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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Laughter, Life Quotes, Cats and Photos of the Westmount Greenhouse, Part 1
Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to visit me here!
Here are today's selections, which I hope will be helpful to you in some way, providing a moment of relaxation, comfort, laughter, a smile, some positivity to your day!
Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially when the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Cole and Marmalade
I talk, I smile, I laugh...but be careful when I'm silent.
The Royal Leo
A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success. - Dr. Joyce Brothers
Streaks of Light
We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place - or not to bother. - Dr. Jane Goodall
In a world gone mad sometimes...be the reason others believe kindness still exists.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.
Be kind to the parts of you that are still learning.
Sketches in Stillness
Don't let the darkness of your past block the light of joy in your present. What happened is done. Stop giving time to things that no longer exist when there is so much joy to be found in the here and now.
Karen Salmansohn
Don't let what you can't do interfere with what you can do.
Healthy Place
Hope is the spark that ignites our heart, even when the world seems to dim its light. - Unknown
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King
It takes no more time to see the good side of life than it takes to see the bad. - Jimmy Buffet
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King
A cat's kind of wisdom. People wait all day for bedtime, all week for the weekend, all year for a break, all their lives for "someday". But your cat? They nap when they're tired, purr when they're happy and chase joy now. Maybe they're onto something.
Unknown
Will You Teach Me How to Purr? The silly little kitty series (children's picture book inspires curiosity and self discovery) :)
By Jim Manzi
Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going. - C.S. Lewis
The Mind Journal
Today may be hard, but tomorrow will come. And you never have to do TODAY again.
The Latest Kate
If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu
Buddha Doodles
I'm starting to learn that I don't have to react to everything that bothers me. Sometimes I just need to breathe, let it go and protect my peace.
Tiny Buddha
Do not wait for life to be less hard to enjoy yourself. Be happy now.
Karen Salmansohn
Your life is a canvas...make sure you paint yourself a whole lot of colorful days!
My Great Escape
Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude (and my mouth shut) while waiting!
Unknown
The following photos are ones I took with my cellphone on July 31st. These are all photos of the Westmount Greenhouse. This first photo is the view from outside of the entrance. You can, as always, click on any image to see a larger view. Westmount is a city/borough on the island of Montreal.
As usual, I have no idea what the plants and flowers are called. However, if I think I know, I will mention this above the photo I am sharing.
I think the red flowers in the photo below are Calla Lilies. Please correct me if I am wrong in your comment.
I think this is a Hibiscus.
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
The following video is a cute, short and humourous video entitled "Long Steven, Rain"
I love this video. Spreading the joy of laughter on a train! Enjoy! :)
African Giant Pouch Rats. (for those of you who may not like rats or who may be afraid of rats, I challenge you to watch this less than 2 minute video. It may just change your perception of these beautiful and intelligent creatures). :)
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Good evening, excellent post Linda-I appreciate the time it took to put this all together Loved the flowers too Our cool down is beginning-finally-smiles Kathy
The video you shared proves that laughter is contagious, Linda, no matter where you are. What fun! I loved your photos of the flowers, too, and I think you may have identified them correctly. My dad was a botanist, and I wish I had paid more attention to his knowledge when I had the chance. Have a blessed week!
I like a lot of those! My favorite tonight is - Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude (and my mouth shut) while waiting! I NEED TO LEARN PATIENCE. I am also like you - I don't know the names of the flowers, but I do know they are pretty.
I like the Jimmy Buffett quote best. Those lilies are Arum lilies, not Calla. And yes, the yellow flower is a Hibiscus. I love a good sized greenhouse.
The photos of the Westmount Greenhouse are so beautiful! The posting is wonderful , all the fun and Something to think about and fulfill for the soul! Thank you and have a beautiful weekend! hugs Elke
I love all your quotes, Linda. So much wisdom! The first big pink flower is called Aechmea, I think the pink flower is a Gerbera, the red/ pink one is an Anthurium/ Flamingo flower, the big pink flower is a Medinilla, the red one is a amaryllis, and the yes it'a hibiscus! Thank you for the lovely photos!
Linda, I could spend hours in the greenhouse because I love plants! I even spotted a banana tree. The flowers are so lovely. Love the quotes and my favorite has to be Karen Salmansohn's. Oh... those rats are nothing like the ones I see at the back alley of my office and sometimes near my home! Laughter is indeed infectious and I do love a good laugh!
Hello Linda, I do appreciate your inspiring post, words to live by, Choose joy and be happy now. The greenhouse plants are lovely. Take care, enjoy your day!
I know I should make nice comments on your memes and photos but I can't get past the first and third video clips. So funny. How come when I put money in a donation box, I don't get such thanks!
Hello Linda, what an amazing collection of quotes! Once again I am in agreement with Jane Goodall. I love the tropical plants and flowers in the greenhouse, especially the yellow hibiscus! Have a beautiful day.
I failed at your challenge. I got weak in my knees and I am shivering. Luckily I stop short of wetting my pants. Now I hope 🤞 I don't get nightmares 😭 🥶
I would like to visit the Westmount Greenhouse. When I was visiting my aunt in Vancouver more than 10 years ago, my aunt took us to the Butchart Gardens which was really lovely. We even had to take a ferry there.
I haven't seen a greenhouse like that since I departed the UK for life in Australia. Such a beautiful sight. And cat wisdom, is the best kind of wisdom. I do tend to be very cat like myself, mine have trained me well. 😂🤣
Hi Linda, Karen Salmansohn wrote a great quote. She draws special attention to thoughts and emotions in our present, as the past might infringe on our present.
I'd like to visit Westmount Greenhouse. Lovely photos.
Westmount Greenhouse looks so lovely. In Singapore, we have the Marina Bay Sands Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome which is air conditioned and like a Green House too. There was a Tulipmania Flowers Exhibition in this Conservatory once and I visited it with my Buddy, it was a wonderful experience.
The Gag video and the "laughter in the train" video make me giggle and laught, laughter is the best medication, thank you for sharing and making my day wonderful!
Loving all the quotes and furry purry (kittens/cats) pictures, feel like patting them. My picks would be Karen Salmansohn's, The Latest Kate and A cat's kind of wisdom (I had read something similar to this somewhere). Once again, thanks dear!
I love rats, highly intelligent little things. I'd love them as a pet but best not as I have 6 cats! Lovely photos you have taken :-D
Great uplifting quotes. The lion one made me think of my daughter, she is nearly 7. She is loud but when she is quiet I worry as she's up to something haha!
Linda the greenhouse photos are lovely. So enjoyed seeing the rat video. I know they are extremely intelligent animals. Just prefer they don't live at my house :)!! Lovely quotes and kitty pics. Thank you for blessing us with your uplifting posts. Hugs!
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Montreal has a beautiful glassed-in conservatory full of gorgeous plants! Very similar to our Muttart (glass) pyramids conservatory here in Edmonton!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration, and great photos!
ReplyDeleteGood evening, excellent post Linda-I appreciate the time it took to put this all together Loved the flowers too
ReplyDeleteOur cool down is beginning-finally-smiles
Kathy
The video you shared proves that laughter is contagious, Linda, no matter where you are. What fun! I loved your photos of the flowers, too, and I think you may have identified them correctly. My dad was a botanist, and I wish I had paid more attention to his knowledge when I had the chance. Have a blessed week!
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ReplyDeleteI like a lot of those! My favorite tonight is - Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude (and my mouth shut) while waiting! I NEED TO LEARN PATIENCE.
ReplyDeleteI am also like you - I don't know the names of the flowers, but I do know they are pretty.
So many beautiful words of wisdom. :) A lovely post! All the best for a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quotes! I love esp. the one with the patience!
ReplyDeleteSo much here to love. The rats are unreal. I love the pink flowers. My other favorites are ...what happened is done, and the quote from Healthy Place.
ReplyDeleteVery true on not letting what I can't do get in the way of what I can. I love that. Love the flowers too. Sooooo fun to take pictures.
ReplyDeleteI like the Jimmy Buffett quote best. Those lilies are Arum lilies, not Calla. And yes, the yellow flower is a Hibiscus. I love a good sized greenhouse.
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the Westmount Greenhouse are so beautiful! The posting is wonderful , all the fun and Something to think about and fulfill for the soul! Thank you and have a beautiful weekend!
ReplyDeletehugs Elke
I love all your quotes, Linda. So much wisdom! The first big pink flower is called Aechmea, I think the pink flower is a Gerbera, the red/ pink one is an Anthurium/ Flamingo flower, the big pink flower is a Medinilla, the red one is a amaryllis, and the yes it'a hibiscus! Thank you for the lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I could spend hours in the greenhouse because I love plants! I even spotted a banana tree. The flowers are so lovely. Love the quotes and my favorite has to be Karen Salmansohn's. Oh... those rats are nothing like the ones I see at the back alley of my office and sometimes near my home! Laughter is indeed infectious and I do love a good laugh!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI do appreciate your inspiring post, words to live by, Choose joy and be happy now. The greenhouse plants are lovely. Take care, enjoy your day!
I know I should make nice comments on your memes and photos but I can't get past the first and third video clips. So funny. How come when I put money in a donation box, I don't get such thanks!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, what an amazing collection of quotes! Once again I am in agreement with Jane Goodall. I love the tropical plants and flowers in the greenhouse, especially the yellow hibiscus! Have a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteI do like the greenhouse photos.
ReplyDeleteI love these quotes. Have you read the Dali Lama's cat? Have a lovely week and thankyou for visiting my blog this week.
ReplyDeleteThese are all lovely and inspiring
ReplyDeleteA nice selection of memes again. That is such a pretty greenhouse. It would be fun to walk through there and see all that they had
ReplyDeleteI failed at your challenge. I got weak in my knees and I am shivering. Luckily I stop short of wetting my pants. Now I hope 🤞 I don't get nightmares 😭 🥶
ReplyDeleteI would like to visit the Westmount Greenhouse. When I was visiting my aunt in Vancouver more than 10 years ago, my aunt took us to the Butchart Gardens which was really lovely. We even had to take a ferry there.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a greenhouse like that since I departed the UK for life in Australia. Such a beautiful sight. And cat wisdom, is the best kind of wisdom. I do tend to be very cat like myself, mine have trained me well. 😂🤣
ReplyDeleteThanks for once again featuring Jane Goodall, one of the great figures of my lifetime, a person for whom I have unbounded admiration.
ReplyDeleteGod memes and nice photos that you took, Linda.
ReplyDeleteThe videos are good as usual :)
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteKaren Salmansohn wrote a great quote. She draws special attention to thoughts and emotions in our present, as the past might infringe on our present.
I'd like to visit Westmount Greenhouse. Lovely photos.
Have a nice day ☀
Westmount Greenhouse looks so lovely. In Singapore, we have the Marina Bay Sands Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome which is air conditioned and like a Green House too. There was a Tulipmania Flowers Exhibition in this Conservatory once and I visited it with my Buddy, it was a wonderful experience.
ReplyDeleteThe Gag video and the "laughter in the train" video make me giggle and laught, laughter is the best medication, thank you for sharing and making my day wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe greenhouse photos give me a faint niggling of memory.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the quotes and furry purry (kittens/cats) pictures, feel like patting them. My picks would be Karen Salmansohn's, The Latest Kate and A cat's kind of wisdom (I had read something similar to this somewhere). Once again, thanks dear!
ReplyDeleteI love rats, highly intelligent little things. I'd love them as a pet but best not as I have 6 cats! Lovely photos you have taken :-D
ReplyDeleteGreat uplifting quotes. The lion one made me think of my daughter, she is nearly 7. She is loud but when she is quiet I worry as she's up to something haha!
Linda the greenhouse photos are lovely. So enjoyed seeing the rat video. I know they are extremely intelligent animals. Just prefer they don't live at my house :)!! Lovely quotes and kitty pics. Thank you for blessing us with your uplifting posts. Hugs!
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