Author: Evan Prodromou
Quebec Native Plants at Loblaws Garden Centre
I heard about the In The Zone programme last year and I've been really intrigued since. It's a partnership between the World Wildlife Fund and Loblaws group to make native plants more available to everyday gardeners in Ontario and QuΓ©bec. I found out last week that there are Loblaws garden centres participating in the In … Continue reading Quebec Native Plants at Loblaws Garden Centre
Birdfeeding
We went to the nearby bird sanctuary, which had bags of sunflower seeds to share with the songbirds.
How to write a cover letter
Part of my job is hiring people. I'm looking for a job right now, and each time I apply for a position, I try to write the kind of cover letter I'd want to read. At some point in the last few decades, we got it in our heads that the cover letter is supposed … Continue reading How to write a cover letter
Master’s Degree in Computer Science
I'm currently applying for a master's degree in computer science (MSCS). I thought I might share my experience here for other people in the same boat as me. My boat is that I'm a mid-career software developer and engineering manager. I have mostly worked in startups, where professional experience is often most important, but I … Continue reading Master’s Degree in Computer Science
Checking for Atheists
I saw this animal den by the Molson mausoleum in Mont Royal Cemetery. As far as I could tell, there were no atheists in it, as expected. I like this cheeky monument, also. The Molsons go down swinging.
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Grilling
It's a good day to get the grill out.
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Oat Cake for May Day
I read the Golden Bough earlier this year. One of the European traditions I liked there was making an oat cake on May Day. So I made one for us today.
