AUTUMN RAIN ON THE MANOR HOUSE-

AUTUMN RAIN ON THE MANOR HOUSE- 
By Bernard Bujold -
It's raining at the manor house in early October, and the atmosphere is beginning to resemble autumn. Ulysse enjoys watching the rain fall on the pond. 
Have a nice weekend on October 7, 2023! 
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THE GYM IN AUTUMN -

THE GYM IN AUTUMN - 
With the onset of autumn, the gym also becomes more popular. Personally, I've been a gym-goer since I was a teenager. For me, a gym is like a church! I've changed my workout routine many times, but I've always worked out. 
My first inspiration was Ben Weider, with whom I became friends towards the end of his life. It was Ben and his brother Joe who sponsored the immigration of the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger to the United States. Arnold, too, has long inspired me with his champion spirit. Currently, my daily routine (7 days a week) is 30 minutes of brisk walking on the treadmill (3 kilometers); 20 minutes of exercise on the machines and free weights in three circuits; and 10 minutes of meditation in the garden. When I work out, I prefer solitude, and if other people are around, I close my bubble. For me, a gym is not a place to socialize and chat... 
The secret to longevity in the gym is to love it. A few months ago, I was doing 5 circuits of weight training. I was mentally exhausted and cut back to 3 circuits. My happiness at the gym immediately returned. My favorite exercise in my routine is pull-ups! You have to adjust and, above all, listen to your body! One last piece of advice: the gym is not the place to lose weight. It's your diet that you need to watch... 
Happy Autumn 2023! 
SEE PHOTOS 
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QUEBEC ELECTION - OCTOBER 2, 2023 -

QUEBEC ELECTION - OCTOBER 2, 2023 - 
The October 2, 2023 by-election (Jean-Talon) will be decisive for Quebec's political future. Either François Legault will secure his post for the decade, or Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will position himself to become the next Premier. In the last general election, Plamondon impressed most with his common sense and open-mindedness. It's also fair to say that François Legault didn't win the 2022 election, but rather that the other parties split the vote to leave Legault in the Prime Minister's chair. 
To be continued... 
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By Bernard Bujold -

AUTUMN COLORS AND FIRST PEOPLES...

AUTUMN COLORS AND FIRST PEOPLES... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Autumn colors are probably nature's most beautiful sight. Let's make the most of it! This last Saturday of September (September 30, 2023) is also the day of reconciliation. Happy reconciliation and autumn 2023! 
SEE AUTUMN COLORS FEATURE - THE WALL STREET JOURNAL https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/the-foliage-fanatics-who-travel-in-search-of-peak-fall-colorsand-what-we-can-learn-from-them-166c900c?st=gj5rgla53twmi46&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink 
SEE RECONCILIATION REPORT- LA PRESSE 
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THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023

THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 -

By Bernard Bujold -

October 2023 begins this Sunday. The weather is beautiful during the day, but a little chilly in the morning... It's time to light the fireplace, which has been out all summer. Happy autumn!

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THE WAR IN UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

THE WAR IN UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 - 
By Bernard Bujold -
What if the war in Ukraine had turned into a victory for Vladimir Putin in the fall of 2023, on Friday, September 22, in the Canadian Parliament, because of a 92-year-old man... In the history of mankind, it is the most anecdotal events that provoke the greatest tragedies. The ovation of a former Nazi soldier by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian parliamentarians led by Justin Trudeau could be one of them. 
To be continued 
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