Filipino proverb

 There's a crocodile in every big river.-Filipino proverb

Brodbingnagian

 Brodbingnagian(adjective)-Absurdly gigantic.

Rumbustious

 Rumbustious -Boisterously wild.

An African proverb

 An old man who wakes up very early to go to work was once a young man who slept a lot.-African proverb

Impecunious

 Impecunious -poor.

The most expensive vegetable in the world

 Did you know?

The most expensive vegetable in the world is 'Hopshoots' and it costs around $1000.

African proverb

 Daylight exposes the footprints left in dark.-African proverb

African proverb

 If you want rain ,you must deal with the mud too.-African proverb

        Meaning.Successes are often accompanied by difficulties,but it's important to learn to handle them.

Quote from Walt Whitman

 Resist much,obey little.-Walt Whitman 

Quote from Agnes Varda

 There's only one age:Alive.-Agnes Varda

An African proverb

 If you think your life is very tough, remember that even the mosquito risks its life for every meal.-African proverb

Quote from Vivienne Westwood

 You've got to read.You've got to go to art galleries.-Vivienne Westwood 

Quote from Sylvia Townsend Warner

 When I die,I hope to think I have annoyed a great many people.-Sylvia Townsend Warner 

African proverb

 If an orphan is served a bigger share of food just know the food is bad or poisoned.-African proverb 

The shelf life of cornstarch

 Cornstarch lasts for decades in an airtight container.

Butter tarts

 Tartelettes au beurre-Butter tarts in French.

The amazing polar owls

 Polar owls can hear prey moving under thick snow and strike with pinpoint accuracy.Their ear placement acts like a built-in radar.

How Japan reduced suicide attempts at railway stations

 Japan installed blue lights at railway stations, which studies show helped reduce suicide attempts up to 84%.

Korean proverb

 Even honey can taste bitter if it's used as medicine.-Korean proverb 

Italian proverb

 The applause of the people is a blast of air.-Italian proverb

Quote from Trent Dalton

 The whole point of life is doing what's right,not what's easy.-Trent Dalton

Quote from Grace Hartigan

 I cannot expect even my own art to provide all of the answers,only to hope it keeps asking the right questions.-Grace Hartigan

Quote from Heinrich Bolle

 Here on earth we find ourselves in a waiting room.-Heinrich Bolle

Suddenly not so lonely

 I was lonely until I glued a coffee cup on to my  car.

Now everybody waves at me!- from the Facebook page of Charles Robert Mills.

Quote from Osip Mandelstam

 Memory loves to go hunting in the dark.-Osip Mandelstam 

A great African proverb

 When the lion says he is a vegetarian,the antelope knows it is time to relocate.-African proverb

Dragon Lake

 Dragon Lake is a highly productive fishing lake in British Columbia.

Island in Ontario

 Manitoulin Island is an island located in Lake Huron, located within the borders of the Canadian province of Ontario.

Lake island

 Q.What is the largest lake island in the world?

Answer.Manitoulin Island.It is in Ontario.

Quote on meditation

 Meditation is the discovery that the point of life is always arrived at in the present moment.-Alan Watts

Quote from Alice Paul

 Courage in women is often mistaken for insanity.-Alice Paul

Irony in the death of Charlie Kirk

 Turning Point was founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and Bill Montgomery.Turning Point had two major priorities -to fight COVID restrictions and gun control.

         Strangely Bill Montgomery died of COVID.Charlie Kirk died of gun violence.

Fearsome female anacondas

 Did you know?

After mating,female anacondas sometimes eat the male to gain enough energy for the seven months of fasting during pregnancy.

Irish proverb

 When the apple is ripe it will fall.-Irish proverb

Whales and dolphins

 Because of the way their brains work,whales and dolphins can swim in their sleep and travel very long distances.

What ostriches eat

 Ostriches are mostly omnivores with a mostly plant-based diet,eating grasses,seeds,flowers,roots,and fruits,but also supplementing with insects,lizards,rodents and snakes,using swallowed stones(gastroliths) to grind tough food in their gizzard.They get moist water from plants but will drink from water sources,and their long,tough intestines help absorb maximum nutrients,allowing them to thrive in dry African savannas.

A song by Conan Gray that I love

 Vodka Cranberry -song by Conan Gray.

Foods that are poisonous to ostriches

 Onions and avocados are known to be toxic to ostriches and should be strictly avoided.

A song from Bruno Mars that I like

 Versace On The Floor-song by Bruno Mars.

The lifespan of an ostrich

 An ostrich's lifespan is about 30 to 40 years in the wild,but in captivity,they can live significantly longer,often reaching 50 to 70 years,thanks to consistent food,care and protection from predators,with some sources noting they can breed well into their 70s.

The majestic Danube river

 The Danube river is the only river in the world that flows through four national capital cities-Vienna(Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia),Budapest(Hungary)and Belgrade (Serbia).

What cassowaries eat

 Cassowaries are primarily frugivores(consuming  fallen fruits from hundreds of rainforest plants,playing a vital role in seed dispersal,but they are omnivores,also eating fungi,insects,snails,small vertebrates(frogs,fish,lizards,eggs,nestlings,small mammals) and even carrion with some supplementing their diet with dirt when food is scarce.They swallow fruits whole,and the seeds often pass through their short digestive tracts,aiding in germination by the process,making cassowaries crucial forest gardeners.

The blue crane

 The blue crane,the national bird of South Africa is also known as the Stanley Crane and the paradise crane.

A song from Meghan Trainor that I like

 Still Don't Care-song by Meghan Trainor.

The 9/11 rescue dogs

 Did you know?

The 9/11 rescue dogs became so depressed finding only dead bodies,rescue workers had to stage fake rescues to boost their morale.

Energy vampire

 Energy vampire -Someone who drains others emotionally.

Keyboard warrior

 Keyboard warrior -Someone who is bold and rude,only online.

Kenya

 The national bird of Kenya is the beautiful and vibrantly colored Lilac-breasted roller.

About Nigeria

 Q.What is the official national bird of Nigeria?

Answer.The Black Crowned Crane.

Tanzania

 Q.What is the national bird of Tanzania?

Answer.The Grey Crowned Crane.

National bird

 Q.What is the national bird of Malawi?

Answer.The African Fish Eagle.

Namibia a very sparsely populated country

 The population of Namibia is around only 3.1 to 3.2 million people in 2025.

            Most people think Africa is overpopulated; however Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world and Africa.

              Namibia is largely desert and semi-desert.

The official language of Namibia is English.

  

About Mozambique

 Q.What is the national bird of Mozambique?

Answer.The Vibrant Tomorrow,also known as the Cuban Trogon.

About Ghana

 Q.What is the national bird of Ghana?

Answer.The Tawny Eagle(sometimes referred to as a Golden Eagle).

About Namibia

 Q.What is the national bird of Namibia?

Answer .The African Fish Eagle.

About Angola

 Q.What is the national bird of Angola?

Answer.The red-crested turaco.

A song from 1986 that I love

 Love Will Conquer All(1986)-song by Lionel Richie.

About Ivory Coast

 Q.What is the national bird of Ivory Coast?

Answer.The White-cheeked Turaco.

In Seychelles

 Q.What is the national bird of Seychelles?

Answer.The rare and endemic  Seychelles Black Parrot.

AI is driving extreme wealth creation

 According to Forbes,AI minted more than 50 new billionaires in 2025,as booming AI startups and AI data center companies drove massive new fortunes-making AI the defining wealth creation engine of the year.

             Will the AI bubble burst soon?A 64,000$  question.

National language of Comoros

 Shikomoro is the national language of Comoros.Shikomoro is a Bantu language related to Swahili.

Comoros

 Q.What is the capital of Comoros?

Answer.Moroni

A song from 1987 that I love

 Incognito (1987)-song by Celine Dion.

The Seychelles

 Q.What is the capital of Seychelles?

Answer.Victoria

About Comoros

 Q.What is the national bird of Comoros?

Answer.The Comoro Blue Pigeon

Malawi

 Q.What was Malawi formerly known as?

Answer.Nyasaland.

The blood of spiders

 Spiders have transparent (clear)blood, known as hemolymph.

About Madagascar

 Q.What is the national bird of Madagascar?

Answer.The Madagascar Fish Eagle 

Bird of Quebec

 Q.What is the official bird of Quebec?

Answer.The Snowy owl,adopted in 1987.

The sleeping habits of giraffes

 Giraffes are among the shortest-sleeping mammals .They usually sleep only about 30 minutes to 2 hours per day,broken into very short naps lasting a few minutes.Many of these naps happen while standing,helping them stay alert to predators.

How long maple syrup can be stored

 Pure maple syrup (unopened) can be stored for many years and does not spoil.Its high sugar content prevents microbial content.Once open,maple syrup should be refrigerated.

Soy sauce can be stored for many years

 Soy sauce can be stored for many years and does not spoil.Salt + fermentation keep it shelf-stable for years,even opened.

White Rice can be stored for decades

 White Rice can be stored for decades.

     When kept dry and airtight,white rice can last 30+ years without spoiling.

About Malawi

 Q.What is the capital of Malawi?

Answer.Lilongwe

About Namibia

 Q.What is the national capital of Namibia?

Answer.Windhoek

Quote from Walter Jon Williams

 I'm not afraid of werewolves or vampires or haunted hotels,I'm afraid of what real human beings do to other real human beings.-Walter Jon Williams 

Quote from Hunter S.Thompson

 I think it's very important for people to successfully live in intense opposition to the system.-Hunter S.Thompson

Central African Republic

 Q.What is the capital of The Central African Republic?

Answer .Bangui

A song by Nina Sky that I love

 Move Ya Body -song by Nina Sky.

A nice oldies song that I like

 The Third House(In From The Right)-song by Bobby Rydell.

Another song sung by Bobby Rydell that I like

 Frenesi-song by Bobby Rydell.

Another old song that I like

 Lovin' Doll-song by Bobby Rydell.

An oldies song that I like

 Butterfly Baby-song by Bobby Rydell.

An old song with wonderful background singers that I love

 The One Who Really Loves You-song by Bobby Rydell.

       The background singers in this song are wonderful.

Another old song that I like

 The Best Man Cried-song by Bobby Rydell.

An old song that I like

 Please Don't Be Mad-song by Bobby Rydell.

A song by Bobby Rydell that I like

 Good Time Baby-song by Bobby Rydell.

Another old song that I like

 Nice Work If You Can Get It-song by Bobby Rydell.

A little known old song that I like

 Don't Be Afraid -song by Bobby Rydell.

About Costa Rica

 Q.What is the national bird of Costa Rica?

Answer.The clay-colored Thrush.

About Belize

 Q.What is the national bird of Belize?

Answer.The Keel-billed Toucan.

A song from Bobby Curtola that I like

 It Started When You Stopped To Say Hello-song by Bobby Curtola.

A song from Lionel Richie that I love

 You Are-song by Lionel Richie.

                  This song contains the lines' you Are the sun/You are the rain/That Makes My Life This Foolish Game.'

A lesser known song from Bobby Rydell that I love

 The Woodpecker Song-song by Bobby Rydell.

An African proverb

 Be careful,some people have a whole loaf and still be jealous of your one slice.-African proverb

Quote from Roger Lee

 Some of the best things in life are the small things we take for granted.-Roger Lee

Another song sung by Bobby Rydell that I like

 I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter -song by Bobby Rydell.

Another instrumental song that I like

 Fandango -song by Hugo Winterhalter.

An instrumental song from 1952 that I like

 Vanessa(1952)-song by Hugo Winterhalter.

A song from 1959 that I like

 Home In Your Arms(1959)-song by Bobby Rydell

Underground caves in Slovenia

 Slovenia has over 14,000 recorded underground caves,giving it the highest cave density in Europe.Caves are so important to the landscape that the geology term"Karst",used for limestone cave regions,comes from Slovenia's own Karst Plateau.

The fifth mayor of Montreal

 John Easton Mills,the fifth mayor of Montreal died from typhus while caring for Irish immigrants in 1847.There is a rue John Easton Mills named after this mayor in Montreal in the borough of Hochelaga.

Rat race

 La course folle-French word for rat race,mad scramble,the mad dash,the crazy race or the mad race.

How misshapen carrots spawned a new food product

 In 1986, California carrot farmer Mike Yourself couldn't sell misshapen carrots,so he cut and peeled them into snack-size "baby-cut" carrots.USDA data show that U.S. carrot use went from about 6.5lb  per person(mid-1980s) to a 1997 peak of 14.l lb per person.

Quote from Arundhati Roy

 There is really no such thing as the 'voiceless'..There are only the deliberately silenced,or the prefered unheard.-Arundhati Roy,Sydney Peace Prize Lecture(2004)

Quote from Anne Sexton

 Our eyes are light blue and gentle

Our eyes are full of terrible confessions.-Anne Sexton

Unusually intriguing spa in Japan

 Located in Hakone,Japan,Yunessun Spa Resort  lets visitors bathe in pools of red wine,coffee and green tea,which are believed to enhance skin glow,relieve fatigue,and refresh the body,attracting visitors worldwide.

          Only a wealthy clientele could afford to patronise this kind of spa.

14 year-old Dutch girl sailed around the world

 At 14,Dutch sailor Laura Dekker sailed around the world.She became famous for becoming the youngest person to solo circumnavigate the globe,a journey she completed at age 16(2010-2012) in her boat,Guppy,after overcoming significant legal battles with Dutch authorities who initially tried to stop her voyage.Her story highlights incredible determination,self-reliance ,and a lifelong passion for sailing.

The background singers on the 1963 hit song'Forget Him.'

 I love the 1963 song 'Forget Him' which was a hit for Bobby Rydell.This song has a lot of old world charm about it and is an example of period music.

             The background singers on Bobby Rydell's 1963 hit song 'Forget Him' were session vocalists, specifically Willa Ward Moultrie,Vivian Jackson,Mary Wiley,along with Willa's sister,Dee Dee Sharp.

                

The Great road runner rarely drinks water

 The Great road runner rarely drinks water and obtains most of its hydration from the body fluids of its prey,such as lizards and insects-essentially eating its water.

Quote from Patti Digh

 Sometimes our stop-doing list needs to be bigger than our to-do list.-Patti Digh

Italian proverb

 Large trees give more shade than fruit.-Italian proverb

African proverb

 Whether a stone falls on an egg or an egg falls on a stone it's the egg that must suffer.-African proverb

Life and politics

 Life is not fair,and politics is even less fair.

Young girl's generosity rewarded?

 When Juliette Lamour was 5,she emptied her piggy bank to help Haiti earthquake victims.Thirteen years later in 2023,Juliette Lamour of Sault Ste.Marie,Ontario became Canada's youngest major lottery winner,winning $48 million.

Howler monkeys are very loud

 Howler monkeys are actually louder than lions.They have an enlarged hyoid bone in their throat that acts like a natural amplifier,allowing their calls to travel up to 5km (3 miles) through dense rainforest.

The moment when giraffes are most vulnerable

 Giraffes must splay their legs and bend down to drink water,making them vulnerable to predators so they drink infrequently.

Street I walked on Wednesday , December 24,2025

 On Wednesday, December 24,2025,I walked on rue Drolet from Boulevard Saint Joseph to Mont Royal Avenue,passing rue Villeneuve and Gilford Street on the way.

Akrasia

 Akrasia (noun)-when you know what you should do,but do the opposite anyway.       ..-weakness of will.

Nickname of an American singer

 American singer Bobby Vinton(born 1935)is nicknamed 'The Polish Prince.  

                  Bobby Vinton is of mixed Polish and Lithuanian ancestry.

An obscure song from Bobby Curtola that I also like

 Alone And Lonely -song by Bobby Curtola.

A little known song from Bobby Curtola that I like

 While I'm Away-song by Bobby Curtola.

Food choices of many Canadians

 Many Canadians are struggling economically in 2025 because of high food inflation,and many Canadians buy a lot of their food from Dollarama stores as a result.

An obscure song from Bobby Curtola that I like

 Johnny Take Your Time-song by Bobby Curtola.

A lesser -known song from Paul Anka that I like

 Every Night(Without You)-song by Paul Anka.

A lesser known oldies song that I like

 Sandy -song by Bobby Curtola.

Another oldies song that I love

 Aladdin -song from Bobby Curtola.

An oldies song that I love

 Hand In Hand With You -song from Bobby Curtola.

A song from Bobby Curtola that I love

 Don't You Sweetheart Me-song by Bobby Curtola.

An old country song that I like

 Just Ain't My Day-song by Bobby Edwards.

An old song that I like

 Bring My Baby Home-song by Bobby Edwards.

Preachers of hate

 Preachers of hate unleash demons.

An old song from Bobby Edwards that I like

 Once A Fool-song by Bobby Edwards.

An old song from Bobby Curtola that I love

 Hitchhiker -song from Bobby Curtola.

                     This song contains the lines'I'm a hitchhiker on the road to love.'

Another song from Bobby Curtola that I like

Gypsy Heart-song by Bobby Curtola.

A novelty song from Pat Boone that I like

 Don't Put Your Feet In The Lemonade(We're Running Short of Water)-song by Pat Boone.

A lesser known song from Bobby Curtola that I love

 Come Home Little Girl-song by Bobby Curtola.

A song from Harry Styles that I like

 Finding the Sky-song by Harry Styles.

Another song from Bobby Curtola that I love

 Three Rows Over -song by Bobby Curtola.

A song from 1962 that I love

 Fortune Teller(1962)-song by Bobby Curtola.

A song from Bobby Curtola that I like

 Many Moons Ago (1964)-song by Bobby Curtola.

A song from Bobby Edwards that I like

 Each Time You Cross My Mind-song by Bobby Edwards.

A store on Mont Royal Avenue where you can drop off used batteries for recycling

 Intermarche Universel is a wonderful grocery store in Montreal located at 89 Avenue du Mont Royal Est .It is situated on Mont Royal Avenue at the intersection of Coloniale Avenue.

             The store has a box near the exit door where customers can drop off used batteries for recycling.A wonderful environmental initiative.

Pasteurization

 Without pasteurization raw milk can spread harmful bacteria to humans.

            Pasteurization is the process of heating milk to kill off deadly bacteria like listeria,e.coli and salmonella.

Grandling

 Grandling-a grandchild.

Lifespan of squirrel

 The average lifespan of a squirrel is about nine years in the wild.

Pablo Rodriguez

 Pablo Rodriguez (born June 21,1967) was the leader of the provincial  Quebec Liberal party for six months before resigning as leader in December 2025.He was a former federal Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party before jumping into provincial politics.

             He was born in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina.When he was eight, Rodriguez's family fled to Canada after their home was bombed during the Dirty War.

Gosford street in Montreal

 Rue Gosford in Montreal is named after Archibald Atchison,the Earl of Gosford,who was the Governor General of British North America when the street was opened in 1836 through the former Jesuit enclosure gardens,as required by the city's magistrates.

            The city courthouse of Montreal is located on rue Gosford.Rue Gosford is situated just opposite Champ-de-Mars metro.

A song from David Hernandez that I like

 Boomerang -song by David Hernandez 

Carbon copy

 Copie conforme-word for carbon copy or exact copy in French.

Rectory

 The rectory is the house where the parish priests reside.

        A rectory is the housing that a church  organization provides for a minister or priest to live in.Most rectories are conveniently close to the church.

Street I walked on Tuesday, December 23,2025

 On Tuesday, December 23,2025 I walked on Willibrord Street in Verdun from Wellington Avenue to Verdun Avenue.Then I took Verdun metro to head back home.Verdun metro is on Verdun Avenue bordered by rue Willibrord on one side.I have rarely walked on rue Willibrord before.

Schnook

 Schnook-A gullible or easily fooled person.

Wooden spoons

 Wooden spoons naturally harbor fewer germs than plastic utensils.

Glass cutting boards

 Glass cutting boards dull your knives at a much faster rate.

To make desserts taste even sweeter

 Adding a pinch of salt can make desserts taste even sweeter.

Kitchen sponges

 Kitchen sponges often contain more germs than toilet seats.

Smart stray dogs in Moscow

 In Moscow,people have seen stray dog packs do a clever thing,they send a smaller,cuter dog to walk up and beg for food, because humans are more likely to feed that one,and then the dog takes food back so the whole pack benefits.

A song from Kim Stockwood that I like

 12 Years Old -song by Kim Stockwood.

A song from Chris Isaak that I like

 Lie To Me-song by Chris Isaak.

A song from 2001 that I love

 Your Body Is A Wonderland (2001)-song by John Mayer.

Black beans that I consumed in December 2025in December 2025

 In December 2025 I bought and finished con suming a 398ml tin can of AURORA Black Beans-High source of Fibre.-Fagioli Neri.-Product of Portugal.

-www.auroraimporting.com

-Ingredients:Black Beans-,water,salt,Herbs,spices.

-Nutrition Facts:

Per 1/2 cup (125 ml)-% Daily Value 

:Calories-140

:Protein-9 g

:Potassium-10%

:Calcium-1%

:Iron-14%

I find that the Aurora brand of black beans have a richer and better taste than other brands of black beans that I have tried.

Rice brand I finished consuming in December 2025

 In December 2025 I finished consuming a 3.62 kh(8 lbs) cloth sack of ATIYA's ROZANA rice.                         -Everyday Best Cooking Rice.-Basmati Rice.                -Product of Pakistan.

      It was very good.

Entrepreneur invests in conservation

 Douglas Tomkins,co-founder of The North Face,bought and protected over two million acres in Chile and Argentina,then donated major areas for conservation,helping create and expand national parks.

In some pizzerias

 Automatic tunnel ovens move pizzas at a steady place in some pizzerias so that nothing burns.

An African proverb

 If you want to live in the river you must first make friends with the crocodile.-African proverb

African proverb

 The tortoise trusts no one that's why it carries its house on its back.-African proverb

An African proverb

 Not every sharp thorn aims to wound,some protect the rose.-African proverb

Quote from Jonathan Lethem

 I am relaxed.It's just buried under layers of incredulity and panic.But underneath those I'm very relaxed.-Jonathan Lethem,As She Climbed Across The Table.

A great African proverb

 The teeth and the tongue may fight,but they still live together.-African proverb

              Disagreements don't end relationships.

African proverb

 I pointed out the stars and moon to you,but all you saw was the tip of my finger.-African proverb

An African proverb

 The coffin seller wants a long life for himself and a short life for others.-African proverb

A somewhat obscure song from 1965 that I love

 Untrue Unfaithful (1965)-song by Tom Jones.

A song from 1969 that I like

 The Man Who Knows Too Much(1969)-song by Tom Jones.

Life expectancy in dogs

 The larger breeds of dogs don't live as long as the small breeds.

Gymnophobes

 Gymnophobes -People who are afraid of nudity.

Diplopia

 Diplopia -Blurry vision or double vision.

Forswunk

 "Forswunk" is a word that means totally exhausted from work.

Large granite monolith

 El Capitan is the world's largest granite monolith,3000 feet high-three times the height of the Eiffel Tower,more than twice as high as the Empire State Building.

                   El Capitan is indeed more than twice the height of the Empire State Building,towering over 3,000 feet from the Yosemite Valley Floor,while the Empire State Building is 1,250 feet tall(to its roof).

                  El Capitan is the tallest exposed vertical face of granite on earth.El Capitan is in Yosemite National Park.

Clutter creep

 Clutter creep -How mess quietly multiplies while you're busy feeling smug about one tidy corner.

Wind-up merchant

 Wind-up merchant -Someone who loves teasing or winding people up.

An interesting Facebook page

 I follow the Facebook page of Charles Robert Mills.He lives in Atlanta,Georgia and posts interesting stuff.

A song from 2025 that I love

 I Love Watching You Eat Dinner(2025)-song by Leith Ross.

When bananas are squeezed

 Bananas are roughly 74-75% water,but they still can't be squeezed for juice -their water is trapped inside dense creamy flesh that turns into pulp instead of dripping liquid.

A song from 1972 that I like

 The Young New Mexican Puppeteer(1972)-song by Tom Jones.

A song from 2021 that I love

 KD and Lunch Meat(2021)-song by Boy Golden.

Nurses at Villa Medica Hospital

 I spent two months from October 5,2023 to December 3,2023 at Villa Medica rehab hospital in Montreal,recovering from an ischemic stroke caused by a ruptured carotid artery in the neck.It was a most unexpected stroke because I had no risk factors whatsoever.I was not obsese and had naturally low blood pressure.I also used to walk a lot regularly.

                   Villa Medica is  located at 225 rue Sherbrooke East in downtown.The nurses,orderlies,ergotherapists and physiotherapists there were all wonderful.I was a patient on the 10th floor.In particular I remember two good nurses on the 10th floor,Fanny Bergeron and Khadijah .

A song from 1986 that I love

 The Big Sky(1986)-song by Kate Bush.

Antistalking

 Antistalking (verb)-Learning a person's routine in order to avoid them.

An instrumental song that I love

 They Don't Call Them Chihuahuas Anymore -song from Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet.

Third tallest bird

 Q.What is the third tallest bird in the world?

Answer.Cassowary

Tall bird

 Q.What is the second tallest bird in the world?

Answer.The emu

A song by Simple Plan that I like

 Welcome To My Life-song by Simple Plan.

A song by Justin Bieber that I like

 Fa La La-song by Justin Bieber featuring Boyz Ii Men.

A song from Leonard Cohen that I love

 A Thousand Kisses Deep -song by Leonard Cohen.

A song by Simple Plan that I like

 Summer Paradise -song by Simple Plan.

A Canadian instrumental song that I love

 Having An Average Weekend-instrumental song  by Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet.

Have a nice day

 You can say "Have a nice day"no problem,but saying "Enjoy the next 24 hours"sounds vaguely threatening.-Facebook, THE LANGUAGE NERDS.

Quote from Patricia Highsmith

 Anticipation!It occurred to him that his anticipation was more pleasant to him than the experiencing.-Patricia Highsmith, THE TALENTED MR.RIPLEY.

Why stroke victims rarely lose their total sense of smell

 Stroke victims rarely lose their total sense of smell and rarely develop anosmia because the olfactory system has diffuse and bilateral pathways meaning that the sensory information is processed in multiple areas across both hemispheres.A typical stroke,which affects only one localized area,is unlikely to disrupt all these pathways simultaneously.

                 Having said that,a number of stroke victims do experience changes to their sense of smell and taste and some stroke victims experience  parosmia.

Quote from Virginia Woolf

 Whenever you see a board up with 'Trespassers will be prosecuted',trespass at once.-Virginia Woolf

What stroke victims rarely experience

 Many victims of stroke experience some or significant vision loss.

          But stroke victims rarely experience total hearing loss because the auditory pathways in the brain are complex, widespread,and have multiple sources of blood supply.For complete deafness to occur,a stroke would typically need to affect specific rare areas of the brain bilaterally (on both sides).

A song from 1989 that I like

 You Got It(1989)-song by Roy Orbison.

Nonstop push-ups

 The world record for the most non-stop push-ups is 10,507 set by a man named Minoru Yoshida in 1980.

Landfills

 The U.S.has 1.8 million acres of landfills.Too much 

Legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke celebrates his 100th birthday

On December  13,2025 legendary entertainer,actor and comedic icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday.

             Congratulations! What a wonderful life he has had!

Street I walked on on Saturday, December 13,2025

 I walked on rue Berri on the snowy day of Saturday, December 13,2025 from rue Marie-Anne to rue Cherrier,passing Rachel street and rue Roy on the way.This stretch of rue Berri is lined with many tiny homes, several of them with vintage architecture.Then I went inside Sherbrooke metro and went home.

Angel Falls

 Angel Falls in Venezuela is so tall that water evaporates before hitting the ground.

Quote from Janet Fitch

 You are too nostalgic,you want memory to secure you,console you.-Janet Fitch,from WHITE OLEANDER.

Quote from Wallace Stevens

 Death is the mother of beauty.Only the perishable can be beautiful,which is why we are unmoved by artificial flowers.-Wallace Stevens

African proverb

 The dog that follows every scent will not find a home.-African proverb

Quote on Nikki Giovanni

 It is not unusual to sift through ashes and find an unburnt picture.-Nikki Giovanni 

Great quote on socialism

 Socialism never took root in America-because the poor there see themselves not as exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.-John Steinbeck

Street I walked on Thursday, December 11,2025

 On Thursday, December 11,2025 I walked on rue Berri from Gilford Street to rue Marie-Anne,passing Mont Royal Avenue.

Quote from Chetan Bhagat

 Be so busy improving yourself that you don't have time to criticize others.-Chetan Bhagat

Ultraprocessed foods

 Kidney disease,heart disease,hypertension and fatty liver disease are all often caused by ultraprocessed foods.

The punishing sun

 The punishing sun in Sudan and Chad starts to soften in the late evening.

Phantom traffic jam

 A phantom traffic jam(or traffic wave/ghost jam)is  a sudden, unexplained backup on a highway,caused by a ripple effect from one driver,braking slightly,forcing the car  behind to  brake harder,and so on, amplifying the showdown until cars stop,even without an accident or construction.These jams form in dense traffic due to human reaction times and lack of sufficient spacing,with the "wave" of congestion moving backward through traffic.

A song from Catherine Kennedy that I like

 Senses -song by Catherine Kennedy.

           Catherine Kennedy is a Canadian singer -songwriter  from New Brunswick known for folk/blues music.

A song from 1975 that I like

 Gloria(1975)-song by Patti Page.

                   This song starts with the line 'Jesus died for somebody's sins,but not mine.'

A song from 1988 that I love

 People Have The Power(1988)-song by Patti Smith.

Best-selling author Sophie Kinsella dies

 Best-selling author Sophie Kinsella,who wrote the book 'Confessions of A Shopaholic' and other books in the Shopaholic' series very unfortunately has died in December 2025 at the age of only 55 years,after a three-year battle with aggressive brain cancer.She had been diagnosed with a glioblastoma,a brain tumor in 2022.

    

Go ballistic

 Go ballistic -to become extremely angry.

Robotaxis

 Robotaxis are bad for taxi drivers.If robotaxis  are scaled up thousands of taxi drivers will lose their jobs.

Street I walked on Wednesday, December 10,2025

 On Wednesday, December 10,2025 I walked on Hotel de Ville Avenue from Boulevard Saint Joseph to Mont Royal Avenue.

Love-struck

 Love-struck-Completely enchanted or in love 

A song by Sza that I like

 Broken Clocks -song by Sza.

Shooting themselves in the foot

 The only time some people stop shooting themselves in the foot is when they stop to reload.

To reduce the risk of getting dementia

 New research shows that a shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of getting dementia;a shingles vaccine may slow progression of the disease and reduce the risk of dying from dementia.

A lesser known song from Madonna that I like

 Causing A Commotion -song from Madonna.

A song from Kardinal Offishall that I love

 Dangerous -song by Kardinal Offishall,Akon.

A song from Prince and The Revolution that I like

 Pop Love-song by Prince And the Revolution.

A lesser -known song from Kylie Minogue that I like

 Office Party -song by Kylie Minogue.

A lesser known song from Vanessa Carlton that I like

 Animal -song by Vanessa Carlton.

A song from Duran Duran that I love

 Ordinary World-song by Duran Duran.

Gigglemug

 Gigglemug -Someone always smiling,in Victorian slang.

He created a special chair

 Hal Taylor,a Fredericksburg, Virginia craftsman,created the StoryTime Rocking Chair to comfortably read to his three children simultaneously.

Feedback

 Feedback falls on deaf ears sometimes.

How the Himalayas are affected by climate change

 The ecologically fragile Himalayas,the tallest mountain range in the world are also warming the fastest.

          In 2025 glacial lakes are overflowing in the Himalayas and there are increasingly frequent cloudbursts that dump a huge amount of rain over a short period of home.

Money made by airlines

 Most of the money made by airlines is from business class travelers.

The airline industry

 The airline industry often treats passengers like herded cattle and gives them minimal care and attention.

In airplanes

 There are tray tables in airplanes.

A great book that was just released

 Notes On Being A Man(2025)-book by Scott Galloway.

A lesser known song by Kim Carnes that I like

 Gypsy Honeymoon -song by Kim Carnes.

A song by Men Without Hats that I like

 I Love The '80s-song by Men Without Hats.

A song from 1964 that I like

 Ten Good Reasons (1964)-song by Donna Loren.

Tip to boost alertness

 Cold showers can boost alertness in under 60 seconds.

Fainting from cold water

 Some people faint from cold water shock-it drops blood pressure fast 

The body losing heat

 The body loses heat 25 times faster in cold water than cold air.

Tyronic

 Tyronic,tironic-Adjective of "tyro",relating to a novice or beginner.

Tyronism

 Tyronism -The condition of being a tyro,or a beginner or novice in a particular field.

Tyro

 Tyro-A beginner,a novice.

    Example:Even the most skilled experts were once tyros.

Somalis in Minnesota

 There are more than 80,000 Somalis living in Minnesota in 2025.

A song from Harry Chapin that I love

 30,000 Pounds of Bananas -song by Harry Chapin.

The widow of singer Buddy Holly

 Maria Elena Holly was rock 'n' roll singer Buddy Holly's wife.On February 3,1959 ,she became a widow when  Buddy Holly died in a plane crash along with fellow musicians Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper outside Clear Lake, Iowa.After learning   of her husband 's death from the television news, she suffered a miscarriage the following day and could not attend Holly's funeral in Lubbock.

                   Maria Elena Holly was born in 1932.

In some slaughterhouses

 Some slaughter-houses use a "Judas goat"-a trained goat that calmly leads sheep or cattle into the plant,while the goat itself is spared.What deception!

About roundabouts

 Roundabouts make roads safer and faster-fewer crashes,less waiting ,and save fuel.

        Modern roundabouts can reduce fatal crashes by roughly 90% and injury crashes by 70-80%, while often cutting vehicle delays by 30-50% and fuel consumption by 20-30% thanks to fewer stops 

A lesser known song from Bryan Adams that I love

 Open Road -song by Bryan Adams.

The Congo Basin Rainforest

 The Congo Basin Rainforest also plays a critical role in regulating the world's climate.

         There is a lot of illegal logging and poaching going on in the Congo Basin Rainforest.

Neonate

 Neonate(noun)-A newborn child.

The coconut crab

 The coconut crab can crack coconuts open with its claws,making it the strongest land-dwelling crustacean.

An extraordinary lexicographer and novelist died prematurely from brain tumor

 The late Stephen Glazier (1947-1992) was a novelist,teacher, journalist, editor,copywriter,screenwriter and dedicated amateur lexicographer. 

        He sadly died very prematurely at age 44 from a malignant brain tumor that was discovered too late.

         Stephen Glazier published a wonderful book called Random House Word Menu in 1992.It is a specialised dictionary where words are arranged by category.It is a gem of a reference book.

Starnes street in Montreal

 Rue Starnes in NDG, Montreal is named after Henry Starnes(1816-1896),who was mayor of Montreal in 1856 and 1857,as well as in 1866 and 1867.

Cassidy street in NDG

 Cassidy street in NDG,Montreal is named after Francis Cassidy,a19th-century Montreal lawyer,politician and prominent figure in the city's Irish community.Francis Cassidy(1827-1873) served as the mayor of Montreal,and was a president of St.Patrick's Society.He was a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Bombilate

 Bombilate -to buzz or hum.

Balatron

 Balatron-A buffoon or fool.

Jocoserious

 Jocoserious -both joking and serious.

A song by Loud Luxury that I like

 Body(featuring Brando)-song by Loud Luxury.

The dangers in consuming ultra-processed foods

 Ultra-processed foods are convenient and tasty;they have been linked to high blood pressure and heart disease.

       Ultra -processed foods contain a lot of sugar,salt and fat.

        Ultra-processed foods are also linked to obesity.Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

       However ultra-processed foods are hard to avoid sometimes because they are convenient.

The youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

 The youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is a 19 year-old man from China.He experienced a gradual decline in memory, concentration,and ability to complete daily tasks,with symptoms beginning around age 17 in 2023.An imaging technique revealed atrophy of the hippocampus.

Remarkable 107 year-old neuroscientist still working in Montreal

 At 107 years old in July 2025,Brenda Milner (born 1918),the prominent neuroscientist was still continuing to conduct research and teach at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) and McGill University.She has had a 70-year career as a brain researcher.She is one very remarkable woman.

Like a broken record

 Like a broken record -Repeating the same thing endlessly.

Turophile

 Turophile-A person who loves cheese.

A song from 1989 that I like

 Deeper Understanding (1979)-song by Kate Bush.

Bilious

 Bilious(adjective)-bad-tempered or irritable.

  Example:The bilious coach shouted at the players for minor mistakes.

A song from 2025 that I like

 Poseidon(2025)-song by Meredith Moon.

            Meredith Moon is the daughter of Canadian singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.Meredith Moon herself is a singer and songwriter too.

Ear wax

 People with too little ear wax production have a higher risk of ear infections.

          Thanks to its odor and bitter taste,earwax acts as a natural bug repellent.

First scar

 The belly button is the body's first scar.

A song by Pillow Fite that I like

 Laundromats -song by Pillow Fite.

Atlanta

 Hartsfield -Jackson International Airport is in Atlanta.

About plane crashes

 Most plane crashes happen near airports.

Sugar supply

 Beets make up most of the world's sugar-not sugarcane.

When in stress

 Stress can cause your body to produce more ear wax.

It doesn't spoil

 Sugar doesn't spoil-bacteria can't live in it.

White gold

 Sugar used to be so rare,it was called"white gold".

An echo of hope

 An echo of hope -A faint or fading sense of optimism.

In Japan

 In Japan,rice once served as money.

Where rice grows

 Rice grows in flooded soil -it can't thrive in dry fields.

The children of Margaret Atwood

 Writer Margaret Atwood has one daughter,Eleanor Jess Atwood Gibson,born in 1976.Her father is novelist Graeme Gibson, Atwood's long-time partner who passed away in 2019.

Relatives of writer Margaret Atwood

 Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood has a sister Ruth Atwood,born in 1951 and a brother,Harold Leslie Atwood who is two years older.

                  Margaret Atwood was married to writer Jim Polk in 1968;the two divorced in 1973.

The umbrella

 The umbrella was originally for sun,not rain.

On Los Angeles

 Q.Who was the first black mayor of Los Angeles?

Answer.Tom Bradley,serving from 1973 to 1993.

Cough up the truth

 Cough up the truth-To finally tell the truth (often under pressure).

A song from 2017 that I like

 The Louvre(2017)-song by Lorde.

Iceland

 Iceland runs almost entirely on geothermal energy.

300 million years ago

 300 million years ago when oxygen levels were higher,insects grew bigger.Dragonflies were once as big as a bird.

First Muslim mayor

 Zohran Mamdani,34 was elected as New York city's first Muslim mayor in November 2025.

When dehydrated

 The brain shrinks slightly when dehydrated.

Oneiromancer

 Oneiromancer -one who interprets dreams.

Oneirologist

 Oneirologist -one who studies dreams.

Oneironaut

 Oneironaut-one who can control dreams.

Paracosm

 Paracosm (noun/adjective)- A detailed and vivid imaginary world created in one's mind.

Mushrooms

 Mushrooms are 90% water(like cucumbers).

To wear one's heart on one's sleeve

 Avoir le Coeur sur la main-To have one's heart on one's sleeve.

Moonbows

 Did you know?

Rainbow can appear at night,and they are called "Moonbows."

A song from 1974 that I like

 Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter(1974)-song by Nina Simone.

Adidas

 Adidas is named after its founder,Adolf "Adi" Dassler.

Moonbow

 Moonbow(noun)-A rainbow produced by moonlight rather than sunlight.

A song by Justin Bieber that I like

 Intentions -song by Justin Bieber.

The new mayor of Montreal

 Soraya Martinez Ferrada(born August 28,1972) a as elected the new mayor of Montreal on November 2,2025.

       She was born in Santiago,Chile.She moved with her family to Canada in 1980,fleeing the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.She lived in the east end of Montreal,as well as Longueuil and Pointe-aux-Trembles.

Crap

 The crap is the same,just the flies keep changing.

Healthy poop

 Healthy poop stinks but if it floats,excess gas might be the cause.

About the belly button

 Your belly button is a Jungle of Bacteria -some found nowhere else on earth 

The family name Rosner

 Rosner is a Jewish family name.The Jewish (Ashkenazic) version is often a variant of the name "Rose" and is derived from the Yiddish word for rose,"rosn".It can also be of German origin,where it's a habitational name from a place called Rosenau or from a house with a rose sign.

The family name Posner

 Posner is a Jewish family name,most commonly of Jewish Ashkenazi origin.It is a German-based toponymic surname meaning " a person from Posen",now the city of Poznan in Poland. It is strongly associated with Jewish Ashkenazi communities that originated from this region.

Rue Marquette in Montreal

 Rue Marquette in Montreal is named after Father Jacques Marquette (1637-1675),the French Jesuit missionary and explorer famous for his 1673 expedition with Louis Joliet down the Mississippi river,honoring his significant role in exploring North America and spreading Christianity.

                He was the discoverer of the Mississippi river,in 1673,with Louis Joliet.

                 Rue Marquette starts in Montreal in Plateau Mont Royal at rue Rachel and runs north until the end of Ahuntsic.

Famous chef helped prisoners learn a trade

 Chef Gordon Ramsay went to London prison and taught prisoners how to bake yummy treats like lemon slices.They started a real bakery called Bad Boys' bakery and sold cakes to cafes nearby.This helped them learn cooking and business so they could get jobs after getting out!

Dry mouth

 Dry mouth,also called xerostomia,is the condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.Dry mouth can happen to anyone occasionally-for example, when nervous or stressed.

Too much saliva

 Producing too much saliva is called hyper salivation and is also known as sialorrhea or ptyalism,and it can lead to drooling, especially if you have difficulty swallowing it .

           A niacin deficiency (Vitamin B3) can cause excess saliva,which is often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms and a swollen " beefy red tongue."

Illustrious architect Frank Gehry dies

 Architect Frank Gehry died at the age of 96 in December 2025 at his home in Santa Monica, California.He had a long and illustrious career.

                     Frank Gehry was born as Frank Goldberg in Toronto.He changed his last name to Gehry after suffering a lot of anti-Semitism.

When famous actor got tired of his agent

 Actor Hugh Grant got tired of paying his agent big money,so for four years he pretended to be his own agent!He made up the name James Howe Early,used a fake email,and even talked with a Scottish accent on phone calls."I saved myself a fortune" he said laughing.

Great tweet on capitalism

 Capitalism doesn't work if everyone wins.

          It needs poverty to function, someone has to take the low-paying jobs so the profits keep flowing upwards.

           I struggle to support a system that requires poverty to function.There has to be another way.-@lewis.glynn

An Irish proverb

 It's natural for ducks to go barefoot.-Irish proverb

A can of fava beans that I consumed in November 2025

 In November 2025 I bought and consumed of 398ml tin can of AMERICANA-Quality Peeled Fava beans with oil and Tomato paste.-Ready to Eat.

-Ingredients:Peeled fava beans,water,Tomato paste, sunflower oil,salt,sugar,cumin,calcium sodium EDTA.

-Product of United Arab Emirates.

-Nutrition Facts:per 1/2 cup(125 ml)- % Daily Value

:Calories-140.

-Protein-8g

-Calciun-2%

-Iron-5%.

     This can of fava beans was delicious.

Quote from Andrea Gibson

 Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is remind ourselves over and over other people feel this too.-Andrea Gibson

Quote from Robert Frost

 I dwell with a strangely aching heart.-Robert Frost

Quote from Ocean Vuong

 I miss you more than I remember you.-Ocean Vuong

Quote from Flannery O'Connor

 The artist prays by creating.-Flannery O'Connor

A song by Boy Golden that I love

 Suffer-song by Boy Golden.

                  This song contains the lines' we all suffer/Under the cover of the night.'

A song by Right Said Fred that I like

 Stand Up(For the Champions)-song by Right Said Fred.

A song from Jade Lemac that I like

 Running Home-song by Jade LeMac 

Quote from Virginia Woolf

 This morning I am wonderfully peaceful.Just like a storm that has spent itself.-Virginia Woolf,The Complete Works of Virginia Woolf, SELECTED DIARIES 

Dysomia

 Dysomia -A distorted sense of smell.

Quote from Jack Whitten

 Art is the last hope.-Jack Whitten 

Quote from Virginia Woolf

 I wish you'd find the exit out of my head.-Virginia Woolf,A Letter to Vita Sackville-West,dated 22 November,1933.

Another song from Five For Fighting that I love

 Superman (It's Not Easy)-song by Five For Fighting.

A great song from Five For Fighting that I love

 100 Years-song by Five For Fighting.

Lead singers

 Dave Grohl is the lead singer of the band Foo Fighters.

Stephan Jenkins is the lead singer of the alternative rock band Third Eye Blind.

Billie Joe Armstrong is the lead singer of the band Green Day.

Another song by Green Day that I like

 Brain Stew-song by Green Day.

Another song by Foo Fighters that I like

 Everlong-song by Foo Fighters.

A song by Foo Fighters that I like

 My Hero -song by Foo Fighters.

A song by Green Day that I like

 American Idiot -song by Green Day.

A song from Foo Fighters that I love

 Learn To Fly-song by Foo Fighters.

Nickname of country

 Q.Which country is nicknamed 'Land of the Eagles '?

Answer.Albania

Lou Gehrig's disease

 Lou Gehrig's disease(ALS) is a terrifying disease-80% of patients die within 5 years of diagnosis.

Not my first rodeo

 Not my first rodeo-I've done this before;I know what I'm doing.

Sophomaniac

 Sophomaniac:a person who believes they're a lot smarter than they actually are.

Puerto Rico

 Puerto Rico sits atop a 27,500-foot-deep trench  nearly as tall as Mount Everest.This trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean.

Rue de Bullion in Montreal

 Rue de Bullion runs from downtown in Montreal to Laurier Avenue.Rue de Bullion is named after Angelique de Bullion,a French philanthropist who was an important benefactor in the founding of Montreal by providing funds for the construction and maintenance of the Hotel-Dieu hospital in 1642.

        Angelique Faure,marquise de Bullion(1593-1662) was the wealthy widow of Claude de Bullion, the superintendent of finances for France.

A song from 1967 that I love

 Come And Buy My Toys(1967)-song by David Bowie.  

             This song contains the lines' Smiling girls and rosy boys/Come and buy my little toys'.

A song from 2021 that I like

 Loretta's Moonshine (2021)-song by Tracy Millar

A song from David Bowie that I like

 Panic In Detroit -song by David Bowie.

Saliva

 During your lifetime,you'll produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools.

Strange thing about Indonesia

 Indonesia is a majority-Islamic country,yet it's currency features Lord Ganesha and its national airline is named Garuda from Hindu mythology.

What white bread does

 White bread spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar.

What coconut oil does

 Coconut oil raises both good and bad cholesterol levels.

Street I walked on Saturday, December 6,2025

 On Saturday, September 6,2025 I walked along Coloniale Avenue from Sherbrooke street to Mont Royal Avenue.By now I have walked along the entire length of Coloniale Avenue.It is a quaint street dotted with several interesting murals.

Rue Garnier in Montreal

 Rue Garnier in Montreal is named after Father Charles Garnier(1606-1649),a French Jesuit missionary and martyr in New France,celebrated for his work with the Huron(Wendat)people before being killed by the Iroquois in 1649.He was later canonized as a saint in 1930.

A song from 1997 that I love

 Barbie Girl (1997)-song by Aqua.

A song from Enrique Iglesias that I love

 Escape -song by Enrique Iglesias.

               The song contains the lines' You can run,you can hide,You Can't Escape My Love'.

A song from 1998 that I love

 Sex & Candy(1998)-song by Marcy Playground 

Reclining chair

 Fauteuil inclinable-word for reclining chair in French.

Another song from 1997 that I love

 MMMBop(1997)-song by Hanson.

A song from 1997 that I love

 How It's Going To Be(1997)-song by Third Eye Blind.

Streets I walked on December 5,2025

 On Friday,December 5,2025 I walked on rue d  de Bullion from Boulevard Saint Joseph to Mont Royal Avenue and also walked on rue St.Dominique from Mont Royal Avenue to Boulevard Saint Joseph.

Peg leg

 Peg leg(informal)-An artificial leg, especially a wooden one.

Hometown of Luciano Pavarotti

 Modena was the hometown of opera singer Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007).He was born in Modena and died in Modena.

The marvelous Jason Brown

 Jason Brown was a super rich football player who said no to a $37 million-deal for 5 years.He bought a big 1,000-acre farm in North Carolina and learned to grow yummy sweet potatoes and cucumbers.He gives almost all his food away for free to hungry families at food pantries!

A song from Information Society that I like

  What's On Your Mind-song by Information Society.

A song from Josie Cotton that I like

 He Could Be The One-song by Josie Cotton.

A lesser known song from Right Said Fred that I love

 Don't Talk Just Kiss-song by Right Said Fred.

A song from Right Said Fred that I like

 You're My Mate-song by Right Said Fred.

A song from Offenbach that I love

 Miles Away-song by Ofenbach.

The color of beef

 Beef isn't always red.

       Freshly cut meat is purple and only turns red when exposed to oxygen.

A song from 1995 that I love

 December (1995)-song by Collective Soul.

               This song contains the lines'Don't scream about,don't think aloud.'

A song from Paula Abdul that I like

 Vibeology-song by Paula Abdul.

A song from Nancy Griffith that I like

 The Last of The Believers -song by Nancy Griffith.

Flour

 Flour is less stable than meat.

Cut me some slack

 Accorde-moi un peu de marge-Cut me some slack,in French.

A song from Doja Cat that I love

 Say So -song by Doja Cat.

Lungless salamanders

 Lungless salamanders breathe entirely through the skin and mouth lining.

A song from 1987 that I like

 I Heard A Rumour(1987)-song from Bananarama

A song from Kim Carnes that I love

 Voyeur -song by Kim Carnes.

A song from 1994 that I love

If I Only Knew(1994)-song by Tom Jones.

Why people follow the herd

 Psychologist Stanley Milgram(1933-1984) found that 80% of the population does not have the psychological or moral wherewithal to defy authority,no matter how illegitimate the rules and orders may be.

               They follow the herd.People largely follow the herd because it seems the safe thing to do.

                 That leaves only 20% of us with critical thinking abilities.

The beak of a toucan

 A toucan's beak looks heavy,but it's mostly made of air-filled structures.This lightweight design helps the bird release heat, working like a natural cooling system.

About caffeine

 Caffeine reaches peak effect in about 30 minutes.

Bonding with dogs

 Did you know?

Bonding with dogs causes your brain to release dopamine and oxytocin in the same way as loving a child.

Where Costco makes most of its money

 Costco's giant warehouses and low markups are basically a break-even operation and in 2024,the chain made about two-thirds of its profit from membership fees rather than from what sells on the shelves 

Quote from Sharon Olds

 I was a late bloomer.

          But anyone who blooms at all,ever is lucky.-Sharon Olds

Quote from Brianna Pastor

 I was tough-

And I wasn't designed for it.

That is the disconnect.-Brianna Pastor

Quote from Bernardo Bertolucci

 I left the ending ambiguous, because that is the way life is.-Bernardo Bertolucci 

Light bite

 Light bite-Small snack/meal,not heavy.

I found a quarter on Parc Avenue on the sidewalk north of Saint-Viateur Avenue

 On Wednesday, December 3,2025 I found a quarter (a 25 cent coin) on Parc Avenue on the sidewalk north of Saint-Viateur Avenue.Nobody was around,and I did not see it fall from anyone's hands or pocket Hence I picked it up and put it in my coat pocket.Thank God.

          This is a very insignificant but tiny symbolic gift.I hope I can reverse all the bad luck that I suffered in November.

Street I walked on December 1,2025

 On Monday, December 1,2025 I walked on Coloniale Avenue from Mont Royal Avenue to Boulevard Saint Joseph.This stretch of street has some homes with beautiful vintage architecture.

A song from 2013 that I like

 Hold On, We're Going Home(2013)-song by Drake.

A song from Bahamas that I like

 Way With Words-song by Bahamas.