A song from 1976 that I like

 Summer(1976)-song by War.

Knighthoodly

 Knighthoodly -Having knightly qualities.

Metempsychosis

 Metempsychosis-Rebirth of soul after death.

Curglaff

 Curglaff(noun)-The sudden shock or icy sensation felt when plunging into very cold water.

Quote from Amit Ray

 If you want to conquer the anxiety of life,live in the moment,live in the breath.-Amit Ray

One of the most heat-tolerant vegetables grown worldwide

 Okra is one of the most heat-tolerant vegetables grown worldwide.It thrives in warm temperatures of about 24-35 degrees celsius (75-95 Fahrenheit) and can continue flowering and producing tender pods even when daytime temperatures rise above 35 degrees celsius (95 Fahrenheit),as long as it has adequate water and healthy growing conditions.Its exceptional heat tolerance makes it a reliable summer crop in many tropical and subtropical regions.

Quote from Emily Rooney

 Your home is the backdrop to your child's most precious memories.-Emily Rooney

English proverb

 A good surgeon has an eagle's eye,a lion's heart,and a lady's hand.-English proverb

Jewish proverb

 Don't stress,you don't get paid for it.-Jewish proverb

A song from The Box that I like

 Dancing On The Grave -song by The Box.

A song from Jonathan Edwards that I love

 Lucky Day -song by Jonathan Edwards.

A song about Nova Scotia that I love

 Nova Scotia -song by Jonathan Edwards.

Brave farmer held out against corporate interests

 Pennsylvania farmer Melvin Raudabaugh turned down a $15 million offer from data center developers for his 261-acre farm,choosing instead to sell conservation easements to preserve the land. 

      We need more people like Melvin Raudabaugh.

Many vacant homes in Japan

 Japan recorded a record 9.002  million vacant homes (akiya)in its 2023 Housing and Land Survey,13.8% of the country's total housing stock,the highest ever recorded.The increase is driven by an aging population,low birth rates,rural depopulation,and inherited homes that are often left vacant after owners pass away.

A song from Rosemary Clooney that I like

 Who Kissed Me Last Night?(1953)-song by Rosemary Clooney.

McShane Avenue in Montreal

 McShane Avenue in Cote Des Neiges, Montreal is named after James McShane (1833-1918),a prominent local figure who served as the mayor of Montreal from 1891 to 1892.

Disposition

 Your disposition sours like a lemon tree sometimes.

Water-dense foods

 Lemons,watermelons and cucumbers are water-dense foods.

A song from Talking Heads that I like

 The Book I Read-song from Talking Heads.

The fastest dog breed in the world

 Greyhounds are the fastest dog breed, capable of reaching speeds up to about 72km per hour(45mph).Their long legs, flexible spine,deep chest and lean, aerodynamic body allow them to accelerate rapidly,making them exceptional sprinters in racing and lure coursing sports.

The most common sleeping position in the world

 Around 60% of adults sleep on their side,making it the world's most common sleeping position.Research consistently shows side sleeping is more common than back or stomach sleeping.

Legendary Canadian newscaster dies

 Legendary Canadian newscaster Lloyd Robertson passed away on August 4,2026 at the age of 92.

A song from Spoons that I like

 Tell No Lies -song by Spoons.

Artificial intelligence

 Artificial intelligence may eliminate many jobs but people in public-facing jobs will not be replaced by AI.

The Danube River affected by drought

 Drought has lowered the Danube River so dramatically in 2024 that dozens of sunken World War II Nazi warships are reappearing after nearly 80 years.

This actress died of lung cancer despite never smoking cigarettes

 Actor Christopher Reeve's wife,Dana Reeve ,sadly died on March 6,2006 from lung cancer at the very young age of 44.She passed away in Manhattan,New York about 17 months after her husband,who died in October 2004.

          She was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2005 despite never smoking cigarettes.Life is not fair.

Testosterone

 Testosterone for men peaks in their twenties,then slowly declines like their hairline.

Beard and hair in men

 Men lose about 30-40 hairs daily.Yet somehow,their beard keeps growing like a wild forest.

A song from Neil Diamond that I love

 Thank The Lord For The  Night Time -song by Neil Diamond.

Streets I walked on Thursday, August 6,2026

 On Thursday, August 6,2026,I walked the whole length of tiny rue Souart street in Cote Des Neiges,Montreal from Ellendale Avenue to Linton Avenue.I had only once been on rue Souart before,, in early 2005.Rue Souart is mostly filled with small apartment buildings.

         Then I walked along the entire length of tiny rue Dolbeau from Linton Avenue to Ellendale Avenue.After that I walked the whole length of McShane Avenue from Ellendale Avenue to Linton Avenue.McShane Avenue and rue Dolbeau feature some nice houses.This was the first time I had ever walked on rue Dolbeau and McShane Avenue.

            Finally I walked up Decelles Avenue from Linton Avenue to Chemin Cote Ste.Catherine and took the 129 bus east to go home.

        Rue Souart,rue Dolbeau and McShane Avenue are beautiful,quiet streets in Cote Des Neiges,far from noisy traffic and the hustle and bustle of busy streets.They lie just north of Chemin Cote Ste.Catherine,east of Decelles Avenue.

The popularity of banana flower soup

 Banana flower soup has been enjoyed for generations across South and Southeast Asia,where the nutrient-rich blossom is valued as both a traditional ingredient and healthy food.

A song from The Box that I like

 My Dreams of You -song by The Box.

A song from Andy Kim that I love

 Tricia Tell Your Daddy-song by Andy Kim.

A song from Doja Cat that I love

Kiss Me More -song by Doja Cat featuring Sza.

A tender oldies song that I love

 This Pullover-song by Paul Evans.

A folk song that I love

 Kevin Barry-song by Paul Evans.

A song from DeCastro Sisters that I like

 Flowers On The Hillside -song by DeCastro Sisters.

Another song from Paul Evans that I like

 Gilding The Lily-song by Paul Evans.

An obscure oldies tune that I like

 Fish In The Ocean (Bubbly Bum Bum)-song by Paul Evans.

A song from Paul Evans that I like

 The Beat Generation -song by Paul Evans.

Why the moon is covered in craters

 The moon is covered in craters because it is continuously bombarded by meteorites.

A song from Avril Lavigne that I love

 Skater Boy-song by Avril Lavigne.

An obscure song from Paul Evans that I like

 Hushabye Little Guitar -song by Paul Evans.

An oldies song from Paul Evans that I like

 Blind Boy-song by Paul Evans.

A funny song from Paul Evans that I like

 Twins-song by Paul Evans.

An oldies song from Paul Evans that I love

 Dorothy-song by Paul Evans.

A cute song from 1962 that I love

 Little Red Rented Rowboat(1962)-song by Joe Dowell.

A thoughtful song from 1985 that I love

 Tears Are Not Enough(1985)-song by Northern Lights.

An oldies song from Paul Evans that I love

 The Brigade of Broken Hearts-song by Paul Evans.

A song from The Police that I love

 When The World Is Running Down,You Make The Best of What's Still Around-song by The Police.

A song from Coleman Wilde that I love

 It Doesn't Matter-song by Coleman Wilde.

A song from Paul Janz that I like

 Every Little Year-song by Paul Janz.

A song from Gowan that I like

 Desperate -song from Gowan.

A song from Avril Lavigne that I like

 I'm With You-song by Avril Lavigne.

Another song from Swedish House Mafia that I like

 One(Your Name)-song by Swedish House Mafia.

Self-starter

 A self-starter is a person who has initiative,works well independently and does not need constant supervision.

A song by Swedish House Mafia that I like

 Don't You Worry Child-song by Swedish House Mafia.

A song from Swedish House Mafia that I love

 Moth To A Flame -song by Swedish House Mafia.

A song from Sergio Mendes that I love

 Alibis-song by Sergio Mendes.

A bounty of natural lakes in Alaska

 Alaska is estimated to have more than 3 million natural lakes,but only about 3,200 have official names.Most lie deep within remote wilderness that remains sparsely surveyed,making Alaska home to one of the world's largest concentrations of unnamed lakes.

Big Japanese community

 Brazil has the biggest Japanese community outside Japan.

An obscure song from 1969 that I like

 We're Coming to Dinner(1969)-song by The Guess Who.

Flying very energy-intensive for most birds

 Flying is so energy -intensive that most birds spend far more time nesting or perching than in the air.Yet Swifts,frigatebirds,and albatrosses can soar for days,weeks,or even months.

A song from Glenn Frey that I like

 Sexy Girl-song by Glenn Frey.

A song from Joe Walsh that I like

 Rocky Mountain Way-song by Joe Walsh.

A song from Joe Walsh that I love

 Life's Been Good -song by Joe Walsh.

A song from 54-40 that I like

 Fight For Love-song by 54-40.

Chilean cafelike restaurant in Montreal

 Barros Luco is a cafelike restaurant in Montreal for Chilean fare,plus a bakery for goods such as  bread and empanadas.

         It is situated at 5201 rue Saint Urban at the corner of Fairmount Avenue in the Mile End district.

Duranta erecta

 Duranta erecta is most commonly known as golden dewdrop,pigeon berry and skyflower.It is also called Angel Whisper.

Barros luco

 A barros luco is a popular traditional hot sandwich from Chile made with thin slices of grilled beef and warm melted cheese inside a bread roll.

         Named after Ramon Barros Luco,who served as the President of Chile from 1910 to 1915.

Obedient plant

 Obedient plant (Physostegia Virginiana) is also known as false dragonhead.

         The obedient plant can be seen growing in many places in Montreal.

A song from Zara Larsson that I like

 Midnight Sun-song by Zara Larsson.

A song from 1988 that I love

 Homegrown Tomatoes (1988)-song by John Denver.

A song from 1983 that I love

 Homegrown Tomatoes (1983)-song by Guy Clark.

Smoking scorpions to get high

 Smoking scorpions to get high is a growing problem in Pakistan.The '' high" lasts around 10 hours and makes everything look like it's '' dancing.''The scorpions can be smoked straight or mixed with tobacco.

Piccolo

 Piccolo means "small" or "little" in Italian.

Misocapnist

 Misocapnist -A person who hates or despises criticism.

Floods don't create more snakes

 Floods don't create more snakes -they simply force them onto higher ground,making them easier for people to see.

A song from Jimmy Eat World that I love

 The Middle -song by Jimmy Eat World.

A song from Rosemary Clooney that I love

 Many A Wonderful Moment -song by Rosemary Clooney.

A song from Rosemary Clooney that I like

 Give Me The Simple Life -song by Rosemary Clooney.