

 Q.Which fruit is also called red date or Chinese date?

Answer.Jujube

Gangs in Haiti

 Gangs control key trade routes and fuel distribution networks in Haiti in 2024.

Government

 Every government comes to power promising to clean up the mess created by the previous government.

Canadian elections

 Most Canadian federal elections are decided east of the Lakehead,i.e. Thunder Bay.Many people in the west feel their votes do not matter.

In short supply

 Acetylcholine is in short supply in Alzheimer's patients.

He purchased a book for over 30 million dollars

 Billionaire Bill Gates purchased manuscript known as the Codex Leicester for 30.8 million dollars in 1994.The Codex Leicester is a collection of scientific writings by Leonardo da Vinci.Until 2021,the Codex remained the most expensive book ever sold.

Peace talks

 Peace talks eke forward sometimes.

Vinca minor

 Vinca minor is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family,native to central and southern Europe.It is  often called small periwinkle,dwarf periwinkle or common periwinkle.In the U.S. Vinca minor is also called Myrtle or creeping myrtle.

                 Creeping myrtle is vary hardy and spreads like crazy.Vinca minor is a lovely ground cover.Vinca vine is considered invasive  but is lovely en masse and does tend to choke out poison ivy pretty well.Some people have it on their rock wall.

                      Dwarf periwinkle flowers are blue and grow in a vine.I see vinca minor on many streets in Montreal in May,including Boulevard Saint Joseph in Plateau Mont Royal and de l'Esplanade Avenue between Boulevard Saint Joseph and Mont Royal Avenue.

Positive attitude about books

 There will be people in your life that say you have too many books.Those are not your people.-FACEBOOK,Cottage Whimsy.

A song by Latto that I love

 Big Energy -song by Latto.

Gadzookery

 Gadzookery -The use of old-fashioned language.

Example:The novel's dialogue was full of gadzookery.

Sumpsimus

 Sumpsimus (noun)-A person who sticks to old habits despite being wrong.

Example.His sumpsimus attitude made change difficult.

Cancer patient on an unusually positive mission

 Doug Ruch of San Antonio,Texas spent most of his life working in sales but was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021;in January 2025 Doug Ruch shockingly learned his prostate cancer had become terminal.And at first the 55 year-old Texan mourned.But then,he turned his focus to the 12 to 18 months doctors say he has left-and decided to spend that time giving back.So he started a GoFundMe,asking people to support his dying wish to volunteer in every single U.S.state.

           His childhood trauma and anxiety caused him to overcorrect in his twenties,thirties and 40s,and go after the brass ring.So it  made him reflect on the things he missed out on.He said one of his greatest regrets in life is that he didn't spend enough time helping other people and that he spent too much time working and trying to make a lot of money.He describes himself as a bit of a loner with a turbulent childhood who has suffered from lifelong anxiety.

         Volunteering has become calming for him.On days where he has volunteer missions,he feels good and he's energized.The happy hormones are flowing.He has taken on many volunteering gigs in soup kitchens,food banks and food pantries. 

       So far,Ruch has volunteered with food banks, homeless shelters,soup kitchens,old age homes,youth centres and community centres in Texas, California,Colorado,New Mexico.  Arizona,Nevada, California,Oregon, Washington,Idaho and Utah.

          Volunteering is not just good for the community;it's good for the volunteer, too.In fact,several studies have found links between volunteering or altruism and happiness and health.

  -CBC radio,As it Happens,April 7,2025.

  Postscript:Doug Ruch is on a noble,inspiring mission and I hope he outlives his medical prognosis.

To live on fumes

 To live on fumes-Surviving on very little.

Mobile phones

 Mobile phones bring you closer to those who are far away,but take you away from those sitting next to you.

A song from Ferlin Husky that I like

 Terrific Together-song by Ferlin Husky.

A song from Sydney Youngblood that I simply love

 Sit and Wait-song by Sydney Youngblood.

Senior citizens

 Many senior citizens want to lead active lives;they do not want to just run out the clock.

Another song by Suzanne Vega that I like

 Lucinda -song by Suzanne Vega.

A song by Suzanne Vega that I love

 Speakers' Corner -song by Suzanne Vega.

        I love the lyrics of this song.

A song from Ed Sheeran that I like

 Old Phone -song by Ed Sheeran.

Another song from Suzanne Vega that I like

 Last Train From Mariupol-song by Suzanne Vega.

A song from Suzanne Vega that I love

 Love Thief-song by Suzanne Vega.

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A song from Scott Helman that I love

 Wait No More-song by Scott Helman.

Some people like old Tv sets

 Some people remind me of old Tv sets.You have to hit them a few times until they get the picture.-Facebook,Inspire Uplift.

Quote from Corrie Ten Boom

 When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark,you don't throw away the ticket and jump off.You sit still and trust the engineer.-Corrie Ten Boom

This famous singer very sadly died of prostate cancer

 Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg very sadly  died on December 16,2007 at his home in Deer Isle,Maine at the young age of 56 after a battle with prostate cancer.He had been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer three years prior.

               I loved Dan Fogelberg and his songs,especially the song 'LONGER' from 1980 and his 1985 hit song 'The Leader of the Band.'

The last drops of urine

 The last drops of urine falling inside pant legs,a condition known as post-micturition dribble(PMD),occurs when the muscles surrounding the urethra don't fully contract,leaving a small amount of urine trapped and unable to be expelled entirely.

         The trapped urine then drains out slowly after urinating 

Hakuna matata

 Hakuna matata(origin: Swahili)-Noun -Literally ,"there are no troubles" meaning to avoid worrying about things outside of your control.

Don't eat there

 You don't want to eat where trash bins are front and foremost!

Post Micturition Dribble

 Post Micturition Dribble (PMD)-or after dribble,is the name given to the problem when men experience an involuntary loss of urine immediately after they have finished passing urine.

Delish

 Delish(informal)-delighted.

Subpar gnocchi

 Some eateries serve terrible gnocchi,with sauce that tastes like rust water.

Dinex

 Dinex is the industry leader in healthcare meal service products and in-patient tray assembly systems.

The gnocchi in some restaurants

 Some restaurants serve pasty gnocchi and sauce that could strip paint from walls.

Unique museum

 The Gopher Hole Museum is in Torrington,Alberta 

Dehydration can cause a burning sensation in urine

 Dehydration can cause a burning sensation in urine,also known as dysuria.When you're dehydrated,your urine becomes more concentrated,which can irritate the bladder and urethra,leading to pain or burning while urination.

                  Dehydration makes your urine more concentrated,meaning there are fewer fluids to dilute the waste products and minerals.

             These concentrated irritants can irritate the lining of the bladder and urethra,causing discomfort,pain or a burning sensation during urination.

             Drinking plenty of water can help dilute your urine and reduce the concentration of irritants,which can alleviate the burning sensation.

          Regular urination helps flush out the urinary tract and prevent the build-up of concentrated urine.

In France

 In France,you have nothing Toulouse.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.

A quote from Kate Eckman

 Observe, don't absorb.-Kate Eckman

A Canadian song from 1998 that I love

 Sucks To Be You(1998)-song by Prozzak.

An underrated song from 2019 that I love

 Little Dogs March(2019)-song from Mac DeMarco.

Preaching to the choir

 Preaching to the choir-Trying to convince someone of an opinion they already agree with.

A new song that I love

 Man In Finance(2025)-song by David Guetta,Billen Ted,and Girl On The Couch.

                      The song contains the lines'I'm looking for a man in finance/Trust fund,6'5",blue eyes/Finance,trust fund,6'5".

A flower that smells like chocolate

 "Chocolate cosmos"is a flower that smells like chocolate.