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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Quotes, Nature, Motivation, Encouragement and Personal Photos
Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for stopping by! Here are my selections for you today, which I hope will be a source of inspiration to you all.
Summers are for snuggles and sandcastles. (summer is not quite finished yet...last day is September 19th!) :)
Intrepid Quips
Motivation is something that has to come from within. Someone can help you light the fire. But you've got to keep it burning. Cherish that flame. Don't let anyone blow it out. You're in control of how bright you shine. - Cassey Ho
Karen Salmansohn
As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists. - Joan Gussow
Unknown
It's the little things that usually have the greatest impact in life. A smile, a hug, a thank you, a compliment.
Tiny Buddha
Struggling now doesn't mean struggling forever. We can hold out for a better time.
The Latest Kate
Things to grow: acceptance, kindness, humility, empathy
Sketches in Stillness (art by Natasha Dickinson)
It's better to walk alone keeping love in your heart...than to be popular in a crowd filled with judgement and hate.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.
Inner compassion and outer tolerance can easily make a new world a better world. - Sri Chinmoy
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King
Begin each day with a little courage, a little curiosity and a little spring in each step.
Susan Gale Quotes
The world is already so full of conflict. If we want to create more peace in the world, we have to choose not to take things personally and instead respond with understanding, compassion, connection and peace. - Ben Fizell
Tiny Buddha
Nature is my medicine. - Sara Moss Wolfe
An Extraordinary Day
Life isn't meant to be easy, it's meant to be lived. Sometimes happy, other times rough...but with every up and down, you learn lessons that make you strong.
Unknown
The world is changed by your example not by your opinion. - Paulo Coelho
Positive Energy+
We should be lifting each other up and cheering each other on, not trying to outshine one another. The sky would be awfully dark with just one star. - Stacie
Sketches in Stillness
Let's nurture the nature so that we can have a better future.
Unknown
Wildflowers adapt and bloom wherever they want. Be a wildflower. - Aly Aubrey
Quotes Lines
Ten years from now you'll laugh at whatever's stressing you out today. So why not laugh now? - Tony Robbins
Best Self Mom
The time to relax is when you don't have time for it. - Sidney Harris
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King
Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures, none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures. - Thomas de Quincey
AZ Quotes
A home with fewer possessions is more spacious, more calming and more focused on the people who live inside. - Joshua Becker, Becoming Minimalist
Get Organized and Beyond
Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions. - Barbara Hemphill
Tidy Life Happy Wife
The following are my own photos, which I took in August on my walks in a park in Town of Mount Royal. You can click on each photo to see a larger view. Again, I don't know what all the flowers are called, I just loved what I saw and decided to take the photo!
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal!
Cute Lamb Chilling with Kittens (this is not the same video I showed a while back, it is a different one)
Pasadena Villa: Animal-Assisted Therapy for Autism Treatment
Take a walk down memory lane with this 1949 Ivory Soap TV Commercial!
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You always share such great memes, Linda. My favorite today is, " Struggling now doesn't mean struggling forever. We can hold out for a better time." So deep!
Very lovely flowers photos you took! I love all of them especially the first flower photo. Indeed nature is my medicine, I love nature and I love to observe animals.
I like the nature is my medicine poster with tree, a pond and those goose. Looks so serene and beautiful to me. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day ahead!
Trust cows more than chemists! So good! I agree that the little things make a huge difference, good thing to remember. The first flowers are Cosmos, we have some in our yard and I love them.
Oh, my goodness Linda - you and I think so much alike. Every time I read all your memes - I love them all. My favorite today: As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists. - Joan Gussow Love the ivory soap commercial. Your photos are wonderful too!
In Italia parecchi anni or sono un presentatore morto giovanissimo, Nik Novecento asseriva che le cose più belle della vita sono gratis: Un tramonto L'alba Un sorriso Il mare il cielo stellato. Serena giornata.
Septemberr 19th would´ve been my Mom´s Birthday... Cows are so cute. Crazy I still like a good steak... Yes to the little things! It sure works with the smile! I had it both ways, a good feeling. And to better times and growing... strong. I wear wildflowers (or weed) around my neck right now. And I need to declutter! Beautiful flowers and oh, my, that ice cream! That lamb, I need to be more like that! We had an ad where a housewife had her fingers in a bowl of soap and did not realize it. See here. Thank you, dear friend Linda, for the wise quotes and the fun and the memory!
Such lovely quotes! I especially love the summer one! Charlie Brown always has gold to share ;) Such lovely cosmos and rose photos! Have a wonderful weekend!
I was amused, laughed, and reflected on everything you wrote in your post. I admired your beautiful photos of this park. I enjoyed being here with you again. Yes, summer isn't over yet, and I hope to have some more beautiful days, and you too. Take care, see you then! Hugs, Elke
Oh! Those black and white Tuxedo cats reminded me of mine which died on 02-09-2023. I love the flowers you captured with your phone. The first photo are Cosmos which I used to have in my garden.
Hello Linda, Wonderful collection of inspiring words and quotes. Your flower photos are lovely, flowers just must us happy. Take care, have a great day!
I love reading inspirational quotes and you really have some good ones today I especially liked "Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions. - Barbara Hemphill" I just watched the commercial- it's so funny ! She also looks "old" compared to today's young mothers! How things have changed!! Thanks for the post - I have a smile on my face after reading it.
I definitely prefer butter to margarine! It's a natural food with natural ingredients and no artificial stuff! I definitely trust cows more than chemists. I loved all of the pictures and quotes today. They make me smile and reflect on the wisdom shared, and that's a good way to start my day. Thank you! Have a lovely day my friend.
Good morning Linda...."Nature is my medicine" how true this is. If only we would use Nature more often.. It can heal our minds and when our minds are in a good spot, then our bodies are healthier. Have a wonderful Day...
As always, your meme affirmations lifted my spirits, dear friend. One in particular that resonated and applies to today's chaotic world of social media is as follows: "It's better to walk alone keeping love in your heart...than to be popular in a crowd filled with judgement and hate." I also appreciate: "Nature is my medicine" and other elements of your post that remind us that animals are great therapy. The one about the gentle cows reminded me of how I befriended a cow in the early 1970s. He was part of a herd that grazed in a pasture adjacent to my apartment complex. Whenever I'd take a walk along the pasture fence, this cow would break away from the herd, come over to see me and let me scratch him. I knew it was the same cow every time because they had numbered tags on their ears. To this day, I cherish the quality time I spent 50+ years ago with cow number 32! The ice cream stand gag was hilarious. Some of those people needed to eat as quickly as possible to prevent their towering ice cream cones from toppling over. Others seemed delighted to have received so much tasty treat for their money. The pictures you took at the park in Town of Mount Royal are delightful. As the last picture of the set in particular proves that you have an eye for composition. I could watch the lamb and kittens video on a loop all day long for inspiration. It illustrates that different types can live together in harmony and love each other. The Ivory Soap commercial made me smile. When I was a child, our family used Ivory in the bath. Far from moisturizing or soothing, the soap brand always dried out my skin and left it red and sore.
I am returning with a new post first thing tomorrow, Friday, and hope you can swing by for a visit. Have a safe and happy weekend ahead, dear friend Linda!
Linda what an adorable video of the sheep with those kittens. Such a sweet peaceful picture of animals living together in harmony. All of your quotes are ones that make us stop and recognize how important the spiritual aspects affect our deeds and actions. Your photos are lovely. The first one is of cosmos. They grow in my garden - such carefree annuals that don't take a great deal of care. Well hope you are having a great day - and yeah there are still 19 days left of summer...I am glad. Hugs!
Agradecer el trabajo el trabajo que realizas para traernos esa grandes sentencias acompañando de imágenes. También las fotos de tus paseos y esos variados videos.
so many of these meme's spoke to me, it was hard to pick a favorite. but moreover i enjoyed your images. the first picture you shared are of cosmos, they are everywhere right now, this is their season!!
I like the little things quote, I so agree, showing a bit of kindness can go a long way. Also lifting each other up instead of trying to shine, the sky wouldn't be as impressive with just one star :) I have the flowers in your first picture in my wildflower garden but have no idea what they are called, they are taking over my garden I have had to prune back a little.
Wonderful post Linda. Thank you very much for the insightful quotes. I wish I could have the peace of that little lamb, and the acrobatic cat made my day. Hugs Linda.
"Be a wildflower" - I just love that! You always have the most inspirational quotes, Linda. Gorgeous garden photos. Looks like it was a lovely day to be out and about enjoying nature. Blessings.
Lots of good sayings and pretty pics. That's a commercial I don't remember. Two years before I was born may be the reason--lol! But I remember Ivory commercials about being for beauty and babies. :)
Great photos. Nature is my medicine and sanctuary. Thomas de Quincey is so right, cows are amazing creatures and very intelligent too give the chance. I also love them. :-D
Hi, I saw you stopped by my blog and left a comment. I was very pleased. I've been blogging for 15 years, and despite some ups and downs, I continue to write. Over time, I've had periods when I've devoted myself more to cooking, reading, or embroidery. I have a job and many hobbies, so I alternate between them in my free time. What do you do during the long Canadian winters? Our winters already seem long to me, and I spend them working in the office and dedicating myself to reading, drawing, or doing crafts like crocheting or knitting.
Nature isn't only my medicine, it's my church) temple as well. Love the quote about walking alone, with love. Rather than in the judgement of a crowd. I've had dreadful experiences with groups. Hence I walk alone. Thank you also Linda for commenting on my blog each day. I have lots of people viewing each day, yet they don't seem inspired to comment. Weird!! The pink flowers are Comos.
Hello Linda Lots of good things in your post. I particularly like the words "It's the little things that usually have the greatest impact in life" The photographs here are beautiful.
Enjoy the rest of your week and have a good weekend.
Per quanto riguarda il burro contro la margarina, mi fido più delle mucche rispetto ai chimici. Sono assolutamente d'accodo con te. Oltretutto io amo le mucche, sopratutto se vive. Gli animali sono gli unici innocenti.
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You always share such great memes, Linda. My favorite today is, " Struggling now doesn't mean struggling forever. We can hold out for a better time." So deep!
ReplyDeleteI like the photos you took of the air root plants. Thank you for all the inspirational quotes and posters again. Have a good day 🌹
ReplyDeleteI love the inspiration you share with all of us!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely flowers photos you took! I love all of them especially the first flower photo. Indeed nature is my medicine, I love nature and I love to observe animals.
ReplyDeleteI like the nature is my medicine poster with tree, a pond and those goose. Looks so serene and beautiful to me. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day ahead!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! I believe the first one is Cosmos. I love the Fizell quote maybe the best, followed by sketches In Silliness!
ReplyDeleteTrust cows more than chemists! So good! I agree that the little things make a huge difference, good thing to remember.
ReplyDeleteThe first flowers are Cosmos, we have some in our yard and I love them.
Your own photos are so lovely, Linda, and it is so important to relax especially when we don't have time for it. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness Linda - you and I think so much alike. Every time I read all your memes - I love them all.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite today: As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists. - Joan Gussow
Love the ivory soap commercial.
Your photos are wonderful too!
Ice cream is a scream
ReplyDeleteI hope you're havng a wonderful week. My favorites are your own pix!
ReplyDeleteLove those inspiring quotes! Thanks, Linda.
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures. Those yellow roses are gorgeous! Thank you for your comments on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the wild flower meme but they are all nice, Linda.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the videos and your photos.
I love the Ivory soap commercial. Washing dishes in it even.
ReplyDeleteIn Italia parecchi anni or sono un presentatore morto giovanissimo, Nik Novecento asseriva che le cose più belle della vita sono gratis:
ReplyDeleteUn tramonto
L'alba
Un sorriso
Il mare
il cielo stellato.
Serena giornata.
Thank you for nice quotes and photos! Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Finland, Europe.
Bueno, menos los vídeos, leído todo. De interés.
ReplyDelete¡Bien expresado!
Abrazo Linda.
Very nice quotes, Linda. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow roses you saw in your local park are beautiful. Yellow roses are my favourite.
ReplyDeleteLoved the video of the lamb and the kittens. :)
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ReplyDeleteSeptemberr 19th would´ve been my Mom´s Birthday...
Cows are so cute. Crazy I still like a good steak...
Yes to the little things! It sure works with the smile! I had it both ways, a good feeling.
And to better times and growing... strong.
I wear wildflowers (or weed) around my neck right now. And I need to declutter!
Beautiful flowers and oh, my, that ice cream! That lamb, I need to be more like that!
We had an ad where a housewife had her fingers in a bowl of soap and did not realize it. See here.
Thank you, dear friend Linda, for the wise quotes and the fun and the memory!
Beautiful blog! Nice.
ReplyDeleteyes, we should "trust cows more than chemists".... the quote makes me smile ....
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
ook in oktober kan het nog mooi weer zijn - leuk het lammetje met de kittens
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely quotes! I especially love the summer one!
ReplyDeleteCharlie Brown always has gold to share ;)
Such lovely cosmos and rose photos!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I might be with Joan Gussow about butter.
ReplyDeleteThe lamb and the kittens are very cute.
I was amused, laughed, and reflected on everything you wrote in your post. I admired your beautiful photos of this park. I enjoyed being here with you again. Yes, summer isn't over yet, and I hope to have some more beautiful days, and you too. Take care, see you then! Hugs, Elke
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful selection, Linda! I'm partial to the ones with cats in them :) Thank you for sharing your lovely flower photos too!
ReplyDeleteOh! Those black and white Tuxedo cats reminded me of mine which died on 02-09-2023. I love the flowers you captured with your phone. The first photo are Cosmos which I used to have in my garden.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of inspiring words and quotes.
Your flower photos are lovely, flowers just must us happy.
Take care, have a great day!
A nice selection. The Charlie Brown one is so true
ReplyDeleteI like your motivation pics and phrases, thank you for them!
ReplyDeleteYes; butter is more healthy and natural than margarine. Thank you once more for a lovely post. God bless always.
ReplyDeleteNature is my medicine too. I take a large dose every day, the larger the better.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love reading inspirational quotes and you really have some good ones today I especially liked "Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions. - Barbara Hemphill" I just watched the commercial- it's so funny ! She also looks "old" compared to today's young mothers! How things have changed!! Thanks for the post - I have a smile on my face after reading it.
ReplyDeleteI definitely prefer butter to margarine! It's a natural food with natural ingredients and no artificial stuff! I definitely trust cows more than chemists. I loved all of the pictures and quotes today. They make me smile and reflect on the wisdom shared, and that's a good way to start my day. Thank you! Have a lovely day my friend.
ReplyDelete"Little Things is my favorite today of your many uplifting quotes, Linda;)))) I hope your day is filled with lovely things...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI like the video of the lamb :-) and I agree on the quote about motivation, as we have to keep it burning.
ReplyDeleteWith regard to butter, I'm afraid many cows are trated with synthetic hormones, which help increase milk production.
Pretty August flowers, Linda 💛
ReplyDeleteThe picture that goes with this quote "Things to grow: acceptance, kindness, humility, empathy" is lovely, absolutely fabulous 💚
Good morning Linda...."Nature is my medicine" how true this is. If only we would use Nature more often.. It can heal our minds and when our minds are in a good spot, then our bodies are healthier. Have a wonderful Day...
ReplyDeleteHi, Linda!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your meme affirmations lifted my spirits, dear friend. One in particular that resonated and applies to today's chaotic world of social media is as follows: "It's better to walk alone keeping love in your heart...than to be popular in a crowd filled with judgement and hate." I also appreciate: "Nature is my medicine" and other elements of your post that remind us that animals are great therapy. The one about the gentle cows reminded me of how I befriended a cow in the early 1970s. He was part of a herd that grazed in a pasture adjacent to my apartment complex. Whenever I'd take a walk along the pasture fence, this cow would break away from the herd, come over to see me and let me scratch him. I knew it was the same cow every time because they had numbered tags on their ears. To this day, I cherish the quality time I spent 50+ years ago with cow number 32! The ice cream stand gag was hilarious. Some of those people needed to eat as quickly as possible to prevent their towering ice cream cones from toppling over. Others seemed delighted to have received so much tasty treat for their money. The pictures you took at the park in Town of Mount Royal are delightful. As the last picture of the set in particular proves that you have an eye for composition. I could watch the lamb and kittens video on a loop all day long for inspiration. It illustrates that different types can live together in harmony and love each other. The Ivory Soap commercial made me smile. When I was a child, our family used Ivory in the bath. Far from moisturizing or soothing, the soap brand always dried out my skin and left it red and sore.
I am returning with a new post first thing tomorrow, Friday, and hope you can swing by for a visit. Have a safe and happy weekend ahead, dear friend Linda!
Of course, I meant "her" referring to cow #32.
DeleteLinda what an adorable video of the sheep with those kittens. Such a sweet peaceful picture of animals living together in harmony. All of your quotes are ones that make us stop and recognize how important the spiritual aspects affect our deeds and actions. Your photos are lovely. The first one is of cosmos. They grow in my garden - such carefree annuals that don't take a great deal of care. Well hope you are having a great day - and yeah there are still 19 days left of summer...I am glad. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes and wonderful videos.
ReplyDeleteAgradecer el trabajo el trabajo que realizas para traernos esa grandes sentencias acompañando de imágenes. También las fotos de tus paseos y esos variados videos.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Wise quotes and beautiful images and videos.
ReplyDeleteGreetings and all the best
Your walks in August were full of beautiful blooms!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteNature is a great medecine. Thank you for quotes and flowers. The first pink is a cosmos.
so many of these meme's spoke to me, it was hard to pick a favorite. but moreover i enjoyed your images. the first picture you shared are of cosmos, they are everywhere right now, this is their season!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed today's post. Nice flower photos!
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteJust retributing your visit :-), but I have to say that anyone who likes Cosmos flowers has to be a good person!
Regards from sunny Portugal
I like the little things quote, I so agree, showing a bit of kindness can go a long way. Also lifting each other up instead of trying to shine, the sky wouldn't be as impressive with just one star :)
ReplyDeleteI have the flowers in your first picture in my wildflower garden but have no idea what they are called, they are taking over my garden I have had to prune back a little.
Linda que fofo o pet eles sentem muito calor uma água faz bem, lindos pensamentos, feliz quinta-feira bjs.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Linda. Thank you very much for the insightful quotes. I wish I could have the peace of that little lamb, and the acrobatic cat made my day. Hugs Linda.
ReplyDeleteExcellent sayings that are authentic truths, I identify with all of them. Regards.
ReplyDeleteLovely reflections... Your words and photos really warm the heart – such a peaceful, uplifting vibe. Thank you for sharing your view of the world!
ReplyDelete"Be a wildflower" - I just love that! You always have the most inspirational quotes, Linda. Gorgeous garden photos. Looks like it was a lovely day to be out and about enjoying nature. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteLet the summer last as long as possible.
ReplyDeleteBest regards :)
Lots of good sayings and pretty pics.
ReplyDeleteThat's a commercial I don't remember. Two years before I was born may be the reason--lol! But I remember Ivory commercials about being for beauty and babies. :)
Great photos. Nature is my medicine and sanctuary. Thomas de Quincey is so right, cows are amazing creatures and very intelligent too give the chance. I also love them. :-D
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the cow (butter versus margarine).
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde e uma excelente quinta-feira minha querida amiga. As fotos ficaram maravilhosas e as frases são interessantes. Obrigado por dividir conosco.
ReplyDeleteHi, I saw you stopped by my blog and left a comment. I was very pleased. I've been blogging for 15 years, and despite some ups and downs, I continue to write. Over time, I've had periods when I've devoted myself more to cooking, reading, or embroidery. I have a job and many hobbies, so I alternate between them in my free time. What do you do during the long Canadian winters? Our winters already seem long to me, and I spend them working in the office and dedicating myself to reading, drawing, or doing crafts like crocheting or knitting.
ReplyDeleteOlá, Linda
ReplyDeleteBelas fotos, o vídeo do cordeirinho com os gatinhos é uma fofura, os animais são lindos, é muito bom relaxar, bjs querida.
So viele schöne, gute Sprüche, die genau ins Herz sehen. Aber besonders schön sind die Fotos.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, the flowers you took pictures of are gorgeous. Nice inspiring quotes, thanks for sharing, Linda.
ReplyDeleteNature isn't only my medicine, it's my church) temple as well. Love the quote about walking alone, with love. Rather than in the judgement of a crowd. I've had dreadful experiences with groups. Hence I walk alone. Thank you also Linda for commenting on my blog each day. I have lots of people viewing each day, yet they don't seem inspired to comment. Weird!! The pink flowers are Comos.
ReplyDeleteThat really is a lovely park, Linda. Your photos capture it so well.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda
ReplyDeleteLots of good things in your post.
I particularly like the words "It's the little things that usually have the greatest impact in life"
The photographs here are beautiful.
Enjoy the rest of your week and have a good weekend.
All the best Jan
Sorry that comment may come through twice ... blogger has been giving me issues this evening!!!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteand thank you for your visit on my blog
have a nice weekend
Rosi
I am glad I found your blog. I enjoy your motivational and encouraging posts!
ReplyDelete"It's the little things that usually have the greatest impact in life. A smile, a hug, a thank you, a compliment."
ReplyDeleteLovely words ... makes me want to do something small for someone tomorrow.
Thanks for the uplifting blog :)
The meme about the little things meaning the most speaks to me. I couldn’t agree more.
ReplyDeleteI don't often comment here, but I do read every time you post. Your blog is an oasis. Thank you for being a bright spot in a very troubling world.
ReplyDeleteLove your flower pics - especially those yellow roses!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful quotes! They warm my heart. I can relate especially to the one about motivation.
ReplyDeletePer quanto riguarda il burro contro la margarina, mi fido più delle mucche rispetto ai chimici. Sono assolutamente d'accodo con te. Oltretutto io amo le mucche, sopratutto se vive. Gli animali sono gli unici innocenti.
ReplyDeleteCheers Linda - with you on the enjoyment of flowers not knowing all of the names
ReplyDelete'Nature is my medicine', so very true!
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