When I’m in Montreal, I feel like I’m in a whole other reality, dealing with a whole alternate set of tasks. As a result, I will sometimes forget myself. And this blog. Which was the case yesterday when, amidst all the action, I completely forgot to update. So here, early Wednesday morning, is your Tuesday update!
This visit has included a fair amount of unexpected hospital time. First, it was my cousin, Carolyn, who we went to visit after learning she had been admitted. Then, my mother who has suffered from years of debilitating migraines. In the case of the latter, mom had to spend the night in hospital undergoing tests and, after years of guess-work, doctors have finally occipital neuralgia.
In the interim, the migraine has abated and she’s much better and I’ve been doing some research. Apparently, certain execises may help. Anyone familiar with the condition?
Between hospital visits, I’m doing a little writing, a little reading (The Legacy of Heorot), and some zooming (mom’s backyard offers the perfect zoom backdrop). Also, caught up with my old high-school buddy Lawrence and his wife, Mel, last night over sushi. And cooked mom up that Australian wagyu I brought over from Toronto. It was a hit!
Your second regularly-scheuled blog entry coming your way later today.
If I remember!
Big fan of these cookies mom made with pure almond flour.
Finally, a coffee shop within walking distance of mom’s place (although, I suppose, it all depends on how far your willing to walk). La Station Cafe (they’re on Instagram) is located in a train station where my mother (and occasionally my sister and I when we were kids) would catch the train to go downtown every day for work and where my father would pick her up at the end of every day, after work. The layout is quaint and warm but the hours are short (closing at 2:30 p.m. on weekdays) presumably to take advantage of the rush hour crowds. They apparently make their own oat milk (which I aim to try the next time I visit). Their baked goods are homemade as well, but the cookies I tried tasted a little on the healthy side, so may go with the brownies next time. If you’re in Beaconsfild, check ’em out!
The Australian wagyu. I like mine a little less done – but mom prefers it a little more.
Finally, last night’s sushi outing. I forgot to take pics of Lawrence and Mel so here, enjoy this photo of the sushi cake.
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