Streets I walked on Wednesday,June 24,2026

 On Wednesday,June 24,2026,I took the 22 bus from metro L'Assomption and got off on rue Notre Dame at the corner of rue Bossuet.Then I walked on Rougemont Avenue from rue Notre Dame to rue LaFontaine.Then I walked on rue Bossuet from rue Notre Dame to rue LaFontaine.After that I walked east on Notre Dame Street from rue Bossuet to Haig Avenue.Then I walked on Beauclerk Avenue from rue Notre Dame to rue LaFontaine.After that I walked down on Emile LeGrand Avenue from rue Ontario to rue Notre Dame.

              Finally I took the 33 bus to metro Langelier on Emile LeGrand Avenue near the corner of rue Notre Dame.

The Cuban Cockroach

 The Cuban Cockroach is one of the naturally bright-green cockroaches in the world,using its leaf-like color as camouflage while living outdoors mostly in tropical forests.

A song from 1974 that I like

 Here Comes The Morning (1974)-song by Andy Kim.

A song from 1974 that I love

 Fire,Baby I'm On Fire(1974)-song by Andy Kim.

Cream that eases shoulder pain after paralysis following a stroke

 Voltaren is the cream that is often used to soothe shoulder pain in a paralysed arm following a stroke.

Another song from Andy Kim that I love

 I Been Moved-song by Andy Kim.

A song from Andy Kim that I love

 I Wish I Were-song by Andy Kim.

A song from 1969 that I like

 You Bring Me To My Knees(1969)-song by Eric Mercury.

Luxury

 Some politicians live in luxurious digs and eat servant -prepared dinners.

Haughty

 Some people get haughty and talk down their nose.

A song from Gino Vannelli that I love

 Powerful People -song by Gino Vannelli.

A song from Toto that I love

 Pamela -song by Toto.

A song from Little Richard that I like

 All Around The World -song by Little Richard.

The children of former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau

 Former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau has three children:

-Xavier(born 2007)

-Ella Grace(born 2009)

-Hadrien(born in 2014)

Montreal-based political analyst Raphael Melancon

 Montreal-based Quebec political analyst,Montreal Gazette newspaper columnist and CJAD800 am radio commentator Raphael Melancon lives in Ville Emard in March 2026 near metro Monk and does not own a car.

Oleander

 Oleander is also known as Rose Laurel,Rose-bay and Rose bay.

A song from Lisa Stansfield that I like

 You Can't Deny It-song by Lisa Stansfield.

A song from Jim Mancel that I like

 Let The Phone Thing-song by Jim Mancel.

Bibliotaph

 Bibliotaph-A person who hoards books.

Land-based learning

 Land-based learning is very important for the indigenous people of Canada.à

About singer and musician Gino Vannelli

 Singer and musician Gino Vannelli (born 1952) in Montreal,grew up primarily in the Chabanel district of Ahuntsic and Saint Leonard neighborhood of Montreal.

Canadian singer and songwriter Andy Kim

 Singer and songwriter Andy Kim was born in Montreal,Quebec on December 5,1946 as Andrew Yoakim.He was the third of four sons of Lebanese immigrants.His parents came from the mountains of Lebanon.

                  Andy Kim grew up in the Villeray and Mile End neighborhood of Montreal, specifically spending his childhood around the Saint Denis street and de Castelnau street intersection,just blocks from Jarry Park.

So hot

 It is so hot sometimes people swim in  sweat, and it is not pleasant.

                 People during an extreme heatwave feel like they are in a blast furnace.

Britain not built for hot weather

 Britain isn't built for hot weather;the buildings are old and trap heat,air conditioning is rare and London's density with so many concrete buildings seems to make hot weather worse.

Another song from April Wine that I like

 Lady Run,Lady Hide -song by April Wine.

A song from April Wine that I like

 Wouldn't Want Your Love(Any Other Way)-song by April Wine.

A song from April Wine that I love

 I Wouldn't Want To Lose Your Love-song by April Wine.

A song from 1980 that I simply love

 Innocence(1980)-song by Harlequin.

A song from Daryl Hall and John Oates that I love

 You Make My Dreams Come True-song by Daryl Hall and John Oates.

A song from The Guess Who that I love

 Star Baby-song by The Guess Who.

A song from Glenn Medeiros that I love

 She Ain't Worth It-song by Glenn Medeiros.

A song from The White Stripes that I love

 We're Going To Be Friends -song by The White Stripes.

A song from Ricky Martin that I like

 Maria -song by Ricky Martin.

Quote from Damian Marley

 A lot of people become unattractive once you find out how they think.-Damian Marley

A song from Nelly Furtado that I love

 Forca-song by Nelly Furtado.

The effects of artificial intelligence

 Artificial intelligence has an outsized impact on young people looking for entry-level jobs in 2026.

          Jobs for cashiers are disappearing fast ,driven by automation.

A beautiful song from 1959 that I love

 The Sweet Bird of Youth(1959)-song by Nat King Cole.

A gentle song from 1965 that I like

 (Ah,The Apple Trees)When the World Was Young(1965)-song by Ed Ames.

A song from Jann Arden that I like

 I Would Die For You -song by Jann Arden.

A song from Andy Kim that I like

 How'd We Ever Get This Way-song by Andy Kim.

Another song from Andy Kim that I like

 Baby I Love You -song by Andy Kim.

A song from Andy Kim that I like

 So Good Together -song by Andy Kim.

A song from 1968 that I like

 Shoot 'Em Up Baby(1968)-song by Andy Kim.

A song from Jann Arden that I like

 Unloved-song by Jann Arden.

A song from Andy Kim that I love

 Rainbow Ride-song by Andy Kim.

A song from Amanda Marshall that I like

 Love Lift Me -song by Amanda Marshall.

African proverb

 When all the water has gone,only the largest stones will remain on the riverbed.-African proverb

A song from Phil Collins that I like

 Strangers Like Me -song by Phil Collins.

A song from Appleton that I like

 Don't Worry -song by Appleton.

A song from Colin James that I like

 Voodoo Thing-song by Colin James.

A song from Sheryl Crow that I like

 There Goes The Neighborhood-song by Sheryl Crow.

A beautiful song from Joey Gregorash that I absolutely love

 Jodie -song by Joey Gregorash.

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.