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Autumn

Autumn, in Canada is my favorite time of the year. There is a crispness in the air a smell on the wind and a tingle in the soul. Some days are bright and sunny with trees of gold and red. Other days are covered in a grey and purple light that emanates natural beauty and takes my breath away.

Friday night on my way to a friends birthday party. Happy Birthday Neal. Walking down Elgin St. A caressing warm wind was blowing. Light dusting of rain was falling and yellow leaves were dancing down Nepean St turning on to Elgin St. Everyone seemed to stop to watch and feel the moment.

I truly do love the season of Autumn, with all of its pumpkins and spices and everything nice.

Blinking

The muscle that lets your eye blink is the fastest muscle in your body. It allows you to blink 5 times a second. On average, you blink 15 000 times a day. That’s about 10 times per minute, or more than five million times a year.

Now you know.

Chivalry is not dead it has evolved.

"Chivalry is only a name for that general spirit or state of mind which disposes men to heroic actions, and keeps them conversant with all that is beautiful and sublime in the intellectual and moral world."

Digby's The Broad Stone of Honour

Chivalry used to note the characteristics of  knightly virtues, honor and courtly love. Men of noble ranking were taught how to behave in court and on the battle filed. Also how to treat a lady.

Times have changed and women are more independent these days.  Men do not need to keep and take care of us. Don't get me wrong we females do like to be treated like princesses more often then not. We do not need to be taken care of. But we like to know that the man we have a heart set on would.  

The concept of chivalry has changed with the times. Chivalry now means being kind and courteous to anyone, regardless of romantic interest. This means helping the older woman or man carry groceries to their car, or even simple things such as saying "Bless you" when someone sneezes. And yes holding the door open.

If anyone is in need of  a quick history lesson on the run-of-the-mill noblemen in the Middle Ages. Pick up Cilvalry by Maurice Keen. No guaranty you will find a proper lady but you may find many more propositions.

simply lovely.

Above you will find one of my all time favorite paintings. Bold bright colors that are made up of intricate layering and delicate details. These great works were done by Charlotte Nicolin her eye for details and ability to make the microscopist beautiful is a rare in wonderful talent.


If you are in old Montreal you need to check out The Nicolin & Gublin art studio you will not be disappointed.

Goonies

Sitting around hanging with some buds. It's raining out side and the need for some adventure is on. So what may have you done 25 years go. Well you poped in that Goonies VHS and watched one of the best all times growing up movies.

 That is right it has been 25 years now since the amazing teenage treasure hunters hit the big screens and our hearts. On November 2nd 2010 The Goonies 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition will be out and features special packaging, an included board game, original storyboard reproductions, a 1985 souvenir magazine reprint, a reprint of a 2009 Empire magazine article with cast photos and updates, and cast commentary with Richard Donner and all seven principle actors.

Wounder if it will have the missing octopus scene. Sorry Baby Ruths are not included.

Makes life fun

Curiosity is the first indication of genius. Yet curiosity killed the cat. Luckily a cat has 9 lives.

Ah curiosity, we all may have a love hate relationship with it. But it does have a way of keeping things lively does it not. How does that taste, what does that feel like, how would that sound like, what would happen if, et cetera, et cetera. At times it can be a self induced sensation overload.

The human curiosity has led to great and wondrous discoveries like chocolate. Other times to evil as in reality TV shows. What ever the form my curiosity takes I sure do love the ride even when it makes me cry.

Have you hugged your curiosity today?
Do you still even have it?

Curiosity (from Latin curiosus "careful, diligent, curious," akin to cura "care") is an emotion related to natural inquisitive behavior such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident by observation in human and many animal species.