Sunday, July 6, 2025

Monday, July 7th's Picks!!!

 Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for stopping by! Here are today's choices, which I hope will brighten your day!


                Raphael Vavasseur Art, Facebook


The Canada goose, a role model for our time. Assertive, brave, good parent, team player, crisp, modern aesthetic, high fiber diet.  :)
                  Meanwhile in Canada, Facebook

You don't stop having fun because you get old, you get old because you stop having fun.

                Lessons Learned in Life, Facebook


All things will pass. Enjoy those happy times and keep them close, for when the hard times come, they will get you through. - Anna Pereira

                  Circles of Inspiration, Facebook


The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard cats.

       Cats are the Best Animal on Earth, Facebook


Be kind to yourself. Begin to love and approve of yourself. - Louise Hay

         Connie Bowen, Artist and Author, Facebook


The reason why some people find it hard to be happy is because they see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be. Learn to live in the moment and choose to be happy in it!

                  Relax Relate Release, Facebook


Inner sunshine warms not only the heart of the owner, but all who come in contact with them. Let your inner sunshine shine bright today and warm someone's heart.

                    My Cheery Corner, Facebook


Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments. - Rose Kennedy

          Small Things are God's Blessings, Facebook


Accept love and be loved. - Cam Richmond

              Love Without Expectations, Facebook


Anyone who takes the time to be kind is beautiful.

                Butterflies and Pebbles, Facebook


You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well. - Lewis Smedes

                   Back Towards Light, Facebook


The following photos are my own. You can see a larger view by clicking on each image. These were taken in 2014 on my walks here in Montreal.

I just loved the colours and decided to snap this view.



This was a beautiful mural I saw on someone's garage and just had to take a photo of it!


This Canada goose decided to pose for my photo.


I just loved the colours and had to capture this!


These photos are ones I took this month on my cellphone on my walks here on the Island of Montreal. You can click on each image to see a larger view.










A couple of ducks I met at a nature park. (these last two photos). These last two photos were taken in 2013.





This is another poem that John, from John's Island wrote for me. As I mentioned in my last Monday's post, John and I followed each other's blogs years ago when I was at Linda's Peaceful Place. He is a very kind and talented man! John, a heartfelt thanks for writing this beautiful poem, I really appreciate it, as well as your friendship!

Linda, your blog is a warm, gentle breeze,
With wisdom and quotes that comfort and please.
From smoothies to sayings, your thoughts gently flow,
Like rivers of kindness that help spirits grow.

Your photos and smiles light up the day,
And nudge all our worries gently away.
So thanks for the joy at June’s sweet end—
You're sunshine in pixels, my blogging friend! ☀️🌿📷

John


The following are videos which I hope you will enjoy. They are all short in length. 

Cat vs Printer...I love this one, it always makes me laugh. :)


A Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. :)



Mute Swan Family with 10 Cygnets Crossing the Road


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42 comments:

  1. Living in the moment is a great way to live. The meme about Canada geese is so true. Love those honkers.

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  2. Gatos são seres espetaculares!

    Nova tirinha publicada.😺

    Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas.

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  3. I must have a pure heart because I love cats! :)
    That mural is amazing.
    John is right, and he's a good poet too!

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  4. I was inspired by so many of them ! they are all fun to read!! I like the one about fun and getting old.

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  5. I'm very fond of sky/cloud pictures and yours is just so lovely. I also like the mural....it may very well be the prettiest I've ever seen.

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  6. I like the tiny, fluffy white flowers photo you took this month during your walks. I looked it up and found out that it is False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia), also known as Ural false spirea. Thank you for motivating me to learn more about plants and flowers with your photos 😁 👍

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  7. The sayings I like best is:
    "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard cats."
    This is so so true 😻

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  8. That cat shares my feelings about printers!

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  9. Your sky photo is gorgeous! And my favorite quote is the one about the past, present, and future. That is awesome! I also like the cat one. I saw a quote once that said you can tell a person's heart by the way they treat animals.

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  10. So true about having fun and getting old! Thanks, Linda.

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  11. My favorite quote for today "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard cats". I am so biased! LOL! Linda, I must say that the first of your own photos is outstanding. It looks like a picture from a postcard. The 4th photo of those pink Anthuriums is also lovely. John has done it again brilliantly! The video of the cat vs printer had me laughing!

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  12. Thank you for all the wonderful thoughts and art!

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  13. You have taken so many beautiful photos, Linda! The video with the cat and the printer is so funny! :)

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  14. What funny things, the quotes you chose are great too, thank you, and lovely photo potpourri of yourself, wonderful!
    Have a beautiful new week!
    Hugs Elke

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  15. Ah I miss Alf, he was hilarious :) The cat in his arms is not safe lol
    Lots of geese and ducks :)
    The pen string video made me laugh!
    Have a great week!

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  16. Zdjęcia są piękne. Myśli też do stosowania w życiu. Pozdrawiam

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  17. Your blog is encompassing a range of wonderful stories quotes and inspirations. The getting old quote is very inspiring

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  18. Your photos are really lovely and a joy to see.
    The memes are good and interesting as well, the videos I like too...always a laugh, Linda.

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  19. How much truth is in each of the cartoons, I like the video, the videos. Happy week.
    Regards.

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  20. Dearest Linda,
    It's always such a treat and a delight to come and meet you here, your Mondays post is all to read and enjoy, thank you!
    With sincere gratitude for sharing it,
    I'm wishing you a most lovely new week
    Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~ (Dany)

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  21. Tudo muito lindo,fotos, quadrinhos por aqui! Adorei ver o ALF! beijos, ótima semana, chica

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  22. Thanks for another uplifting post, Linda. The first photo with those glorious clouds is my favourite! And I love all the quotes, especially the reminder that life is about the small moments. So true! Take care and have a good week!

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  23. Hello Linda,
    I love your sky images, the cute ducks and the flowers.
    The memes are inspiring and some wise advice.
    Life is full of wonderful moments. Keep having fun!
    Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  24. The one about the CANADA Goose is spot on!

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  25. The picture of Alf took me back. I was never real fond of the show but did see it a few times.
    The video with the pen made me laugh. I liked the woman who took a pen out of her purse.

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  26. Very good selection. I noted the one about fun and age most, and also the cats.

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  27. Maravilloso post, Linda. Un gozo conocer tu blog, muchísimas gracias por pasar por mi pequeño rincón.
    Un abrazo.

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  28. Your post is loaded with words of wisdom to wake to this Monday morning! I like the images from your walks, especially the ones with water!

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  29. What are those white flowers you photographed Linda? They are very unusual.
    Love the duck with the fluffy hairdo 🦆

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  30. Such a beautiful Canadian goose decided to pose for your photo.
    The owner of that garage really made a lovely mural.
    Have a nice new week, Linda ☀

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  31. Good morning Linda... I enjoy visiting here for the very reasons that John wrote... He wrote the best description of the joy that others find in your daily post. Your photos are so nice and that blue water really caught my eye. I always look forward to your post and the uplifting spirit that I find here...

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  32. You have captured some beautiful flowers, and the white duck is a blast! It looks like it is wearing a crown.

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  33. Dear Linda, thank you for visiting my blog - it was a pleasure to see your comments. I really appreciate your wise quotes, starting with ALF and going through to relay/release (which really touched me for some reason). I will leave a special picture for you in my blog the next days. With my very kind regards

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  34. My favorite was - All things will pass. Enjoy those happy times and keep them close, for when the hard times come, they will get you through. - Anna Pereira
    I love your own cloud photo and the ducks - so cute.

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  35. Those pictures on the river are beautiful!

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  36. Grazie, buon inizio di settimana!

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  37. All very good advice. I particularly like the one about growing old. Or rather, not!

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  38. The cat and the printer made me laugh out loud! And that's another great and thoughtful tribute to you from John. Blessings, Linda!

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  39. I love ALF and miss him. Another great poem from John, that's so nice to have your own poet. All you photos were great, loved them all.

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  40. I appreciated the cat quote, as my daughter lost her beloved cat last week. He was such a sweet companion to them all. The "kind" quote is really nice too. Your pictures are very nice. Such blue skies and clouds. And that duck is so cute.

    Have a terrific week Linda.

    ~Sheri

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  41. I loved that Alf graphic - used to enjoy that show - he was a hoot! And the quote you shared by Lewis Smedes is so true: "You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well."

    Thanks for an enjoyable tour. Happy Monday!

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Monday, July 7th's Picks!!!

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