Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Meditation, Stress, Positivity

Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!


When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. - Willie Nelson

                 Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


Learn to be okay with people not knowing your side of the story. You don't have to prove anything to anyone.

                         Karen Salmansohn


Don't let the world trick you into believing that you're "behind in life" or that you need to do what anyone else is doing. Life isn't a race, so go at your own pace, and always sing your own song. - Lori Deschene

                               Tiny Buddha


"I can't look on the bright side" said the mouse. "Then I will sit with you in the dark." replied the firefly.

                         Sketches in Stillness


Sometimes things work out for the best when you stop worrying and stressing, and simply go with the flow of your heart. Accept what is. Forget what was and gratefully embrace what is to come.

                  Inspire Positive Soul Sensations


It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it. - Lou Holtz

                       Success Consciousness


How meditation helps stress...better immune system functioning, stimulates parasympathetic nervous system for relaxation, deeper breathing, better oxygen consumption, clarity of mind, thoughts quieten, heart rate slows, adrenal glands produce less cortisol.



Pain is real. But so is hope.
Healthy Place


Don't wait. The time will never be just right. - Napoleon Hill
Bright Drops


When we share joy and happiness, we give two of the most powerful healing medicines in the world.
Collective Evolution


If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.
Power of Positivity


One of the main benefits of spending time in nature is stress reduction. - Richard Louv
Zen Lounge


These painful feelings aren't permanent. There are better times ahead.
Healthy Place


Life fails to be perfect but never fails to be beautiful.
Unknown


You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. - Robin Williams   :)
Bright Drops


We're not meant to let go of everything in life that's heavy. Sometimes it's an opportunity to see just how strong we really are.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.


Don't let this silly world trick you into starving your soul for material things, because someday you're going to be sitting out under the sun and realize how little you actually need to be truly happy. - Brooks Hampton
Tiny Buddha


Every bird, every tree, every flower reminds me what a blessing and privilege it is just to be alive. - Marty Rubin



Every day is a new beginning, keep happy and love life.


Being the black sheep of the family is like being famous. There's always someone talking about you.  :)
                      Daily Dose of Inspiration


Hold onto this hope: you can get better from depression.
                              Healthy Place


Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. - Albert Einstein
Inspiration. Pass It On. The Foundation for a Better Life


Friendship makes life more beautiful.
             Rose Hill Designs by Heather Stillufsen

The following are my own photos, which I took this month on my walks on the island of Montreal. This first photo is of a mural on the window of a pet supply store.

Another mural, this one was on the side of a building. A bulldog named Tilly. I thought this was so cute.  :)





Pigeons in a shopping parking lot. Don't worry, people love them and know they are there. This is a very rarely used part of the parking lot.




This is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) video done here in Montreal. Enjoy. :)

Two Siamese Cats are not Happy! The lady is taking a shower and they carry on the entire time! This happens every single time she takes a shower! You may want to have the volume on low for this one. :)

A beautiful and worthwhile Budweiser TV ad to watch!

Song of the Volga Boatmen (1940's Russian Folk Song by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra)


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107 comments:

  1. I like the one that says rest, don't quit!
    I always like murals, those are good ones! And your sky photos are so pretty!

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  2. I love murals! Thanks for sharing. Our town just passed an ordinance to allow them.

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  3. Siempre es bueno ser agradecido y ver el lado bueno de las cosas. bellas imagenes. Te mando un beso.

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  4. Speaking of Willie Nelson (first item) a friend posted elsewhere that he just heard Willie in concert. I tink he said Willie was 93 and still doing surprisingly well in voice and on the guitar.

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  5. thecontemplativecat here. All the photos mean something to me. I'll be back.

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  6. Thank you for all the lovely and encouraging posters and quotes. I read every single of them. The photo you took outside the pet supply store is so cute. The sky photos are awesome.

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  7. When we count our blessings, they subtract immediately from our grievances and make our lives more joyful, Linda. How I loved the Just for Laughs and the Budweiser classic commercial. Why did they ever think that going woke could possibly be a good thing? Now Cracker Barrel is feeling the heat. Blessings, my friend!

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  8. Don't let the world trick you into believing that you're "behind in life" or that you need to do what anyone else is doing. Life isn't a race, so go at your own pace, and always sing your own song. - Lori Deschene

    I like this ☝️ best . Thanks for sharing it 🌞

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  9. The prank was so funny. I wonder if the women and the girl knew about it in advance.

    I'm glad we didn't choose a Siamese cat. They are crazy.

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  10. Linda, the photos of the clouds were just beautiful!
    And my favorite quote today - Learn to be okay with people not knowing your side of the story. You don't have to prove anything to anyone. I wish I could. I have a problem with that at times.

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  11. The dog murals are adorable!! And I love both the quote and gorgeous photo of the one with the yellow fall leaves. This sky is such an intense blue!!

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  12. Hi Linda, apparently my first message didn't reach you. Thanks for visiting the Andy 60s Music Blog. Appreciate. You have a lovely one too. Congratulations! We had a lovely Alsatian called Sandy; when it passed away, we decided not to keep another. It was too heart rendering to experience the trauma... Love animals though.

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  13. Don't let this silly world trick you into starving your soul for material things, because someday you're going to be sitting out under the sun and realize how little you actually need to be truly happy. - Brooks Hampton

    I like this ☝️ one too.
    No need to always keep up with the Joneses.

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  14. Friendship makes life more beautiful.

    This one ☝️is definitely true
    With internet, we can have virtual friendship across the world 🌍
    Thank you Linda for being our virtual friend halfway across the globe 🌎 making our lives more beautiful ❤️ 🌹
    Sharing with us there insightful meaningful sayings and lovely posters.

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  15. Love your own photos of the pet shop's dogs pictures, blue blue clear sky and pigeons in parking lots. I am afraid of pigeons 🐦🕊️ because they 💩 on my head once 😂😆 😬🥴😵‍💫😖

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  16. I use this piece of advice often: "If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit." It really works. 🍎 Also "Every day is a new beginning" is inspirational. Moreover, those two go well together ❤️

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  17. Eu sou quase sempre zen. 😺

    Nova tirinha publicada

    Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.

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  18. So cute with the firefly! To sharing joy and happiness, dear friend Linda.
    I have three black sheep here :-)
    Wow on the murals! And the sky, too. And awww on the Casanova. And the Budweiser cost me a tear, so beautiful. Thank you.

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  19. The little boy in the Gag Video is so hilarious and really a good actor with charm. The cats are a headache to the lady if each time she takes a shower, they are going to make such a din. The puppy in the Budweiser TV Commercial is so adorable, I wish to adopt it and is it a Golden Retriever?

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  20. I love the murals! The parking lot near my office used to be visited by pigeons but now that the traffic has increased, I don't see them anymore. I like the information on Meditation. I am thinking of meditating in my garden but I can only do that during weekends or public holidays. Early morning is the best.

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  21. The clouds are lovely, hopping from one to another.
    The laugh one is cute, nice young fellow in that. The other two are good too but those cats would drive me mad.

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  22. Thank you for these, they made me smile.

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  23. Love too much: I think I Like the mouse and the firefly more than the others.It´s a perfect post!!!!!!!!!! 🧛‍♂️

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  24. Thank you for the great quotes. I like the Willie Nelson one.
    God bless.

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  25. You spread so much wisdom and insight, Linda. The world needs more of that in the future.

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  26. Lindos momentos de paz com os céus lindos, os cartões e dicas! meditar é muito bom e faz bem! Ótimo dia!
    beijos praianos, chica

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  27. All good ones. Very uplifting. I like the one that says it's not the stress it's how we carry it.

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  28. Dear friend, once again you’ve shared a big dose of optimism, for which I thank you, because here it’s raining today, I have a cold, and besides, everyone in Poland is uneasy since Russia keeps violating our airspace, which is worrying because they did the same with Ukraine before they started the war. The video about Siamese cats is amazing—maybe they’re upset because cats don’t like it when people shut themselves away in the bathroom. Mine also always try to come in when I’m taking a bath or shower, so I leave the door slightly open so they can come in and see that everything is fine with me. Warm regards!

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  29. Oh, sigh, there's so much beauty to look at and read again. Thumbs up, thank you!
    How cute are these murals of the pet shop, and also your cloud photos and doves!
    I wish you happy days, hugs Elke

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  30. Love the video of the Siamese cats! Thank you for the lovely memes and your own photos.

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  31. Richard Louv is right. A love of nature and immersion in it is a real stress reducer. I speak from daily experience.

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  32. Lovely affirmations. My favorite Better times ahead. My elderly neighbor, Prissy, used to say Better times are coming. Thanks for the happy memory.

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  33. Thank you very much for the wise aphorisms and nice pictures. Pigeons are the same here in Finland too.
    Have a nice day!

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  34. What a lovely inspiration post! There are many benefits to meditation.

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  35. I just love your uplifting posts. They make me smile and reach me in many ways.

    God bless.

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  36. Lindas as frases que você escolheu são frases pra se inspirar, Linda bjs.

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  37. Encouraging post. Thanks for the words of wisdom.

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  38. Boa quinta-feira minha querida amiga. O estresse é terrível, para quem tem os sintomas. Tratamento urgente. Grande abraço carioca.

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  39. The one about resting when you are tired struck home. I did so much walking in London and when I got tired, I rested for a few minutes. It worked great to keep me going.

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  40. I had a bulldog named Tilly! I can relate very well to the back sheep quote.

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  41. Thank you for your uplifting post, Linda ♥ I really needed that today. Love your cloud photos and the mural is amazing!

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  42. I needed your ray of sunshine today, Linda!!!! Thank you for providing it. Much love, Andrea xoxo

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  43. Belas imagens, sábias sentenças; muito bom, Linda! Meu abraço, bom resto de semana.

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  44. Great photos, loving the skies. And good quotes. I like the Robin Williams one. Nature is the best and it does reduce stress :-D

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  45. Great sayings and some lovely photos, well done. Cheers Diane

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  46. The dog murals are gorgeous! I absolutely love the deep blue sky and fluffy clouds. Thank you, Linda!

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  47. The Budweiser puppy one made me tear up. Always does. Looks like the two Siamese want to join her in the shower. I'd let them!

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  48. Many of these speak directly to my heart today. I needed your uplifting post today...thank you so very much...

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  49. Nice uplifting and inspiring quotes. Love the clouds in the sky photos and the dog murals. Have a great day, Linda.

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  50. Thank you Linda for your warm greetings from Canada! Speaking of warm, are you now having cooler weather as we are?

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    1. Hi Cathy, thank you so much for visiting and for your kind comment. Yes, thank God we are having some beautiful comfortable weather. 🙏

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  51. Another beautiful post Linda, it's just wonderful seeing such uplifting messages and beautiful images. Good to see you have been out taking photos again. The mural in the pet store is fantastic. I like to take photos of clouds to, I think a bright blue cloudless sky can be quite boring. Over here, the endless blue skies of summer mean relentless soaring heat. I prefer a cool day and cloudy skies. Have a lovely day, beautiful friend 😻

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  52. thank you for your always uplifting posts--sad things occurring here in the states

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  53. I loved the meditation diagram! Fab!
    Loved the quotes! Sometimes when it's hard, it is difficult to believe times will get better! But let us have hope!
    The cats in the video are in panic? Maybe they think the woman is drowning lol! These certainly don't like water, I guess!

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  54. Hello Linda
    Once again you've shared some very nice quotes, a wonderful mix.
    Your sky photographs are beautiful and what a lot of pigeons!
    Have a happy day and rest of the week.

    All the best Jan

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  55. That opening cat made me smile big! That parking lots reminds me of "The Birds!"

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  56. Every day really is a new beginning 💗💗💗💗💗

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  57. So good to count our blessings, especially when so much bad is happening.
    I can't get over how many pigeons are in that parking lot, good they know where to hang that they won't get hurt :)
    I didn't watch the video about the cats and the shower, because my cats freak out, but our one cat that hubby rescued from outside, cries at the bedroom door if my hubby doesn't get up when he thinks he should be getting up.

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  58. I'm not so great at meditating, but a lot of these hit home for me. Counting our blessings, and not having to share out side of the story - interesting!

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  59. Always try to be happy and feel good everyday

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  60. Thank you for another batch of great quotes!

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  61. So much wisdom in these words, thank you so much :) I enjoyed your videos and photos also.

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  62. I love them all! Such great quotes. Especially the one about going at your own pace.

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  63. Hello Linda,
    Another wonderful collection of inspiring quotes and cute images.
    I love the murals and beautiful skies. Take care, have a great day!

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  64. I love the sky with beautiful white clouds.

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  65. There are a lot of wise sayings in this post that gave me food for thought. However, the cats outside the shower was my favorite.

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  66. Bom final de semana e uma excelente sexta-feira, minha querida amiga.

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  67. Hi Linda, love the clouds but guess you know I would. Lots of things here to think about today, very meaningful thoughts. Have a good weekend. Hugs Angela xXx

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  68. Las frases como de costumbre muy a tener en cuenta y las fotos que nos dejas de tu autoría me gustan todas en especial los murales.

    Saludos.

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  69. Linda, I feel more relaxed just reading the quotes you shared. So many beautiful and meaningful thoughts here. Thank you and have a wonderful day!

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  70. There is a lot of inspiration in those words of wisdom.

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  71. Beautiful quotes. I love the videos .

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  72. Beautiful skies! So many wonderful quotes and thoughts, but the Lou Holtz quote is a favorite.

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  73. Ohhh..., that little casanova, Linda...!
    Lie(f)s.

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  74. I was drawn to the quote "Life fails to be perfect but never fails to be beautiful." We must look for that beauty every day.

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  75. "When we share joy and happiness, we give two of the most powerful healing medicines in the world." Such a blessing to visit your blog, and especially during this difficult week here in the USA. And that video of the casanova boy at the outdoor cafe! That's a scream! I chuckled several times. Thank you so much for your blog!!!

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  76. El poder de la positividad, ¡Geniales todas las frases!
    Un abrazo, Linda.
    Hay una nueva entrada en mi blog.

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  77. such inspiring words. i especially love the reminder that life isn’t a race... we all move at our own pace...

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  78. Those cloud photographs make me very hapy indeed. Xx

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  79. Your blog feels like a breath of fresh air in a noisy world. The quotes you shared are deeply grounding, and the meditation insights were especially helpful. I loved the pet shop mural and the sky photos—such a peaceful visual pairing with the uplifting words. This space truly radiates warmth and positivity.

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  80. Thank you for your kind comment on one of my articles. It's always nice to meet a kindred Spirit! I believe picking a quote, depends on where you are in your personal process. For me it is "Every bird, every tree, every flower reminds me what a blessing and privilege it is just to be alive." I recently reread Return of the Inca by Elizabeth B. Jenkins and it made a big impact on me. It tought me how to be one with Nature. Namaste

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  81. I agree on the importance of meditation. Forget what was and embrace what is to come, that's a great advice.
    I also like Karen Salmansohn's quote.

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  82. Um excelente trabalho, Linda. Passo a passo abres Caminho a uma excelente e revigorante Meditação.
    Amei. Parabéns.


    Beijo,
    SOL da Esteva

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  83. Great inspirational quotes, as always. And I love that picture of the cat and dogs you took.

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  84. Such a great summary of meditation’s benefits! It’s amazing how something so simple can have such a profound effect on both the mind and body—definitely a reminder to make time for it in daily life.

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  85. More great quotes and of course I love the Budweiser commercial.

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  86. Your photos are really special ! I like the murals and the quotes as always very true !

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  87. ha ha - my cat came in and joined in the Siamese cats' commentary.

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  88. So many wonderfully inspiring quotes.

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  89. You always find some wonderful quotations.

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  90. Kiitos Linda postauksestasi. Olipa viisaita ajatuksia - jospa edes pienen osan niistä pystyisin toteuttamaan omassa elämässäni.

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  91. Thank you for the inspiration, photos and pictures today. They were a real blessing. The Siamese cats made me laugh. What a noise they made trying to save their owner from the shower monster. I will miss your posts when I am away.

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  92. Bom início de semana, com muita paz e saúde. Deus abençoe seu dia.

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  93. Hi Linda, I call wonderful posts like this "Good Words", and have pinned it for my reference. Happy Sunday!

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  94. bonjour bonjour, passezune tres belle semaine !

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  95. Oi Linda! Eu gosto demais de ler e ver as mensagens inspiradoras e positivas que você seleciona em cada post. Obrigada por isso! Nós gostamos das mesmas coisas: palavras positivas, animais de estimação, natureza e bom humor! Beijos!🌺😘

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  96. love this quote: "you don't need everything to anyone...."
    thank you for sharing useful and interesting quotes and videos.

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  97. Thank you for this post.
    Regine

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  98. Thanks for the uplifting post. Lots of great memes and quotes, and your photos you take on your walks are always lovely.
    The black sheep meme made me smile, and the little Casanova video was so cute.

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  99. Awwww, the pet murals you told me about! So cute! Are there any residential buildings nearby? Imagine seeing pet murals when you look out - lovely view 😃🐕🐈‍⬛

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