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Experiences

I Got 99 Problems But A Bixi Ain’t One

Until COVID hit, one of my chief joys in the summer was riding my flowered “bridal bike” to the beach. The ocean was beautiful, the air was (mostly) sweet, and the crowds endlessly interesting. Unlike other forms of exercise, I found cycling fun, something I could indulge in for hours and still want more.
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History, Culture, and Politics

The -Phone Wars

This weekend, Montreal anglophones held a protest against Bill 96, which strengthens Québec’s French language laws in a way many fear could endanger health, education, and the economy.
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Très Intéressant

Sexy Elevator

We have a sexy elevator. Listen to the sexy voice announce my arrival at the fourth floor (“étage quatre”).
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Très Intéressant

Compost Clippy!

No, not the Microsoft mascot, though…pas une mauvaise idée.
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Très Intéressant

Sheep May Safely Graze

It’s called ”eco-grazing,” and it reduces the noise and carbon footprint of park maintenance. Not a baaad idea
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Food

The Maple Report #2

You’d think this would be a winner: maple, chocolate, coffee. What’s not to love?
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Musings and Observations

Swearing is Sacred in MTL

Warning: this post contains vulgar words in two languages.
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Places

View From Our Balcony

I call this photo, ”Pick Yer Poison.”

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Food

The Maple Report #1

Maple products. They’re everywhere here. The Maple Report seeks to identify the good, the bad, and the sappy.
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Places

The Village

Our apartment is in the newly and controversially re-dubbed district called The Village (formerly: ”The Gay Village”).