Melissa McLean Montgomery

I said last year that I wanted to start my Christmas shopping in July. And here I am in July. But honestly, I'd really rather be outside at the beach or in my garden. who has time to shop when it is so glorious out of doors? I am cat sitting this week and am really enjoying sitting outside with the kitties as they frolic about. More importantly, I am REALLY enjoying using my friend's washing machine. It is super. My clothes are so clean . And her machine uses less water and electricity than most. It's the best. Maybey I'll ask for one for Christmas.

Well! My " Idiot " posting had several ( well, 2 ) comments both signed Anonymous. NOTE: If you are going to leave a comment on my blog have the balls / ovaries to leave your name. Otherwise don't bother. If you think I am not 'compassionate' because I don't talk to crazy people, get a life. Maybey I'll give crazy lady YOUR email and YOU can be friends with her and let her unleashed dog approach your agressive, leashed dog. Idiot! Then YOU can pay her vet bill when she sues you. Or you don't have to read my blog at all.

Summer is here! My birthday is on the first day of summer. It's a great day to be born. I had a fantastic day, eating out for breakfast lunch and dinner as was my birthday mandate. Another year, older and wiser. I hope.

To the witch who had her dog and cat off leash outside the community centre this morning : I have a life , thank you very much and it does not include you. I want to walk my husband to the bus stop in the morning with my dog ( who is on a leash as per the By-law 9150 ) . I don't want to 'socialise' with you - neither does my dog . Or my husband. Just because you have a dog it doesn't mean we have to 'socialise' with you. When told of the By-law 9150, you responded that it did not apply to you. Really? You must be from another planet. Or dimension. It is idiots like you that gives all dog owners a bad name. There you are at 8:15 am, hanging out outside the community centre with your dog and cat, with nowhere to go, nothing to do, no one to talk to, not a human being in sight. It is YOU that needs a life. Desperately. I hope you get the large fine you so rightfully deserve. Oh, wait, I guess the law doesn't apply to you, you witch! And your little dog, ...

I miss my friend. I knew she was going to die but now that it has happenned I am sad. I went downtown and I passed by her apartment. It was a strange feeling; knowing I will never go into that building again. That chapter of my life is over. She is gone. Sudden death is no easier to contend with. My father died suddenly and without warning. That wasn't any easier. It ain't easy no matter which way way you slice it.

My dear friend passed on last night. A reminder to enjoy every sandwich, sunrise and everything life has to offer.

During my sojourn in this fair city, I have reconnected with many people. People from my past, present and future. It has been such an amazing trip. I feel like I have been on a big adventure. Montreal truly is my second home. Connections are important to me because without them, I have no one to share the good times with. When times are tragic, if I can share it, I can get through it. Know what I mean? We have been feasting, packing and entertaining ourselves silly. It will be time to leave this fabulous city soon, and I will take with me this experience and everything I have learned during my time here: past, present and future.