Family friendly personal blog. A very warm welcome to you! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. My purpose for having this blog is to offer a place of serenity, encouragement and to hopefully brighten your day from the hustle and bustle of life. This is a blog where everyone is welcome, and all ages are welcome. From near or far, children to the elderly, I hope to provide in my posts a chance for you to relax, smile, laugh or just take time to unwind, to live in the moment.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Food for the Mind and Body
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 visit me here! I really appreciate you all so much!
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!
A kitten is the delight of a household. All day long a comedy is played out by an incomparable actor. - Champfleury
The world changes. The ground shifts. We still make plans. We still find gifts. - Lyn Manuel Miranda
A great attitude becomes a great day which becomes a great year.
Life is like a river - sometimes calm, sometimes rushing, but always moving forward. Don't get stuck staring at the ripples keep flowing.
Sometimes people won't understand how you feel until it happens to them, until they experience the pain. - Brigitte Nicole
For the person that needs to read this today: your tears will dry, your season will change. Rest tonight knowing the storm will end.
We don't always understand each other, because every heart carries a different story. What feels small to you may mean the world to someone else.
Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door. - Coco Chanel
The strength that I have today comes from my pain yesterday. - Nick Vujicic
A smile is a way of writing your thoughts on your face telling others that they are accepted, liked and appreciated. So here's a big smile just for you. - Emyden's Creations
The Green Divas
Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you've got a kingdom. - Jack Lalanne
It's up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind. - Steve Maraboli
The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison. - Ann Wigmore
Eat nourishing food: your brain will thank you.
Eat better. Not less.
iStockIt's up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind.
If you wish to be mentally and physically strong, always be in motion exercising as a whole. - Roccio Saldana
The idea is use it or lose it, work out your brain cells so they can stay active and healthy. - Gary Small
The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone. You can click on any image to see a larger view.
These are two little zippered pouches. They cost just $2 each. These particular items were not purchased from Dollarama, but another dollar type store. Of course I love the cats on them. I alternate them from time to time, and I use these pouches to carry loose change/coins.
Stray Cat Crashes Couples' Wedding :) (The Dodo)
Everything is Beautiful - Ray Stevens
You'll never find another love like mine - Lou Rawls
Tiny rescue bird follows her mom around like a dog (The Dodo)
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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 v...
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Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me here. I really app...
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Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for stopping by today! Here are today's picks,...
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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 rea...






















Lots of good stuff again. I think Nick Vujicic is pretty incredible!
ReplyDeleteI like the old songs you included too.
How i wish i could be more stronger day by day, minute by minute...have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteThose cat pouches are cute.
ReplyDeleteGracias por los consejos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThe small bird looked awful and made a great recovery.
ReplyDeleteDon't spend time beating on a wall hoping to transform it into a door.
ReplyDeleteVery wise words!
Love that video of the cat who upstaged the wedding and they all lived happily ever after!
ReplyDeleteVery wise quotes indeed, Linda! Oh, I love your zippered pouches and the cats on the pouches are adorable! It makes sense to get stuff from a store that sells products at very friendly prices.
ReplyDelete"The strength I have today comes from the pain I had yesterday" Now that is true. I just wish there was less pain and more strength some days. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThose zipper pouches are really cute
ReplyDeleteThe ananymous comment was from me. For some reason it keeps switching me to anonymous and I never catch it in time
ReplyDeletemorning greetings from kuala lumpur. i just had my breakfast (home cooked fried rice and hard boiled egg). today i have 4 hour class. my chosen quote for today is : A great attitude becomes a great day which becomes a great year...indeed! attitude will determine our altitude. looking forward to friday tomorrow as i don't have class on friday but there is a meeting to attend :) take care dear linda. have a lovely day. and i do love both of your pouches!
ReplyDeleteNice dollar finds.
ReplyDelete...Linda, these are great to remember. "A great attitude becomes a great day which becomes a great year."
ReplyDelete"Life is like a river - sometimes calm, sometimes rushing, but always moving forward. Don't get stuck staring at the ripples keep flowing." Thanks Linda.
A smile is a way of writing your thoughts on your face telling others that they are accepted, liked and appreciated. So here's a big smile just for you. - Emyden's Creations
ReplyDeleteThis is so very true.
God bless.
I have this on my desk:
ReplyDeleteThe food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison. - Ann Wigmore
Always good stuff here!! Good reminders and good advice. xo
ReplyDeleteThe cat pouches are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Jack Lalanne quote makes perfect sense.
ReplyDelete“We don’t always understand each other” is true. I joke that Sue and I speak different languages, and it can be a chore to understand what the other is trying to say. We do manage though.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda,
ReplyDeleteThis post today was so full of good things!!! Thank you so much for the thoughts from these quotes.
The cat pouches are really nice 🐱
ReplyDeleteI have a piggy one 🐷
Great advice: Use it or lose it !
So true about kitten! If you have them, you have happiness in the house.
ReplyDeleteThe video of the cat that crashed a wedding is so cute!! So are those little zippered bags that you found. Too bad they were not at Dollarama or I'd be there tomorrow to but one for myself.
ReplyDeletePerfect inspiration for the new year
ReplyDeleteRichest is the person who saves his health, not money. Amen to that!
ReplyDeleteMerci pour ce partage et sourire en retour.
ReplyDeleteBonne journée.
Thanks for all the encouraging words, Linda ❤️
ReplyDeleteGood memes, love the one about the health and money and I totally agree with that.
ReplyDeleteNice post and Just for laughs is a beauty.
Love the Dodo video. Glad the couple adopted the stray cat! Your pouches are so cute. I have a few shopping bags with cats on them!
ReplyDeleteOne of my catchphrases is, flow and bend like a river. Allow life to ebb and flow. If we don't fight with life, it becomes easier.
ReplyDeleteAnd kittens are just the best of the best of fluffy loveliness 🐈⬛😽🐈
I have little zip purses for small change too, but they are plain, one red and one green.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to this one: "Sometimes people won't understand how you feel until it happens to them, until they experience the pain." I get if people can't understand something, I don't like if they judge about others too quickly based solely on what they think others should feel.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI love all the kitty images and quotes. Health is important.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Beautiful quotes! You really love cats. Unfortunately I am allergic to them!
ReplyDeleteNick Vujicic is such an inspiration!!
I suspected the postal service had elves working for them ;)
Have a Holy Easter Linda!
ReplyDeleteUnas grandes frases con excelentes recomendaciones las que nos dejas en esta ocasión, los dos gatitos de las primeras son una monada.
ReplyDeleteYo también uso monederos similares para monedas y billetes para la compra diaria, lo que no veo muy necesario para mi son ese cepillo y peine para el pelo.
El video del buzón, el del gato en la boda y el pájaro rescatado me encantaron.
Saludos.
I like the little pouches.
ReplyDeleteHi, Linda!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a fun April Fools' Day, dear friend. Whenever I see a kitten or a puppy, it reminds me that we all have a choice regarding how we respond to external circumstances of life, things beyond our control. Like those innocent beasts, we can choose to turn adversity into a fun challenge, We can stay curious about the world around us and always make time for play. My strategy is to turn all work into play, turn it into a game and take satisfaction in winning by performing the task well and completing it. I also agree with the meme that asserts that the pain of the past can be transformed into strength today. Also, confront your fears head-on and "turn fear into power." The "A smile" saying is also important. You can wear a false smile or a genuine one and people can usually tell the difference. I give every person, every stranger I encounter the benefit of the doubt and smile at them, coming from unconditional love. A remarkable percentage of people can sense my spirit of goodwill and respond the same way toward me. We both wind up with a warm feeling inside. That's what it is all about for me. I believe that one's physical health is directly related to their mental state. We must avoid poisoning our systems with negative or hateful thoughts. Proper diet and regular exercise are essential. I love those two kitty coin pouches! The dwarf who "went postal" in that Just for Laughs vignette got plenty of exercise that day sprinting down the sidewalk. That's a heartwarming story about the stray cat that went in search of a family and found one at a wedding ceremony. It didn't take long for the friendly kitty to win everyone over, even the family's other cat. I well remember Ray Stevens who recorded many novelty songs and also hit big with the straightforward "Everything Is Beautiful (in its own way)." How true! I loved Lou Rawls 1966 hit "Love Is a Hurtin' Thing," a single that topped the R&B chart in 1966, and cheered him on in the 70s when he signed with the hitmaking Phila. International label and released "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine." What a wonderful way to end the post - the story of a rescued bird that became a playful housepet and bonded powerfully with her human. So cute and so touching!
I have a post running at Shady's Place and invite you to stop by if time permits. Have a safe and happy April, dear friend Linda!
Love the little purses :-D Great quote Linda. Hope you are doing okay and well :-D
ReplyDeleteYou had a good dollar haul! And your cat memes, especially, make me smile.
ReplyDeleteNice post and videos.
ReplyDeleteEach of these quotes brings such encouragement for us all. The river quote is one that really caught my eye. I need to be more flexible right now in life...
ReplyDeleteSuch cute pouches! Just For Laughs was very popular in my country as well back in the days, such a carefree, heartwarming and decent fun.
ReplyDeleteLots of good advice for me to think about. I like those pouches.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Linda-I appreciate the work involved putting your posts together-Happy Easter hugs
ReplyDeleteBom dia minha querida amiga Linda. Gostei de todas as suas reflexões. Destacarei, a minha preferida: A vida é como um rio, às vezes calmo, às vezes caudaloso, mais sempre seguindo em frente. Não fique parado olhando para as ondulações, continue fluindo.
ReplyDeleteMerci pour les superbes citations , et j'adore les deux petites pochettes
ReplyDeleteBonnes fêtes de Pâques .
Lots of wonderful nourishment for body and mind.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Best regards
It's so true that we are what we eat, Linda, and I love that quote from Jack Lalaine. The kitty pouches are just the cutest! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks for brightening my day. May yours be bright as well.
ReplyDeleteThe kittens are really cute. Also, great thoughts. The perfect combination.
ReplyDeleteEat better, not less. YES! Love that one. So many great shares as usual, Linda! Ps- those pouches are adorable!
ReplyDeleteLinda such an uplifting post...adore your kitties and their quotes. Thanks for always bringing cheer to my world. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA smile is a way of writing your thoughts on your face telling others that they are accepted, liked and appreciated. So here's a big smile just for you. Right back at you, sweet Linda!
ReplyDeleteGood evening Linda. Nice images, important quotes. A beautiful world, my dear friend. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteI love those cat purses! Mari would be upset if I got one that didn't have a black cat on it though. ;) I'm going to use that Coco Chanel quote on my blog; it's very fitting for my next post. Thanks for sharing the wisdom!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your quotes, so many good ones.
I love your pouches. I too like cats. My son Sam loves cats. He is very good with cats. He is very patient with stray cats.
He just got a kitten, she is so cute. She is all black.
Have a blessed Easter weekend,
Carla
A kitten is the definitely the delight of a household! We love our kitties here. I love that song by Ray Stevens. He has some of the funniest and best songs from my childhood. Thank you for sharing, Linda. :)
ReplyDeleteA 'mmm...'log, dear Linda!
ReplyDeleteNice, your little things.
What a cute gag!
Lie(f)s.
Nice quotes. Kittens are lovely.
ReplyDeleteAs always I enjoy your pictures of cats and their quotes, and the story of the cat who crashed the wedding and became a part of their family is really sweet. We have a cat that is capturing our hearts and home and we see just how smart these creatures really are. Amazing! And yes, all the food quotes are good and true. Thank you for another great post.
ReplyDeleteOlá, querida Linda, postagem linda, repleta de coisas boas,
ReplyDeleteas vezes esquecemos de certas coisas da vida que nos fazem
felizes, e pequenas coisas. Pensamentos lindos e verdadeiros.
Sempre obrigada pelas belas partilhas.
Uma feliz Páscoa!
Beijinhos, amiga.
Those were goodies and the video clips were fun too!
ReplyDeleteSome great quotes of encouragement.
ReplyDeleteLove the little zippered pouches!!
Hello Linda
ReplyDeleteYour two little zippered pouches are just so cute ... and of course handy.
Many thanks for the two music videos.
With Easter so near I wish you a Happy one.
All the best Jan
We all shall start our day with a smile.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, the zippered pouches are very cute. Must be very useful too. How often do you need to buy new hairbrush? I only use a comb. I don't own any hairbrush because I have very short hair.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Friday 💝
the kitten quote made me smile, and the reminder about attitude really hit home today...
ReplyDeleteŚwietny wpis! Cytaty mądre i warte zapamiętania! Wszystkiego dobrego!!
ReplyDeleteStart the day with a smile and the world would be a better place,, All the best Linda, Greetings Lasse
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely post. Yes, nutrition and health go hand in hand, don't they? Your kitty pouches are cute!
ReplyDeleteThoughtful words, lovely finds, and those cat pouches are adorable too!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, thank you for your comment on our site. Yes indeed, those loaves would have been really tasty.
ReplyDeleteWe wish you a lovely Easter weekend.
What beautiful sayings these are.
ReplyDeleteThis one is my favorite.
Life is like a river: sometimes calm, sometimes wild, but always in motion. Don't stand still at the ripples, but keep flowing.
I wish you a wonderful Easter.
All the best, Irma
Kucing merupakan haiwan yang boleh menjadi terapi kepada minda kita semua...sesiapa yang suka kucing dapat healing bila belai haiwan peliharaan tersebut
ReplyDeleteDear Linda,
ReplyDeleteyou've posted so many quotes and pictures again that really resonate with me – thank you so much!
Happy Easter! 🌸
All the best from Austria,
Traude
Las gracias siempre a ti, amiga Linda, por el esfuerzo y trabajo que te tomas en crear tan simpáticas imágenes y hermosas citas, que nos alegran el día. La de hoy dedicada a nuestros fieles y divertidos amigos, los gatos, excelente como es normal en ti.
ReplyDeleteUn cordial saludo.
To strength, health and smiles - reckon I missed this entry somehow, dear friend Linda! Cute pouches and my hairbrush looks the same, just in black - I got it for free at my pharmacy, it works wonder on my thin hair - warm hugs and much love!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda's, during this Easter weekend where the dawn unfolds its laces of light,
ReplyDeleteMay your heart open like a golden orchard under the spring dew;
May the azure bells spread their legendary harmonies in your sky,
And may hope rise in you like a gentle and proud dove;
Because Easter sets forth on our paths bursts of dawn and light,
And friendship blossoms there forever, like an eternal spring that thrives.
Kisses, Régis.
🕭⚜ ⚜🕭
Happy Easter 🐥🐤🐥🐣🐥🐤🐥
ReplyDeleteI wish you a beautiful, peaceful and joyful holiday and send you my warmest greetings.
ReplyDeleteYour post feels like a little island of calm in a busy day. Thank you for the beautiful thoughts and gentle inspiration. And the kittens made me smile🙂
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter from me and Fluffy🐣🐣🌷
Sending you a "SMILE" ~ have a great day.
ReplyDeleteEs stimmt, die Welt verändert sich und wir wissen nicht wo es hingeht. Wir sollten positiv denken. Vujicic hat Recht. Aus Schmerz kann Stärke erwachen. So viele gute Worte hast du heute für uns. Besonders bei unserer Ernährung sollten wir umdenken. In diesem Sinne wünsche ich dir ein frohes Osterfest.
ReplyDeleteI love the cute little lady bug (ladybird), just hanging out. So stinkin' cute.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to have time again to read your uplifting quotes. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteCute little pouches with the cats on them.
ReplyDeleteLots of inspiring quotes, as always, but I think my favorite today is "A great attitude becomes a great day which becomes a great year."
Happy Easter.
Oi,Linda! Sim, o que comemos garante saúde ou envenena o corpo trazendo doenças. Precisamos ser conscientes dos alimentos que comemos todo dia. Eu adorei as bolsinhas com gatinhos!
ReplyDeleteBoa páscoa! 🐇
Yes as we grow older it is so important to eat right and keep moving, some days are hard when hurting or tired but have to keep going :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a Happy Easter!
Your coin purses are adorable. Thank you for the inspiring quotes. Coco Chanel was an interesting lady, for sure. And The Dodo brings delightful tales, as always. Hugs, my dear.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your comments but have to say that our taste buds disagree. ~giggle~ One example is the addictive hot and sour soup from our local China Cottage restaurant. Yum! :D Best wishes to you and yours!
The coin pouches are darling. Happy Easter:)
ReplyDeleteThank you again for popping in to say HI!
ReplyDeleteThat in turn brings me here to be uplifted, smile, and leave a comment for you!
Have a fantastic Easter!
Auguri di buona Pasqua, un abbraccio!!!
ReplyDeleteYour post feels like a gentle pause in the day, filled with uplifting thoughts and small joys. I especially enjoyed the mix of encouraging quotes and the sweet everyday touches like your cat pouches and the fun video picks. It’s lovely how you weave together inspiration for both mind and body, creating a space that feels warm, calm, and welcoming.
ReplyDeleteWitaj Linda mam nadzieję że zdrowie dopisuje. U nas pogoda zmienna trzeba uważać. Już bylam okropnie chora w marcu. Koszmarny miesiąc. Kociaki są naprawdę rozkoszne. Chce się je tulic bez końca. Wspaniały post jak zwykle.
ReplyDeleteSometimes people won't understand how you feel until it happens to them, until they experience the pain. - Brigitte Nicole
ReplyDeleteI think this is true. But others' pain can be fully understood, I think, by having a friend or family member who is suffering. Reading about pain in books can also help, too. I think it is so important to understand the pain of others.
Eat better not less!!!! Oh, I absolutely love it!!!
ReplyDeleteFajne kociaki, myślę że gdybym był częściej w domu mógłbym mieć jakiegoś zwierzaka 😃 Pozdrowienia!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and your lovely family.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSome wise words. Thank you for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Rich post. Thank you friend
ReplyDeletePěkné téma, jak se člověk cítí, má vepsáno ve tváři. Kartáč na vlasy mám téměř stejný, barva vínově červená a cena by nebyla ani 1 dolar. Ať ti slouží!
ReplyDeletePřeji pěkné Velikonoce. 🥚
Oh very good and relazing post
ReplyDeleteYou make me smile today
Olá, Linda, mais uma de suas maravilhosas postagens, desta
ReplyDeletevez, tendo como centro o amor aos gatinhos, com pensamentos de grande sabedoria.
Uma Feliz Páscoa pra você e sua família.
Grande abraço.
I have a lot of experience with kittens. They remind me of silent comedians most of all.
ReplyDeleteGrazie per le immagini, le frasi, i filmati, divertente lo scherzo.
ReplyDeleteBuona Pasqua per te e i tuoi cari , un abbraccio.
enrico
I do love that Coco Chanel quote
ReplyDeleteSome great thoughts! I do like the one about the river.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading through that, now I'm hungry. Are chocolate eggs healthy, cause that's what I'm leaning toward. LOL!
ReplyDeleteMay Easter fill your heart with warmth, your home with happiness and your life with many reasons to smile every single day. Enjoy every bunny minute!
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable pouches and lovely quotes!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! :)
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde minha querida amiga Linda. Passando para desejar uma excelente Páscoa, para você e todos os seus familiares em Montreal. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.
ReplyDeleteHappy thoughts and Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteLovely cats pouches. I have a cats Tote Bag bought from the night market in Thailand. The quote by Brigitte Nicole is so spot on! Hey Linda, don't mind if I ask you a question. Are you staying alone in an apartment or staying together with your girlfriend?
ReplyDeletethose cat pouches are adorable!
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