Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking time to come and visit me here! I really appreciate it!
Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!
Easy like Sunday. :)
Every cat is a work of art. :)
Cat Wisdom 101
Sometimes you have to accept the fact that certain things will never go back to how they used to be.
Sometimes we can't find the thing that will make us happy...because we can't let go of the thing that was supposed to.
You can't change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it. - Mahatma Gandhi
Then, just like magic, all the potholes were filled. :)
This year taught me that my loneliness has more to do with myself than anyone else. The loneliest I will ever be is when I do not have the strength to love myself. - Marianna Paige
I have depression, but I prefer to say "I battle" depression,
instead of "I suffer" with it. Because depression hits, but I hit back. Battle on.
Happiness is making enough decisions that have a delayed benefit. - Dr. Greg Kushnick, Voice of Motivation
Happiness is being happy by yourself and for yourself. Good morning.
Misery loves company, but that doesn't mean you have to accept the invitation. - Gary Renard
If one speaks or acts with a cruel mind, misery follows, as the cart follows the horse...if one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness follows, as a shadow follows its source. - The Dhammapada
If you see someone who is trying to make you angry or upset, don't react. It is not your job to make negative people happy.
I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains. - Anne Frank
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. - Khalil Gibran
It's not less "manly" to seek mental help.
Just because you can't see mental illness like you could see a broken bone, doesn't mean it's not as detrimental or devastating to a family or an individual. - Demi Lovato
(picture on right...sign says "Warning: Beware of geese) :)
Having a mental disorder isn't easy, and it's even harder when people assume you can just "get over it."
You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful. - Amy Bloom
The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone on December 28th here in Montreal. Note that it was a sunny day, but very cold! It is always colder in the Winter on sunny days than on snowy days. You can click on any image to see a larger view.
This last photo is icicles hanging from a building. I always tell people that if you are going into a building or store and you see icicles like this above you, put your head down. This way, if any icicle falls on you, you should not sustain any injury, as it will fall onto your hat and not your face.
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
This Hawaiian cat loves surfing (The Dodo)
Tiny octopus gets so excited when his diver friend comes to visit him (The Dodo)
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That tiny octopus video just really blew my mind! I love how the octopus and the diver became friends! Amazing how man can interact with God's little creatures and become friends!! I am learning that with my "porch kitty". He watches for us when we come and go and is always happy to greet us. It is so special. I loved all your pictures/memes. They are very meaningful! Happy new Year!!
ReplyDelete"and just like that, all the potholes were filled!" Too funny, that's the case in Michigan too.
ReplyDeleteI love the surfing cat too.
So many lovely pics. My favourite is the photograph of pigeons you took. I love pigeons. They are intelligent birds.
ReplyDeleteI like how you prefer to say that you battle depression instead of saying that you suffer from depression. Using the verb battle certainly gives a feeling of being more proactive.
Have a great year ahead. I wish you all the best!
“This year taught me that my loneliness has more to do with myself than anyone else. The loneliest I will ever be is when I do not have the strength to love myself. “. Amen to that! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThose pictures that you took do look like it was cold. We've had a bit of a warm up and it's been in the 40's the past couple days. We've had rain though so it hasn't been that great
ReplyDeleteFun to see your Montreal pictures--a place I'll never see in person. Great quotes. I always try to remember the one by Gandhi.
ReplyDeleteI giggled at the beware of geese picture. Our youngest used to bicycle to university through Wascana Park in Regina and would be chased by angry geese every day.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hello Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you for another great collection of pictures/sayings/memes.
I enjoyed the videos you've shared too.
May the rest of the week go well for you.
All the best Jan
I don't watch the gag videos, I don't find them funny, but I did LOVE the surfing cat and the tiny octopus.
ReplyDelete...Linda, this is such a lovely post. What jumped out at me is, "Sometimes you have to accept the fact that certain things will never go back to how they used to be," and "You can't change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it!" And of course, "Then, just like magic, all the potholes were filled." Be warm and well!
ReplyDeleteOh, those icy pictures made me shiver!! I always find a few of your offerings that are meaningful!! Loved the Misery loves company one. Don't accept the invite!! Have a good evening, my friend!
ReplyDeleteLindas imagenes espero que estes mejor. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteAh, letting go of what didn't happen in the past... That can be a hard one. (The icicles fall onto your hat? That's assuming you're wearing a hat...)
ReplyDelete(I was being snarky about the hat thing. We don't get icicles where I live, and most of us don't wear hats.)
DeleteThank you so much, Linda for sharing . Your selection of quotes always brings comfort . It looks like a cold day in your neck of the woods. Yikes yes look out for those icicles! Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteI love that surfboarding cat!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful and inspiring quotes.
ReplyDeleteSo much inspiration to make our days more meaningful, Linda! None of us could ever hope to be perfect, but knowing we are loved by a perfect God makes all the difference. Blessings, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI battle depression at times, too. My depression was in remission for a couple of years, when a situation at work almost a year ago brought it to the fore again. It's getting better now. My anxiety never goes away, but I fight it as well. We are not victims, are we?
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Thank you for sharing, Linda. It’s always a pleasure to read your blog. Belinda @ Frugal Workshop
ReplyDeletedear linda, morning greetings from kuala lumpur. i have just completed my final lectures for this semester (university) and final exams for my students will start after 2 week time. anyway, for today's quote, i choose this one: You can't change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.! as usual, i always adore all the snow pics that u have taken with your cellphone! they are all awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sissy when it comes to icicles!
ReplyDeleteSo true about every cat is a work of art! Thank you for sharing, Linda.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, those icicles! they are lethal weapons. I wonder why sunny days are colder than snowy ones. Your photos remind me of the Simon & Garfunkel song "A Hazy Shade Of Winter"
ReplyDeleteI love so many of these quotes and really needed the inspiration and positivity today.
ReplyDeleteVery wise words. You have to fight depression, not suffer with it. It's difficult, but life is too short to suffer through it. It's important to find the beauty within yourself and nurture it, like a sensitive plant. Warmest regards :)
ReplyDeleteMerci pour cette très jolie page.
ReplyDeleteBonne journée.
Despite no cats I think I must be thankful, dear friend Linda.
ReplyDeleteTo give you back something positive: My "little" Brother who was always sad was so happy on his last call, I smiled all day!
To battling back! And to please never take medication. They made me and it got worse. I won :-) - to happiness!
I wonder if Anne Frank really said all this? She was a child in a very, very bad situation, a child.... or, in her mind an old woman?
Birds can be mean. Happened to me twice, "LOL".
Weee... thank you - I´ll look up for icicles. I never did!
It´s mean, but you made me laugh. We visited our sewage treatment plant years ago, oh....
The surfing cat, awww...and awww...
Thank you, warm hugs and much love on the way 😘
Those are such cold snow photos and amazing big icicles! I wouldn't want to get caught in that kind of weather.
ReplyDeleteThey're all wonderful quote images, I can really use them, and they warm my heart. So thank you so much, and I hope you're doing well under the circumstances! I think of you!!!
Hugs Elke
It's always coldest with a clear sky, cloud cover always make it warmer, when I lived in England I always loved a crisp clear chilly winters day.
ReplyDeleteAnd, how deeply I miss the snow and slush 😔
Absolutely LOVE the meanwhile in Canada. I always laugh out loud 🥰
Thanks for sharing this lovely inspirations, Linda!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
Hugs
Much to think about again 🤔 Very good.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree wth this: "Misery loves company, but that doesn't mean you have to accept the invitation."
Potholes - haha positive thinking! ⛄️
🐾🐱🐈 😺
My cats are currently frolicking in the snow, it is ankle deep and minus 6 outside, lots of shoveling, but at least we did not have any ice rain on top of it to crust it up and make it lethal.
ReplyDeleteLove the memes and many so true.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are enjoyable, Linda, good advice re icicles, never been near any fortunately because of where I live.
Just for laughs is good and the cat, heard of cats going surfing before.
"Every cat is a work of art" - and often just as hard to interpret! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThose icicles are scary, think I've seen too many horror films.
ReplyDeleteBeing alone and loneliness is not the same thing and some people fail to recognize that.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, my pick today, If one speaks or acts with a cruel mind, misery follows, as the cart follows the horse...if one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness follows, as a shadow follows its source. - The Dhammapada. I love your own photos of Montreal during a bright sunny snowy day. Stay safe, stay warm and take care!
ReplyDeleteSeeing cats always makes me happy :) That geese sign lol! Be careful when you go out on the slippery pavement, Linda!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the inspiration. My first day back to work was yesterday, I need it. 😆
ReplyDeleteCareful underfoot when you're out and about! I hope your area does a better job on sidewalk clearing than ours does. It's like our city's policy is to let it melt come spring. 🙄
He intentado quedarme con una frase, pero es que la siguen otras tan grandes como ella.
ReplyDeleteYo prefería que no me cayese encima ningún carámbano, dependiendo de la altura y peso que tenga igual se puede clavar en la persona.
El gato surfista me pareció muy curioso ya que no suelen ser muy amigos del agua.
Saludos.
That is some very long icicles. Sure wouldn't want one to fall and hit someone. Depression is REAL and it takes one's self and those around them to beat it.
ReplyDeleteAnxiety is real too. I'm anxious just looking at the icecicles.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, I like the photos you took in Montreal on that sunny and cold morning. Also the photo of the pigeons looking for supper.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Italy 💚🤍🧡
Dear Linda!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all these wise quotes. A cold winter has descended upon my country. I don't like this time of year.
Sending hugs and greetings.
Just looking at your photos I got cold :D
ReplyDeleteThe tiny octupus was so cute!!!
Have a lovely week!
Bom dia minha querida amiga Linda. Hoje foi difícil escolher uma reflexão. Todas são bem interessantes. Uma excelente quinta-feira e grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.
ReplyDeleteInspiring thoughts. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I am always cautious about icicles.
ReplyDelete"Misery loves company but you do not have to accept the invitation" is a good one! I always enjoy seeing your photos of Montreal. Icicles are pretty but, I agree, can be dangerous. Have a great weekend, my friend!
ReplyDeleteAnother great post and videos.
ReplyDelete¡¡Hola!! Gracias por la visita a mi blog.
ReplyDeleteBuenas frases de motivación has elegido para alegrarnos el día. Besitos.
Hello,
ReplyDeletePretty sky captures, those icicles look dangerous.
Wise words and quotes! Take care, have a great day!
Good evening, my dear friend. I hope thay you enjoy a beautiful and peaceful day. I wish you a dreamy night.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post-hugs we still have spring temperatures here haha but I guess the cold is returning soon hugs
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed all the quotes today, my favorites are the ones from Quote Fancy and My Positive Outlook. Hope you're enjoying a great day!
ReplyDeleteAs always, many nice pictures and a lot of words of wisdom. I need to think over the one about loneliness and who's responsible for it. Maybe it's really me....
ReplyDeleteMental Health
ReplyDeleteLooks cold in Canada!
ReplyDelete'Sometimes you have to accept the fact that certain things will never go back to how they used to be.' Thinking back to raising my grandson and how he is now.
Thank you so much for all these quotes. 🥰
ReplyDeleteThank you for this honest, difficult post. I’m very touched by the idea of depression as a battle and by the loneliness that begins when we lose touch with ourselves. Your words and photos show well how much is happening beneath the surface, even on a bright, sunny day.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from me and Fluffy:-)
Hi Linda, so many good ones. I do appreciate the uplifting reminders.
ReplyDeleteHow are you feeling?
I love your posts, Linda. They are always such a great mix of thoughtful, adorable and funny content. Keep it coming!! ❤️
ReplyDeleteAs always, wonderful quotes! The one that spoke to me today was the Tiny Buddah one where we have to accept that sometimes things can't go back to the way they were. Wishing you a wonderful 2026!
ReplyDeleteThe sun in the snow, Linda, beautiful, your pictures!
ReplyDeleteJust for Laughs, so nice on a cold evening...
Lie(f)s.
Your photos look pretty chilly there in Montreal. I like these positive thoughts ... especially the one by Anne Frank... so moving. Enjoy your day & thx for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThese are great.
ReplyDeleteToday I met a Woman when I was removing the snow from my car. I'd seen her a couple of times and she always greeted me politely.
ReplyDeleteSo we had a conversation and she told me she's mentally disabled. My reply was: I don't think so, because who's normal these days?
She was visually happy when I said that.
Your post just reminded me about that meeting.
Just remember Linda: Be Light and Love!
It looks a tad cold for me in Montreal and those iciles dangerous even with your head down.
ReplyDeleteLindo, kolik moudrosti se skrývá i v obyčejných slovech, ale "zdravé místo" a "pozitivní vyhlídky" dnes mají prim! Ať se v Montrealu daří a jsi zdravá. ☺
ReplyDeleteGosto do seu blog; sempre vejo gatos lindos por aqui.
ReplyDeleteNova tirinha publicada. 😺
Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.
Cats are indeed wise animals. Wow, those icicles look dangerous!
ReplyDeleteWow at those icicles!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen icicles like that in years. Lots of inspiratioanl quotes and sayings. Thanks, Linda, you always brighten the day.
ReplyDeleteThe thing that keeps me happy is counting my blessings (always something to be thankful for) and a close walk with God. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for another interesting post.
ReplyDeleteThose are all good ones and yes, cats are a artsy masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteThe cat in the water is quite amazing. I've never known a cat to like water beyond drinking it.
ReplyDeletePeople who don't experience depression or mental health issues find it hard to understand what we go through. They think it is our fault. But we know what we know and we pray to God for comfort and guidance.
ReplyDeleteLD....My older brother says he naps more often now. He has a large fluffy cat that monitor his naps and is there right away and places its paws in his hands each time.
ReplyDeleteI like the battle depression instead of suffer too.
ReplyDeleteWow those icicles always scare me when they are like that.
Hoping you are feeling better , take care!
Thank you for sharing, Linda. Bailey and I once watched a man come out of the pharmacy at the same time that a hunk of snow fell off the roof and onto him. He was not hurt. We all looked at each other and just laughed. Watch out for those icicles!
ReplyDeleteHow are you feeling? Hope you were able to get relief for your throat issue and it wasn't anything serious.
ReplyDeleteThat beware of geese sign is too funny.
I always enjoy the photos you take on your cell phone.
Thank you so much x
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that you've quoted the first two stanzas of the Dhammapada. :)
ReplyDeleteObrigado pelas pílulas energéticas..
ReplyDeleteUm abraço.
Depression hts but I hit back. I absolutely love that. I hope you are feeling much better by now. Onward! (Stay cozy and warm!)
ReplyDeleteThe nice thing about retirement is that almost every day can be like Sunday or Cat Day, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, dear Linda.
ReplyDeleteI completely relaxed with your post and my coffee cup in hand.
All the best to you. Viola
Dear Linda, how are you feeling today?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the photos you took on your cellphones. The road looks wet when it is a sunny day.
Thank you, Linda. I always enjoy stopping by your posts because it’s clear that the images speak to you and you respond from what they awaken in you. You don’t just share photos, you share what you felt while looking at them. That very personal way you have of bringing images and emotion together makes your posts easy to read and linger with you for a while. I keep praying for you.
ReplyDeleteHow's your health, dear? Hope you are feeling much better! ♥️
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