Cats, Hope, Joy and Living in the Moment!

 Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! It is such a joy to see you here today! Thank you so much for taking the time to come and visit me!

Here are today's selections, which I hope you will all enjoy!

Raphael Vavasseur Art

It's the friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey.

White Ribbons of Peace

To me, cruelty is the worst of human sins. Once we accept that a living creature has feelings and suffers pain, then by knowingly and deliberately inflicting suffering on that creature, we are guilty, whether it be human or animal. - Dr. Jane Goodall

                      Today in Science History

Some days there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway. - Unknown

Di Riseborough

Terry Runyan

Always remember that there is a strength within you that is greater than any storm.

Princess Sassy Pants & Company

Shelagh Duffett

I had been told that the training procedure with cats was difficult. It's not. Mine had me trained in two days. 

- Bill Dana  :)

Invisiblyme

When you're tempted to be upset, as yourself, "Is this worth giving up my joy?" - Joel Osteen

Incredible Joy

Even the tiniest ray of hope is a very powerful thing.

Karen Salmansohn

Sending lots of love your way! Have a wonderful day! :)

White Ribbons of Peace

May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.

Natural Life

When things feel too overwhelming, remember...

One day at a time, one task at a time,

One thought at a time, one moment at a time.

Sketches in Stillness 

Your life is a result of the choices you make. If you don't like your life now, it is time to start making better choices. - Unknown

Bedeempled Brain

To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. - David Viscott

Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King

We know what we are now but not what we may become. - Shakespeare, Hamlet

The Cat Site Inspurrational Quotes

There are two ways to be happy: change the situation or change your mindset towards it.

Positive Energy+

It is impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens. - Cynthia E. Varnado

The Honest Kitchen

Self-care the crap out of life and you'll get through okay.

The Latest Kate

The following photos are mine which I took in July on my walks. You can click on each image to see a larger view. 

This first one is special because you will note that the bank's name is in English, not French. I took this particular photo in Westmount, which is a fairly expensive area of the city...as well, many English speaking Montrealers live in this area. I took this photo not just because of the English sign but because there is an emblem of a ship above the bank's name. I just found it appealing.

Since I was taking quite a long walk, I decided to stop at a Dairy Queen (DQ) and treat myself to a strawberry-banana smoothie with a little dollop of whipped cream. It was very good!  :) And yes, this was also in Westmount.

I found this yellow store front attractive (also in Westmount) and I decided to take a photo of it.

This sign is to show where parking is available for the Queen Elizabeth Health Complex. Note that the French text is first...and larger! Then the English is beneath and a smaller font. This is typical of what you can find in Montreal.

This following sign...notice it is in Westmount, is also bilingual...with the French text first. However, notice that the text size is the same in French as it is in English, unlike the above sign (which is in Montreal). It is important to mention that while Westmount is part of Montreal, Montreal decided to merge many smaller municipalities or boroughs together many years ago. Some boroughs, and Westmount here is one of them, decided to de-merge. This may be why there is a difference. The above sign is in N.D.G. (Notre-Dame-de-Grace) which is still part of Montreal and never de-merged. Please do not quote me on this, because the French language is in all of Quebec, not just Montreal.

Since I am showing you the sign for Victoria Hall, the next photo will show you the front of the Victoria Hall Building.

The front of the Victoria Hall Building, Westmount

The following photos are a continuation of my lovely long walk in Westmount! Of course for the most part I really don't know what kind of flowers they are, I just loved the look and colours.  :)

The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French), done here in Montreal. Enjoy!

I found this adorable! Lamb named Bee has lost her way.  :)

Hallelujah on a Harp: Leonard Cohen Tribute

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