Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to each and every one of you! Thank you so much for stopping by, and I want you all to know how much I appreciate your visits and kind comments. It really means so much to me.
Here are today's picks, which I hope will be a source of encouragement to you!
Real friendships don't expire.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. - William Hazlett
Breathe life in today....
No self hate...you're too cute for that
Calming coloring pages by The Latest Kate
Kate Allan, Author of Thera-Pets
I could have hatched in Hawaii, but nooooo... :)
Even bad days have happy moments. Look for them!
Peach-Mango Smoothie
Blend 2/3 cup frozen peaches, 2/3 cup frozen mango,
2/3 cup peach nectar, 1 tbsp honey, 6 oz. yogurt
Health benefits of peach...low in calories, keeps the skin healthy, reduces hair loss. A healthy stress reliever, prevents cancer and helps remove worms from intestines.
I shall be amused AFTER I have had my coffee. :)
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. - John Steinbeck
Sometimes our greatest strengths emerge from our deepest challenges. - Jane Lee Logan
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Words of Pawsitivity: Be present in all things and thankful for all things. - Maya Angelou
The miracle of gratitude is that it shifts your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see.
Create like a child. Adults are just obsolete children. - Dr. Seuss :)
It's not always that life is bad; sometimes you feel down because you haven't slept well, or eaten enough, or connected with someone in a while.
The following photos are my photos, which I took in 2012 on my walks on the island of Montreal. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
This first photo is of a black squirrel! We do have some here in Montreal but they are rare, as far as I know! The majority that I see are gray. (just like the one in the photo beneath this one). It seems as though this little guy was posing for my photo! :)
Gray Squirrel, most common in Montreal
This is a photo of a blue heron. This majestic bird stayed so still that I at first thought it was not a real bird but eventually it did move so I managed to capture this photo. These birds are found in Montreal but they are pretty elusive and as you can see don't really come near the shore. At least not when people are around.
Nothing really special here, I just loved the colours.
Some of you know this, but I will mention this for the benefit of those who may not know. Montreal is a large city situated in the province of Quebec, in the country of Canada. This sign is typical in Quebec...because it is in French. This sign pictured below means: "Open, Quebec corn" I found this in 2012 just north of Montreal. I thought it was relevant to show this, because anyone coming to Montreal will see that our signs in Quebec are in French.
I also want to point out that Canada is a bilingual country, both English and French are present. However, some (not all) politicians here in Quebec want French to be the only language, hence when you come to visit this province this is what you should expect to see.
Last thing I want to mention is that we get tourists here from all over the world including ones who do not speak French, and most Quebecers are bilingual. We are friendly and welcoming to people who visit here, so don't let the French signs scare you. :)
Also, there are bilingual signs in the most frequented tourist areas, such as downtown Montreal, Old Montreal, and Chinatown!
The following photos were all taken this month on my cellphone. This is a continuation of the series from my last posts, which were all taken at Jean Drapeau Park, on Ile Ste Helene, St. Helen's Island, the location of Expo 67 here in Montreal in 1967. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
Please visit the Expo 67 link for more details about this place.
As for the flowers, I have no idea what they are, so if any of you do, please don't hesitate to mention in your comment.
A horse sculpture.
A moose sculpture (on the left with the antlers), not sure what the other one is.
This is a hand sculpture holding an eagle...and a beautiful waterfall. Just watching and hearing the waterfall is so refreshing and calming!
The dome you see in the background of this photo is called the Biosphere. It is a museum with some beautiful plants and a fascinating exhibition that I am told changes frequently. The emblem that you see in front of the Biosphere is the logo used for Expo 67, "Man and his World", "Terre des Hommes" in French.
I decided to zero in and get a closeup of the Biosphere for you. And there is water in front of it, a man made pond of sorts, at the bottom, it is really a beautiful site! The dome is transparent and I love the fact that you can see the beautiful blue sky and clouds in it!
This last photo...I took this inside the Biosphere! There were so many beautiful and colourful plants! They are all on a wall situated on a walkway in part of the museum. I just had to take this photo, I was so captivated by this!
This video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
This next video is of an African Gray parrot annoying a cat. :)
This last video is The Mental Health Benefits of Nature by Dr. Julie Smith (The Green Planet, BBC) I found this to be a lovely video and thought it would be great to share with you all.
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I love everything but that chicken is too funny. Lol! How's your summer going so far, Linda?
ReplyDeleteRick will be cycling into Quebec from Michigan (as far as the Eastern provinces) in August/September, leaving from Michigan on August 13, as he heads toward New England. I told him he should brush up on his French! Chances are the more rural he gets, the less likely the English! It's such a beautiful province. I would love to visit Montreal again -- my visit was too brief (less than a day) and I know it has so much to offer. Oh, and before I forget, thank you so much for your visits and comments on my blog, too!
ReplyDeleteLove the humor, the wisdom.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
The Dome is amazing! And I love the topiaries!! A black squirrel, this is so cool! I think most people will never see one. The first pretty flowers look a bit like Petunias.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing the sound of the waterfall, too.
ReplyDeleteVisiting the site of Expo 67 has been particuarly enjoyable. The nature sculptures quite amazing. Another uplifting visit.
ReplyDeleteIn my area in the US, (and if we could swim a great distance across a lake we could visit Canada) we were encouraged to take Spanish classes. Or Latin. I have a family member applying for a work visa and she noted that French speaking would be an asset. If we only knew what was coming.
ReplyDeleteWhen my kids were little we could get Sesame St from Canada on our cable television. The little episodes would be run in English and French. Then we would watch the same episodes on our PBS station and they would run in English and Spanish. I was happy my littles could count to ten and recite the alphabet in all 3 languages. Oh, the good ole days.
Que postagem rico e criativo! 😺
ReplyDeleteNova tirinha publicada.
Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas.
So inspiring and beautiful! Absolutely love that hand sculpture holding an eagle and waterfall. Thank you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteI like I could have hatched in Hawaii, but no.
ReplyDeleteBreathe life in today....
"I could have hatched in Hawaii, but nooooo..." That is hilarious! The grey squirrel reminded me of the ones I saw when I was in Boston a few years ago. They were very tame, not afraid of us at all. The Peach Mango Smoothie recipe sounds delicious! Have a great week ahead. Tomorrow is Friday yay!
ReplyDeleteIt's great what you show and explain about Montreal!
ReplyDeleteThe squirrels are so cute to watch and wonderful the green statues.
You have chosen the great funny and good sayings so beautifully again, thank you for the effort you make!
Have a good day! hugs Elke
I'm with the chicken near the start 😄 I enjoyed your post and always enjoy your photos. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Linda. I think you go with my friend fK - she says friendships come and go for a reason - the real ones stay.
ReplyDeleteI lost some because of the weirdest reasons! But then... they were not "real" from their sides (sadly from mine they were).
William Hazlett is so right!!!
When I lost my job that was how I went to art - coloring adult-pages as in mandalas and such - to find some calm, no-panic-moments.
Yap. That chicken. Me. Oh, I hope for heat waves like last time in Perth!
And you are so right, dear friend! I found many a happy moment on that "darn" Dortmund-trip!!! Am I thankful!
Oh. Where to get all the frozen fruit?
And yes. Dortmund was a challenge and I grew! (Will share come Sunday and hope those who care to read will laugh their heads off...).
I am grateful, for sure.
Our squirrels are firey red - yet "mine" is gone.... If you like you can peek in here (thank you for the memory!
Those sculptures are wonderful!
That parrot and cat, LOL!!!
I so wish I could have a cat or two. But after I saw my friend´s cat grow old and all went... so sad... too sad.
I had a clever mouse and I´m still sometimes thinking of her. Reckon animals have a life-span too short for me to "accept"... Or? Maybe when I retire? So far I am thankful there is the internet for me to "join" - with that - thank you, dear Linda and have a great day!
Bello canto a la naturaleza y a la busqueda de la felicidad...
ReplyDelete"Sometimes our greatest strengths emerge from our deepest challenges. - Jane Lee Logan"
ReplyDeleteThis quote is so true!
Such a fun and interesting post!
Dear Linda, thank you for sharing this wonderful post. The chicken in the snow made me laugh - I'm not a winter person either! Those sculptures are stunning! Often, a black and a red squirrel visit our garden ♥
ReplyDeletep.s. I hope you were able to fix the blog issue
I love the grass sculptures 😃
ReplyDeleteThat cat meme took my fancy Linda.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed seeing the sculpture, they are indeed attractive.
That funeral video is priceless..lol
The cat is very patient in the next video..
Take care. Nice post.
We went to Montreal in 2009 and everyone would talk in french (or quebequoi :) ) and everything was almost just french... some places would have english signs too, but not much.
ReplyDeleteWe had to struggle talking french :) fortunately in the hotel and the city underneath many people did speak english!
It was a quirky week there :)
The squirrels are cute!
Dear Linda,
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! I like the quotes, the art and your photos! Yes, the yellow flowers are petunias. The colorful plant is a Croton.
Your posts make me smile. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteYour photos and reflections truly capture the spirit of the city and remind us to find joy and kindness in everyday moments.
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures are amazing, Linda, as is the Biosphere. Thanks for sharing all the inspiration, the recipe, and your photos! BTW, I can really relate to feeling low due to chronic lack of sleep! 🙃
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLove the inspiring words and images. Your photos are lovely, cute squirrel and I love the garden sculptures. Take care, have a happy Wednesday!
Very nice quotes and I love your pictures especially the ones from the squirrels.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see the photos of your area, just what I was interested in seeing. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe chicken who could have hatched in Hawaii cracked me up. Those sculptures are so cool
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how you find so many wonderful inspirational sayings. And nice photos too. Thank you and God bless.
ReplyDeleteI think the words 'Even bad days have happy moments. Look for them!'
ReplyDeleteare so true... always make the best you can of each and every day.
Lovely mix of photographs, you can't beat the colours of summer!
Well,perhaps the Autumn colours are lovely too.
Oops I hit publish too soon that time!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I was saying that Autumn colours are nice too and the way the weeks fly by our next season will be upon us.
Enjoy the last day of July and early good wishes for the coming new month of August.
All the best Jan
Bom dia. Bom final de julho e um excelente mês de agosto. Como amo tirar fotos. Tiraria milhares. Grande abraço carioca.
ReplyDeleteGrey Squirrel and Black Squirrel are the same species, just different colour morphs of Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis).
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading and seeing everything you have to share with us yet this time I have to admit I quickly scrolled to the photos you took, those bring me loads of joy and makes me think I want to visit your piece of paradise.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting...I didn't realize there was such a thing as a black squirrel. Here in WV where we live, we have gray squirrels and red squirrels.
ReplyDeleteLoved the quote on gratitude...and I got a chuckle out of the chicken in the snow pondering the fact that she could have hatched in Hawaii. Isn't that just so like us humans?
Peach-Mango Smoothie sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteWe moved away back in ‘62, but I can’t remember seeing anything but gray squirrels there. It was surprising to see many black squirrels in Toronto. Here, in Ottawa, there is a mixture of to two although, as noted above, they are both categorized as Grey Squirrels.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are wonderful and so different to what we see here in Australia. Canada is a beautiful country and I have visited as my mother was Canadian and came to Australia when she was young. Thanks for the great sayings too.
ReplyDeleteMerci pour ce moment plein de douceur et de poésies...j'adore..
ReplyDeleteIt's the first time I see a black squirrel. I am also fascinated by the sculptures, especially the one with the waterfall. Thank you for your wonderful post, every time I visit you my mood improves. Hugs.
ReplyDelete🪶 Bonjour Linda,
ReplyDelete🌾 Que cet après-midi s’ouvre en paix profonde,
🌾 Comme un souffle sacré que le silence inonde.
🌾 Que l’esprit en toi s’élève, libre et radieux,
🌾 Porté par la sagesse d’un murmure précieux.
🌾 Que chaque instant t’offre une étincelle divine,
🌾 Dans la danse du ciel où la lumière chemine.
🌾 Et que ton cœur paisible, au-delà des discours,
🌾 Respire l’invisible ce qui transcende les jours.
🌾 Bon après-midi, que le ciel t’entoure d’harmonie,
🌾 Et que l’âme en toi célèbre sa propre infinie.
📜 Bisous💋 🅁🄴🄶🄸🅂 🐾⛱♡
Las ardillas que tenemos aquí son las rojas y nunca vi garzas azules.
ReplyDeleteAl ser un país bilingüe creo que los letreros debían estar en ambos idiomas, siendo el primero el de la región de donde se encuentren.
El video del gato y el loro ya sabía que la paciencia del gato tenía un limite.
Saludos.
great dome photo i love it and the black squirrel is fabulous......
ReplyDeleteThose sculptures are amazing as is the biosphere. Impressive.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful post. Madeline
ReplyDeleteThat biosphere is so impressive, Linda, and I've never seen a black squirrel before. Wow! Thanks for the smiles and beauty, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Linda. I enjoyed your lovely photos and your messages. All these create a beautiful atmosphere for all of us. We really thank you, my dear.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I was surprised to see your comment in my blog. So how are you nowadays? Blogging always relax the mind and create friends ...
ReplyDeleteLove...
I love the Maya Angelou quote - she has so many that are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this very long and informative post 👍😊
ReplyDeleteI prefer the look of the gray squirrel than the black one.
The gray squirrel looks more friendly.