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  • “you have to learn how to live as long as you live”

    “you have to learn how to live as long as you live”

    Well, we don’t have to … learn how to live … as long as we live … but it’s probably a good idea. The advice comes from Seneca in a letter written around 65 CE (making its way to us today via an Oxford University Press translation). I may not agree with all ideas that…

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    Johanne Provençal

    29 Jul 2023
    all, arts, culture, music, everyday life, research and academics
    art of living, the human condition
  • greater than the sum of its parts: Sans Soleil

    greater than the sum of its parts: Sans Soleil

    Where I thought I was going…? Somewhere to listen to music on vinyl. Where I ended up? Somewhere that has become, hands down, one my favourite places in Montréal. And as one of their taglines reads — “Club Souper – Listening – Soirées Dansantes” — the Japanese cuisine of the supper club, the listening (to…

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    Johanne Provençal

    21 Jul 2023
    all, arts, culture, music, food & drink, nightlife
    Japanese cuisine, Montreal, nightlife, Sans Soleil, vinyl
  • no signal, lots of trees

    no signal, lots of trees

    I’m not proud to admit that “outdoorsy” isn’t something I would call myself, but I don’t think I should feel ashamed of it, either. The truth is, I find nature can be somewhat overwhelming. Beautiful, but overwhelming in the power imbalance I feel when it surrounds me. I understand the humble place of humanity in…

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    Johanne Provençal

    15 Jul 2023
    all, nature & landmarks
    Clayoquot Sound, forest, SEPAQ, trees, unplugged
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