I wrote about nostalgia for May. But today, on a rainy Sunday, I’ll show some of the sights from the botanical garden in June.
We’ll start by the cafe, where new hanging baskets are fiery bright.… [Read More]
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We’ve been here just over a month. Can I possibly be getting nostalgic already?
Well, May 10th was a lovely spring day; the sky was blue, the clouds were white, and the trees were green.… [Read More]
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The Ascent of Mt. Spruce
Last weekend, we went for a jaunt to l’Estrie, the Eastern Townships of Quebec. This region stretches from the St. Lawrence lowlands down to the Vermont border, and includes some of the northernmost extents of the Appalachian uplands before they swerve off to Newfoundland.… [Read More]
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Crabapple Week
The flowering time for plants can be very short, which, of course, is not unique to here. Some species flower for longer than others. Chrysanthemum and thistle flowers can last for weeks or months.… [Read More]
I remember reading a translation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and being surprised at how many paragraphs Hugo dedicated to critiquing the architecture of Paris. He was very concerned with good buildings and bad, and the attention paid by the builders.… [Read More]
We Enjoyed It But Have Some Questions
Hockey is to Canada what baseball and football are to the U.S. It’s a cultural touchstone and a massive revenue source for the sports industry.… [Read More]
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Tree Installation
On my morning walk, I came across the city’s tree squad in action.
Truck o’ TreesThey were upgrading a yard just down the street from us.
Tree squad in actionTwo trucks, one excavator, five workers, and about ten minutes for a new tree to go in.… [Read More]
It’s been a busy end-of-Summer. We’ve had some visits from out of town, and work has been taking up a lot of time.
A few weeks ago, Manon and I managed to get away to the Pointe-à-Callière 18th Century Public Market event.… [Read More]
It’s been smoky and hot here in Montreal, and there hasn’t been any significant rain since July 17th. After last year having a very wet summer, this summer is shaping up to be very dry.… [Read More]
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Fireflies
In Mont Royal park, there are fireflies! I haven’t seen them there in past years.
On social media, folks are saying they’ve never seen it like this before.
Doesn’t do them justice…(Try clicking on the “full screen” button on the video for a more immersive experience).