Monday, October 26, 2026

A song from Frank Sinatra that I like

 Put Your Dreams Way-song by Frank Sinatra.

A song from Pink Martini that I like

 Brazil -song by Pink Martini.

A song from Pink Martini that I love

 Lilly -song from Pink Martini.

A song from 1951 that I like

 Hello,Young Lovers(1951)-song by Frank Sinatra.

A song from 1949 that I love

 The River Seine (1949)-song by Doris Day.

Sunday, October 25, 2026

A song from 1952 that I love

 Feet of Clay(1952)-song by Frank Sinatra.

A song from 1949 that I love

 On The Island of Stromboli (1949)-song by Frank Sinatra.

A song from Ferlin Husky that I like

 Draggin' The River -song from Ferlin Husky.

A song from The King Cole Trio that I like

 If You Stub Your Toe On The Moon -song by The King Cole Trio.

A song from Frank Sinatra that I love

 My Cousin Louella -song by Frank Sinatra.

A duet from 1949 that I love

 Let's Take an Old-Fashioned Walk(1949)-song by Doris Day and Frank Sinatra.

A song from Tee-Set that I love

 A Sunny Day In Greece -song by Tee-Set.

      This song features some nice sounds with the Greek guitar.

The family name Raposo

 The surname Raposo is of Portuguese  and Galician origin.

Lily-livered

 Lily-livered-weak or lacking in courage.

A song from George Cates and His Orchestra and Chorus that I love

 Moonglow,Theme from Picnic -song by George Cates and His Orchestra and Chorus.

Another song from Pink Martini that I love

 Hey Eugene -song by Pink Martini.

A song from Pink Martini that I love

 Hang On Little Tomato -song by Pink Martini.

Another song from Benny Goodman that I like

 Margie -song by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

A song from Benny Goodman that I like

 The Blue Room -song by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

Another song from Benny Goodman and Friends that I like

 Dance of The Octopus-song by Benny Goodman and Friends.

A song from Benny Goodman and Friends that I like

 Riverboat Shuffle -song by Benny Goodman and Friends.

A song from Benny Goodman and Friends that I like

 Davenport Blues -song by Benny Goodman and Friends.

A song from Jo Ann Greer that I love

 Put The Blame on Maine-song by Jo Ann Greer.

A song from 1928 that I love

 Wolverine Blues(1928)-song by Benny Goodman and his Boys.

A song from Benny Goodman that I love

 Bumble Bee Stomp -song by Benny Goodman.

A song from Benny Goodman that I love

 Rosetta -song by Benny Goodman.

A song from Doris Day that I love

 Sam,The Old Accordion Man -song by Doris Day.

A song from Doris Day that I like

 You Go To My Head -song by Doris Day.

A song from 1946 that I love

 All That Glitters Is Not Gold(1946)-song by Dinah Shore.

A song from Peggy Lee that I like

 Just A Shade on the Blue Side -song from Peggy Lee.

Another song from Peggy Lee that I like

 When The Roses Bloom Again -song by Peggy Lee 

A song from Peggy Lee that I like

 The Folks Who Live On The Hill -song by Peggy Lee.

A lesser known song from King Africa that I love

 Africana -song by King Africa.

A song from Peggy Lee that I like

 Not A Care In The World -song by Peggy Lee.

A song from Doris Day that I like

 April In Paris -song by Doris Day.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

A song from Peggy Lee that I like

 My Old Flame -song by Peggy Lee.

A song from Benny Goodman that I like

 You Turned The Tables On Me-song by Benny Goodman.

A song from 1952 that I like

 I Went To Your Wedding (1952)-song by Patti Page.

A song from Doris Day that I like

 Never Look Back-song by Doris Day.

A song from Benny Goodman that I love

 Get Happy -song by Benny Goodman.

A song from Doris Day that I love

 Roly Poly -song by Doris Day.

A song from later in the career of Peggy March that I love

 Memories of Heidelberg -song by Peggy March.

Another song from Peggy March that I like

 I'll Never Forget Last Night-song by Peggy March.

A song from Peggy March that I like

 My Teenage Castle -song by Peggy March.

A song from Peggy March that I like

 Teasin'-song by Peggy March.

A song from Tate McRae that I like

 Housewife -song by Tate McRae.

An obscure song from Peggy March that I love

 Johnny Cool-song by Peggy March.

A quaint song from Peggy March that I love

 Fly Away Pretty Flamingo -song by Peggy March.

Another song from Peggy March that I like

 John,John -song by Peggy March.

A song from Peggy March that I like

 Wind-up Doll-song by Peggy March.

A song from Peggy March that I like

 Dream World -song by Peggy March.

A song from 2007 that I love

 Taking Chances(2007)-song by Celine Dion.

Friday, October 23, 2026

A song from Peggy March that I love

 Hello Heartache,Goodbye Love-song by Peggy March.

A song from Doris Day that I like

 Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away)-song by Doris Day.

Silent film actor and brother of Mary Pickford died very young

 Jack Pickford (1896-1933) was the brother of actress Mary Pickford.He was an actor in several silent films but is largely forgotten today.He was born in Toronto;he died at age 37 in 1933 in Paris,France.

           His career declined steadily due to alcohol abuse,drugs and chronic depression.

An obscure song from Peggy March that I love

 I Wish I Were A Princess -song by Peggy March.

African proverb

 Sometimes walking away is the last act of self-respect you have left.-African proverb 

A song from Sienna Spiro that I love

 Great Expectation-song by Sienna Spiro 

Thursday, October 22, 2026

A song from 1982 that I like

 Hot Love(1982)-song by Aldo Nova 

A song from Doris Day that I like

 Close Your Eyes -song by Doris Day.

A relatively unknown song from 2020 that I love

 Bus(2020)-song by Begonia.

A song from Amy Winehouse that I like

 Tears Dry On Their Own -song by Amy Winehouse.

A song from The Archies that I like

 Together We Two-song by The Archies.

A song from The Archies that I like

 Strangers In The Morning -song by The Archies.

A song from 1972 that I love

 I Got The Goods On You(1972)-song by The Chan Clan.

Another song from The Archies that I like

 Seventeen Ain't Young -song by The Archies.

A song from Louis Prima that I like

 Buona Sera-song by Louis Prima.

Another song from The Archies that I like

 Don't Touch My Guitar -song by The Archies.

A song from The Archies that I like

 Catchin' Up On Fun-song by The Archies.

A song from Doris Day that I like

 Run Away,Skidaddle Skidoo -song by Doris Day.

An obscure song from The Archies that I like

 Plum Crazy -song by The Archies.

An obscure song from 1969 that I love

 Justine(1969)-song by The Archies.

A song from Peggy Lee that I love

 A Cottage For Sale-song by Peggy Lee.

Quote from John Locke

 Parents wonder why the streams are bitter,when they themselves poison the fountain.-John Locke

African proverb

 Do not offer water to a man who is trying to poison your well.-African proverb 

A relatively unknown song from The Archies that I love

 Circle of Blue -song by The Archies.

A little known song from The Archies that I like

 Senorita Rita -song by The Archies.

A song from Doris Day that I like

 When Your Lover Has Gone -song from Doris Day.

A lesser known song from The Archies that I like

 Sugar and Spice -song by The Archies.

Another obscure song from The Archies that I love

 Get On The Line-song by The Archies to

An obscure song from The Archies that I love

 Melody Hill-song by The Archies.

A song from Doris Day that I like

 Three At A Table For Two-song by Doris Day.

A song from Buby Lavecchia that I love

 Para Mi Eres Divina-song by Buby Lavecchia.

Bish bash bosh

 Bish bash bosh (phrase,informal)-something is done quickly,easily and efficiently.

A song from Doris Day that I like

 Ridin' High -song by Doris Day.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Spittoon

 Un crachoir-French word for a spittoon.

Streets I walked on Tuesday, October 21,2026

 On Tuesday, Ictober 21,2026,I walked along the entire length of Borden Avenue from near rue  de Terrebonne to Baily Road in Cote St.Luc for the first time in my life.On the same day I also walked the entire length of Randall Avenue from Baily Road in Cote St.Luc to Somerled Avenue where it ends.

      Randall Avenue north of Cote St.Luc road features a lot of nice houses.There are a lot of low-rise apartment buildings on Randall Avenue between Cote St Luc road and Fielding Avenue however.

A song from Louis Prima that I love

 Whistle Stop -song by Louis Prima.

The family name Glockner

 The surname Glockner is of German origin and referred to a church bell ringer or someone who lived near a bell tower.

The surname Glowacki

 The surname Glowacki is of Polish origin.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

A song from 1956 that I love

 Mr.Wonderful(1956)-song by Peggy Lee.

A song from Peggy Lee that I love

 Uninvited Dream -song by Peggy Lee.

A song from 1966 that I quite love

 Season of The Witch(1966)-song by Donovan.

A song from Louis Prima that I simply love

 Banana Split For My Baby (1956)-song by Louis Prima.

Prankster

 Un farceur,une farceuse-word for a prankster in French.

Health food enthusiast died from drinking too much carrot juice

 In February 1974,a 48 year-old health fanatic  from London named Basil Brown drank roughly a gallon of carrot juice every single day over a 10-day period.He ignored warning signs as his skin turned bright yellow and ultimately died of severe liver failure caused by a Vitamin A overdose and Beta-carotene toxicity.

Spittoon

 Spittoon(also called a cuspidor) is a shallow bowl or container made for spitting into,historically used for disposing of saliva and chewing tobacco.

Streets I walked on Monday, October 19,2026

 On Monday, October 19,2026 I took the 105 bus from Vendome metro and got off on Sherbrooke Street West.I walked up West Hill Avenue from Sherbro

oke Street to Godfrey Avenue .Then I walked the entire length of Godfrey Avenue from ,Grand Avenue to Benny Avenue for the first time in my life.I walked up Benny Avenue to Monkland Avenue and walked west on Monkland Avenue to Prince of Wales Avenue..Then I walked along the entire length of three tiny streets,Cassidy street,Duncan street and Starnes street for the first time in my life.Cassidy street,Duncan street and Starnes street are three tiny streets that run parallel to Sherbrooke street from Cavendish Boulevard to Prince of Wales Avenue.

               Then I walked the whole length of Cumberland Avenue from rue de Terrebonne to Cote St.Luc Road.Cumberland Avenue has a lot of decent middle-class homes..After that I walked down the entire length of Bessborough Avenue from Cote St.Luc Road to Monkland Avenue for the first time ever.

                 Finally I walked down Cavendish Boulevard to Sherbrooke street and took the 105 bus to Vendome metro.It was a nice walk on a beautiful,mild,sunny autumn day ,a day on which the temperature reached a high of around 17 degrees Celsius.