Friday, October 30, 2026

A song from Selena Gomez that I love

 Wolves -song by Selena Gomez.

A song from Zuffalo that I like

 Digging a Hole -song by Zuffalo.

A song from 2013 that I love

 Fast In My Car(2013)-song from Paramore.

Asbestos in Quebec

 The town formerly known as Asbestos in the Estrie region of southeastern Quebec had its name changed to Val-des-sources.

Thankless job

 Un travail ingrat-a thankless job in French.

Streets I walked on Wednesday, October 28,2026

 On Wednesday, October 28,2026,I walked along all of Montclair Avenue from Cote St.Luc road to Boulevard de Maisonneuve.Montclair Avenue is on a slope from Sherbrooke street to de Maisonneuve boulevard.Montclair Avenue has a lot of nice homes.

     Then I walked the entire length of Prince of Wales Avenue from south of Monkland Avenue to Cote St.Luc road.

      Finally  I took the 51 bus on Fielding Avenue at the corner of West Hill Avenue to go home and got off on Laurier Avenue at the corner of Parc Avenue.

The origin of the surname Idsinga

 The surname Idsinga is of Dutch origin, specifically coming from the northern province of Friesland.

Thursday, October 29, 2026

A song from Barenaked Ladies that I love

 If I Had A Million Dollars -song by Barenaked Ladies.

A song from Barenaked Ladies that I love

 Jane -song by Barenaked Ladies.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Parvenu

 Parvenu(noun)-a person who has recently gained wealth but lacks the expected refinement.

A song from 2011 that I love

 Walking(2011)-song by Mary Mary.

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