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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, July 13, 2025
Monday's Choices for a Sunny and Bright Week!
Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Here are today's picks, which I hope will give you a good jump start to your day and week ahead!
Innocence can be more powerful than experience.
4-H, Facebook
Adapt. It's the best way to deal when it rains and you were planning on going swimming.
Flowing with Change, Facebook
I need to forget what's gone, appreciate what still remains and look forward to what's coming next.
Positive Thoughts, Facebook
If you find yourself in a difficult situation, try looking at it from a different angle. Through immense challenges, ordinary people have extraordinary ideas!
Happiness with Ease, Facebook
We all smile in the same language.
Sketches in Stillness, Facebook
Love is the fragrant flower in the open hand of compassion. - Julie Parker
Heart and Soul Matters, Facebook
Kind words are great. Kind acts are greater. - Anthony Douglas Williams
Inside the Divine Pattern, Facebook
Take a moment.
Buddha Doodles, Facebook
French: Je reve d'un monde sans cruaute et sans violence....et vous?
English: I dream of a world without cruelty and without violence...and you?
J'aime les Chats, Facebook
Energy Artist Julia, Facebook
Just as seasons change, amazing things can happen for you in as little as a few months. Just as long as you don't give up.
Karen Salmansohn, Facebook
Stop late night eating. Not only to watch your weight, but also to reduce the risk of acid reflux, sleep apnea and even sinusitis.
Karen Salmansohn, Facebook
Monday, AGAIN?! :)
The Catington Post, Facebook
Don't ruin a good today by thinking about a bad yesterday. Let it go. - Unknown
Exceptional Living, Facebook
Flowers grow back, even after they are stepped on. So will I.
Healthy Place, Facebook
Sitting silently beside a friend who is hurt may be the best gift we can give.
Tiny Buddha, Facebook
The following photos are my own, which I took on my walks around here in Montreal in 2013. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
The following photos are ones I took this month with my cellphone here on the island of Montreal. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
Here is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
This is an old song that I have really loved for quite a long time now. It is called "In the Summer Sun of Greece" by a group called A La Carte. Enjoy!
This last video is a little lamb chilling (relaxing) with a cat. :)
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The good thing about being retired? Mondays no longer have power over me. The bad thing about being retired? I'm on the 17th hole of the golf course of life. And the 18th hole is a Par 3. Please forgive my use of a golfing metaphor.
Monday, Again?! That cat's expression mirrored mine exactly when I woke up this morning hah..hah...hah... Oh! The little boy in the cowboy hat (your first picture) is so cute! I love the flowers that captured so beautifully!
Your photos 2013: I like the photo of the goose by the lake. Very serene environment. Your current photos: I like the red red roses the best. I wish I could have rose 🌹 bushes at home that bloom with many beautiful red roses 🌹
Do you need to travel far to go on these nature walks?
Awwww, the first one is too cute. And I agree we need more kind acts. And to never giving up... The different angle is rather difficult for me... Beautiful flowers and oh, the dancing!!! And such a happy summer-song! Well, I´d so like to join the cat and lamb, but... Monday morning means studying. Thank you for the nice start!
So, my day is off to a great start after seeing and reading your post! Thanks for the tips and the smile on my face! I wish you a great start to the week! hugs Elke
The first one is beautiful and sweet. The rest of the memes and so on, lovely and your own photos I enjoyed looking at them, thanks for sharing, Linda. Just for laughs, does make you laugh :) Hadn't hear of that song until now - it's a catchy tune. The best of friends, that cat and the lamb, so sweet.
This is such a powerful reminder! 💡 It's amazing how shifting our perspective can turn a roadblock into a stepping stone. Some of the most groundbreaking solutions come from moments when people refuse to see limits—only possibilities. Your words are a nudge to stay curious and resilient, even (especially!) when things feel impossible.
Here’s to the "ordinary" minds who dare to think differently—may we all channel that energy when life gets twisty. 🌟
I love the one that says we all smile in the same langauge. I read wrong and thought that one video was a song from the movie Grease. No wonder it didn't sound familiar...lol
Kiitos Linda. Ihastuttavia kuvia ja kauniita asioita, viisaita ajatuksia. Iltasyönti ei tosiaan ole hyväksi. Minulla ei ole paino-ongelmia (47 kg), mutta muuten vain en halua syödä iltaisin kuin iltapalaksi teetä ja kaksi voileipää.
That Bunny Hop video made me smile and brought back many memories of attending family weddings--thanks for the trip down memory lane today ;))) hugs, Julierose
It's amazing how quickly Mondays come around. LOL. At least your post gets us all off to a wonderful start, Linda! Love the flowers! Oh, and I would make one edit to one of the inspirational quotes--that we need to accept what is past, not forget it, because that's not really possible, IMO. Accept what's gone, focus on the Now with as much gratitude as possible. :-)
What great shares today. One is better than the next, and extremely inspiring. I love- I need to forget what's gone, appreciate what still remains and look forward to what's coming next.- although they are all good ones. Have a great week and thanks for the uplifting thoughts and photos.
"And the 'lion' will lie down with the lamb.'" That last video was precious, Linda, and I enjoyed the bunny hop, too. LOL! I do love your photos of flowers- they always brighten my day. Blessings!
Hello Linda, I came to pay a return visit and find this beautiful blog that is full of joy, passion and positivity of life. I surely will come back again and again. You have a great week!
Our phones these days take better photographs than some cameras we have and certainly better than those we used ten years ago or even less. I used to spend ages filling the roll of film and then waiting for it to be developed. Your photos sra lovely. Thanks for the thoughts too xXx
Yes, I too dream of a world without cruelty and without violence! Yes, Monday again! Fortunately! 😊 A wonderful post to start the week. Adorable video with the cat and the lamb. Warm greetings! 💗
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The third one speaks to me!
ReplyDeleteStopping bedtime snacks may also reduce nighttime sweats and heat attacks.
ReplyDeleteSitting silently beside a friend who is hurt may be the best gift we can give. Seems to be what I am doing lately. And praying.
ReplyDeleteLoved the bunny hop!
Love them all! The flowers in Montreal are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThe good thing about being retired? Mondays no longer have power over me.
ReplyDeleteThe bad thing about being retired? I'm on the 17th hole of the golf course of life. And the 18th hole is a Par 3.
Please forgive my use of a golfing metaphor.
The hummingbird photo is gorgeous! I think my favorite is "We all smile in the same language".
ReplyDeleteGreat article and good quote. Have a nice day ok
ReplyDeleteyeah...Monday again! The purring cat and the little lamb are so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the bunnyhop!
ReplyDeleteMonday, Again?! That cat's expression mirrored mine exactly when I woke up this morning hah..hah...hah... Oh! The little boy in the cowboy hat (your first picture) is so cute! I love the flowers that captured so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteAll wise and wonderful Linda :) Thank you my dear friend and have a wonderful week ahead! xox
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are gorgeous. Such beauty.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your loved ones a happy week ahead! 💕
ReplyDeleteMy pick from your posters which I find to be so very true:
"Stop late night eating. Not only to watch your weight, but also to reduce the risk of acid reflux, sleep apnea and even sinusitis.
Your photos 2013: I like the photo of the goose by the lake. Very serene environment.
ReplyDeleteYour current photos: I like the red red roses the best. I wish I could have rose 🌹 bushes at home that bloom with many beautiful red roses 🌹
Do you need to travel far to go on these nature walks?
Thank you for the jump start Linda!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, the first one is too cute. And I agree we need more kind acts.
ReplyDeleteAnd to never giving up... The different angle is rather difficult for me...
Beautiful flowers and oh, the dancing!!! And such a happy summer-song!
Well, I´d so like to join the cat and lamb, but... Monday morning means studying. Thank you for the nice start!
Thank you for starting my week off with a smile. I loved seeing the garden photos as well. Have a wonderful week, Linda. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo, my day is off to a great start after seeing and reading your post! Thanks for the tips and the smile on my face!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a great start to the week! hugs Elke
As always, a cheerful post. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers, Linda!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful summer song, it made me get up and dance, which is something I rarely do. Thank you so much. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is beautiful and sweet.
ReplyDeleteThe rest of the memes and so on, lovely and your own photos I enjoyed looking at them, thanks for sharing, Linda.
Just for laughs, does make you laugh :)
Hadn't hear of that song until now - it's a catchy tune.
The best of friends, that cat and the lamb, so sweet.
Your flower photos are lovely, thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment:)
ReplyDeleteThe bunny hop dance clip was so funny. Thanks for the laugh and I enjoyed your photos too.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty flowers, especially the white hydrangeas! I love the colorful hummingbird painting! Lovely sentiments! Have a fabulous week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post with super positive thoughts. Your flower photos are lovely and thank you for the comment on my last blog post.
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I often have half an apple each around 8:30 pm. Is that considered a bedtime snack?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a powerful reminder! 💡 It's amazing how shifting our perspective can turn a roadblock into a stepping stone. Some of the most groundbreaking solutions come from moments when people refuse to see limits—only possibilities. Your words are a nudge to stay curious and resilient, even (especially!) when things feel impossible.
ReplyDeleteHere’s to the "ordinary" minds who dare to think differently—may we all channel that energy when life gets twisty. 🌟
Reminds me of that Apollo 13 quote: ‘Failure is not an option.’ Ordinary people *become* extraordinary under pressure. Goosebumps!"
ReplyDeleteI love the one that says we all smile in the same langauge.
ReplyDeleteI read wrong and thought that one video was a song from the movie Grease. No wonder it didn't sound familiar...lol
Kiitos Linda. Ihastuttavia kuvia ja kauniita asioita, viisaita ajatuksia.
ReplyDeleteIltasyönti ei tosiaan ole hyväksi. Minulla ei ole paino-ongelmia (47 kg), mutta muuten vain en halua syödä iltaisin kuin iltapalaksi teetä ja kaksi voileipää.
Bellissime !! Hai reso serena la mia giornata!! Saluti.
ReplyDeleteBom dia e uma excelente segunda-feira. Cheia de conquistas e coisas boas. Todas são maravilhosas e cada uma passa uma mensagem interessante.
ReplyDeleteSo many great reminders here!
ReplyDeleteThat Bunny Hop video made me smile and brought back many memories of attending family weddings--thanks for the trip down memory lane today ;)))
ReplyDeletehugs, Julierose
It's amazing how quickly Mondays come around. LOL. At least your post gets us all off to a wonderful start, Linda! Love the flowers! Oh, and I would make one edit to one of the inspirational quotes--that we need to accept what is past, not forget it, because that's not really possible, IMO. Accept what's gone, focus on the Now with as much gratitude as possible. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat great shares today. One is better than the next, and extremely inspiring. I love- I need to forget what's gone, appreciate what still remains and look forward to what's coming next.- although they are all good ones. Have a great week and thanks for the uplifting thoughts and photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteit is true quote that "Innocence can be more powerful than experience."
ReplyDeleteHave a grand week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers! That "Monday" one resonates well this morning!
ReplyDelete"And the 'lion' will lie down with the lamb.'" That last video was precious, Linda, and I enjoyed the bunny hop, too. LOL! I do love your photos of flowers- they always brighten my day. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI love the bunny hop dance!!!
ReplyDeleteOh very cute flowers
ReplyDeleteHappy week
Hello Linda, I came to pay a return visit and find this beautiful blog that is full of joy, passion and positivity of life. I surely will come back again and again. You have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSchöne Bilder von den Blumen und Blüten.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
Beautiful quotes, wonderful flowers, and interesting videos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Have a happy week
Dear Linda,
ReplyDeletethank you for that big dose of optimism — wishing you a wonderful week!
Number three is for me today, sb called and tried to make me remember some things from the past. I told him that I try to NOT remember.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the unlifting we all can use on a Monday. Love the sheep and kitty video.
ReplyDeleteThe Canadian cobra chicken looked a little puzzled by the high water.
ReplyDeleteI love the flower photos best! Thank you for all the wisdom in this post.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful quotes.
ReplyDeleteOur phones these days take better photographs than some cameras we have and certainly better than those we used ten years ago or even less. I used to spend ages filling the roll of film and then waiting for it to be developed. Your photos sra lovely. Thanks for the thoughts too xXx
ReplyDeleteYes, I too dream of a world without cruelty and without violence!
ReplyDeleteYes, Monday again! Fortunately! 😊
A wonderful post to start the week. Adorable video with the cat and the lamb.
Warm greetings! 💗