Sunday, November 30, 2025

Celebrate Seasons and Life!

Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking the time to come and visit me here! I really appreciate each and every one of you!

Here are today's choices, which I hope will brighten your day.


When was the last time you played hooky?  :)

                 Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


If you want to write, keep cats. - Aldous Huxley

                                 That's Meow


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


Keep putting out good. It will come back to you tenfold in unexpected ways.

                               Karen Salmansohn


The forest makes your heart gentle. You become one with it. No place for greed or anger there. - Pha Pachak

                                Treehugger


For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned. - Benjamin Franklin

                        Uncluttered Simplicity


Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. - Jim Rohn

                            Move with Nicole


Suffering usually relates to wantings things to be different from the way they are. - Allan Lokos

                          Very Best Quotes


Manifest plainness. Embrace simplicity. Reduce selfishness. Have few desires. - Lao Tzu

                                     Alamy


My favorite weather is bird-chirping weather. - Terri Guillemets  :)

                             Quotable Creek


We don't need to explain our love. We only need to show it.

                           Missing Moments


You can't calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass. - Timber Hawkeye

                 Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


Meditation is not evasion. It is a serene encounter with reality. - Thich Nhat Hanh

                        Success Consciousness


If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of bill payments.  :)
                             Steven Wright

I love the silent, snowy world of winter mornings. - Ursula Dubosarsky
                          Quote Queendom


Winter forms our character and brings out our best. 


Everyday is special if you think so. Every moment is memorable if you feel so. Everyone is unique if you see so. Life is beautiful if you live so. Think positive and live happy...celebrate life!
Good morning!


Celebrate your life...every moment...with every fiber of your being and you cannot help but create miracles and wonders that you cannot now imagine.
Wix Dot Com


Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow. - Helen Keller
Pass It On, The Foundation for a Better Life


I stayed in a really old hotel last night. They sent me a wake-up letter. - Steven Wright  :)
Hoopoe Quotes


Canadian Highway Patrol  :)
Meanwhile in Canada


Attacking people with disabilities is the lowest display of power I can think of. - Morgan Freeman
QuotesGram


Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. Let this be a sign that you've got a big heart and aren't afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength. - Brigitte Nicole
Healthy Place


A true friend is someone that understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you today, just the way you are.
Guidepost of Light


The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone in downtown Montreal at night on November 21st. Again, I am new at taking night photos, so I guess with time my photos will improve. You can click on any image to see a larger view.
I took this one across the street from my target, which were two lovely deer sculptures, nicely lit up!

I found this what I think is a squirrel sculpture, outside of a church building, nicely lit up. (again, downtown Montreal)


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


Cat Saves Little Boy from Being Attacked by Neighbor's Dog


Pit Bull Attack - Bravest Kitty Saves 97 Year Old Owner!


Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Harp Hymn) by Anne Crosby Gaudet


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130 comments:

  1. Hello Linda
    Happy Sunday and happy last day in November!
    Goodness! This month has zoomed by!

    Lovely quotes and memes, you always provide a great selection.

    Take care and may the coming new month and new week be a good one for you.

    All the best Jan

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  2. thecontemplativecat here. Great memes and quotes. I can relate to every one, maybe the Cardinal most.

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  3. More good stuff again today Linda!
    That was a brave kitty!
    Come thou fount is a good, old hymn.

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  4. Here we are going into December. Thanks for all the inspiration. Always fun to stop by and see what you are posting each week.

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  5. All these beautiful and inspirational messages, yet I'm still laughing at If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of bill payments! Have a wonderful evening, Linda. :)

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  6. Thank you for the inspiration and the laughs.

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  7. I enjoyed that beautiful harp solo, thanks!

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  8. Lovely photos of the sculptures all lit up.

    "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." I am getting better each year at doing just this, still find myself reacting once in awhile though.

    God bless.

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  9. Olá, Linda, gostei muito desta magnífica postagem, com tantos
    ensinamentos filosóficos, que nos ajudam nessa caminhada.
    As imagens são igualmente excelentes.
    Também gostei da reportagem da ABC News no qual o gato salva
    a criança que foi um pouco atacada.
    Uma ótima semana pra você.
    Abraços daqui do Sul do Brasil.

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  10. Such encouragement, thank you. Also where'd November go?

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  11. For some reason, your night made me think of the Eatons Christmas parade in the 50s. I assume that some sort of parade continues these days.

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  12. Love all the quotes today that I do not which one to choose as my favorite but I like the forest and birdie pictures. 🕊️ 🐦 Have a good day and good week ahead!

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  13. The Meanwhile in Canada make me laugh. Those deers in your photo, I thought they are real!

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  14. morning greetings from Kuala Lumpur! today is 1st december, and 1st day of half of semester (week 8) of this academic semester. I got 4 hrs classes today. anyway, i love your picture of squirrel sculpture! so cute!. for quotes, i choose this one: "Keep putting out good. It will come back to you tenfold in unexpected ways." after all, life is short so always be a good doer ;)

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  15. Thanks again for all the wisdom and fun! xo

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  16. "If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of bill payments."

    LOL!

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  17. I loved seeing the lit sculptures ; they look very festive. The Canadian highway patrol cracks me up. Have a blessed week, Linda. Hugs.

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  18. The Gag video is so farnee! And the harp music sounds so tranquil and heavenly. By the way I know how to play the Chinese Zither and Chinese violin (er hu).

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  19. Your photos are great! I have never seen a lit-up squirrel! I would buy one and put it out front if I could! And the photo with the deer has so many lovely details. The twinkling lights in the high rises, the shiny wet, and of course the deer. street

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  20. wonderful....you always find the best memes!! my favorite...we don't need to explain our love...we only need to show it. the photos you took in montreal are very pretty!!

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  21. there are some great quotes there, I enjoyed them along with youe photo's and video clips. Thank you.

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  22. 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. I am taking this with me today...thank you!!

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  23. The concrete definition of the discipline.

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  24. I need to learn from Tiny Buddha, dear friend Linda!
    To a good morning and I am glad Ingo can show feelings like described.
    Lovely sculpture you found.
    And to cats!!! Warm hugs and much love and to a good week 🥰

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  25. Our friend Phong Hong would love the 2 hero cats videos.

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  26. The sculptures are so beautiful!
    Your post has so many good words of wisdom for everyday life!
    I'll gladly take them with me in my thoughts and heart!
    All the videos are great!
    Have a wonderful Advent season!
    Warm regards, Elke

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  27. Good morning, Linda :) Thank you for inspiring me with beautiful quotes this Monday morning! The Christmas decor in your city is stunning!

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  28. Thank you for sharing with us, Linda. I always look forward to your posts and the encouragement I receive when visiting your lovely blog.
    Belinda Frugal Workshop

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  29. Thank you for these beautiful and wise quotes and thoughts.

    Some of them resonated with me. A good approach to life always brings results, if not now, then later.

    Best wishes and have a wonderful day ahead :)

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  30. And my favourite weather is bird-chirping weather, too!

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  31. Dear Linda, thank you for the two photos of the deers and squirrel sculpture. The photos are very clear, I can see the sculptures are covered with yellow golden fairy lights. Very beautiful 😍❤️
    Enjoy your week ahead! ☺️

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  32. Thanks for sharing, Linda!
    Have a great December!!
    Hugs

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  33. Beautiful post Linda! I like your photos!

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  34. Merci Linda pour cette page qui insuffle de la sérénité a chaque citation partagée.
    Bonne journée.

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  35. Highway control in Canada looks like fun🫎🦌
    Another dose of virtual hugs, friendship and wisdom 💖💖💖
    Love your photos ❄️⛄☃️🌨️❄️

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  36. Such great messages. Hard to pick one 🙂

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  37. I loved the video with the cat chasing away the dog ! And your photos are very nice ! Christmas is approaching !

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  38. Have a lovely December, Linda! I'm looking forward to more pictures from you (the squirrel is cute, I don't think I have ever seen one of those)!

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  39. Boa segunda-feira e um excelente mês de dezembro minha querida amiga Linda. As últimas vezes que faltei aula foram nos dia 16 e 23 de novembro. Só faltei porque tive que viajar. Parabéns pela postagem. Grande abraço do Brasil.

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  40. I read that first one and realized it's been a very long time since I've played hookie. I should do that sometime soon

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  41. Memes and quotes are interesting, Linda.
    Your photos are nice, the just for laughs was a good one and we must not underestimate cats.

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  42. Oh I love Christmas decorations. I also have few in my town. They have started to decorate last night. :) Beautiful quotes, thank you for them, hugs. 🫶🤗💞

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  43. Hello Linda,
    I like your photos of the critter sculptures at night.
    Beautiful collection of inspiring quotes.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

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  44. Beautiful quotes Linda ! That about the bills.... !

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  45. Your phone takes great nighttime pics, Linda!

    Thanks for the lovely inspiration to start the week. 💕

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  46. It's wisdom to know when you need to react, not always easy to know!
    I like the quote about discipline being the bridge between goals and accomplishments.
    Aw, cats can really be lifesavers!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  47. The art of letting it go is one of the most useful arts in life, and also swallowing what cannot be swallowed, you know what I mean, sometimes it is better like that. Happy December, Linda.

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  48. "Celebrate your life...every moment...with every fiber of your being and you cannot help but create miracles and wonders that you cannot now imagine." My favorite!!! I so enjoy each post you make!! Thank you for each and every one.

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  49. love the quotes and the night time photos are perfection!

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  50. I wish you a lovely month of December.

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  51. I loved the videos with the cats being the heroes, Linda. The cat that my daughter and her family had (Henry) actually did exactly that for their oldest child, Virginia, when a dog darted out of the blue to attack her. Henry actually jumped on the dog's head! Thanks as usual for all the fun, whimsy and wisdom. Blessings!

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  52. Good evening, dear Linda. I wish you a blessed December for all. My best regards.

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  53. Cats are amazing. Thank you for the soothing sounds of the harp and flowing water. I need a lot of peace. Hugs, Lindo.

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  54. Dearest Linda,
    As usual you've posted such inspiring quotes which let us know how big is your love for animals and nature.
    Today I've seen so many kittens, and as for the first quote by Aldous Huxley " If you want to write keep cats", you know that I'm an historical reseracher and writer of historical biography for the House of Habsburg, and believe me, cats are the source of my inspiration, always! I cannot write without my fur-babies by my side.
    Have a blessed new week and Advent Season,
    XO Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~

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  55. I like bird-chirping weather. It's too cold over here. Today I saw a robin sneezing!
    God bless.

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  56. "The storm will pass" and "Suffering" are somehow connected... And true.

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  57. I always leave this post with a message and today it is "Everyone is unique if you see so." Thanks for the positivity

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  58. 🏵️🏵️🏵️ Bonsoir a vous
    Bonne soirée remplie de douceur et tendresse
    Amitié Bisous Rita 🍀🍀🍀

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  59. It's always a pleasure to visit your blog, read your quotes, and get your advice... thank you.

    Happy November!

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  60. No solo nos has dejado unas frases con un gran contenido y fotos maravillosas, también unos bonitos videos.

    Saludos.

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  61. Hi, I think you are doing well with your nighttime photos. I love seeing your neck of the woods.
    xx oo
    Carla

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  62. Wise, uplifting words and great photos! Best wishes, my dear.

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  63. Great, again, Linda, the gag!
    Lie(f)s.

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  64. Dear Linda,
    what a wonderful collection you've put together again today! And I learn something from your sayings every time. It's so true that I don't have to react to everything that bothers me—sometimes I just need to breathe, let go, and maintain my inner peace. I don't think I'm very good at that yet, but I could get there. On the other hand, I'm already pretty good at celebrating life 😊 (and that's something I had to learn too...)

    All the best and a wonderful Advent season 🕯️✨❣️, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2025/11/reisebericht-2025-toronto.html

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  65. Another good selection - always makes me smile 😃

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  66. I hit your very first one and said, "Today!" lol

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  67. Great sayings. Love the friendship one.

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  68. Linda, what a bright and life-filled post! You’ve made me smile more than once (and actually laugh out loud with the heroic cat and that old-hotel joke ). Coming here feels like getting a big group hug made of wise quotes, fearless kitties, glowing sculptures, and snow that crunches under your boots… all of it together feels like home.Two things especially hit me today, exactly when I needed them:“I’m starting to learn that I don’t have to react to everything that bothers me.” Man, that’s a huge truth and sometimes so hard to put into practice. Thanks for reminding me gently.
    And “My favorite weather is the weather where the birds sing.” I’m in love with that one! Even though right now in Spain we’re deep in blanket-and-hot-chocolate season, I promise I’ll keep an ear out for the first crazy bird that decides to sing in December.

    Your nighttime Montreal photos are beautiful; they have that magical winter blue glow that turns everything into a fairy tale. And that squirrel sculpture… it totally stole my heart!Thank you for always giving us this little corner full of good vibes, laughter, and thoughts that feel like a warm hug. You make mornings better.A big hug from across the ocean, and may your winter be filled only with days when the birds feel like singing (even if they need a scarf)! Miguel (from a sunny spot in Spain)

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  69. I really like “bird-chirping weather” too. Nothing like it!

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  70. Those are fun and good lessons for life!

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  71. 77 comments - I do not know how you do it. And you work so hard on your post. I admire you. I am whipped! lol
    I guess I like -
    My favorite weather is bird-chirping weather. - Terri Guillemets :)
    The bird just looks so happy and cute.

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  72. Hello Linda! I am late to visit today. But better late than never! Love all the quotes and love the two videos of the brave kittie cats. That proves that cats are caring, loyal and brave. Those traits are usually associated with dogs and I am glad those kitties proved to us that cats are just as exemplary!

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  73. Gracias por tus citas, tus fotos y comentarios

    Paz

    Isaac

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  74. Happy December, Linda, Seeing the pictures of the Bison, elk and moose trying to get their heads into cars made me remember when I fed a deer from my open car window in Banff National Park. A definite no no. But I was very young and took chances.

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  75. The quote about missing 2 bill payments made me chuckle. The squirrel light in Montreal looks cool. I have been enjoying the holiday lights on people's houses.

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  76. Great quotes and I like that light up squirrel!

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  77. Thank you 🌟🌟🌟 for the lovely pictures and quotes. Love the squirrel too.

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  78. It is so nice when the Decorations that light up come out around Christmas since it gets dark so early, so enjoy them. I am a very sensitive person and tend to cry way to easily, I do tend to be embarrased by it. Happy December!

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  79. "Every day is special." Amen to that! ❤️

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  80. Your cell phone takes really nice night shots.
    Loved the video of the cat that came to the little boy's rescue.

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  81. I love "Cat Saves Little Boy from Being Attacked by Neighbor's Dog".

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  82. Such an interesting post!many kisses

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  83. What beautiful sayings these are!
    This one below is my favorite.
    (My favorite weather is the weather of birdsong.)
    I wish you a beautiful Tuesday.
    Best regards Irma

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  84. Dear Linda, die Sprüche sind schön und der von Buddha spricht mich an... "Ich fange an zu lernen, dass ich nicht auf alles reagieren muss, was mich stört.....
    Wie wahr, man lernt im Leben immer noch was dazu...
    Herzliche Grüße und eine besinnliche Vorweihnachtszeit.
    Traudi.

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  85. Muy bonitas y reflexivas todas las frases. Bonitas fotos, videos y comentarios, Irma,
    Un saludo desde Segovia,

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  86. ...Linda, lots of neat thing today, I love Canadian Highway Patrol. I wish you a delightful December.

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  87. The 'just for laughs' video was funny, I had to watch it twice. Purrs of Wisdom and Missing Moments were my favorites today.

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  88. Yes, yes, yes. Calm yourself and wait for the storm to pass. Excellent.

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  89. Just catching up on blog reading. Thank you for the meaningful posts, Linda.

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  90. Beautiful words and photos! They carry a sense of peace, the magic of everyday life, and the wonder of little moments. Greetings from me and Fluffy:-) Cracow, Poland.

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  91. Best regards and I wish you all the best😘

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  92. Thank you for the inspiration. Love the squirrel 😍 Have a nice week!

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  93. When was the last time you played hooky? The picture is awesome. I liked it a lot.

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  94. Bonsoir 😻😻😻
    C'est avec toute mon amitié que je viens te souhaiter
    Une bonne soirée et une douce nuit de repos
    😽😽😽 Gros bisous Rita

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  95. Grazie a te, è sempre un piacere leggerti!

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  96. I think your night-time photos are great! My camera doesn't seem to be able to focus on night shots - perhaps I should try the camera on my phone (that I never use)

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  97. Hi, Linda! I couldn't visit until now. I enjoyed the cat videos on your post ~ I love cats! I slid Franklin's organizing quote on my desk. Your night shots are great. It's fun to see Montreal through your eyes. I hope that you are enjoying a great week! ❤️

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  98. Bird-chirping weather is also my favorite weather condition :)

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  99. ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈
    Oi Linda! Elogiando sua seleção de pensamentos/citações,
    é cada um melhor que o outro! Gosto muito e leio todos.
    Nesta época do ano as decorações de Natal chamam
    demais a atenção, não é?Gostei de tuas fotos!
    Beijos! :-)
    ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈

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  100. Lindas imagenes. Ten una linda semana. Te mando un beso.

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  101. Wonderful post. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  102. Some apt quotations there - thank you for collating them.

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  103. Beautiful quotes as usual. The cards video made me laugh and the cat one is astonishing!

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  104. Oh wat a beautiful wise quotes but today this was the best one "I stayed in a really old hotel last night. They sent me a wake-up letter." So funny. Love to see all the christmas sculptures on your photos Such a nice time of the year

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  105. I appreciate all the wise and happy and life-ful quotes! Let me choose for now:
    * 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.
    * But ALL are valuable!

    Beautiful light-animals for this spiritual time in the year .

    You are so blessed!
    Many greetings from Dori from the Bavarian Forest

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  106. Hellloooo Linda! Love your photos. Please keep adding them. I love to see what you see! As for playing hooky. That's a fun thing to do for a day for sure.

    As for the ghosty, Casper is a good name too. So many of you came up with good names but it was my fault for not asking the question who is this, correctly. Because his real name is Oogie Boogie from the movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

    That said, I loved reading all the name suggestions. That was so fun!

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  107. Muy bellas notas...hay que seguir cultivando la alegría de vivir
    Aprender a aceptar a otros , es saber como enfrentar la vida en adelante...
    Gracias por visitar mi blog

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  108. Bom dia, Linda
    Bela postagem, a simplicidade faz a diferença na vida, o vídeo do gatinho herói é incrivel, feliz dezembro, um forte abraço.

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  109. I FEEL that organization quote so much. And just looking at the picture of the forest calmed me. =) Linda, I'm wishing you the best, sweetest, most peaceful holiday season! Merry Christmas!

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  110. Always such an uplifting blog! Thank you for sharing all your words of wisdom!

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  111. Nice choice, Linda. I picked this one: We don't need to explain our love. We only need to show it. Adding: and feel it.
    Our city looks the same, I mean the weather. Snow came and gone, but it's warm, just fine.
    Best wishes from Russia.


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  112. Es gab wieder viel anzusehen und zu lesen. Besonders wichtig fand ich die Worte von Morgan Freeman.

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  113. What a lovely blend of inspiration, humor, and truth. Each quote carries its own spark of hope. I really enjoyed this!

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  114. Keep trying out your camera and take those photos. I love our digital time! Christa - feeling blessed in Virginia

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  115. Thank you for sharing, Linda. :)

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  116. Your collection of quotes and reflections feels like a gentle reminder to slow down and savor the season. The night photos of the deer and squirrel sculptures are magical, capturing such warmth and festive spirit. I especially enjoyed the mix of humor and wisdom throughout—it creates a balance that makes the post uplifting and fun to read.

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  117. Todas son unas citas maravillosas, todas me gustan. Gracias y besos.

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