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A very warm welcome to you! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. My purpose for having this blog is to offer a place of serenity, encouragement and to hopefully brighten your day from the hustle and bustle of life. This is a blog where everyone is welcome, and all ages are welcome. From near or far, children to the elderly, I hope to provide in my posts a chance for you to relax, smile, laugh or just take time to unwind, to live in the moment.
Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! I hope my selections for today end your month of June on a positive and happy note!
Here are my selections for you all today!
Today is the day that you can make a difference to your life or to somebody else's. So do something wonderful!
Terry Runyan Creative, Facebook
Apple Banana Smoothie
Blend 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 apple and 1/4 cup milk
Health benefits of apple - packed with fiber, promotes weight loss, lowers the risk of heart disease, boosts your exercise endurance
One Million Recipes, Facebook
Today is the day that you can make a difference to your life or to somebody else's. So do something wonderful!
Ups, Downs and Roundabouts, Facebook
The beauty myth is always actually prescribing behaviour and not appearance. - Naomi Wolf
Healthy Place, Facebook
Keep the smile, leave the tension, feel the joy, don't worry, hold the peace, leave the pain and always pray and be happy!
Inspired by Gratitude, Facebook
Appreciation is a powerful tool to shift perspective. Finding something to appreciate during a difficult situation quickly moves the perspective to the big picture from the little picture. - Doc Childre
HeartMath Institute, Facebook
Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received, only what you have given. - St. Francis of Assisi
Sketches in Stillness, Facebook
Each day brings new dreams and renewed hope.
Ups, Downs and Roundabouts, Facebook
Hard times will always reveal true friends.
Karen Salmansohn, Facebook
Don't let anyone get your tutu in a twist. - Jane Lee Logan
Princess Sassy Pants & Co., Facebook
Raphael Vavasseur Art, Facebook
Raphael Vavasseur Art, Facebook
A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.
Inspired by Gratitude, Facebook
Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed will never pass again.
Recharge Your Mind, Facebook
The following photos are my own, which I took in 2013 in walks I took here in Montreal. You can click on each photo to see a larger view.
This last photo is one I took just a week or so ago with my cellphone. It is a tree with beautiful yellow flowers. I am a bit disappointed that this photo doesn't show the real beautiful and lovely yellow colours, but since I am still practicing with taking photos with my cellphone I decided to share it anyway.
A fellow blogger and friend of mine wrote me a lovely poem in the comments on my last blog post. I have known John for a long time, as he and I followed one another's blogs when I was at Linda's Peaceful Place years ago. I would like to share this poem he wrote me with you all. His blog is John's IslandHe is a very kind and talented man! I appreciate him and his friendship very much!
John, a sincere and heartfelt thank you for this beautiful poem, it touched my heart and brought me to tears (happy tears). Thank you so much, dear friend!
To Linda, on a Joyful June Note
A Thursday wrapped in grateful light, With kindness shining bold and bright. Your words like petals soft and true, Bring gentle wisdom into view.
You teach us that a stormy sky Still holds a place where hearts can fly. And though the road may twist and bend, The truest souls remain, and tend.
A laughing babe, a serenade, Sweet simple joys that never fade. The clouds, the tree, a pink-hued bloom, All chase away the deepest gloom.
So thank you, Linda, for the grace You sprinkle through this bloggy space. Each thought, each quote, each photo shared— Reminds us all: we're loved and cared.
John
The following is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French), done here in Montreal. Enjoy!
This next video...O-roll Orchestrion Plays the "Atlanta Rag"
This last video: 19 Quail Chicks Drinking on a Hot Day
Thank you all so much for visiting me here! You can leave a comment by clicking on the comment link at the end of my post. I appreciate and treasure each and every comment. Please do not include any hyperlinks or website links in your comment. Please note that comments are moderated to deter spam, which is why your comment will not appear right away.
Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Here are today's picks, which I hope you will all enjoy! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Don't be afraid...change can be so beautiful.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co., Facebook
Artist Franz Bischoff - Berussa, Facebook
New day with blessings and gratitude. I am grateful.
Inspired by Gratitude, Facebook
If someone wants to be with you, it will be clear. They won't be confused, and neither will you.
Karen Salmansohn, Facebook
Today is a great day for spreading kindness.
Hood's Kindness Revolution Experiment, Facebook
We don't have to agree on anything to be kind to one another.
Heart Centered Rebalancing, Facebook
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain. - Vivian Greene
Bits of Positivity.com
People come and go in life, but the right ones will always stay!
Power of Positivity, Facebook
One of the greatest gifts you can give someone is thanking them for being part of your life.
Power of Positivity, Facebook
Ideas are easy. It's the execution of ideas that really separates the sheep from the goats. - Sue Grafton
Your Digital Formula, Facebook
Everyone pretends to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love. - Claude Monet
Good Therapy, Facebook
You may have a negative past, but it doesn't mean it has to become your future. Leave it behind you by focusing on the positive right now.
Positive Energy+, Facebook
The following photos are ones that I took years ago. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
I have no idea what the name of this flower is, but I thought it was so pretty. I love the pink colour and tiny little white flowers inside of some of the petals.
I took this photo in 2013 in the Autumn. Nothing special about it, I just loved the colours and shape of this!
I took this photo in 2013. Nothing special, I just liked the look of the sky with the fluffy clouds.
This last photo is one I took this month on my cellphone. An interesting looking tree I wanted to share and just experiment taking photos with the cellphone.
Here is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire) in French, done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
This is a video of a little girl serenading a herd of cows. The cows run over to listen to her music. I love cows! :)
This last video is of an adorable baby laughing at the sound of ripping paper. Enjoy! :)
Thank you all so much for visiting me here! You can leave a comment by clicking on the comment link at the end of my post. I treasure each and every comment! Please do not put any hyperlinks or website links in your comment. Please note that comments are moderated to deter spam, which is why your comment will not appear immediately.
Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! Thank you so much for visiting me here today! I have a nice selection of things for you which I hope will bring a smile to your face, a laugh or just to give you a chance to relax and live in the moment! Since the heat wave is not only here in Montreal but in many other places, I hope that the extra waterfall and rain images and waterfall and birds taking a bath videos will serve to refresh you in some way!
Today and Tuesday is said to be, according to the weather forecast for Montreal, 35 Celsius...which converts to 46 Celsius if you factor in the humidity! In Fahrenheit, this is 114! Even 100 is dangerously high and even the 90's, so imagine over 100 Fahrenheit. Of course I plan to stay in, I got a large grocery order delivered on Friday and thanks to a tip from my good friend, Stella, I went to the pharmacy to purchase some electrolytes. Thank God I have an air conditioner.
I had a bit of a scare on Friday morning, even though that particular day was beautiful, cool and comfortable. The few days before it, though, were hot and humid. When I rose out of bed, I felt dizzy and lightheaded, so I grabbed the bed with my hand, sat back down, closed my eyes and took some deep breaths, then proceeded to get up with no further incident. I drank a couple of glasses of water, then went out. My first trip was to the pharmacy to get some electrolytes.
I made sure to see that I was able to take them with the medications I am on...the pharmacist said I could. Please note that "over the counter" or OTC doesn't necessarily mean "safe to take", especially if you are taking any prescribed medication. It is always good to check with a pharmacist or doctor to see if it is good for you.
So now that I have the electrolytes I will use them as needed during this type of intense heat and humidity. I continue to drink plenty of water and stay out of this heat as much as I can. Dear friends and fellow bloggers, please stay safe and hydrated! Sending you all much love and warm hugs.
There is no greater intelligence than kindness and empathy. - Bryant McGill
Sunflowers and Showers, Facebook
Rain is nature's way of adding a little soul to life.
Lucy Levenson Designs, Facebook
Every time you take a shower, visualize washing away your stress and anxiety. Concentrate on the feel of the water upon your skin. Envision the power of the shower washing away your negative thoughts. Feel sadness, regret, anger and depression washing right off of you. Let it all go down the drain. You'll start to feel lighter and much more clear. - Unknown
Sketches in Stillness, Facebook
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives. - Mel Brooks
Be generous with gratitude, for it is contagious. - Unknown
HeartMath Institute, Facebook
Rain has healing power. It can wash away your worries. Cleanse your soul... - Bobi Dutta
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Alley Cat Allies, Facebook
Paint your life with love and it will blossom!
Princess Sassy Pants & Co., Facebook
Water doesn't follow a path. It becomes the path.
Lori Siebert Studio, Facebook
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. - William James
Healthy Place, Facebook
Be someone who lifts others up. There are plenty who will tear down.
Nurturing Life, Facebook
May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door and happiness be with you now, and bless you evermore. - Irish Blessing
Inspired by Gratitude, Facebook
The following photos are ones that I took here in Montreal. You can click on any image to see a larger view.
I took this photo near the water at sunset years ago. Ducks were swimming and it was so peaceful and beautiful there.
These Canada geese were pretty close to me when I took this photo years ago. They did not attack me, they were just eating and relaxing by the water. I took this photo at sunset 🌇 my favourite time of day.
I took this photo years ago in a nature park. Of course, whenever I see the water or a fountain, in this case, both, I am automatically drawn to it. This little red wing black bird decided to join me in appreciation of this lovely tranquil moment.
This photo was one I took in a nature park. It was so beautiful, green and calming. Even though I am still at the learning stages of taking photos, I like how this one turned out with the shadow of the leaves over the green swampy area.
Here in Montreal, there are many murals on buildings across the island! This is one that I took last week on my cellphone, still experimenting with taking photos this way.
By now I think you all know how much I love the water....fountains, ponds, rivers, lakes, streams, waterfalls, the ocean! Well, this is a 3 minute video of a lovely fountain with nice greenery. I found watching and listening to this to be so soothing. Hope you do as well.
I am so glad you are all enjoying the Just for Laughs Gags (Juste pour Rire in French) videos, which are done here in Montreal. Here is another one for you. Enjoy!
This video is short just like all the videos I post. This is a very nice and kind man who sings and plays the guitar....and his audience are very appreciative animals! Enjoy! This is a lovely video.
This last video is of some lovely birds chirping and enjoying a bath...a one minute long video which I hope you will find refreshing and enjoyable.
Thank you all so much for visiting me here! I really appreciate the time you take to come here. You can leave a comment by clicking on the comment link at the end of my post. Please do not put any hyperlinks or website links in your comment. Please note that all comments are moderated, which is why your comment will not appear right away. Have a wonderful week! My next post will be on Thursday.
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