A song from Erasure that I like

 A Little Respect-song by Erasure.

What some poor people in Haiti eat

 In Haiti's poorest areas,some people eat sun-dried clay " mud cookies" mixed with salt and fat to ease hunger.

       People living in affluence in North America should not take food for granted.

Portuguese proverb

 Truth and oil come to the surface .-Portuguese proverb

The mixed background of American forest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni

 Nalini Nadkarni, American forest ecologist and forest canopy researcher was born in Bethesda, Maryland on October 13,1954,where she grew up.Her father was Hindu,and her mother was Orthodox Jewish from Brooklyn,New York.

Polish proverb

 Running away makes you guilty.-Polish proverb

Irish proverb

 Cleaning the house will not pay the rent.-Irish proverb

African proverb

 An ant on its feet can do more than an elephant lying down.-African proverb

Quote from Margaret Atwood

 You can think clearly only with your clothes on.-Margaret Atwood

Missing Facebook page of Robert Kaplan's quotes

 I have been following Robert Kaplan's Facebook page of literary quotes and inspirational quotes for years and love it.His Facebook account had more than1,00,000 followers .But since the last 10 days or more,his Facebook account and Instagram account have either been deleted, disappeared or suspended.

              I really miss the account Robert Kaplan@robslitquotes.

          I really hope his Facebook and Instagram accounts with those awesome quotes will be restored soon and the whole archive from many years back will be once again accessible and viewable.

A song from Fleet Foxes that I like

 Ragged Wood-song by Fleet Foxes.

A song from Serena Ryder that I love

 What I Wouldn't Do-song by Serena Ryder.

This major artery in Montreal used to be a two-way street

 Did you know?

St.Catherine street in Montreal used to be a two-way street.

 On September 23,1966 it was converted from a two-way street to a one-way street.

An attention-getting female conspiracy theorist theorist in Canada

 Romana Didulo(born 1974)is a Canadian conspiracy theorist and the self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" and "Queen of the World."Originally from the Philippines,she moved to Canada in 1990.She emerged as a prominent figure within the Q Anon movement and leads a group known as the'' Kingdom of Canada."

               She is anti-establishment.She rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic,protesting public health measures and calling for the "arrest " of police officers and health care workers.

                  She issues pseudolegal '' decrees" to her tens of thousands of online followers,often instructing them to stop paying taxes,utility bills,and debts,claiming they are illegal under " natural law."

                 For nearly two years,Didulo and her followers occupied a decommissioned school in the small village of Richmond,Saskatchewan,causing significant tension and leading to a police raid in September 2025.

         Romana Didulo is a colorful personality on the fringes and has gotten quite a bit of national media coverage in Canada.

Word about kissing

 Basorexia (noun)-Strong urge to kiss someone.

      It is a great word.

Portuguese proverb

 To make an error is human; pushing the same error is dumb.-Portuguese proverb

African proverb

 If your brother teaches you how to fish, don't  fish in his pond.-African proverb

African proverb

 An egg shouldn't be deceived by the hardness of its shell;it cannot challenge a stone in a fight.-African proverb

Quote from Dave Ramsey

 You can't get out of debt while keeping the same lifestyle that got you there.-Dave Ramsey

Blue jeans

 Blue jeans were originally made for miners and laborers.

Quote from Kofi Annan

 Books build bridges between cultures.-Kofi Annan

Saturnism

 Saturnism is the old medical term for lead poisoning.

A song from 1988 that I love

 Wild,Wild West(1988)-song by The Escape Club.

Intriguing shift

 Inventor Nikola Tesla (1857-1943) became a vegetarian in his later years,living on only milk, bread,honey and vegetable juices.

             With time Nikola Tesla gradually shifted toward a pescatarian diet and eventually went fully vegetarian.

A song from 1984 that I love

 No More Lonely Nights(1984)-song by Paul McCartney.

The vegetarianism of Nikola Tesla in later life

 Inventor and scientist Nikola Tesla (1857-1943)became a vegetarian in his later life,adopting a plant-based diet for both health reasons -specifically to manage prostate issues and combat uric acid-and ethical concerns regarding animal slaughter.His diet evolved from consuming meat rarely to relying on vegetables,milk and warm milk,and he frequently advocated for vegetarianism.

Mining

 Mining is one of the biggest contributors to climate change.

Sleep habits of Nikola Tesla

 Did you know?

Nikola Tesla apparently never slept more than 2 hours per day.He slept 15 minutes every 4 hours.His lack of sleep may have contributed to his hallucinations,fueling his creativity.

White kidney beans that I consumed in March 2026

 In March 2026 I bought and finished consuming a 398 ml tin can of AURORA -White Kidney beans.

-High source of fibre.

-Product of PORTUGAL.

-www.auroraimporting.com

-Ingredients:White beans,water,salt,sodium metabisulphite.

-Nutrition Facts:

Per 1/2 cup(125ml)-% Daily Value

:Calories-100.

:Protein-8g

: Potassium -10%

:Calcium-1%

:Iron-6%.

German proverb

 A bad penny always comes back.-German proverb

Romanian proverb

 A great ship asks for deep waters.-Romanian proverb

Philogynist

 Philogynist -A person who admires women.

Ripsnorter

 Ripsnorter -A person or thing that is extraordinary.

Logomachist

 Logomachist -A person who argued about words.

Querist

 Querist-One who asks many questions.

A song from Calvin Harris that I love

 Summer -song by Calvin Harris.

A song from 2026 that I like

 The Killing Moon(2026)-song by Lana Del Rey,Hozier.

A song from 2022 that I like

 Walk All Over You(2022)-song by Jillian Lake.

A song from 2024 that I like

 We Both Know(2024)-song by Alison Daniels.

African proverb

 The rich man digs for gold,while the poor man is concerned with the price of the shovel.-African proverb 

Globetrotter

 Globe-trotteur,globe-trotteuse-French word for globetrotter.

Bragging rights

 Le droit de se vanter-Bragging rights in French.

Toilet paper

 Did you know?

70% of people in the world do not use toilet paper.

Hidden landfill

 The ocean floor is becoming earth's largest hidden landfill.

African proverb

 The basket that carries stones cannot complain of weight.-African proverb

          This means that choices determine burdens.

Polish proverb

 The best asset is a clean conscience.-Polish proverb

Jewish proverb

 To envy someone is to consider yourself inferior to them.-Jewish proverb

Religion of Nikola Tesla

 Inventor and scientist Nikola Tesla (1857-1943)did not become Muslim.He was born into a Serbian Christian Orthodox family,and his father was a priest.

A song from Taylor Swift that I like

 You're Still The One-song by Taylor Swift.

African proverb

 No matter how many times a snake sheds its skin,it will always be a snake.Remember that before allowing people back into your life.-African proverb 

Persian proverb

 If you enter the city of the blind,cover your eyes.-Persian proverb

Chuck Norris dies

 Tough guy actor Chuck Norris sadly died in March 2026 in Hawaii at the age of 86.

Joe Rogan

 Joe Rogan(born August 11,1967) is an American podcaster,UFC color commentator,comedian,actor and former television host.His spouse is Jessica Ditzel.

A song from Real McCoy that I like

 Come And Get Your Love-song by Real McCoy.

African proverb

 The rat that wants to grow old does not enter every hole it sees open.-African proverb 

Quote from Ocean Vuong

 A home library is a long breath.-Ocean Vuong

African proverb

 The rat that wants to grow old does not enter every hole it sees open.-African proverb

African proverb

 If God wasn't forgiving,heaven would be empty.-African proverb 

Romanian proverb

 Do not cut the bough you are sitting on.-Romanian proverb

Backpacker

 Routard/routarde-Backpacker or traveler in French.

Another song from Taylor Swift that I like

 American Girls -song by Taylor Swift.

An obscure song from 1961that I like

 Brenda(1961)-song by Glen Campbell.

A song from Taylor Swift that I like

 I Knew You Were Trouble -song by Taylor Swift.

Popular podcast

 Q.What is the most listened to podcast in the U.S. in 2025 and early 2026?

Answer.The Joe Rogan Experience.

African proverb

 He who stretches his hand into darkness must accept whatever it touches.-African proverb

A song from 1993 that I love

 Cigarette Dangles(1993)-song by The Pursuit of Happiness.

A song from Mika that I love

 Love Today-song by Mika.

African proverb

 He who ties a knot tightly using his hands,at the end of the day,will be required to apply his teeth to untie it.-African proverb

Romanian proverb

 God gives the milk,but not the pail.-Romanian proverb 

African proverb

 Titanic was a sad story until I found out blacks were not allowed in the ship.-African proverb

A song from Justin Timberlake that I like

 Say Something -song by Justin Timberlake.

A song from Olivia Dean that I like

 So Easy(To Fall In Love)-song by Olivia Dean.

A song from Men I Trust that I love

 I Come With Mud-song by Men I Trust.

Florilegium

 Florilegium -A volume of writings;an anthology.

Love-blink

 Love-blink(noun)-A look indicative of love;an amorous glance.

African proverb

 He who throws away the ladder because he has reached the roof will soon learn how hard the ground is.-African proverb

Persian proverb

 He makes the water muddy to fish.-Persian proverb

African proverb

 When the river turns against the fish,even the shallow water becomes a trap.-African proverb

Portuguese proverb

 An open box tempts an honest man.-Portuguese proverb

Romanian proverb

 One who sits between two chairs may easily fall down.-Romanian proverb

French proverb

 Where the hostess is beautiful the wine is tasty.-French proverb

Polish proverb

 The bell is loud because it is empty.-Polish proverb 

A Portuguese proverb

 An open countenance often conceals close thoughts.-Portuguese proverb

Polish proverb

 That which everyone guards will soon disappear.-Polish proverb

Why French waiters went on strike

 In 1907, French waiters went on strike for the right to have moustaches.Moustaches were seen as symbols of class and stature in France at the time.Waiters were seen as lower class and thus not moustache-worthy.