Mary Soderstrom's Blog, page 11
June 24, 2023
Saturday Photo: Why the Quebec Flag Isn't Flying Chez Nous This Year
En français, of course.
Cette année je ne sorte pas mon drapeaude Québec pour la Fête nationale, que j'ai affiché sur mon balcon depuis 30ans. Pour quoi ? Parce que je suis profondément déçue par le gouvernementactuel qui semble d'avoir l'appui de la grande majorité des Québécois.es
Par le passé, j'avaischicané avec des voisins anglophones au sujet de mon drapeau. J'ai insisté quela fête n'est pas pour seulement les « Québécois de souche. » Nous avons choisile Québec, pour, entre autres raisons, son projet social qui accueillait lemonde.
Mais les lois 21 et 96ainsi que les propos sur les immigrants des ministres du gouvernement caquistesnient à ce progressisme du passé. Cette année je mangerais des bonnes fraisesdu Québec, je jaserais avec mes voisins et amis en français, mais rien d'autre.
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June 17, 2023
Saturday Photo: In Case You Wondered about the Origin of the Word...
The daisies were in bloom last Sunday at Montreal's Technoparc and along Highway 50 between Montreal and Gatineau.
The English name comes from "dægesege, formerly dæges eage, meaning “day’s eye,” because the petals of some species of daisy open at dawn and close at dusk.
"For the same reason, in Medieval Latin, a common term for daisy was solis oculus, meaning “sun’s eye.”
They're cheerful, whatever they are called, which is a very good thing in these days of trial.
June 10, 2023
Saturday Photo: A Nap after Breakfast, You Silly Goose!
They're kind of hard to see, but here's Mama Goose and four babies who are resting after eating what seemed to be a delicious breakfast. Summer is here!
June 3, 2023
May 29, 2023
Saturday Photo (a little late): Bridle Veil...
The glory continues. This week it is Bridle Veil that is featured. May 20, 2023
Saturday Photo: The Morning of Maximum Beauty
There are some springs when you hit it just right, and this is one of them. The many crabapples in Mount Royal Cemetery were at the peak of their glory this morning. So glad I took a walk there.
May 13, 2023
Saturday Photo: The Optimal Lawn
Violets are taking over our neighbourhood! Or so it looks this spring. Fifteen years ago or so therewere hardly any: I rustled some from up the street and planted them in our front yard. Perhaps others did similar things, because now most lawns are full of thm and one street over there are some glorious examples of what can happen when you don't cosset grass.
Undoubtedly as good for pollinators as lawns like this are good for the eye!
May 6, 2023
Saturday Photo: Spring Is on Its Way...
Last Sunday at the Lachine Rapids, despite the rain, it looked like spring would arrive soon. The sun is out now, and the temperature is going up, so it looks like last week's promise is being fulfilled.
April 29, 2023
Saturday Photo: Standing Room Only at Book Launch
Had a great turnout for the launch of
Against the Seas: Saving Civilizations from Rising Waters
last Sunday. It was raining very hard, but a very nice crowd of friends and people interested in climate change turned up!April 22, 2023
Saturday Photo: Early April Morning
The sun is rising about 6 a.m., so it was well up in the sky when we went out this morning. Nevertheless the combination of tree, clouds and ghostly sun a pleasing, I think.
Going to rain soon...
Do April showers really bring May flowers?
