Repurposing calabash

 Once fully dried,a Calabash shell becomes lightweight,naturally water-resistant and remarkably durable.For centuries,people across Africa,Asia,and the Americas have crafted it into cups,bowls, storage containers,&musical instruments,making it one of the world's oldest and most versatile natural materials.

Payphones in Montreal

 Montreal still has 2000 active public Bell payphones in July 2026.

Lustenberger cheese

 Lustenberger cheese is from Switzerland.

Uses of Calabash shell

 Once fully dried,a Calabash shell is lightweight, waterproof,and remarkably durable.It has been used across Africa,Asia and the Americas to make cups,bowls,musical instruments,and storage containers for centuries.

Glomerular filtration rate

 The glomerular filtration rate(GFR) is a clinical measure of how well your kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from your blood.Because exact measurement is complex,doctors usually estimate it using a blood creatinine test alongside factors like your age,sex and body size.

Parc Ethel Stark in Montreal

 Parc Ethel Stark in Montreal is located at the corner of Prince Arthur West and Clark street.

   Ethel Stark (August 25,1910-February 16,2012) was a Canadian violinist and orchestra conductor who was born in Montreal and died in Montreal.

      She died of natural causes at the age of 101,having lived to be a centenarian.A remarkable woman indeed.

Rue Claude Jodoin in Montreal

 Rue Claude Jodoin in Rosemont,Montreal is named after Claude Jodoin (1913-1975),a prominent Canadian labor organiser,activist and politician.

      He served as the very first president of the Canadian Labour Congress(CLC) when it was formed in 1956.

HOA

 HOA-Homeowners Association.

Greek proverb

 A thousand people cannot undress a naked person.-Greek proverb

A song from 1981that I like

 Goodbye(1981)-song by Patrick Hernandez.

Streets I walked on Friday,July 24,2026

 On Friday,July 24,2026,I walked along the entire length of tiny rue Basset from Avenue Des Pins to Prince Arthur Street.

      Then I walked up Drolet Avenue from Square Saint Louis to Mont Royal Avenue,passing rue Roy,Duluth Avenue, Rachel street and rue Marie-Anne along the way.I don't think I had ever walked on this stretch of rue Drolet before.It was a good walk.

Unservanted

 Unservanted means lacking servants and domestic help.It describes a household,person or way of life that does not employ staff for chores like cleaning,cooking or maintenance.

Underservant

 Underservant -A subordinate servant.

AI model

 An AI model escapes its guardrails sometimes and attacks another company's servers; artificial intelligence can go rogue like many politicians.

The adaptability of raccoons

 Raccoons have adapted remarkably well to city life.They often live in parks,attics,chimneys,storm drains,and other hidden spaces,taking advantage of the shelter and food found in urban environments.

A song from 2026 that I like

 Where's My Phone(2026)-song by Mitski.

Depression very common in psychologists

 According to Psychology Today in April 2016,a recent survey by The British Psychological Society found that 46 percent of psychologists and psychotherapists suffered from depression and 49.5 percent reported that they felt they were failures.

        So much for the credibility of psychologists.Why is society generating an overreliance on psychologists?

Leverage

 Leverage only works if we are willing to use it.

Streets I walked on Thursday,July 23,2026

 On Thursday, July 23,2026 I walked on Hotel de Ville Avenue from Mont Royal Avenue to rue Napoleon.Then I walked on Laval street from rue Napoleon to Duluth Avenue.And then I walked on Henri Julien Avenue from Duluth Avenue to Mont Royal Avenue.

Garden catchfly

 Garden catchfly is a plant native to Europe often found in roadsides and other weedy places.It attracts flies and its stem secretes a sticky sap in which small flies get trapped.It used to be considered a carnivorous plant but under scientific scrutiny,it is not regarded as such today.Garden catchfly kill small flies for no apparent reason.

           Garden catchfly flowers have five pink petals.

About pigeons

 Pigeons may be the worst nest builders in the entire bird world.

Trencherman

 Trencherman -A person with a hearty appetite.

African proverb

 When you are already wet,you do not need to lift up your trousers to cross a river.-African proverb

A brand of curry powder that I alsofinished consuming in 2026

 In 2026 I finished consuming a 200gm plastic pack of Kamaal -Madras curry powder 

-Product of India.

Packed for ADN Foods

-www.adnfoods.com

-Ville St.Laurent

A brand of curry powder that I finished consuming in June 2026

 In June 2026 you finished consuming a 65 g plastic pack of All Seasons-Curry powder Hot

-Ingredients:Coriander, turmeric,salt,cayenne,dehydrated garlic, fenugreek,mustard,dehydrated onion,cumin, fennel, black pepper, gluten.

Cherry tomatoes that I consumed in July 2026

 In July 2026 I bought and consumed a 150g plastic case of SAVOURA-Cherry tomatoes.

-Crunchy and fruity.

-Product of Quebec.

They were delicious.

A song from The Hullaballoos that I love

 I'm Gonna Love You Too-song by The Hullaballoos.

A song from David Garrick that I love

 Dear Mrs.Applebee-song by David Garrick.

A relatively unknown song from The Classics IV that I like

 Mary,Mary Row Your Boat-song from The Classics IV.

A song from The Classics IV that I like

 Traffic Jam-song by The Classics IV.

A beautiful, obscure song from The Classics IV that I simply love

 Rainy Day-song by The Classics IV.

About unity

 Unity does not require uniformity.

Dream of many Canadians

 Sun,sea and siestas-many Canadians  dream of escaping to a warmer,more laidback life.Many Canadians flock to Mexico to make that dream a reality.

Grapes are very hydrating

 Grapes are mostly water,making them a highly hydrating snack.They are composed of roughly 80% to 86% water.

A song from 2024 that I like

 Statue(2024)-song by Kingo Halla.

Poor man's opium

 Latuca virosa is a weed related to lettuce known as poor man's opium.Though it is related to lettuce the taste is very bitter.Latuca virosa is widespread across much of central and southern Europe and also Punjab region of Pakistan and India.It was introduced in North America through colonialism and today is a common weed flourishing in urban abandoned lots and along highways.The milky sap of a severed stem was often used in the 19th century by physicians to ease pain when morphine or opium could not be obtained.

        Latuca virosa is also called bitter lettuce.

City in Nebraska

 Q.What city in Nebraska is nicknamed the "Sandhill Crane Capital of the World"?

Answer.Kearney

Chimpanzees

 Did you know?

Chimpanzees can recognize photos of friends they haven't seen for over 20 years.

She was born on Canada Day

 Quebec author Louise Penny was born on July 1,1958 in Toronto.She celebrates her birthday on Canada Day.

The husband of Quebec author Louise Penny

 Quebec author Louise Penny's husband was Dr.Michael Whitehead,a prominent pediatric hematologist who directed the hematology department at the Montreal Children's Hospital.Dr.Whitehead passed away at the age of 82 in 2016 after a courageous battle with dementia.

Caring for baby snakes

 Imagine being born with noone to protect you.For most baby snakes,that's reality.From the moment they are born,they must hunt,avoid predators,and survive entirely on instinct.Unlike mammals and birds,most snake species provide no parental care after birth.

        Note:Not all snakes abandon their young.Some species, including king cobra and pythons,protect their eggs until they hatch.However,the hatchlings are typically independent soon after.

Birthplace of Adolf Hitler

 Austria transformed Adolf Hitler's birthplace into a police station in 2026, deliberately repurposing the historic building to discourage neo-nazi gatherings and prevent it from becoming a site of extremist glorification.

Cars in Quebec

 Cars in Quebec are getting bigger and heavier,and that causes wear and tear on the infrastructure.

            There are too many potholes on the roads of Montreal.Driving through the roads in Montreal is like driving through a minefield.

About octopuses

 Octopuses are one of the few animals not known to fart regularly.Their short ,meat-based digestive system appears to produce little or no intestinal gas under normal conditions,unlike many mammals.

About depression

 A diet high in processed foods and low in fruits and vegetables increases the risk of depression while a sedentary lifestyle also contributes to feelings of anxiety and depression.

Where Saint John 's wort flowers are used

 Saint John's Wort flowers have been used since ancient times to treat mild or moderate depression.This flower can be found in tablet form in every health food store or pharmacy around the world.

    St.John's Wort flowers are bright yellow.They feature five petals that often have tiny black dots or glands along the edges, alongside a prominent center cluster of yellow stamens.

Quote from Sonia Momin

 You cannot impress those who are truly content with their simple & quiet lives with 'bigger and better.'They value peace,not glamor.-Sonia Momin

Pulling rabbits

 Some people keep pulling tattered,flea-bitten rabbits out of their hat in order to forestall the inevitable.

Japan is very sleep-deprived

 Japan is one of the world's most sleep-deprived countries, with adults averaging around six to seven hours of sleep per night.Long work hours,lengthy commutes,and busy lifestyles are major factors contributing to this pattern.

Whiskers of a mouse

 A mouse's whiskers are highly sensitive sensory hairs that detect nearby objects,textures,and subtle air movements.They help mice navigate safely,judge narrow spaces,and avoid obstacles,even in complete darkness.

Vitamin B12 in eggs

 In order to get Vitamin B12 from an egg,you need to eat the whole egg,as most of it-and the most easily absorbed part-is stored in the yolk.

A very quirky sport

 Toe wrestling is a quirky niche sport.

   Toe wrestling is like arm wrestling for the lower extremities.However toe wrestling is a lesser known sport.

 The World Toe Wrestling Championship takes place annually in July at the Ashbourne Marketplace in Derbyshire, England.

A song from 2007 that I like

 Jimmy(2007)-song by M.I.A

A song from David Bowie that I love

 Golden Years (1976)-song from David Bowie.

Transformation of male sand lizards

 Male sand lizards transform during the breeding season,developing emerald-green colors to attract mates and compete with rivals.This temporary display makes them one of Europe's most colorful native reptiles.

Testing military members for testosterone

 The U.S. military will annually test every service member,aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency,making hormone screening part of routine health assessments.Eligible troops can voluntarily receive testosterone replacement therapy.

A song from Bryan Adams that I love

 This Side of Paradise -song by Bryan Adams.

A song from Neil Young that I like

 Walk On -song by Neil Young.

A song from High Inergy that I like

 You Can't Turn Me off -song by High Inergy.

A lesser known song from Tommy Roe that I love

 Evergreen -song from Tommy Roe.