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.

Quote on war

 International financiers are behind all war.-Henry Ford

African proverb

 Do not laugh at the fallen;you may find slippery roads ahead.-African proverb 

A new monkey species discovered in 2026

 Scientists have discovered Likweli in 2026,a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's rainforests.It's among the few new African monkey species identified in over 75 years,making it an exceptionally rare primate discovery.

On the African savanna

 Did you know?

African savanna animals fear human voices more than the sound of lions.

Carton of salt that I finished consuming in June 2026

 In June 2026 I finished consuming a 1kg carton of HEAVENLY SPICES -Sea salt(iodized).

Ingredients:sea salt, potassium iodide.

-Imported by Dollarama.

A song from Stella Lefty that I like

 Boston -song by Stella Lefty.

A song from Classics IV that I like

 Nothing to Lose -song by The Classics IV.

A wonderful obscure song from 1970 that I absolutely love

 We Miss You(1970)-song by Dennis Yost and the Classics IV.

Jentaculum

 Jentaculum -breakfast or the first meal of the day.

Streets I walked on Friday, July 17,2026

 On Friday,July 17,2025,it was mildly hot and I walked on Des Pins Avenue from rue St.Urbain to rue St.Denis.

                  Then I walked on rue de Bullion from Des Pins Avenue to Napoleon Street.After that I walked down on Hotel de Ville Avenue from Napoleon Street to Des Pins Avenue.Finally I walked up on Henri Julien Avenue from Des Pins Avenue to Duluth Avenue and walked west to Boulevard St.Laurent to buy groceries at Segal's store.Following that I took the 55 bus north on Boulevard Saint Laurent to head home.

Black cohosh wildflowers

 Black cohosh is a woodland wildflower that is also called fairy candles,black bugbane and black snake root.It gets these names because its tall white flower spikes look like glowing candles.

A song from 1958 that I like

 A House,A Car And a Wedding Ring(1958)-song by Mike Preston.

A song from 1962 that I love

 A Taste Of Honey(1962)-song from Lenny Welch.

An obscure song from 1960 that I like

 Moonlight Cocktail (1960)-song by Rivieras.

A song from Arthur Alexander that I love

 Dream Girl-song from Arthur Alexander.

A song from Arthur Alexander that I like

 Soldier of Love-song from Arthur Alexander.

A song from 1985 that I simply love

 Just Another Night (1985)-song by Mick Jagger.

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.