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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.
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Welcome to the Month of June! Lots of things to begin your month and week!
Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! Thank you so much for visiting me here today! I hope you are all doing well! Here are today's picks, which I hope you will all enjoy!
Anxiety can feel as huge as the big, blue sea, but remember that the sea is made up of smaller waves. - Kellie Jo Holly
Healthy Place, Facebook
When you're a giraffe and you get criticised by turtles, just remember, they're just reporting the view from the level they're on. - T.D. Jakes
Sue Fitzmaurice, Author, Facebook
A world filled with so many opportunities should never be able to make you feel disappointed. One closed door makes way for another one to open. Never lose hope. Good morning to you.
Ups, Downs and Roundabouts, Facebook
Expect nothing. Appreciate everything.
White Ribbons of Peace, Facebook
Meanwhile in Canada, Facebook
Raphael Vavasseur Art, Facebook
You can't heal what you don't face. Face it with someone who loves and adores you. - Shawna Duperon
Sketches in Stillness, Facebook
Worrying is a form of betting against yourself.
Karen Salmansohn, Facebook
Lumberjack lessons :)
Meanwhile in Canada, Facebook
Next time you're tempted to be upset, frustrated, offended, remind yourself, it's a part of that ten percent of things in life that you can't control - but you can control how you respond. - Joel Osteen
Positive Thoughts, Facebook
These last four photos are my own that I took here in Montreal in 2013. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
I took this photo at the Old Port of Montreal, Vieux Port de Montreal in French.
I took this photo by the water, at a time when the waters became high in the Spring...after the snow melted.
This is a photo I took of a groundhog peeking out at me. I added a quotation to it.
The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it. - Richard Bach
This is a very short video done here in Montreal by the Just for Laughs group. It is a Just for Laughs Gag, Just pour Rire in French. Enjoy!
I am posting one extra very short video for you today. No matter what language you speak, this is a video that you will understand what is happening. This is of a German lady weather reporter who sees someone appear on her weather screen that wasn't supposed to be there. Her laughter is infectious! Enjoy!
Thank you all so much for visiting me here! Please feel free to leave a comment by clicking on the comment link at the end of my post. Please do not include any hyperlinks or website links in your comment. All comments are moderated to deter spam which is why your comment will not appear right away.
These are all so good and such fun too. I appreciate you sharing them with us to make us think and smile. Love the moose in the pool. When we lived in the Ocala National Forest we had bears come and get in our very tiny kiddie pool and sit down and take a bath. They were so much fun to watch. Even God's wild creatures love to cool down and have some fun too! I hope you have a lovely week.
I love your groundhog photo! And I never thought of worrying as betting against yourself, that idea needs some thought. The quote with the vivid blue bird and background is gorgeous!
Good sayings Linda. Positive is always best if possible. The videos are good, loved them both and I started laughing with the weather lady :) Your photos are good to see.
Got to love that Groundhog. I'd really like to see one - but then again I have a wombat eating the grass outside of my cabin at present! Cheers - Stewart M, Wilsons Prom National Park, Victoria, Australia
The just for laughs gags are very funny. Thank you for sharing them and putting a smile on my face each day. The quotes are always good too -very thoughtful and inspiring. I didn't know what a groundhog looked like - now I do. 😊
I love the art on the "expect everything" piece. Great bird! And what fun things you find. I also have to say your own photography is really lovely. I would love to visit that port in Montreal!
Thank you for starting my day off with these wise and wonderful quotes, plus the other very enjoyable photos dear friend. I wish you a wonderful day :)
Lots of cute memes and quotes to begin the month of June. The weather lady was so tickled and she had me laughing. I hope your day is filled with the sweetest blessings.
¡Qué entrada tan vibrante y llena de inspiración para comenzar junio con el pie derecho! Me encanta la selección de frases que compartes, cada una con un mensaje poderoso y motivador que invita a la reflexión y a mantener una perspectiva positiva ante los retos de la vida. Las fotos de Montreal que tomaste en 2013 son preciosas, especialmente la de la marmota con esa cita tan encantadora de Richard Bach, ¡qué toque tan especial! El Viejo Puerto y las vistas junto al agua transmiten una calma nostálgica que contrasta maravillosamente con la energía de tus palabras. Además, los videos que compartes suenan súper divertidos, ¡la risa de esa reportera meteorológica seguro que saca una sonrisa a cualquiera! Gracias por regalarnos este recopilatorio tan alegre y por recordarnos que, incluso en un mundo lleno de subidas y bajadas, siempre hay espacio para la esperanza, la autenticidad y los momentos encantadores. ¡Sigue brillando con tus publicaciones! Abrazos, Linda.
They yellow hibiscus is beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen one in yellow before. Being almost land locked around here I always enjoy seeing the docks and the boats.
Hi Linda, thank you so much for your visit, do you know that I was in Montreal just one year ago? I love your city and its beautiful harbour, I hope to be back soon, hugs and kisses :)
What a refreshing and uplifting post to start June with! I love how you paired thoughtful quotes with glimpses of your own life and surroundings—it feels personal and grounding. The giraffe and turtle quote really stuck with me today. Thank you for spreading light. www.melodyjacob.com
Linda - your quotes and videos always bring such a positive happy vibe to my day. The last video where the weather forecaster is laughing made me smile. Thank you for bringing delight to my day. Hugs!
Boa tarde e um excelente terça-feira minha querida amiga Linda. Preciso colocá-los em prática neste mês. Obrigada pela visita e comentário, sobre a exposição. Grande abraço carioca.
Fine quotes!I love them all! I love, that life always opens new freedom - doors - to find something good for living. And that to worry too much is not a good advise.
Love all these positive quotes - great collection! Saw your comment on my blog - there is no way to contact you on yours. There is a contact form on mine - I would love to message you!
Dear Linda, thanks for visiting my blog. I live in south of Italy near the sea. I love travelling but I never visited Canada because in Summer there are a lot of fires. Have a nice day and a relaxing Summer!
Bonjour Linda, merci d'avoir visiter mon blog et de commander si gentiment. De bien jolies citations positives c'est ce qu'il faut positiver douce journée bisous d'amitié Marlène
bonjour chere amie, merci pour votrre gentille visite , merci de vos quelques mots sur mon blog, surtout consacré à mes souvenirs de voyage, et à mon environnement ! je ne parle pas anglais, désolé ! j'ai parcouru les routes des USA et du Canada sur 50.000kms san sparler anglais !! j'ai visité cinq fois votre votre beau pays, j'arrive à 98ans, je ne voyage plus, mais je me souviens, j'ai cinq de mes petits enfants qui vivent au Quebec, et trois ont la nationalité canadienne ! heureux de vous avoir connu , je vais continuer de visiter votre beau blog avecc grand plaisir ! bonne santé à vous et vos proches, amities
Thank you for dropping by and writing a comment to say hello after so long. 7 years without a computer is such a long long time. Good to see that you have started blogging again. 👍😊 Keep it up! Love the photos 😍
Oi! Adorei as mensagens e suas fotos também. A marmota é fofa! E sim, não podemos controlar o que nos acontece de ruim, mas podemos controlar nossa reação. Bom restinho de semana! :-)
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me and for your comments. All comments are moderated to deter spam, so for this reason comments will not appear immediately.
These are all so good and such fun too. I appreciate you sharing them with us to make us think and smile. Love the moose in the pool. When we lived in the Ocala National Forest we had bears come and get in our very tiny kiddie pool and sit down and take a bath. They were so much fun to watch. Even God's wild creatures love to cool down and have some fun too! I hope you have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteYou always find good things. I love the worry one. I enjoyed your photos too.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post bursting with positivity! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteVery positive!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy June, Linda! You always find some very positive and thought provoking quotes. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI like them all - but I really like "Expect nothing. Appreciate everything." How true is that?
ReplyDeleteI love your groundhog photo! And I never thought of worrying as betting against yourself, that idea needs some thought. The quote with the vivid blue bird and background is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGood sayings Linda. Positive is always best if possible.
ReplyDeleteThe videos are good, loved them both and I started laughing with the weather lady :)
Your photos are good to see.
Good morning and wishing you a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteNice quotes and lovely photos especially the groundhog one :)
Got to love that Groundhog. I'd really like to see one - but then again I have a wombat eating the grass outside of my cabin at present!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M, Wilsons Prom National Park, Victoria, Australia
Happy June, Linda!
ReplyDeleteGood morning-perfect for me-as I tend to over worry about everything-not good
ReplyDeleteHappy new week
What a beautiful and uplifting way to start June
ReplyDeleteLove the videos make me laugh! And your positive quotes so true! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteA Moose must be a Moose.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda,
ReplyDeleteIt is so important to appreciate every new day.
I've been to the vieux port! Very good French.
I like this one the most, "Expect nothing. Appreciate everything." Not easy to do though. Have a good week ahead!
ReplyDeleteA fun selection today. The laugh in that last video is infectious.
ReplyDeleteThe just for laughs gags are very funny. Thank you for sharing them and putting a smile on my face each day. The quotes are always good too -very thoughtful and inspiring. I didn't know what a groundhog looked like - now I do. 😊
ReplyDeleteTo enjoy the moment is always great advice.
ReplyDeleteRzeczywiście wesoły filmik 😁
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of images and inspiring words.
I love the moose in the pool.
Happy June, have a great day and happy week ahead.
I am not sure Joel Osteen is correct, but I get the point.
ReplyDeleteI love the art on the "expect everything" piece. Great bird! And what fun things you find. I also have to say your own photography is really lovely. I would love to visit that port in Montreal!
ReplyDelete"Expect nothing. Appreciate everything."
ReplyDeleteGood words to live by.
Wonderful quotes...and your flowers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the giraffe/turtle one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for starting my day off with these wise and wonderful quotes, plus the other very enjoyable photos dear friend. I wish you a wonderful day :)
ReplyDeleteI love those gorgeous hibiscus blooms.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the photos of Montreal, particularly the old harbour. Those Just for Laughs gags are so funny. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great selection.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Greetings.
Lots of cute memes and quotes to begin the month of June. The weather lady was so tickled and she had me laughing. I hope your day is filled with the sweetest blessings.
ReplyDeleteWhat a positive post and funny video. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love all the happy thoughts you share here, Linda. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteAlways fun and uplifting, Linda. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to remember the one about the giraffe. It is really good.
ReplyDeleteThe giraffe and turtle quote is excellent.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this beautiful healing post Linda! Really appreciated Aloha
ReplyDeleteThanks, I loved the Donkey video..I for one would not have returned it:)
ReplyDeleteBuenas reflexiones nos dejas.
Gracias Linda 🤗〰〰💕.
Desde Béjar te deseo un buen junio.
Un abrazo.
Fun post with great ism to live by ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explorses ~ clm
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Love the picture of the mama moose and her babies in the pool. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I worry I give it to God and let Him take care of it. :)
¡Qué entrada tan vibrante y llena de inspiración para comenzar junio con el pie derecho! Me encanta la selección de frases que compartes, cada una con un mensaje poderoso y motivador que invita a la reflexión y a mantener una perspectiva positiva ante los retos de la vida. Las fotos de Montreal que tomaste en 2013 son preciosas, especialmente la de la marmota con esa cita tan encantadora de Richard Bach, ¡qué toque tan especial! El Viejo Puerto y las vistas junto al agua transmiten una calma nostálgica que contrasta maravillosamente con la energía de tus palabras. Además, los videos que compartes suenan súper divertidos, ¡la risa de esa reportera meteorológica seguro que saca una sonrisa a cualquiera! Gracias por regalarnos este recopilatorio tan alegre y por recordarnos que, incluso en un mundo lleno de subidas y bajadas, siempre hay espacio para la esperanza, la autenticidad y los momentos encantadores. ¡Sigue brillando con tus publicaciones!
ReplyDeleteAbrazos, Linda.
I love the photos you took, especially the groundhog.
ReplyDeleteThose were all good ones and I do love seeing the boats in the Port.
ReplyDeleteSome great quotes.
ReplyDeleteHappy first week of June!
ReplyDeleteYour flood photo was almost eerie.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this post and the funny videos. Madeline
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why that German weather person was laughing about but you're right....her laughter makes me laugh right along with her.
ReplyDeleteThey yellow hibiscus is beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen one in yellow before. Being almost land locked around here I always enjoy seeing the docks and the boats.
ReplyDeleteMoose are the happiest!
ReplyDeleteBelle, simpatiche è sagge le vignette che hai postato. Felice mese di giugno. Un abbraccio
ReplyDeleteenrico
Enhorabuena por tu blog Linda, me ha gustado mucho. Te sigo desde España, saludos!!!!
ReplyDeleteHer laughter is infectious! 😂
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, thank you so much for your visit, do you know that I was in Montreal just one year ago? I love your city and its beautiful harbour, I hope to be back soon, hugs and kisses :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a refreshing and uplifting post to start June with! I love how you paired thoughtful quotes with glimpses of your own life and surroundings—it feels personal and grounding. The giraffe and turtle quote really stuck with me today. Thank you for spreading light.
ReplyDeletewww.melodyjacob.com
Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteUn bel post per iniziare con serenità e allegria il mese di giugno !!! Ciao
ReplyDeleteLinda - your quotes and videos always bring such a positive happy vibe to my day. The last video where the weather forecaster is laughing made me smile. Thank you for bringing delight to my day. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI would demand to keep the donkey.. 😍
ReplyDeleteHello, I enjoyed the quotes. Thank you! You are right her laugh is wonderful and made me smile too.
ReplyDeletexx oo
Carla
Some very good advice in this post. Thank you for always sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde e um excelente terça-feira minha querida amiga Linda. Preciso colocá-los em prática neste mês. Obrigada pela visita e comentário, sobre a exposição. Grande abraço carioca.
ReplyDeleteSo nice, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletexoxo Vesna /Home Chic Club
worrying never achieved ANYTHING......
ReplyDeleteHappy June Wishes are coming to you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Fine quotes!I love them all! I love, that life always opens new freedom - doors - to find something good for living. And that to worry too much is not a good advise.
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes and I love the moose in the kiddie pool. :)
ReplyDeleteLove all these positive quotes - great collection! Saw your comment on my blog - there is no way to contact you on yours. There is a contact form on mine - I would love to message you!
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, thanks for visiting my blog. I live in south of Italy near the sea. I love travelling but I never visited Canada because in Summer there are a lot of fires. Have a nice day and a relaxing Summer!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Linda, merci d'avoir visiter mon blog et de commander si gentiment. De bien jolies citations positives c'est ce qu'il faut positiver
ReplyDeletedouce journée bisous d'amitié
Marlène
Hello Linda, a great post with all the positive quotes and photos from you!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a lovely June too!
Hugs Elke
Thanks for all the positive vibes! Much needed. There are too many negative influences in this world.
ReplyDeleteLove the water reflection photo and the groundhog!
ReplyDeletebonjour chere amie, merci pour votrre gentille visite , merci de vos quelques mots sur mon blog, surtout consacré à mes souvenirs de voyage, et à mon environnement ! je ne parle pas anglais, désolé ! j'ai parcouru les routes des USA et du Canada sur 50.000kms san sparler anglais !! j'ai visité cinq fois votre votre beau pays, j'arrive à 98ans, je ne voyage plus, mais je me souviens, j'ai cinq de mes petits enfants qui vivent au Quebec, et trois ont la nationalité canadienne ! heureux de vous avoir connu , je vais continuer de visiter votre beau blog avecc grand plaisir ! bonne santé à vous et vos proches, amities
ReplyDeletemerci d'avoir fait un tour sur mon blog !! je connais un peu le Canada mais ça date
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by and writing a comment to say hello after so long. 7 years without a computer is such a long long time. Good to see that you have started blogging again. 👍😊
ReplyDeleteKeep it up! Love the photos 😍
Great post. It makes the day a bit lighter.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
Oi! Adorei as mensagens e suas fotos também. A marmota é fofa! E sim, não podemos controlar o que nos acontece de ruim, mas podemos controlar nossa reação. Bom restinho de semana! :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts Linda. Have a great week. Hugs Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteYou post such fun stuff! Thank you.
ReplyDeletePrzepiękne zdjęcia. Masz dobre oko do zdjęć. Bardzo lubię fotografować przyrodę. Pozdrawiam z Polski
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