Soccer” comes from “association football.” In late-19th-century British school slang, people often shortened words and added “-er” endings. So “association” became “assoc”, then “soccer.”
It was originally a British term, not an American one. In the UK, it used to be common, but over time “football” became the usual word there, while “soccer” stayed common in places like the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Learning the C Major Scale & Simple Melody Playing
Before starting, make sure you can:
The C Major Scale uses only the white keys:
C – D – E – F – G – A – B – C
C = 1 (thumb)
D = 2
E = 3
F = 1 (thumb tucks under)
G = 2
A = 3
B = 4
C = 5Practice slowly:
C D E F G A B C
C B A G F E D CPlay each note for one beat:
C D E F
1 2 3 4
G A B C
1 2 3 4Use a slow, steady count.
Right Hand:
E E F G
G F E D
C C D E
E D DPlay slowly and count:
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2Listen and identify:
C - E - G - CThis creates a pleasant C Major sound.
Keep your fingers gently curved, like you’re holding a small ball. Let your wrists stay relaxed and level with the keyboard.
Next Lesson (#4):
Playing with the left hand and your first two-hand exercise. 🎹
The situation involving the United States, Iran, Israel, and regional actors remains highly fluid, with both military incidents and diplomatic efforts occurring simultaneously.
Latest developments:
The United States and Iran are discussing a potential peace agreement. U.S. officials have indicated that a draft framework exists, though Iranian officials have cautioned that key issues remain unresolved.
Major sticking points include Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, access to frozen Iranian assets, and security arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel is not currently a party to the reported U.S.-Iran negotiations and has expressed concerns about aspects of the proposed agreement.
Earlier this week, tensions rose when Iran launched missiles toward Israel following Israeli military actions in Lebanon, raising fears that the fragile ceasefire could collapse.
Despite recent military exchanges, diplomats from several countries continue to push for a negotiated settlement. Both U.S. and Iranian officials have described a deal as being closer than at any previous point in recent months, though no final agreement has yet been confirmed.
At the moment, the region appears to be balancing between renewed escalation and a possible diplomatic breakthrough
June is one of the busiest and most rewarding gardening months in Saint John. By mid-June, the danger of frost has usually passed, and the soil has warmed enough for most vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Saint John’s Bay of Fundy climate gives gardeners a relatively long growing season compared with many other parts of New Brunswick.
Vegetables
Herbs
Flowers
Warm-season crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, and basil are typically safe to plant outdoors after the May frost period has passed.
🌱 Mulch garden beds
💧 Water deeply
🌿 Feed plants
🦋 Watch for pests
Many perennial gardens in Saint John reach their peak in June with:
By late June, consider sowing a second crop of:
Succession planting keeps fresh vegetables coming through summer and into early fall.
June gardening tip for Saint John: The Bay of Fundy often keeps temperatures cooler than inland New Brunswick. Tomatoes, peppers, and basil grow best in the sunniest, most sheltered part of your yard.
