Streets I walked on Sunday,April 6,2025
On Sunday,April 6,2025 you walked along the entire length of tiny rue de Lauzon and rue Garneau north of metro Laurier.Both Lauzon and Garneau cross rue Berri and run parallel to Laurier Avenue.
On Sunday,April 6,2025 you walked along the entire length of tiny rue de Lauzon and rue Garneau north of metro Laurier.Both Lauzon and Garneau cross rue Berri and run parallel to Laurier Avenue.
On Friday,March 28,2025,I walked along the entire length of tiny rue Bibaud behind Laurier metro.
Sea horses are monogamous and mate for life.They hold each other's tails when they travel and don't drift apart.
To boil the ocean-To attempt something that is extremely difficult or even impossible.
Example:Trying to read every book ever written is like trying to boil the ocean:it cannot be done.
Lobsters are one of the longest-living marine creatures, with American lobsters estimated to live up to 100 years and European lobsters up to 72 years.However,their average lifespan is around 50-70 years for American lobsters and 31-54 years for European lobsters
In Vancouver apartment rents are very high.Due to exorbitant rents and lack of affordable housing,a number of people in Vancouver cannot upsize-however a number of people in Vancouver downsize from an apartment into a van.
Quite sad for a first world country!
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers -song by Ken Griffin.
This song features organ music.
Walls keep everybody out.Boundaries teach people where the door is.-Mark Groves
When the winds of change blow,some people build walls,and other people build windmills.-Chinese proverb
The leopard is the okapi's most fearsome predator.Other rainforest cats,including servals and golden cats,also prey on okapi.Humans also hunt okapi.
The biggest threat to okapi is habitat loss due to logging and human settlement.Extensive hunting for bushmeat and skin has also led to decline.
Leopards are the only natural predator of okapi.However,due to their large stature,okapi are typically only hunted as a last resort.
Deep in the heart of the Ituri Forest,the elusive okapi roams beneath the canopy,perfectly adapted to its lush rainforest home.The okapi is nicknamed ``the forest giraffe.``This forest giraffe plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem by consuming and dispersing seeds throughout its habitat.
Forests like the Ituri are irreplaceable,providing oxygen,storing carbon,and sheltering countless species.But deforestation and habitat loss threaten their future.Protecting okapi means protecting forests-and the countless life forms that depend on them.
Ka-ching-Large amounts of money -used for talking about large amounts of money and wanting a lot of money:Now it's time to count up the profits.Ka-ching.
Used to represent the sound of a cash register,especially with reference to making money.
Gerontosexual-refers to a person who experiences a primary sexual attraction to older people,also known as gerontophilia.
Don't Be Stupid(You Know I Love You)-song by Shania Twain.
Place a bay leaf in your pantry jars or shelves-it's the easiest natural way to repel bugs and moths.Your pantry will remain bug-free.
(If You're Not in it For Love)I'm Outta Here!(1995)-song by Shania Twain.
Did you know?
Lichens are sensitive to pollution and thrive only in areas with clean air.Finding abundant,healthy lichens is often a sign that the environment around you is relatively unpolluted.
To swing from the chandeliers -a way to describe the activities at a wild party where people do crazy,silly things and have a fun time.
Tingo(Pascuense language of Easter Island)-To borrow objects one by one from a neighbour's house until there is nothing left in it.
The Chicken Song -song by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.
A fly that has only lived in mustard does not know how sweet relish is.-Yiddish saying.
Meaning: Someone who has only experienced hardship or negativity may not appreciate the good things in life,or the sweeter things in life.
A locked door keeps out more than just thieves.-proverb.
Meaning:Overprotecting yourself can also block good opportunities.
The first doughnuts were called "olykoeks"(oil cakes) and were brought to America by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
Tastes and Traditions:A Journey Through Menu History (2025)-book by Nathalie Cooke.
Nathalie Cook is a professor of English at McGill University in Montreal.
Water is 800 times denser than air, creating far more resistance than running.That is why top swimmers move about 4-8 times slower than sprinters!
Groke(verb)-To stare at someone while they eat in the hope that they will share.
Waitress song(2014)-song from First Aid Kit.
First Aid Kit is a band from Sweden.
The Golden Turtle often rides on the top of jellyfish to conserve energy while traveling in the vast ocean.
In 2014,a hiker in Colorado,Kyra Kopestonsky,scared off a mountain lion by singing opera loudly.Her unusual tactic caused the animal to retreat,allowing her to escape safely after a tense 30-minute encounter.
Georgia Holt,the beautiful mother of singer Cher sadly passed away in December 2022 at the age of 96.Georgia Holt was an American singer-songwriter,model,and occasional bit part actress .
Smearing peanut butter on tree bark can be an easy way to attract woodpeckers,and it's a great source of protein and fat for them.
Canada-based Tarun Nayar makes beautiful music using mushrooms as an instrument.
Tarun Nayar is based in Vancouver;he makes music from plugging mushrooms and other organic material into synthesizers.
He's taking botanical soundscapes to new heights by jamming with mushrooms.He operates under the name Modern Biology.
Tarun Nayar has a background in biology and Indian classical music.He released the beautiful song 'Mushroom Dance' that can be heard on YouTube.
Bill Gates wants to 'Tax The Robots' that take your job-And some say it could find universal basic income to replace lost wages.
Writing with disappearing ink -idiom meaning making promises or commitments that won't last or be kept.
To carve the moon out of wood -idiom meaning to achieve something that seems impossible or highly unlikely through patience, creativity and determination.
I wanted to post a joke about sodium but I was like Na,people won't get it.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.
Life is not to be taken seriously,as we are really temporary here.We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity.If we are lucky,we may last another 50 years.And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends.Do we really need to get so worked up?It's ok,bunk a few classes,goof up a few interviews,fall in love.We are people,not programmed devices.-Chetan Bhagat
The Kagu,a flightless,ground-nesting bird endemic to New Caledonia,is an endangered species facing threats from introduced predators like dogs,cats,pigs and rats,as well as habitat loss.
They spend their time on the forest floor,foraging for insects and other vertebrates.
The Kagu is a ground-living bird.Luckily the Kagu breeds well in captivity.
In 2024 there are about 1500 kagus left in the world.The Kagu population has stabilised but it still remains an endangered species.
Even if 99% of the world's population considered you unattractive,about 80 million people would still find you attractive.
Byesexual (adjective)-Being single for so long that you don't even remember what it's like to have romantic/sexual feelings.
Q.Which is the smallest woodpecker in North America?
Answer.The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America,with a body length of only 6 inches.
Banana milk,known as" banana uyu" in South Korea,was first introduced in 1974 by Bingrae and quickly became a nostalgic favorite.It comes in small, uniquely shaped plastic bottles and blends creamy milk with a sweet banana flavor.This refreshing drink is a popular snack enjoyed by many!
"L'appel du vide" is when you have self-destructive thoughts for a split second -like swerving your car into oncoming traffic or imagining yourself jumping when you're standing at the edge of a cliff even though you'd never do it.The phrase literally translated as'the call of the void.'
Stop blaming everyone for all your problems.Pick one person you hate and blame them for everything.-FACEBOOK,I WANT SOMEONE.
I always regret making a good first impression.There's no way I can keep that shit up.-Facebook,INSPIRE UPLIFT.
When a woman cries date rape what she means is the whole thing went too quickly.-Roger Scruton(1944-2002), English philosopher.
Just blocked someone for correcting my grammar and it feelded good.-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.
Mysig-A Swedish word pronounced mee-sig.
Mysig is anything that's in any way cosy,exceptionally pleasant, comfortable,or having an unexpectedly good vibe,a warm living room with candles and a hot drink on a cold winter night.
Bill Murray went to a Bluegrass concert in Charleston,South Carolina,bought every remaining ticket,and handed them out to the people waiting in line.
World Piano Day is celebrated on the 88th day of the year, because most pianos have 88 keys.