Stomae is a young Belgian/Rwandan singer whose hypnotic song has been running through my head for days. It seems perfect for the current economic situation. And perhaps all those (perhaps…
Sounds a bit crude, but as usual Shakrespeare said it, if not first, then most interstingly: Where the bee sucks, there suck I: In a cowslip’s bell I lie; There…
There was a bit of chit-chat about Pauline Marois (left) becoming the first premier of Québec which got lost in the unfortunate shooting on election night. That’s probably why I…
Photo taken by Lukas of Thomas, his break-dancing son…
When Jeanne was born I posted a photo of her and her Mom shortly after birth, which Elin made me subsequently change for a more attractive shot. This time I…
Lots of talk to today about 9/11, but it’s high time that we turned our attention to far more important threats–to the economy because of misplaced austerity and to our…
Notice to all my NDP friends:The NDP Section Quebec biennial convention is rapidly approaching. Itwill be held the weekend of November 3-4 in Montreal.You are invited to attend the convention…
And his maternal grandmother’s head is not on blogging or politics today.
My father used to say that big spiderwebs were a sign of oncoming fall. I have no idea if that is true,but here is an attempt at a photo of…
I’ve always thought the idea of closing down part of the centre of Montreal for a carless day was rather lame way to promote less realiance on cars. While providing…
Someone who would seem to be seriously deranged tried to get to Premier-elect Pauline Maurois. The result was one man dead and another seriously injured. Perhaps it is time to…
The turn out was very good–nearly 74 per cent–and the voters did their thing, making up their minds privately, and surprsing a lot of people. As you probably already know,…
Yeah, Quebec goes to the polls, and I’m calling folks we’ve pointed as be on our side. So no post longer than this….
Liberals, 33 per cent; Québec Solidaire, 27 per cent and PQ, 23 per cent! Been making phone calls for Édith Laperle, the Québec Solidaire candidate in my riding of Outremont.…
Congrats to Scotty in East Providence RI and Jeffrey in Las Vegas who won the Goodreads Giveaway for my book, Making Waves: The Continuing Portuguese Adventure. Your copies will be…
The termperature is just about perfect today–24 C. or mid-70s F–with no humidity to factor in. What is more, on this last weekend of the official summer, the neighborhood seems…
We’re going to the polls on Tuesday in Quebec. Here’s a nice little video made by cinema wunderkind Xavier Dolan, urging people to vote. VOTE QC 2012 1/2 from SonsofManual…
Don’t forget: today’s the last day to enter the Goodreads Giveaway of two copies of my book Making Waves: The Continuing Portuguese Adventure
Much to-do this morning about two decorated pianos installed on Montreal corners for the month of September to provide a place for impromptu music. Great idea, even if not totally…
