Another African proverb

 A cow becomes a goat when it starts feeding on yam instead of grass.-African proverb

African proverb

 A bald man should not engage in a contest of stone throwing.-African proverb

Hindi proverb

 Truth has no branches.-Hindi proverb 

Bengali proverb

 Pity without help does little good.-Bengali proverb

Christopher Abdelhay died prematurely

 Mr.Christopher Joseph Abdelhay(born June 20,1972) died on July 27,2014 at Vancouver General at the age of only 42.I just read his obituary this week at  www.hamiltonharronfunerals.com

           Christopher Abdelhay had been a roommate of mine at 2485 rue Coursol in Montreal for one month between December 2009 and January 2010.(I had lived at 2485 rue Coursol from November 19,2009 to December 2015).

          Chris Abdelhay had told me he had made a lot of money in British Columbia in real estate,in the security business and as an environmental consultant.He was already living with multiple sclerosis back in 2009 and was on disability then.

             I had been curious about him all these years.He had grown up in Montreal,then moved to British Columbia as an adult and built a life there.After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis he came back to Montreal for a while apparently.Then he must have moved back to British Columbia where he died at only 42.Very sad.

A song from 2010 that I like

U Smile(2010)-song by Justin Bieber.

Condom manufacturer

 Q.What is the largest condom manufacturer in the world in 2026?

Answer.Karex is the largest condom manufacturer in the world in 2026.Based in Malaysia,this company makes over 5 billion condoms every year.

African proverb

 The tongue has no bones,but it is strong enough to break a heart.-African proverb

Quote from Niki Taylor

 Stick to the basics,hold on to your family and friends -they will never go out of fashion.-Niki Taylor

Quote from Cammie McGovern

 This feeling will pass.The fear is real but the danger is not.-Cammie McGovern.

The reason why minimalism does not work for many people

 Minimalism sounds like a seductive concept at first glance and there are tons of influencers promoting minimalism on social media.

         However minimalism does not work for many people because human beings evolved as hunters and gatherers.Having reserves gives people a sense of security and a cushion to fall back on.

      Besides,the concept of  minimalism as in empty,uncluttered spaces comes across as barren and unappealing to many.Minimalism is plain boring for many people.Many people want to surround themselves with stuff they love.

      

A song from 1988 that I like

 Dressed For Success(1988)-song by Roxette.

A song from Alyssa Reid that I love

 Encore Seule(Alone Again)-song by Alyssa Reid.

A song from 1983 that I like

 Neutron Dance(1983)-song by The Pointer Sisters.

A song from Cameron Whitcomb that I like

 Kingdom of Fear-song by  Cameron Whitcomb.

A song from Jockstrap that I like

 Glasgow(2022)-song by Jockstrap.

A soft rock song that I love

 Tell The World -song by Clover Leaf.

A song from Gino Vannelli that I like

 Slow Love-song by Gino Vannelli.

A song from Too Many Cooks that I like

Rita-song by Too Many Cooks.

Arabic proverb

 Silence is a brother of delight.-Arabic proverb 

Calcium

 Calcic-The most direct and common adjective form of calcium.

Quote from Jake Adelstein

 You develop a kind of admiration for criminal genius and ruthless efficiency,and you forget that the criminal empire is built on human pain and suffering.-Jake Adelstein, TOKYO VICE.

Quote from Jake Adelstein

 Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.-Jake Adelstein, TOKYO VICE.

Magnesium

 Magnesic,magnesial-adjectival form of magnesium.

Quote on heroes

 Heroes are just people who have run out of choices.-Jake Adelstein, TOKYO VICE.

Quote on confession

 Confession is for the confessor.It makes you feel good,;it ruins the lives of everyone else.It's a selfish thing to do.Don't confess.-Jake Adelstein, TOKYO VICE.

Quote from Joshua Becker

 The ones who need the least are usually the freest.-Joshua Becker 

Quote from Joshua Becker

 Decluttering is great.But not buying clutter in the first place is life-changing.-Joshua Becker

Quote from Sonia Momin

 Not everyone is made for a busy life.Some of us are happier with quiet days,simple routines and a mindful slower pace of life.-Sonia Momin

Quote from Joshua Becker

 The most environmentally friendly product is the one you didn't buy.-Joshua Becker

Jamaican proverb

 Cows do not indulge in horseplay.-Jamaican proverb

African proverb

 The winner has many friends, the loser has good friends.-African proverb 

Pigeons

 Peristeronic-relating to pigeons.

Hodiernal

 Hodiernal (adjective)-relating to yesterday.

A song from Idle Eyes that I like

Tokyo Rose -song by Idle Eyes.

Hydrogen

 Hydrogenous-adjective form of hydrogen.

Nitrogen

 Nitrogenous -adjective form of nitrogen.

Hippocampus

 Hippocampal-adjectival form of hippocampus.

Famelic

 Famelic-extremely hungry.

A song from Kacey Musgraves that I like

 Everybody Wants To Be A Cowboy -song by Kacey Musgraves.

A song from Fanclubwallet that I like

 Picture of Her-song by Fanclubwallet.

No skyscrapers in Bhutan

 Bhutan is one of the few countries with no skyscrapers,not because it can't build them,but because it chooses to preserve its traditional architecture and cultural identity.

The forest of Fontainebleau

 The forest of Fontainebleau is a mixed deciduous forest lying southeast of Paris,France.The forest has an area of 250 km.

A song from Sarah Harmer that I like

 Basement Apartment -song by Sarah Harmer.

Lazy bowel Syndrome

 Lazy bowel Syndrome is not an official medical diagnosis,but a common term for slow transit constipation.It describes a condition where the colon's muscles and  nerves contract poorly,making it difficult to move efficiently.This usually results in popping less than once a week,severe bloating and hard stools.

A song from Soulsister that I like

 The Way To Your Heart-song by Soulsister.

A song from Bob McBride that I love

 Perfect Day-song by Bob McBride.

A song from Eric Carmen that I like

 She Did It-song by Eric Carmen.

Glucerna

 Glucerna is a line of nutritional shakes,snack bars,and specialized formulas designed to help people manage their blood sugar levels.Manufactured by Abbott Nutrition,these products feature a low glycemic index and slow-release carbohydrates to minimize blood sugar spikes.

A song from Sarah McLachlan that I like

 Monsters -song by Sarah McLachlan.

Fava beans

 In Canada,fava beans are most commonly called broad beans.You will also see them labeled as faba beans or broad beans.In Quebec and parts of French -Canadian cuisine,they are traditionally referred to as gourganes.

Diascia

 The Diascia flower is most commonly known by its common name,Twinspur.

A song from 2006 that I love

 Ice Cream (2006)-song  by Sarah McLachlan.

Dine and dash

 "Dine and dash" is a colloquial term for the act of eating at a restaurant or cafe and leaving without paying the bill.This behavior is considered a form of theft of services or fraud,and illegal.

About cucumbers

 Cucumbers are low in oxalates.

A song from Gloria Estefan that I like

 Don't Wanna Lose You-song by Gloria Estefan.

An inspiring song from 1991 that I love

 Coming Out Of The Dark(1991)-song by Gloria Estefan.

Streets I walked on Sunday,July 12,2026

 On Sunday,July 12,2026 I took the 141 bus from metro St.Michel and got off on rue Belanger at the corner of rue Viau.I walked past the Institut de Cardiologie at that intersection.

          Then I walked down on rue Viau from rue Belanger to rue St.Zotique.Then I walked the whole length of Chapman street that runs from 35th Avenue to 31st Avenue.Then I walked the entire length of rue Beauchemin that runs from 31st Avenue to 35th Avenue.Both Chapman street and rue Beauchemin run parallel to rue St.Zotique.Chapman street is north of rue St.Zotique and rue Beauchemin is south of rue St.Zotique.Both rue Beauchemin and Chapman street are dotted with small houses.This is the first time in my life I had walked on Chapman street and rue Beauchemin.

         Then I walked north on 35th Avenue until Paisley street.After that I walked the whole length of rue Michelet from Paisley Street to rue Jean Talon for the first time in my life.Rue Michelet has mostly small and mid-sized apartment  buildings.Following that I walked the whole length on rue d'Abancourt from rue Jean Talon to Paisley Street for the first time ever.Just after that I walked the entire length of rue de Montjoie from Paisley Street to rue Jean Talon for the first time too.Rue d' Abancourt and rue de Montjoie are mostly dotted with duplexes,triplexes and residential multiplexes.

                After all that I walked down on rue Viau from rue Jean Talon to rue Beaubien.I finally took the 18 bus west on Beaubien Street and got off at Beaubien metro to go home.

Blazing Star

 Blazing Star is also known as Liatris.

Crop duster

 A crop duster is a small plane used in agriculture to spray pesticides.

Streets I walked on Saturday,July 11,2026

 On Saturday,July 11,2026 I walked on rue de Bullion from Mont Royal Avenue to rue Napoleon.This stretch of rue de Bullion has a lot of tiny colorful houses.

             I also walked the entire length of  tiny rue Lionais that runs from rue de Bullion to rue Hotel de Ville, for the first time in my life.Rue Lionais lies south of Rachel street.

              It was a warm day but pleasant as it was not too humid.The high was around 27 degrees.

A song from Bruce Cockburn that I love

 The Coldest Night of The Year-song by Bruce Cockburn.

A song from Bachman Turner Overdrive that I like

 Life Still Goes On (I'm Lonely)-song by Bachman Turner Overdrive.

A song from Gino Vannelli that I like

 Santa Rosa -song by Gino Vannelli.

A song from Men Without Hats that I love

 Love Me Tomorrow -song by Men Without Hats.

A song from the sixties that I love

 Don't Spoil My Day-song by Clover Leaf.

A song from Take That that I like

 Sweet July -song by Take That.

A song from Gino Vannelli that I like

 Seek And You Will Find -song by Gino Vannelli.

An obscure song from Ken Tobias that I like

 You're Not Even Going To The Fair-song by Ken Tobias.

Radish

 The name" radish" literally comes from the Latin word radix meaning "root".The English word "radical''also derives from radix,originally meaning "of or relating to the root'' or origin.

A song from The Box that I like

 Walk Away -song by The Box.

An obscure song from Classics IV that I like

 My First Day Without Her-song by Classics IV.

Protection mechanism of parrotfish

 Parrotfish sleep inside a self-made mucus cocoon to help evade predators.

Beerboarding

 Beerboarding -The practice of getting someone drunk in order to extract confidential or sensitive information.

          Example:He confessed after some light beerboarding.

About Joey Gregorash

 Joey Gregorash (born 1950) is a singer and songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A song from Joey Gregorash that I like

 Take The Blindness -song by Joey Gregorash.

Black-eyed susans

 Black-eyed susans,also known as yellow coneflowers,are native to North America.

A song from Chicago that I like

 Baby What A Big Surprise -song from Chicago.

A song from 1971 that I like

 Down By The River(1971)-song by Joey Gregorash.

African proverb

 Only the man who is not hungry says the coconut has a hard shell.-African proverb 

A song from The Guess Who that I like

 Sour Suite-song from The Guess Who.

A song from Bryan Adams that I love

 Here I Am -song by Bryan Adams.

A song from Bruce Cockburn that I like

 If I Had A Rocket Launcher -song by Bruce Cockburn.

A song from Alanis Morissette that I love

 Surrendering -song by Alanis Morissette.

A song from 1990 that I love

 Maybe The Next Time(1990)-song by Sue Medley.

A song from 2015 that I love

 Living In The Snow(2015)-song by Mocky.

Usha Vance

 Usha Vance(born 1986),wife of American president J.D.Vance was born in San Diego County, California to Telugu-speaking Hindu immigrants and raised in an upper middle-class suburb.She has one sister,Shreya.

Cars nowadays

 Cars increasingly are computers on wheels;they collect data.

           In 2026 cars are computing devices more and more often.A car is increasingly a large version of a smartphone.

A song from 2021 that I like

 Passenger Seat(2021)-song by Homeshake.

Welsh artist

 Q.Who was the first Welsh artist to have a number one hit song on the Billboard charts?

Answer.Bonnie Tyler 

Runnel

 Runnel-a small, narrow stream of flowing water.

African proverb

 A man that sleeps hungry doesn't need alarm to wake him up.-African proverb 

A Chinese proverb

 A dog will not leave its owner just because he is poor.-Chinese proverb 

Filipino proverb

 A young branch can be straightened,a mature one breaks.-Filipino proverb 

Hindi proverb

 The cobra will bite you whether you call it cobra or Mr.Cobra.-Hindi proverb 

African proverb

 Even if you befriend a crocodile,do not trust it to the point of putting your hand in its mouth.-African proverb 

A song from Kim Mitchell that I like

 Easy To Tame-song by Kim Mitchell.

A song from Powder Blues that I like

 Thirsty Ears -song by Powder Blues.

A song from Joel Corry that I like

 Whisper-song by Joel Corry.

A song from the early seventies that I love

 No Good To Cry-song by The Poppy Family.