Cockroaches

 A cockroach can navigate almost entirely with its antennae.These long feelers constantly sense smells,touch,vibrations,and air currents,helping the insect find food and escape danger even in complete darkness.

Alan Greenspan just died at 100

 Alan Greenspan,former chairman of the U.S.Federal Reserve died in June 2026 at the age of 100 from complications of Parkinson's disease .He helped navigate the 1987 stock market crash and was best known for his flexible monetary policy.

A song from 1965 that I love

 Forgotten Dreams(1965)-song by Ed Ames.

A song from Blood,Sweat and Tears that I like

 Got To Get You Into My Love-song by Blood,Sweat and Tears.

A song from 1980 that I love

 Now And Always(1980)-song by Rockpile.

A song from Rockpile that I love

 Teacher Teacher -song by Rockpile.

Another song from Blood,Sweat and Tears that I like

 Lucretia MacEvil-song by Blood,Sweat and Tears.

A song from Blood,Sweat and Tears that I like

 Go Down Gambling-song by Blood,Sweat and Tears.

A song by Blood,Sweat and Tears that I love

 And When I Die-song by Blood,Sweat and Tears.

A song from Ron Hynes that I love

 Man Of a Thousand Songs-song by Ron Hynes.

Revolving door of British politics

 The revolving door of British politics turns once more in June 2026 with the resignation of Keir Starmer.

Pleasant surprise on CBC radio on June 22,2026

 On Monday,June 22,2026 you were pleasantly surprised that Helen Mann read and hosted the CBC radio newscast Your World Tonight that airs on CBC radio at 6 pm.

              She supposedly or officially retired from CBC in early 2025.You were really happy to see her back on an occasional or freelance basis.

A song from Roch Voisine that I like

 Kissing Rain -song by Roch Voisine.

Quote from Coco Chanel

 It is always better to be slightly underdressed.-Coco Chanel

Quote from Russ Harris

 Slow breathing is like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm:the anchor won't make the storm go away,but it will hold you steady until it passes.-Russ Harris

Quote from Sigmund Freud

 One day,in retrospect,the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.-Sigmund Freud

A song from the nineties that I love

 Too Many Walls -song by Cathy Dennis.

A song from Gino Vannelli that I like

 I Die A Little More Each Days-song by Gino Vannelli.

Quote from Barbara Corcoran

 The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.-Barbara Corcoran 

African proverb

 A dog that pretends to be a sheep will one day bark by mistake.-African proverb

The police chief of Montreal in 2026

 Montreal's police chief in 2026 is Fady Dagher;he serves as the director of the Service de Police de la Ville de Montreal.He was appointed the head of the SPVM in January 2023.

                      He is of Lebanese descent.He was born in the Ivory Coast to Lebanese parents.

A song from 1979 that I like

 Rhumba Girl(1979)-song by Nicolette Larson.

The effect of lightning

 Lightning can turn desert sand into real glass.

A lesser known song from Ken Tobias that I like

 Dream No 2-song by Ken Tobias.

Pascal Delinois

 Pascal Delinois, husband of Montreal mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada in 2026,is a bricklayer and the founder of his own masonry business,Artisans de la brique.He also works as a fitness trainer and plans the workout routines for his wife, Soraya Martinez Ferrada.

Slum dweller

 Habitant de bidonville-word for slum dweller in French.

A song from Trooper that I like

 Two For The Show-song by Trooper.

A song from Trooper that I love

 Santa Maria -song by Trooper.

A song from Ken Tobias that I like

 Give A Little Love-song by Ken Tobias.

A song from Trooper that I like

 General Hand Grenade -song by Trooper.

A song from Blood Sweat and Tears that I like

 Lisa Listen to Me-song by Blood,Swear and Tears.

Cornwall

 Cornwall, Ontario is a very blue collar city on the St.Lawrence river.

Pineapple on pizza

 People who like pineapple on pizza are considered brave iconoclasts by many.

The mayor of Montreal

 The mayor of Montreal in 2026 is Soraya Martinez Ferrada.Soraya Martinez Ferrada is of Chilean descent.

         Soraya Martinez Ferrada is married to a black man,Pascal Delinois and she lives in the Saint Michel neighborhood.

A song from Corey Hart that I like

 Eurasian Eyes -song by Corey Hart.

Crude oil

 Crude oil doesn't spoil like food.Stored properly,it can stay stable for decades,one reason countries keep massive strategic oil reserves for emergencies.

A song from Roch Voisine that I love

 Shed A Light -song by Roch Voisine.

A Canadian song from 1981 that I love

 Olivia(1981)-song by Rich Dodson.

Crabapple tree

 Pommetier-French word for crabapple tree.

A song from The Irish Rovers that I like

 The Shores of Botany Bay -song by Irish Rovers.

A song from The Irish Rovers that I like

 Farewell to Nova Scotia -song by The Irish Rovers.

A Canadian jazz song from 1964 that I like

 Don't Worry 'Bout Me(1964)-song by Phyllis Marshall.

Montreal neighborhood that is a food swamp

 The Montreal neighborhood of Ville Saint Pierre is in 2025 a food swamp.There is no grocery supermarket  there.However,there are several fast food restaurants and eateries on rue St.Jacques and some on rue des Erables.There are many convenience stores or corner stores in this neighborhood,and many poor residents of this neighborhood who do not have a car and cannot travel far to buy food apparently buy a lot of snacks and junk food from neighborhood convenience stores or eat fast food in local eateries.

          Wedged between Montreal West and Lachine,Ville Saint Pierre is an overlooked neighborhood and ignored by most;no major grocery chain has set up shop in this district and as a result local residents have no grocery supermarket to shop from within walking distance.

About a food swamp

 A food swamp is a geographic area where unhealthy,highly processed fast food and convenience store snacks are vastly more accessible than fresh,nutritious options.

     A food swamp is an urban environment with an abundance of several non-nutritious food options such as corner stores or fast-food restaurants.

Food swamp

 Un bourbier alimentaire-term for a food swamp in French.

High-end project

 Un projet haut de gamme-A high-end project in French.

Money transfer

 Many money transfer systems can be easily hacked.Cash can be robbed.However Bitcoin transactions are anonymous and cannot be easily traced.That is why many cybercriminals prefer to operate with cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency

 To its proponents Bitcoin is a tool for building wealth;to its detractors it is nothing but a scam.

          Because Bitcoin transactions are anonymous they can be used for illicit activities.

             The value of cryptocurrency can fluctuate wildly and it is vulnerable to fraud.

Largest slum

 Q.What is the largest slum in Africa?

Answer.Kibera,located just 5 Kilometers from the city center of Nairobi,Kenya is widely recognized as the largest urban slum in Africa.

Another instrumental song from Frank Mills that I like

 Sunday Morning Suite -song by Frank Mills.

An instrumental song from Frank Mills that I like

 From A Sidewalk Cafe -song by Frank Mills.

Alesser-known song from Ken Tobias that I like

 New York City-song from Ken Tobias.

An obscure song from Ken Tobias that I like

 Run Away With Me-song from Ken Tobias.

A song from Wolf Parade that I love

 I'll Believe In Anything (2005)-song by Wolf Parade.

         This song was featured in the 2026 hit queer hockey romance TV series Heated Rivalry.

An instrumental song from Frank Mills that I love

 Spanish Coffee -song by Frank Mills.

A song from 1958 that I like

 Please Mr.Mayor(1958)-song by Roy Clark.

Another song from Ken Tobias that I love

 Fly Me High-song by Ken Tobias.

A beautiful song from Ken Tobias that I simply love Rooney

 Every Bit of Love-song by Ken Tobias.

An oversimplistic quote from Emily Rooney

It's better to send stuff to the DUMP than to live in one.-Emily Rooney

Quote from Francine Jay

 My goal is no longer to get more done,but rather to have less to do.-Francine Jay

A song from Wolf Parade that I like

 Am I An Alien Here?-song by Wolf Parade.

A song from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis that I like

 Make The Money -song by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

A song from Johnny Cash that I love

 Chattanooga Sugar Baby-song by Johnny Cash.

A song from 1972 that I simply love

 I Just Want To Make Music (1972)-song by Ken Tobias.

            Canadian singer and songwriter Ken Tobias passed away at the  Saint John Regional Hospital on October 2,2024 very sadly at the age of 79 after a two-month battle with brain cancer.

An instrumental song that I like

 Peter Piper -song by Frank Mills.

A song from 1973 that I love

 Love Me,Love Me,Love(1973)-song by Frank Mills.

A song from Charity Brown that I like

 Saving All My Love-song by Charity Brown.

A song from 1972 that I love

 Pretty City Lady(1972)-song by Bob McBride.

A song from 1973 that I love

 Do It Right(1973)-song by Bob McBride.

A song from April Wine that I love

 I'm On Fire For You,Baby-song by April Wine.

A song from Michael Tarry that I love

 Rosalie(1973) -song by Michael Tarry.

They turn moving slowly to their advantage

 Sloths move so slowly that algae can grow on their fur,helping them blend into the forest and avoid predators.

A song from Zappacosta that I like

 We Should Be Lovers -song by Zappacosta.

A song from Gino Vannelli that I like

 Nightwalker -song by Gino Vannelli.

Persian proverb

 A stone thrown at the right time is better than gold given at the wrong time.-Persian proverb

The remarkable Barbara Soper

 A woman named Barbara Soper from Michigan gave birth on 08/08/08,09/09/09 and 10/10/10.

Another song from 1958 that I love

 Jealous Heart (1958)-song by Fontane Sisters.

A song from 1958 that I love

 Jealous Heart (1958)-song by Tab Hunter.

A song from 1958 that I love

 Baby Face (1958)-song by Little Richard.

Lazarus taxa

 Animals thought to be extinct but later found alive are known as "Lazarus taxa.''

A fox feared extinct luckily rediscovered

 The mysterious and elusive Cozumel dwarf fox was feared extinct for more than 20 years,until scientists captured the first-ever photographs of the tiny island fox,proving it still survives in the wild.

A gentle soothing song from The Castells that I love

 Sacred -song by The Castells.

A song from 1944 that I love

 The Road To Morocco (1944)-song from Bing Crosby.

A song from Geri Halliwell that I like

 It's Raining Me -song by Geri Halliwell.

A song from Estelle that I like

 American Boy-song by Estelle.

Chicken scratch

 Chicken scratch -Messy,barely legible handwriting.

A song from Johnny Cash that I love

 Joshua Gone Barbados -song from Johnny Cash.

Eccentric ecosystem

 There is an eccentric ecosystem underwater in the ocean.A coral reef is like an underwater metropolis.

An instrumental song from Fats Waller that I like

 African Ripples -song by Fats Waller.

A song from Fats Waller that I love

 Twenty-Four Robbers -song by Fats Waller.

A song from Scott Hardware that I love

 Costume Off-song by Scott Hardware.

     Scott Hardware is a Canadian Indie musician.

A dance-electronic song from 2001 that I like

 Romeo(2001)-song by Basement Jaxx.

Underwhelming

 Peu impressionnant-underwhelming in French.