Hello and a warm welcome to everyone! I am so glad I started blogging again, it's been over 7 years! I am very glad to have found some of you from way back then at my old blog and I am equally as glad to have met some new people! I am happy to be able to post on my Chromebook laptop now, it is much easier and I can do more things as well than with the cellphone!
Thank you all so much for being here, for your visits and kind comments, I really appreciate it...and you!
Here are some quotations that I hope you will enjoy and find encouragement in.
Be the change that you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. - Michael Jordan
You can't help how you feel, but you can help how you behave. - Margaret Atwood
Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful. - Annette Funicello
What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. - Zig Ziglar
Dean Russo is a very talented artist. The following gorgeous mini animal art print is made by this wonderful artist. He has given me permission to share his art on my blog here. I am providing a link back to his website beneath the painting. Please click on the link to see his art on his website. I think his paintings are all beautiful, and anyone who loves animals and art will appreciate them. You can buy any for yourself or perhaps for a friend, family member or anyone that you know. I think they are beautiful and would make great gifts for yourself or anyone else. I really hope the link 🙏 works this time and brings you to his website when you click on it. If not, I hope that you will visit the website 😊 anyway. And in case the link does not act as a hyperlink, any tips that my blogger friends and followers can give me on how to do this will be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much.
The Beach Blanket Star Gazers
Dear Linda! I like your quotations, especcally this one - "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen" (Michael Jordan)
ReplyDeleteThose are great quotes and Dean is a talented guy. The link works, I need to go check it out.
ReplyDeletei have enjoyed my visits here and the kind comments you leave for me. i enjoyed the quotes, my favorite: Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful. - Annette Funicello. she had MS as do i and she has always been an inspiration to me!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back.
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes. Your hyper link works perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
Inspiring quotes! The one from Annette Funicello is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteThe Blanket Gazers is a very cheery photo.
ReplyDeleteDean is very talented! His painting is gorgeous. My favorite quote is the Margaret Atwood one.
ReplyDeleteOver 7 years? Well welcome back. Your quotes are very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to blogging! It’s great that you’re reconnecting with old friends and new readers, sharing inspiring quotes and beautiful art by Dean Russo, and I hope the link works smoothly for your future posts!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing those quotes - from such different people, all with wisdom to share.
ReplyDeleteDean certainly IS talented. Thank you for also featuring some of his work.
Michael Jordan was a person who lived by his actions. He made it happen every time he stepped on the court! Thanks for the link to Dean’s art. I am sure he appreciates it. It’s election day today - a very important one. Be sure to cast your vote if you haven’t already done so. Vive le Québec dans un Canada uni. Vive Le Canada!
ReplyDeleteLove the quotes. Your link worked fine and I enjoyed seeing all the artwork there. He's very talented.
ReplyDeleteA vibrant painting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise to see you "back in action", Linda! I had followed up many a time by reaching out, but, in my heart, I knew something had happened, and you needed a break for health reasons. Wishing you the very best in your newest blogging adventure, Linda! Thanks for the positive quotes, and now I leave one for you, too! "Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish." - Sam Walton
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{Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}
Such a cheerful painting.
ReplyDeleteI like the Annette Funicello quote, and that's so true.
ReplyDeleteWishing you many good moments in May.
~Sheri
Enjoyed all the quotes. Have a blessed and wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed these quotes and Dean's unique artwork, Linda. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteIch blogge seit mehr als 10 Jahre, ich könnte mir gar nicht vorstellen, so eine lange Pause einzulegen. LG Romy
ReplyDeleteThe quotes are fantastic and inspiring. Dean's art is fabulous, thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteHello, I enjoy the quotes, Zig Ziglar is a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteI love the unique artwork, thank you for sharing.
Carla
I like the painting of the dog and cat enjoying the sunset. Who says they don't have an appreciation for beauty just like humans.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quotes. The link works and i visited it, this are nice paintings thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDean Russo is a talented artist. I enjoyed seeing his work. Thank you for the link which works fine.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week and I'm glad that you are finding things easier with your new laptop.
You have some great quotes well worth remembering. That painting is magical!
ReplyDeleteThose are some great quotes.
ReplyDeleteI've tried to quit blogging a couple of times over the years but just last a couple of weeks. :)
Thanks for sharing Dean Russo's beautiful artwork. Love the vibrant colours!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday Wishes ... may the week ahead be a good one for you.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the quotes you share and Dean Russo's art is very colourful.
All the best Jan
I liked your quotes to - my favorite is you don't have to like everything - but you don't have to tell that to everyone - I am paraphrasing it.
ReplyDeleteI like those quotes, "life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful" is a good one.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post with good quotes too. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless always.
Thank you for visiting my page! I think you will be glad to come back to blogging...it's a great way to stay connected! Looking forward to future visits!
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Donna
So very uplifting. We need more positive in the world. :) Love the artwork, too.
ReplyDeleteYou will discover, if you follow me for very long, that I love quotes so I certainly appreciate yours. I spent a delightful time admiring Dean Russo's art so thank you for that. And...so glad you're getting along well with your new computer.
ReplyDeleteLove the star gazers art. So colorful and sweet. Must check out the website. Wonderful quotes. Especially about life not having to be perfect. Life is wonderful and it's what we make it. I have thought about stopping blogging. It seems more are on Instagram now. Not sure at this point. I enjoyed reading your blog post today.
ReplyDeleteHi, Linda!
ReplyDeleteIt was a delightful surprise to have you visit me at Shady's Place. Thank you for taking an interest in what I am doing over there, and congratulations on getting back into blogging after a seven year hiatus. I very much appreciate your "mission statement" at the top the page. Your blogging philosophy matches mine. Clearly, you share my desire to offer an oasis where people can escape the chaos and stress of their daily lives for a while and relax and unwind in a safe place filled with friends old and new.
The quotes you offered are inspiring. Gandhi gave us words to live by. As a little boy, I often dreamed of marrying Mouseketeer Annette someday. She came up with quite an empowering quote and I thank you for posting it. In human development workshops the 1970s and 80s, I studied the principles of champion salesman and motivational guru Zig Ziglar. I appreciate his quote as well.
Having browsed at the artwork on Dean Russo's site, I agree with you that he is a very talented artist. I notice that the wolf is one of his favorite subjects. His depictions of wolves in their natural habitat are splendid.
Like you, I am a boomer, age 75. You and I also match on our love of animals and nature, non-fiction reading, vintage advertising, oldies and disco sounds. It is exciting for me to be here among an entirely new group of people. I only recognize the names of two of your commenting followers and, even so, have not yet had any direct contact with those two folks. Perhaps, through you, I will make some new friends in the blogosphere. I should let you know that I scaled back my blogging activity a couple of years ago so that I only post around once a month and only make myself available on the blog circuit for the three day period immediately following the start of a new post. That said, I look forward to reconnecting with you each time I return to "active duty."
Thank you again for reaching out, dear Linda. Have a great month of May. I genuinely hope to see you again when I return to blogging around May 25.
Your quotes are wonderful. This is beautiful art also. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the artwork ✨ And, the link works, too! Great stuff 🙂
ReplyDeleteI love the quotes. Thanks for sharing them.
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Hello Linda I love the quotes especially Margaret Attwood’s
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Thank you for leaving such a nice comment on my blog recently :) Now I am one of your new followers :) I hope you'll come back and visit again soon. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the blogosphere!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back on the blog. Have a nice day !
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are enjoying blogging again, and happy that you are using your new Chrome book with success.
ReplyDeleteLovely quotes and artwork.
thanks for the much needed encouragement
ReplyDeleteI like Zig Ziglar's quote.
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Welcome back to blogging! I love quotes and find much wisdom and comfort in them.
ReplyDeleteThat art sure is beautiful. I liked those quotes too but Michael Jordan forgot the 4th one, some people wonder what happened LOL!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images! Welcome back to blogging again!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the Blogosphere :)
ReplyDeleteWow, we love that art. And great quotes, especially the one by Gandhi.
ReplyDeleteWhat an uplifting post. Thank you for spreading that warm fuzzy feeling to all who visit your page.
ReplyDeleteLove the artwork 🐈⬛🐕
I love the art ! Wonderful
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such uplifting and inspiring quotes, along with the lovely art print! Hope you’re enjoying being back to blogging again. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog. It was so nice to see your comment.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Linda
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful art. Thank you for visiting my little corner of the Blogger universe. So nice to meet a fellow Canadian.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Glad you are back in the blogging world!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfull picture! I would buy some cats..but al prints are soldet out :(
ReplyDeleteBut I bought last week a puzzle in similiar style. Artist is not named.
Have a great weekend
What a beautiful blog you have. Thank you for sharing those pictures - your link worked just fine, and those animal prints are so colorful and well done!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting quotations. Have a good day :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to blogging!
ReplyDeleteThe quotations you shared are wonderful - and worthwhile reminders in our troubled world. Thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteLove all of the quotes and the painting is so neat! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Those are great quotes and the dogs are wonderfully done.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, Glad you are back in blog land once again. Best Wishes. Bob.
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right. Dean Russo is a truly talented artist.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the quotes and thanks for the link for Dean Russo's art.
The beach Blanket Star Gazers is cute.
I appreciate your visit to my blog. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Hello Linda :)
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed the quotes, and the painting of the dog and cat is lovely. For some unknown reason the link to see Dean Russo's art, didn't work.
Have a great weekend Linda.
Best wishes
Sonjia.
Hello Linda, welcome back to blogging once again. It’s good to connect with former blogging buddies and also new ones. The quotes and artwork is lovely. I hope your party are enjoying a wonderful weekend. Happy blogging and thanks again for reaching out.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your visit to my blog. Dean Russo's art is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWell Hello my friend. It is so good to hear from you. I just started back myself. Dean Russo's art is awesome. Love the colors and image.
ReplyDeleteLinda, we have missed you! So nice to "see" you again. Kind regards, Monica - The Yum List xo
ReplyDeleteAlthough I did not know you (or your blog) years ago, I am glad to run into you now. Those are some great quotes, welcome back!
ReplyDeleteLinda,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you’re back to blogging, Linda—my Mondays just got a whole lot better! 😊 These quotes were like a pep talk from wise (and slightly famous) friends. I especially loved the Margaret Atwood one… I’ll try to remember it next time I feel like throwing a shoe at the news! And that Dean Russo print—what a riot of color! Those star-gazing animals look like they know something we don’t (probably where the snacks are). Thanks for the inspiration, the laughs, and the cozy corner of the internet. See you next Monday!
John
Glad to have met you, I hope we will met each other's blogs regularly. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely quotes and magical artwork. Thank you for the link.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful print indeed, and welcome back I'm happy you're here too, we used to be a lot of bloggers, but we can turn it all around and keep posting!
ReplyDeleteCiao Bentornata, fa sempre piacere incontrare nuovi blogger. io ho un blog da 15 anni, con alti e bassi, ho scritto un po di tutto , delle mie passioni, la lettura, la pittura, la fotografia, la cucina, a periodi alterni mi occupo più di unocosa che dell'altrae condivido con i miei amici del web ciò che rallegra le mie giornate. ti aspetto!
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