A song from 2012 that I like

 We Are Young (2012)-song by fun featuring Janelle Monae.

An African proverb

 A dog with a bone in its mouth thinks hunger has ended in the village.-African proverb

African proverb

 The same sun that melts wax is also capable of hardening clay.-African proverb 

Pop singer Joe Dowell died of a heart attack

 American pop singer Joe Dowell was born in Bloomington,Illinois in 1940.He had a string of hit songs in the early sixties.

        He sadly died on February 4,2016 at the age of 76,after suffering a heart attack the previous weekend.He passed away at a hospital in his longtime hometown of Bloomington,Illinois,the same town where he was born.

Cremnophobia

 Cremnophobia -Fear of cliffs or precipices.

A lesser known song from Edward Bear that I love

 Some Sunny Day-song by Edward Bear.

An obscure song from Edward Bear that I love

 I Love Her You Love Me-song by Edward Bear.

A song from 1973 that I like

 Walking On Back(1973)-song by Edward Bear.

A song from Edward Bear that I like

 Nowhere Is Karen Around-song by Edward Bear.

A lesser known song from Edward Bear that I like

 You Can't Deny It-song by Edward Bear.

Great quote from Julian Assange

 By getting rid of paper files and replacing them with digital ones,they can erase history.One day you'll encounter the message 'page not found',and the next day you'll see them deny that it ever actually happened.-Julian Assange 

A song from Edward Bear that I love

 Last Song-song by Edward Bear.

About jalapenos

 Jalapenos originated in Mexico and are commonly harvested while green.If allowed to fully ripen,they turn red and generally become sweeter and may also be hotter.

A lesser-known song from Edward Bear that I like

 Fool-song by Edward Bear.

A song from Edward Bear that I like

 Here I Go Again-song by Edward Bear.

Another oldies song that I like

 The Thorn And The Road-song by Joe Dowell.

Another song from Joe Dowell that I like

 Gift Of Love-song by Joe Dowell.

Another song from Joe Dowell that I like

 Little Bo Peep -song by Joe Dowell.

An oldies song that I like

 Poor Little Cupid-song by Joe Dowell.

An instrumental song from 1961 that I like

 African Waltz(1961)-Cannonball Adderley.

A Canadian song from 1970 that I love

 If You're Lookin' (1970)-song by Tranquility Base(Edward Bear).

A lesser known song from Edward Bear that I like

 Same Old Feeling -song by Edward Bear.

A song from Joe Dowell that I like

 The One I Left For You-song by Joe Dowell.

A song from 1961 that I love

 The Bridge of Love(1961)-song by Joe Dowell.

An instrumental song from 1961 that I like

 The Charleston(1961)-song by Ernie Fields.

An oldies song from Joe Dowell that I love

 Bobby Blue Loves Linda Loud-song by Joe Dowell.

An oldies song from Jimmy Clanton that I love

 A Million Drums-song by Jimmy Clanton.

A song from Dr.Hook that I like

 Better Love Next Time -song by Dr.Hook.

A lesser known song from A Foot In Cold Water that I like

 Keep A Candle Burning -song from A Foot In Cold Water.

An obscure Canadian song that I love

 (Isn't Love Unkind)In My Life-song by A Foot In Cold Water.

A song from Bruce Cockburn that I like

 Pacing the Cage -song by Bruce Cockburn.

A song from 1984 that I love

 Making Contact (1984)-song by Bruce Cockburn.

A song from Spoons that I like

 Old Emotions -song from Spoons.

Judea and Samaria

 Judea and Samaria -The historical and biblical  designation for the region commonly known as the West Bank.

A song from Edward Bear that I love

 Freedom For The Stallion -song from Edward Bear.

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.