Sunday, February 1, 2026

Storms of Life, Calm

Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day 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!


It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine. - Eeyore

                 Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


A calm mind helps ensure the urgent doesn't constantly triumph over the important. - The Dalai Lama's cat

                 Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


There are times when we stop, we sit still. We listen, and breezes from a whole other world begin to whisper. - James Carroll

                                Think Right


Not all storms come to disrupt your life. Some come to clear your path.



Sometimes a storm in your life is what will blow you to the place you are longing to be. - Beth Moore
Sermon Quotes


Breathe is the power behind all the things. I breathe in and know that good things will happen.


One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm.
Karen Salmansohn


Keep walking through the storm. Your rainbow is waiting on the other side. - Heather Stillufsen
The Health Sessions


"I can't believe they said that".
Your reaction to an event can hurt you more than the actual event.
Sketches in Stillness


Within you, there is a stillness to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. - Hermann Hesse
Reader's Digest


He who has peace of mind disturbs neither himself nor another. - Epicarus
Daily Quotes


I love storms. They let me know that even the sky screams out loud sometimes.
Poetry and Quotes from my Heart


Keep calm and be healthy.
Vecteezy


For it's not light that is needed, but fire; it's not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind and the earthquake in our hearts. - Frederick Douglass
Pass it On, The Foundation for a Better Life


Sometimes it feels so good to just sit by yourself, relax and not talk to anyone. - Kristen Butler
Lessons Learned in Life


If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams, and you will always look lovely. - Roald Dahl
Quotes Gram


Slow down. Calm down. Don't worry. Don't hurry.


Calmness is the cradle of power. - Josiah Gilbert Holland
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


Cats don't calm humans emotionally. They calm us neurologically.


The following photos are my own. These are tops that I have and enjoy wearing! They are called "scrubs", because they are actually uniforms that are often worn by nurses, as well as veterinarians or vet technicians. Although I am retired and not working, I love these tops because they are comfortable, wash and dry very nicely and have large pockets on either side in the front. They all have a V-neck, and I get many compliments from even strangers when I wear any of these. As well, when I wear one of these scrubs, people can see that I love animals, and this makes me very happy.  :) You can click on any image to see a larger view.





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



Sweet woman becomes neighborhood duck lady (The Dodo)  :)

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122 comments:

  1. Cute tops!!
    When I go through a 'storm' it is comforting to know God is with me and is in control. Trusting Him has gotten me through some tough times!!

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  2. I looked for sunshine today and found it! :)
    I used to wear scrubs when I was working. A few of my nurse friends and I had matching scrubs and our patients loved them. We loved getting ones for special holidays too.

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  3. Such a fitting post for the moment, Linda.
    Between storms and calm, you always manage to remind us how important it is to pause, breathe, and look for a bit of light.

    Thank you for sharing this peaceful corner time and again.

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  4. I love all these pictures and quotes. I love the cat pictures the most these days since I am slowly becoming a cat woman. LOL. I also love your Scrubs tops. They look comfy and I am sure they wash and dry nicely too. That's what matters to me...comfort and ease of care. And the animal pictures are fun too. I also loved the quote with the giraffes on it...

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  5. Ooooo... I love the cat scrubs!! Thanks, always, for the good vibes and wisdom in your offerings here!

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  6. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you in the last post. I had just noticed a theme and thought to comment on it. I won't do that again.

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    1. Hi Liz, I was not at all offended! :) I just wanted to clarify, because you are newer to my blog, is all. No harm done whatsoever. :)

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  7. Oh, dear friend Linda, sunshine we do have now! Peace of mind is a hard earned thing! And yes, I love storms - so seldom in the city!
    See... no one seems to understand when I keep quiet! Nothing´s wrong! Calmness sadly is not my thing, though.
    Love your scrubs!
    As we have limited data I can not enjoy your videos, though. Have a great start to the week - hot hugs and much love (weeee, I´m melting and I´m kinda loving it... kinda).

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  8. ...Linda, it always pays to look for the sunshine!

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  9. "Not all storms come to disrupt your life. Some come to clear your path." Yes! And also the ones about staying calm. ❤️

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  10. Happy February! I hope you have a wonderful week.

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  11. One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm. - Linda I am trying - but I have begun to realize I am always running around doing something and I realize I am a bit stressed and need to do something about it.
    I like the second nurse's shirt with the pastel cats.

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  12. Oh Linda! I love your scrubs! I would wear them too. Ah, I have faced many storms in my life as we all do, and I thank God that I survived them all. I love all the quotes and the cat photos. This morning I met 5 of my neighborhood cats and they really cheered up my morning!

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  13. The cat just a lovely pet... :D
    Happy February too...

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  14. Love your scrubs, such fun fabrics. Happy February.

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  15. Hi Linda, I can't imagine taking care of that many ducks!! Wow
    I often see pretty scrubs at the thrift store and have been tempted to buy one. Now I'll follow your example and do so.
    Have a lovely week!!

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  16. That first video reminded me of Candid Camera.

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  17. I love the two cat ones, they are my favorites!!

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  18. I loved everything you posted here today, Linda, but the musical video of Get Together by the Young Bloods brought me to tears. We all need to love each other right now. Why haven't we as a society learned that lesson that Jesus taught us? Blessings, dear friend!

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  19. I would love one of those kitty scrubs...

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  20. The scrubs are adorable 🐕 🐈
    Some of the badger dogs look like badger cats 😀

    From the inspirational thoughts I take this one with me today: "If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams, and you will always look lovely" 🥰 ❤️ 🌺

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  21. I remember the Youngbloods, nice song is that one and a good sound.
    Memes are good as always, Linda and the Just for Laughs is good, think I've seen that one before and such a sweet lady to look after that humming bird :)

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  22. These are beautiful tops with all the animals! All the wonderful quotes to cheer you up and encourage you, the great videos!
    Thank you for all the effort you put into what you do!
    Have a great week!
    hugs Elke

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  23. I love your scrubs! Have a great week, Linda.

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  24. The quote about the storm clearing a path is very true! Ooh, your tops with animal prints are amazing! I own quite a few cat T-shirts myself :)

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  25. Dear Linda, how are you? Hope you are feeling on top of the world 🙏
    Your 4 tops are very colourful and lovely. From your words, I can imagine you feeling very happy when you are wearing them. It is good to be happy. 💕

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  26. All the quotes are very wise and allow for further reflection. All the best for this week!

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  27. Bu ameliyat önlükleri çok sevimli. Her hastanede olmalı bence. Hastalara moral verir.

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  28. Bonjour Linda,
    De beaux messages plein de sagesse. C'est vrai que les tempêtes de la vie nous bousculent parfois, mais ton article rappelle l'importance de trouver ce calme intérieur. Je te souhaite une semaine paisible et sereine.

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  29. Hello dera friend, Linda, I like this quote: "I breathe in and know that good things will happen". When something is unclear, go to the balcony and breathe :-)
    "Keep calm and be healthy" that's a beautiful quote too.
    Have a great new week ❄🍩☕

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  30. This is my beloved quote between ALL wonderful quotes you show here:
    Ein ruhiger Geist hilft sicherzustellen, dass der Dringende nicht ständig über das Wichtige triumphiert. -
    I LOVE your shirts with the animals! So enchanting! Have you been a nurse? Now you still are a beautiful nurse with your healing quotes!
    Blessed Candlemas today!

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  31. A wonderful and soothing post, Linda. Thank you for the peaceful reminder to stay calm through the storms.

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  32. Thank you, Linda. Today you remind us once again of the importance of stopping for a moment and breathing calmly. I hold on to that message about storms that don’t come to break things, but to open the way. On difficult days, keeping that in mind helps more than we realize.
    Thank you for continuing to leave words here that offer comfort. Sending you a big hug and lots of encouragement.

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  33. Absolutely love those tops 😻😻😻

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  34. Happy Monday, thanks for the inspiration!

    What a great idea, to wear scrubs. I've seen so many cute tops but have passed, since I don't work in any healthcare fields. Doesn't matter though, does it!!

    Have a lovely week!

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  35. Hi Linda those scrubs look so colourful and comfortable.

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  36. Your scrubs are very attractive, and practical, too.

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  37. Those tops are adorable, Linda! I love printed tops as well, especially anything with animals. We’re definitely alike there 😊 Things have been quite peaceful in my life recently, which I’m very thankful for. I’m gently reminding myself to stay grounded and keep doing my best. And whenever challenges come, I’ll meet them calmly. I hope your days continue to be full of peace and joy ❤

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  38. Cats are my favourites. All those quotes are great. Thank you for sharing it all and greetings from Finland.

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  39. Your tops are so cute. I've always thought scrubs looked so comfortable.

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  40. I tend to prefer a non stormy life, lol. It's only through the storm and afterwards I see the point of it all.

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  41. Hello,
    Great quotes and good advice! The cat scrubs are cute.
    Happy February! Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

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  42. Wow, I need a file cabinet just like that :D neverending!
    I love your "scrubs". There are so pretty and cheerful.
    We had a terrible storm last week, so storms for me are not my favorite at this time!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  43. Love the scrubs, especially the first blue one! Wishing you a nice February, it started subzero here with a dusting of snow in my city and blizzard in the south.

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  44. Peace of mind is everything! Love that meme.

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  45. I'm navigating a storm of my own at the minute, these are good.

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  46. You carried the storm/clam theme very well.

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  47. ¡Hola!
    Que lindo post.
    Que febrero sea un gran mes para ti.
    Un fuerte abrazo.

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  48. Your scrubs are made with some fun fabrics! I know they are comfortable.

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  49. Those are some seriously cute scrubs.

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  50. Very interesting, very Zen 😊, very cut 😽

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  51. Nice 'scrubs' you were, Linda! What a drawer! :-)
    Lie(f)s.

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  52. Good morning Linda-this was a perfect post for these very cold wintery days-love scrubs too hugs

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  53. Linda, my dear, my best wishes for a new month February...

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  54. With all the dreary and wet weather we are having at the moment, Eeyore's message is wonderfully positive. I do love all you cat scrubs; they are delightful and I'm not surprised that others love them too. Even better that they wash well. Thank you for brightening my week and I hope you find some sunshine like Eeyore tells us.

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  55. love to see hummingbirds flying around.....
    Thank you for sharing videos.

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  56. I would gladly wear such scrubs as well!!!

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  57. We in Minnesota are feeling the storm and the fire!

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  58. Boa tarde minha querida amiga Linda. Hoje foi difícil escolher uma reflexão. Todas são bem interessantes. Um excelente mês de fevereiro com muita paz e saúde. Parabéns pelo seu amor pelos animais. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.

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  59. Your scrubs are so cute, I can understand why you like them.

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  60. My son's girlfriend wears scrubs for work, she enjoys the comfort of them.
    I like the ones you have shared with us.

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  61. Great scrubs, I love them. The Youngbloods song fits right in to today's world. Always loved that song. Wishing you a fabulous February, Linda.

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  62. Your scrubs are beautiful and I bet they're comfortable and sturdy! I've been through many storms (most of us have) and don't enjoy them much. They're necessary for growth though.

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  63. I always felt that buying scrubs would make me a poser but I'm rethinking this. :D Who's gonna care, anyway? Hugs, my dear.

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  64. Thank you for visiting us. We like the scrubs too!

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  65. Hello Linda, I wish you a happy new month of February.
    I like your scrub tops, so colourful.

    All the best Jan

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  66. I definitely hope the storms are clearing a path for all of us to move forward in a positive direction.

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  67. I love and believe in "Slow down. Calm down. Don't worry. Don't hurry."

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  68. Those are all so good, cats always calm the storm.

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  69. Bouře se životem někdy přežene, ale najít bezpečný přístav je lepší. Tvé blůzky jsou veselé a jejich barevnost vyvolává dobrou náladu.
    Ať se daří, Lindo! ☺

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  70. Well, we have been stuck in a cycle of winter storms lately, which has triggered internal storms in many folks, so I'd say your posts were quite timely!!

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  71. As an introvert, I appreciate the quote about sitting by yourself and relaxing.

    Thanks for the visit.

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  72. dear linda. morning greetings from kuala lumpur. it is a sunny day here. thanks for always dropping by at my lil blog. for today, i choose this quote: Keep walking through the storm. Your rainbow is waiting on the other side! and your tops/blouses are all cute!! i love 'em too! take care dear linda!

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  73. Oi, Linda! Os uniformes são práticos e fofinhos com esta estampa de pets. Por aqui também usamos, mas eu ainda prefiro colocar as batas por cima para proteção. E sim, manter a calma é muito importante e eu amo ficar em paz comigo mesma.Beijos nas bochechas! :-D

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  74. What can I say about the Marsh video aside from it being excellent...it came to pass.
    The hummingbird rescue was sweet.

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  75. Oh Linda, the scrubs are delightful!
    I’d happily wear them too.
    Life’s storms have tested me, but I’m grateful for the strength to endure. The quotes and cat photos bring such comfort.

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  76. Linda, a really wonderful post with great quotes.
    Greetings

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  77. "Even the sky screams out loud sometimes." 😀
    I LOVE your scrubs and would love to have some myself, but online sizing is too tricky. Our local vet people wear animal themed scrubs.

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  78. Precioso todo... Que bellos los gatos.
    Un saludo,amiga

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  79. What beautiful photos!
    The sayings are also very nice.
    I love this one.
    If you have positive thoughts, they will radiate from your face like rays of sunshine, and you will always look beautiful. - Roald Dahl
    All the best, Irma

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  80. Thanks for your visit. I love your scrubs, the cat one in particular.
    Great quotes. I am going through my own storm and know how the sky feels when it screams out loud.

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  81. Thank you too for your visits and your sweet comments 😘. You have so many beautiful and valuable texts and sayings. I also put a different saying on my status on my phone every day. Your blog is so valuable. Thank you.
    Kind regards,
    Helma

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  82. Linda, being a fellow cat lover like you I adore your tops. I have a lot of cat tshirts and tops. I also love crows so have a few crow tshirts too :-D

    Great quotes. The Dalai Lama's Cat is very wise :-D

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  83. J'ai passé un bon moment à lire tes articles tous aussi interessants les uns que les autres. Merci du gentil commentaire déposé chez moi aime tant le Canada

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  84. Que cierto es lo de la primera frase que los gatos siempre buscan lugares soleados. El resto de frases como siempre fabulosas.
    Las blusas por la decoración mas de veterinario. Los videos me parecieron interesantes.

    Saludos.

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  85. Linda bom dia, suas frases sempre fazem refletir, desejo uma feliz semana bjs.

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  86. The theme of being calm is perfect for me this week. I'm always inspired and enjoy your posts. Thanks.

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  87. Late getting to visit, but better late than never. I need to practice staying calm more, as difficult as that is for me.

    God bless.

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  88. Extraordinary and wise reflections.
    Happy February!
    Best regards.

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  89. Staying calm is so important in life, something we try to do, not always successful.

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  90. Como sempre, belas escolhas.
    Te desejo boa semana.

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  91. This post feels like a deep breath. Calm quotes and your beautiful scrubs come together. The colors, the comfort, and your love for animals truly shine through.

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  92. I love these quotes. Thanks for the reminder to be calm even in the midst of the storm. Have a beautiful month!

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  93. I enjoy wearing scrubs although I'm not a nurse. They are just comfortable. Great messages of encouragement today!

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  94. You always come in clutch with some cute kitties along with your inspirational quotes!

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  95. thank you for the calming quotes today - I shall ponder whilst the world around me continues with madness.

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  96. So many wonderful quotes. Always brightens my day.

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  97. Cute scrubs. Did you used to be a nurse before you retired?

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  98. "Even the sky screams out loud sometimes." What a wonderful way to describe a storm.

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  99. Great quotes! Your tops look so cute, I can see why you get compliments for them, The pockets would come in very handy for sure!

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  100. I love your quotes, Linda. Your tops looks very nice!

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  101. The Gag Video made me laugh looking at the different reactions. Lol!

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  102. Super cute tops!

    I just came from another blog talking about seeking sunshine and silver linings, so maybe the universe is sending me a message? Thanks for the calm, as always. I love visiting here, Linda.

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  103. Best wishes for beautiful February...

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  104. ı loved the motto quotes. each one is a lesson.

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  105. Dear Linda!
    I love visiting you. Wonderful quotes and videos.
    I wish you an inspiring February.
    Greetings from wintry and frosty Poland:)

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  106. Very beautiful quotes. Best regards :)

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  107. What a lovely blog, loved all the sayings and the videos. Thank you for visiting my blog. Wendy K

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  108. Todas las citas son preciosas, me encanta leerlas. Tus blusas se ven bonitas. Un abrazo Linda.

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  109. Your collection of calm‑themed quotes feels like a deep exhale, and I love how you paired them with those cheerful animal scrubs. The mix of wisdom, gentle humor, and bright colors creates such a comforting pause in the day. The reminder that some storms clear a path instead of blocking it is one I’ll be carrying with me.

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  110. I love those tops. It's great when someone feels they can express themselves freely. Brilliant.

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  111. They look so lovely on you, and the animal prints make them even more special. You truly wear your love for animals with pride...

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