Category Archives: Just…life!
Random birthday notes: music, miracles, silence
Once again, the “birthday” of this blog passed without fanfare, without me even noticing until it had passed. Anyhow, two years and still going, though hardly “strong”: my frequency of posting seems to have tapered off in the last few … Continue reading
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Dwindling light, and tunnels
“Fall back.” Or “fall in line?” That’s what we did last night; later than usual this year, because we have to copy whatever the Americans do. Actually, why does the magic have to end? I wish we were on Daylight … Continue reading
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“I think you look nice…”
I’ve never been the kind of guy to try to pick up women with come-on lines, and it was interesting (actually sad and/or funny) to see one in action. Something rarely seen in the wild, like out of a National … Continue reading
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Graphic reasons to exercise
I think this guy should consider using this thing or he may end up…
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Am I home? (a poem)
Am I? I am. (At home.) It’s sunny. And September. And nice. Though different. From Barcelona. Where it, too, was. (Sunny. September. Nice.) And I’m writing. Very. Short. Sentences. For. Some. Reason. Who knows why? Not I. And who cares? … Continue reading
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1 versus 100
Last night I had a bit of a “thrill.” I was at home, alone, watching some TV, getting ready for bed. The new neighbours across the back lane were having a big party on their terrace (basically on the roof … Continue reading
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Home runs from heaven
No, I’m not talking about “Bonds, Barry Bonds” and his new and dubious (or not) home run record. I’m talking about the baseball-sized hail that rained down on southern Manitoba yesterday. It reminded me of something; another storm. Twenty years … Continue reading
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Doh! El Jardinero visits Springfield
Sorry, I know this is just shameless marketing for the upcoming movie, but I couldn’t resist making a Simpsons avatar and sharing it with you here. Thanks to Sugary for the idea. You can play and make your own characters … Continue reading
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Green bikes sprouting up all over
Well, Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood (my ‘hood) has a new “free bike” program, called Bécikvert. They have a pool of 20 green-painted bikes, to start out, and all you need to do is exchange a piece of photo ID for … Continue reading
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Speak now…uh, better yet, forever hold your (nose-)peace
I must speak out! About fashion, no less. Those who know me might consider this a tad hypocritical. “El J.Z.,” they might say, “what right do you have to judge? You are many things, but a fashion all-star is not … Continue reading
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