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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Difficult Times, Failure
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 you all so much!
Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day in some way!
Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty. - Jacob Bronowski
The Education Magazine
There are two kinds of people in this world. The givers and the takers. The takers sometimes eat better but the givers always sleep better. - Danny Thomas
X Dot Com
As human beings, we suffer from an innate tendency to jump to conclusions; to judge people too quickly, and to pronounce them failures or heroes without due consideration of the actual facts and ideals of the period. - King Charles III
Sleeping Angel
Sometimes it's tough to explain what's going on in your head when you don't even understand it yourself.
When you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They're sent to promote, increase and strengthen you. - Unknown
Love This Pic
Fall seven times and stand up eight. - Japanese Proverb
Inspiring Leadership Now
A failure is not always a mistake. It may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying. - B.F. Skinner
Inspiring Leadership Now
Maybe the happy ending isn't someone else choosing you. Maybe it's you choosing yourself, again and again, regardless of who comes or goes. - Lori Deschene
Tiny Buddha
Today I look at all the positive things in my life, and I am grateful for them.
I realized that if my thoughts immediately affect my body, I should be careful about what I think. Now if I get angry, I ask myself why I feel that way. If I can find the source of my anger, I can turn that negative energy into something positive. - Yoko Ono
Better Help
(Dairy Queen Sign) OK, who ordered the blizzard? :)
Meanwhile in Canada
Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don't have the strength. - Theodore Roosevelt
The following are my own photos, which I took in Montreal on my cellphone on January 15th. We were getting a blizzard that day; lots of snow! It was actually snowing when I took this photo, so any spots you see are snowflakes. This first photo is of a mountain of snow in a corner of a shopping center parking lot. You can click on any image to see a larger view.
I took this photo from inside a bus shelter while I was waiting for the bus to come. This is one of the snow removal trucks working to take care of the snow!
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal! Enjoy! :)
Rejected bull just wants to be everyone's friend (GeoBeats Animals)
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morning greetings from malaysia. wowww that's lots of snow!!! today is a sunny, bright day in kuala lumpur. it has been cloudy for 3 days anyway. for today, i choose this quote: Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response. indeed, we define our happinessm we choose our happiness!! take care dear linda. have a happy day today and many more days to come!
I can relate to that blizzard quote and your photos, since had a huge snow storm last weekend and are expecting over a foot of snow this weekend. Yikes! Stay warm!!
I love the Danny Thomas quote, and I like being reminded of his tv show that started in 1953 and ended in 1964. I sure didn’t see it at the beginning of that period. I am thinking probably late 50s or early 60s. I still remember a joke from one show.
I find myself looking forward to your posts twice a week ❤️ From today's pics this is the one that I can truly relate to: "Simple things bring great joy. (Buddha Doodles) And there's the little elephant I've grown to love 🐘
The cold has finally arrived here too, but where you are, it's definitely winter! Great photos! I love reading your wonderful and important wisdom; it makes you rethink things, reflect, nod in agreement, and exclaim, "Yes, that's it!"... thank you! The funny videos are sure to make me laugh; I really need them! Have a good time until next time! Love and hugs, Elke
Anger, worry and bitterness are corrosive yet I have to work my way through those feelings before I can move forward. Reading the wisdom of others helps! Thank you for sharing.
Wow on King Charles... And to standing up once more and keeping on trying. Oh, no, more snow! At least the streets are taken care of properly. LOL - I never thought you can fool most dogs like that - wouldn´t they smell it´s no dog? Wonderful rescue stories, dear friend Linda - you made my day - much love and warm hugs from minus temps to minus temps, let´s warm our hearts 😘
I adore king Charles III, always such wise words and kind too from him, wish he was my papa, but then again I wouldn't really love to be the heir LOL Still, adore him and our dear and kind queen Camilla. Theirs is the love story of the century.
Ein Misserfolg ist nicht immer ein Fehler. Es kann einfach das Beste sein, was man unter den gegebenen Umständen tun kann. Der wahre Fehler ist, aufzuhören, es zu versuchen
The wise fathers in the desert say: all and get up, fall and get up, fall and get up....
The first one made me laugh "What you seek is seeking you" Because I'm seeking a winning lottery ticket and I'm right here in plain sight. I don't know why it hasn't found me....lol
Bom dia minha querida amiga Linda. Difícil escolher uma das sua reflexões. As fotos da neve ficaram maravilhosas. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.
De tus frases me quedo con la del los dos tipos de personas, aunque todas me parecen estupendas. De los videos el del perro de peluche defendiendo su hueso es muy gracioso. Espero que con esa nieve no haya accidentes.
Just for laughs was so cute, Linda. Your photos of snow are wonderful, but they hit too close to home as we are expecting some snow/ice over the next several days. In the South, we're not equipped for that. Prayers appreciated!
Who ordered the winter? I'd like to unsunscibe :) Some days, it's hard to find courage! I agree that a simple life is a happy life! Have a nice weekend!
I enjoyed all the quotes/photos, but the story of the bull really got to me. He's so sweet. I'm glad he found a good home with people to love him. What an amazing story!! Thank you for sharing it.
Hello Linda Wonderful inspiring quotes and images. We could get a lot of snow this weekend, maybe a foot. I hope not. Take care, stay warm and safe. Take care, enjoy your day!
This quote is best for me right now. Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don't have the strength. - Theodore Roosevelt Thank you for inspirations. You have lot of snow in Canada? Here in Czech the snow was like for few days? Now it is just freezing.
Dear Linda 🥰 Many thanks for your enlightening post 🙏♥️ It always so uplifting and inspiring to go through this 🥰👍 Enjoyed each bit and loved the song by George Jones ,very beautiful ♥️ Thank you for spreading light in the darkness my friend 🙏♥️
Linda, thanks, as always, for your uplifting and often humorous images because we need to laugh when things get hard or we would really feel much worse. I hope that you are doing well and not being depressed with all the winter weather.
These are good ones Linda. Lots of snow! We really don't see snow like that in Scotland. Though in 2010 we got really bad snow and the country was at a stand-still for 3 or 4 days! :-D
I love quotes and enjoyed them a lot My favourite "What you seek is seeking you. - Rumi" Rumi is one of my favourite poets Still a lot of snow at your place wow In the Netherlands the snow is gone now
Dear Linda, thank you for your two photos taken by your hp. It must be very very cold sitting outside there waiting for the bus while it is snowing 🥶 Please take good care 🙏 💕
Mnoho moudrých slov k zamyšlení. Všichni občas zažíváme neúspěchy a pády, naučila jsem se, že musíme jít dál a neúspěchy zapomenout. Zdravím, Lindo, ať se daří!
Hi Linda! Happy Friday and Happy Weekend. Hope you're staying warm and cozy. Pretty cold here all week and that's okay. We like winter. Be over before we know it as time flies by tooooo fast.
💎💎💎 Coucou amie ou amis 💎💎💎 Je survole ton blog Pour te souhaiter un belle fin soirée Et pour plus tard une bonne nuit 🫀🫀🫀 Bon début de week-end Bisous doux 😘😘😘 Rita
Beautiful, wise quotes—especially the one by Charles III really resonates with me. The videos about animals are touching, and the tiger with the ball is amazing! Dear Linda, warm regards!
The Danny Thomas quote, I love it! He was such a great guy, I know you know of his founding of the St Jude Hospital for Children. Such a wonderful, wonderful thing. xx
that is a good quote from King Charles.I agree with the one under that one too. the dairy queen sign about who ordered the blizzard is good too :) Have a good weekend
I do like that Danny Thomas quote about the givers and the takers. The only in Canada "Who ordered the blizzard?" brought back memories of a favorite treat I used to order at a Dairy Queen in my neck of the woods (cherry blizzard). It was so good.
Your collection of quotes today feels especially grounding. I love how each one approaches resilience from a different angle, from choosing happiness to standing up again after a fall. The snowy photos add such a vivid sense of place, and the videos brought some much‑needed lightness. A comforting mix of wisdom, humor and real‑life winter.
Bonjour Linda, De superbes citations et de belles et amusantes vidéo, merci. J'espère que tu vas bien, je te souhaite un très bon week-end, gros bisous
There are two kinds of people in this world. The givers and the takers. The takers sometimes eat better but the givers always sleep better. - Danny Thomas
Hi Linda, the one above really spoke to me this morning. Thank You!
Such an uplifting collection of quotes and moments. I love the mix of wisdom, humor, and real-life snapshots it really makes you pause and reflect. That blizzard photo from Montreal is incredible.
Boa tarde minha querida amiga Linda. Passando para desejar um bom início de semana. Grande abraço do Brasil. O calor de 41° sumiu um pouco da cidade do Rio de Janeiro.
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Lots of good words there1
ReplyDeleteSuch wise words! Failure is part of the journey to success. All of us at some point in our lives will face difficult times.
ReplyDeleteAww - that tiger with the ball is so cute, and so is that bull.
ReplyDeleteSnow, snow and more snow is happening here too.
...Linda, you have some wonderful words of wisdom today. "Fall seven times and stand up eight" is one of them. Be warm and well!
ReplyDeleteThe simple things do bring the most joy.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Buenas reflexiones. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteCute kitties.
ReplyDeletemorning greetings from malaysia. wowww that's lots of snow!!! today is a sunny, bright day in kuala lumpur. it has been cloudy for 3 days anyway. for today, i choose this quote: Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response. indeed, we define our happinessm we choose our happiness!! take care dear linda. have a happy day today and many more days to come!
ReplyDeleteGood snow photos. We are to get a blizzard with maybe 15 inches this weekend. But I bet you are used to this.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to that blizzard quote and your photos, since had a huge snow storm last weekend and are expecting over a foot of snow this weekend. Yikes! Stay warm!!
ReplyDelete“Fall seven times and stand up eight.” Great advice!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of my favourite Rumi quotations! And I believe happiness is a choice too.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Bhima!
ReplyDeleteOuch. Definitely too much snow for me!
ReplyDeleteOh, I like the Dairy Queen sign!!! You sure did get a dump of snow.
ReplyDeleteI love the rescued tiger video 🐈😀
ReplyDeleteI think one smart dog worked out if it does not smell like a dog, it probably isn't a dog.
ReplyDeleteI love the Danny Thomas quote, and I like being reminded of his tv show that started in 1953 and ended in 1964. I sure didn’t see it at the beginning of that period. I am thinking probably late 50s or early 60s. I still remember a joke from one show.
ReplyDeleteLOL who ordered the blizzard...
ReplyDeleteI find myself looking forward to your posts twice a week ❤️
ReplyDeleteFrom today's pics this is the one that I can truly relate to:
"Simple things bring great joy. (Buddha Doodles)
And there's the little elephant I've grown to love 🐘
Interesting post
ReplyDeleteThe cold has finally arrived here too, but where you are, it's definitely winter! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your wonderful and important wisdom; it makes you rethink things, reflect, nod in agreement, and exclaim, "Yes, that's it!"... thank you!
The funny videos are sure to make me laugh; I really need them!
Have a good time until next time!
Love and hugs, Elke
Eighth time was lucky when picking up.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely quotes, Linda. Louise M. Hay says it perfect. You have got a lot of snow too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your snowy photos! No snow where I am. :)
ReplyDeleteAnger, worry and bitterness are corrosive yet I have to work my way through those feelings before I can move forward. Reading the wisdom of others helps! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring
ReplyDeleteThe tiger with the ball and the bull are my favorites. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThe Gag video made me laugh! Thanks for sharing Linda.
ReplyDeleteSuch wise words by Rumi. I hope you're staying warm, Linda!
ReplyDeleteI really liked Bronowski's quote:)
ReplyDeleteMerci Linda pour ces paroles pleines de sagesse et de bon sens et pour tes jolies vidéo.
ReplyDeleteBises et bonne journée.
Wow on King Charles... And to standing up once more and keeping on trying.
ReplyDeleteOh, no, more snow! At least the streets are taken care of properly.
LOL - I never thought you can fool most dogs like that - wouldn´t they smell it´s no dog?
Wonderful rescue stories, dear friend Linda - you made my day - much love and warm hugs from minus temps to minus temps, let´s warm our hearts 😘
I adore king Charles III, always such wise words and kind too from him, wish he was my papa, but then again I wouldn't really love to be the heir LOL Still, adore him and our dear and kind queen Camilla. Theirs is the love story of the century.
ReplyDeleteLindas frases ,fotos de neve interessantes e vídeos !
ReplyDeletebeijos, ótimo dia! chica
An important theme, dear Linda. Here my favorite:
ReplyDeleteEin Misserfolg ist nicht immer ein Fehler. Es kann einfach das Beste sein, was man unter den gegebenen Umständen tun kann. Der wahre Fehler ist, aufzuhören, es zu versuchen
The wise fathers in the desert say: all and get up, fall and get up, fall and get up....
I like your snow photos, Linda.
ReplyDeleteWhat Kings Charles said is so true.
Just for laughs made me smile :)Take care.
The first one made me laugh "What you seek is seeking you" Because I'm seeking a winning lottery ticket and I'm right here in plain sight. I don't know why it hasn't found me....lol
ReplyDeleteSimple things definitely bring great joy!
ReplyDeleteWe get pretty much the same weather you do. More snow here in the night
ReplyDeleteGood morning Linda so many excellent quotes here-loved King Charles quote-so true Hugs from the lake
ReplyDeleteBom dia minha querida amiga Linda. Difícil escolher uma das sua reflexões. As fotos da neve ficaram maravilhosas. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.
ReplyDeleteInspiring quotes, thank you!
ReplyDeleteDe tus frases me quedo con la del los dos tipos de personas, aunque todas me parecen estupendas.
ReplyDeleteDe los videos el del perro de peluche defendiendo su hueso es muy gracioso.
Espero que con esa nieve no haya accidentes.
Saludos.
Quite often there are things going on in my head that I would have a hard time explaining to others. And some of those thoughts I probably shouldn’t!
ReplyDeleteJust for laughs was so cute, Linda. Your photos of snow are wonderful, but they hit too close to home as we are expecting some snow/ice over the next several days. In the South, we're not equipped for that. Prayers appreciated!
ReplyDeleteNice thoughts! Have a good day!
ReplyDeleteWho ordered the winter? I'd like to unsunscibe :)
ReplyDeleteSome days, it's hard to find courage!
I agree that a simple life is a happy life!
Have a nice weekend!
I love that "fall seven times, pick up eight." Wise words. Keep cozy out there -- the vortex is in full gear!
ReplyDeleteI love reading these positive thoughts. Thank you, Linda!
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes and images. I enjoyed seeing your snow videos. Very rarely do we get snow which is good. :) Enjoy the rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteSo much food for thought!
ReplyDeleteAll the quotes are very wise and thought-provoking. I really like the first one, by Rumi.
ReplyDeleteWarmest regards and good morning to you :)
Those were really, really good, all of them!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all the quotes/photos, but the story of the bull really got to me. He's so sweet. I'm glad he found a good home with people to love him. What an amazing story!! Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for these thoughts. I don't always manage to follow good advice but having it is helpful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this very nice post and best regards!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda :)
ReplyDeleteI liked the King Charles quote and the rescue videos, and also the stuffed dog clip made me smileThank you so much Linda.
Hello Linda
ReplyDeleteWonderful inspiring quotes and images. We could get a lot of snow this weekend, maybe a foot. I hope not. Take care, stay warm and safe. Take care, enjoy your day!
This quote is best for me right now. Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don't have the strength. - Theodore Roosevelt
ReplyDeleteThank you for inspirations.
You have lot of snow in Canada? Here in Czech the snow was like for few days? Now it is just freezing.
Dear Linda 🥰
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your enlightening post 🙏♥️
It always so uplifting and inspiring to go through this 🥰👍
Enjoyed each bit and loved the song by George Jones ,very beautiful ♥️
Thank you for spreading light in the darkness my friend 🙏♥️
The dog video was so funny! Loved it.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful quotes and photos. I especially like, fall 7 times, stand up 8.
ReplyDeleteLinda, thanks, as always, for your uplifting and often humorous images because we need to laugh when things get hard or we would really feel much worse. I hope that you are doing well and not being depressed with all the winter weather.
ReplyDeleteEu gosto muito das suas postagens.
ReplyDeleteNova tirinha publicada. 😺
Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.
An interesting collection of thoughts. The snow in Montreal doesn't surprise me!
ReplyDeleteThese are good ones Linda. Lots of snow! We really don't see snow like that in Scotland. Though in 2010 we got really bad snow and the country was at a stand-still for 3 or 4 days! :-D
ReplyDeleteSome very wise sayings. We all need reminders sometimes
ReplyDeleteThat's true, difficult time strenghten us.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is going well, Linda.
Take care.
I love quotes and enjoyed them a lot My favourite "What you seek is seeking you. - Rumi" Rumi is one of my favourite poets Still a lot of snow at your place wow In the Netherlands the snow is gone now
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, thank you for your two photos taken by your hp. It must be very very cold sitting outside there waiting for the bus while it is snowing 🥶
ReplyDeletePlease take good care 🙏 💕
I love seeing your snow photos. Thanks for more encouraging words, Linda.
ReplyDeleteEven dogs, Linda, fantastic! :-)
ReplyDeleteHere spring is coming..., in a few weeks, I hope...
Lie(f)s.
Mnoho moudrých slov k zamyšlení. Všichni občas zažíváme neúspěchy a pády, naučila jsem se, že musíme jít dál a neúspěchy zapomenout.
ReplyDeleteZdravím, Lindo, ať se daří!
Thank you Linda for the quotes and memes you've shared here today.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like 'Simple things bring great joy' ... I've found this to be true :)
Wishing you a happy end of the week.
Have a good weekend too.
All the best Jan
Meanwhile in Canada always gets a giggle out of me.
ReplyDeleteNice snowy pictures. I like the Danny Thomas quote.
ReplyDeleteThe B.F. Skinner quote was just what I needed to read today.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the stuffed dog gag, laughed out loud. And as always your pick of quotes.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that Dairy Queen is selling too many ice cream cones.
ReplyDeleteLove the video with the bull. So heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteInteresting reflexions. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Happy Friday and Happy Weekend. Hope you're staying warm and cozy. Pretty cold here all week and that's okay. We like winter. Be over before we know it as time flies by tooooo fast.
ReplyDeleteBravo... I learned some new good quotes and I had many fun too. Thank you, dear Blogfriend for sharing, I enjoyed very much.
ReplyDeleteGreetings by Heidrun
💎💎💎 Coucou amie ou amis 💎💎💎
ReplyDeleteJe survole ton blog
Pour te souhaiter un belle fin soirée
Et pour plus tard une bonne nuit 🫀🫀🫀
Bon début de week-end
Bisous doux 😘😘😘 Rita
Beautiful, wise quotes—especially the one by Charles III really resonates with me. The videos about animals are touching, and the tiger with the ball is amazing! Dear Linda, warm regards!
ReplyDeleteThe Danny Thomas quote, I love it! He was such a great guy, I know you know of his founding of the St Jude Hospital for Children. Such a wonderful, wonderful thing. xx
ReplyDeleteLots of good ones here today, Linda. Thank you for sharing. The snow pictures are beautiful. I hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBelinda
You guys really know how to do snow dont you? 😂😂
ReplyDeletethat is a good quote from King Charles.I agree with the one under that one too. the dairy queen sign about who ordered the blizzard is good too :) Have a good weekend
ReplyDeleteSweet, STay warm... Great graphics and your pics! again say warm. Love from sunny Florida...
ReplyDeleteI do like that Danny Thomas quote about the givers and the takers.
ReplyDeleteThe only in Canada "Who ordered the blizzard?" brought back memories of a favorite treat I used to order at a Dairy Queen in my neck of the woods (cherry blizzard). It was so good.
Happy weekend, Linda1. The Montreal Gags video was so funny. Thank you for the inspiration and the laughs.
ReplyDeletePrecioso todo, amiga... Muy bellos los ojos y la mirada del gato.
ReplyDeleteFeliz fin de semana.
Some great quotes, definitely sayings to live by.
ReplyDeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteYour collection of quotes today feels especially grounding. I love how each one approaches resilience from a different angle, from choosing happiness to standing up again after a fall. The snowy photos add such a vivid sense of place, and the videos brought some much‑needed lightness. A comforting mix of wisdom, humor and real‑life winter.
ReplyDeleteThat kitty image looks like my little girl.
Hardships really do strenghten our core better than crunches! Great quotes.
ReplyDeleteBonjour Linda,
ReplyDeleteDe superbes citations et de belles et amusantes vidéo, merci.
J'espère que tu vas bien,
je te souhaite un très bon week-end,
gros bisous
There are two kinds of people in this world. The givers and the takers. The takers sometimes eat better but the givers always sleep better. - Danny Thomas
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, the one above really spoke to me this morning. Thank You!
I love the Danny Thomas quote. Stay warm. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure to watch and read the thoughts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog post graphics never fail to lift my spirit!
ReplyDeletePalavras que produzem boas sensações.
ReplyDeleteQue esse caminhão de gelo amenize o calor de janeiro daqui.
Such an uplifting collection of quotes and moments. I love the mix of wisdom, humor, and real-life snapshots it really makes you pause and reflect. That blizzard photo from Montreal is incredible.
ReplyDeleteSo much positivity here!
ReplyDeleteI especially love “fall seven times, stand up eight.”
They're all great. The last videos were funny. Thanks Linda... 🙂
ReplyDelete"Fall seven times and stand up eight." - Japanese Proverb... 🙂💕✔🌹🎁🍀😊
Great post!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspirational quotes to keep me going this week. I loved seeing the tiger playing with the ball in the water and enjoying his new home.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde minha querida amiga Linda. Passando para desejar um bom início de semana. Grande abraço do Brasil. O calor de 41° sumiu um pouco da cidade do Rio de Janeiro.
ReplyDeleteCatching up! Enjoyed this post!!
ReplyDeleteI love the snow pictures. I really miss snow.
ReplyDeleteThis 👉 "THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD. THE GIVERS AND THE TAKERS. THE TAKERS SOMETIMES EAT BETTER BUT THE GIVERS ALWAYS SLEEP BETTER."
ReplyDeleteSiempre es un placer pasar por tu blog Linda. Muchos besos.
ReplyDeleteWords to pause on and carry with us. Wisdom, kindness, and reflection... perfect way to start the day...
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