Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Smiles and Thoughts

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! Happy Earth Day! I have only one YouTube video recommendation for today! 

The channel is called MindFrame. There are plenty of short videos that will help you to understand others better...or even yourself! Lots of psychology here. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, the YouTube channel is called MindFrame.


Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!


Are you having a bad day? Do you want my box to play with? :) (I thought this one had an awwww factor) LOL!

                             The Daily Quotes


Take a leap of faith; trust you'll land on all four paws. :)

                              Love To Know


Follow your heart. Live in the moment. Choose happiness. Always be kind.

                               Natural Life


Keep going. You're growing in ways you can't see and making progress even if it doesn't feel like it. -Lori Deschene

                               Tiny Buddha


This is your little weekly reminder that you are not alone. You are so loved and you can handle whatever this week sends your way.

                         Sketches in Stillness


You have dealt with so much, and done the best that you can, take a moment now to appreciate how strong you are. - Karen Salmansohn

                    Best of Quotes with Meaning


The capacity to care is what gives life its deepest significance. - Pablo Casals

                             Stable Express


Which artist do goats love the most? Vincent Van Goat :)

                            Reader's Digest


One time a cop pulled me over for running a stop sign. He said, "Didn't you see the stop sign?" I said, "Yeah, but I don't believe everything I read." -Steven Wright :)


Start every day off with a smile and get it over with. - WC Fields :)
Bright Drops


There is nothing in nature that blooms all year long, so don't expect yourself to do so, either.
Natural Life


Slow living quotes
Embrace simplicity. Find your rhythm. Practice mindfulness. Spend more time in nature. Savor the moment. Take it easy. Enjoy simple pleasures. Live intentionally.
Route to Longevity


You may delay, but time will not. -Benjamin Franklin
Reader's Digest


Time takes it all, whether you want it to or not. - Stephen King
Reader's Digest


Be kind...it's impossible to raise yourself up by putting others down.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.


When others try to rain on your dreams, carry an umbrella and dream on! -Jane Lee Logan
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.


Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
I Love Fourways


The past is painful, the future is uncertain, let's just live for right now.
The Latest Kate




The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone on Saturday, April 18th. You can click on any image to see a larger view. This first photo is a tree...blowing in the wind. I have no idea what kind of tree it is, but it is pretty.

I thought the sky was beautiful and decided to take this photo.

My new pair of Skechers! I purchased them a couple of weeks ago. They are wide, which I like, and very comfortable. They are the slip-ins (slip-ons?) This is the first time I have purchased this brand and I am absolutely thrilled with them!



The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done in Europe! As I have mentioned before and this is for those who are new to my blog and may not know this, most of these Just for Laughs Gags are done here in Montreal, which is their headquarters and where these gags began! They have traveled to different countries on occasion to do their gags, and this is one of those times. Enjoy! :

Cat asks mom to train on the treadmill daily :) (The Dodo)

Wild fish follows his diver best friend everywhere (The Dodo)

Someday we'll be Together - Diana Ross and the Supremes (The Ed Sullivan Show)

The long and winding road (The Beatles)



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114 comments:

  1. Hello Linda
    Yes, your first meme definitely had the awwww factor :)
    I did enjoy your photographs.
    Many of my friends like Skechers, I haven't yet tried them.

    Enjoy the rest of your week.

    All the best Jan

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  2. I agree with you Linda that the first pic is cuteness overload! Definitely one with the awwww factor as you said! Oh, your shoes look very comfy. Very nice!

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  3. How can anyone resist an adorable little baby kitty? They are so sweet and tiny.

    Love,
    Janie

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  4. The sky is beautiful, and looks very cold.
    Once you buy slip-ons, you'll never go back to tying laces. I wish we had them when we visited Japan where shoes have to be removed in so many places.

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  5. I know a lot of people (both female and male) who swear by Sketchers, but they're too wide for my feet.

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  6. My Skechers are great. Boots and slipons. I like Skechers a lot. And the little kitty offering her box to play with! Awww.

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  7. I really like the one about not blooming all year long and the one about not raising yourself up by putting others down.
    The sky shot is so pretty!
    I like the wide toed shoes too and those sketchers slip ons are nice!

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  8. dear linda. morning greetings from kuala lumpur. today, my faculty is having earth day mini celebration so we are planting some flower trees and other small trees somewhere around here. anyway, i'm so excited to see your new pair of skechers!! i will write an entry about my new skechers too! i ended up buying it because the shoes that I bought the other day are not so comfy to have a long walk, if i may ask, how much is your skechers? in Malaysia, the price is not really cheap but still affordable...anyway for today, i choose this quote: Follow your heart. Live in the moment. Choose happiness. Always be kind... take care dear linda!

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  9. Boa noite minha querida amiga Linda. A reflexão que eu mais gostei: "Continue. Você está crescendo de maneiras que não consegue ver e progredindo e progredindo mesmo que não pareça". Uma excelente noite de quarta-feira, grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.

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  10. Hi, Linda! I'm from Malaysia. Following you here.

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  11. Yes, I have some friends who all just LOVE their Skechers slip-ons! Enjoy your new pair!

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  12. Yay. Just the kinds of happy themes I love.

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  13. Slow living quotes
    Embrace simplicity. Find your rhythm. Practice mindfulness. Spend more time in nature. Savor the moment. Take it easy. Enjoy simple pleasures. Live intentionally.
    This is becoming my mantra.

    God bless.

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  14. I like this one:
    You have dealt with so much, and done the best that you can, take a moment now to appreciate how strong you are. - Karen Salmansohn

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  15. Skechers have saved my walking life, Linda. They are the most reliable shoe I've ever owned and I treasure the support they've given me physically, and I'm so grateful for God's spiritual support that bolsters and gives strength to every aspect of my being. Blessings!

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  16. Thanks for your recommendation. Your post is inspirational

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  17. Some fun and amazing quotes today, Linda.

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  18. keeping things slow and easy, thats my jam!!

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  19. Greetings from an Indonesian blogger! Happy to have found your blog.

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  20. Live in the moment and choose happiness---that's great advice! I try to do that every day, but don't always succeed.

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  21. Good post Linda. Enjoyed all of it and will be back to continue reading it.

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  22. I really like your Sketchers!!
    Vincent van Goat. hahaha

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  23. I especially like that first kitten. I looks so sweet and caring.

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  24. Awww, sweet kitty! And to trust and love, dear friend Linda.
    Yes, when reflecting... I was strong quite often.... three times with success. Twice I lost.
    If I ever get to London again... I am warned! And awwww, cats! And I never thought fish pick friends!
    Much love and warm hugs on the way on this cold, grey day!

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  25. Hello Linda, yes, it's always a good idea to slow down. Caring is fundamental! That tree does look interesting! I'm glad you found comfy shoes. I need a pair as well. Have a lovely day. ((hugs))

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  26. Bonjour Linda,
    Tes citations et ces petites touches d'humour sont parfaites pour commencer la journée avec le sourire.
    Bonne journée. Bises.

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  27. Good morning, I'm reading interesting sayings and listening to the Beatles, a great start to the day, I'll have my morning coffee and then I'll go to the garden - I have a lot of work to do today: sowing flowers, mowing, trimming hedges, mulching the beds where I'll plant tomatoes and similar vegetables...

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  28. The top one. I would need a bigger box.

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  29. Vincent Van Goat and Pablo Pigasso :D
    Your new shoes must be comfortable. Great.
    I think I'll watch / listen to the Diana Ross video.
    Cheers!

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  30. Thank you for these wonderful quotes and funny videos!
    Your shoes look comfortable too; I need new ones as well! The sky photo is just as beautiful as the tree.
    Have a lovely week, Linda!
    Warm regards, Elke

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  31. I think that is a classic pine tree, we had one in our yard before, it grows cones as well, but it is hell raking up its needles LOL

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  32. Hello Linda,
    Wonderful quotes, I like the slow living quotes. Your photos are pretty and I like your walking shoes. They look comfy. The Beatles songs are always a favorite of mine. Take care, have a great day!

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  33. Of everything you shared, "Live in the moment" id what stays with me

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  34. Lovely quotes and photos, Linda. I have bought Skechers too. They are very nice shoes.

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  35. Kako lijepa mačkica
    Želim ti dobar dan.LP

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  36. I've always liked Sketchers shoes. They are very comfortable.

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  37. I love the cat on the treadmill 😁

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  38. My favorite today is, "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

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  39. The first kittie is so cuteee - yes I want to play with your box :D
    Vincent van Goat hehehe
    Here in Portugal we have a joke: The cop pulled me over "Didn't you see the stop sign?" "Yes, officer I did. I didn't see was you Sir" :D
    Time does take it all. Let's make the most of life.
    The photo of the tree is lovely!
    Have a great weekend!

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  40. Happy Earth Day to you too, Linda.
    Belinda

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  41. Such a lovely and uplifting post. I really enjoy how you blend simple thoughts with a sense of warmth and positivity- It feels like a gentle reminder to notice the little smiles in everyday life.

    Kisses

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  42. Smiles is always something your blog induces.

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  43. What a great post. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you very much.

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  44. ...Linda, I love all of these, but particularly "Vincent Van Goat!"

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  45. I also have a nice pair of slip-ons, but I am having a difficult time easily slipping in to them.

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  46. I am familiar with some of these websites and I always enjoy reading the cuteness they post. These are very uplifting to read..especially sine the weather is gloomy outside...Thanks alway Linda for all of the cuteness on your blog..

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  47. Such a lovely post. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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  48. Dear Linda, the tree and the sky photos that you took are really serene and calming to the mind. Thank you 🫂
    The brand of your shoes is a good brand. I used to own a pair. The colour you chose look very prim and proper. 👍
    Have a good Thursday 💕

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  49. I love the box and the leap of faith. Kittens are always so cute!

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  50. I never really thought about the fact that nothing in nature blooms all the time...very wise!

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  51. The Slow Living Quotes was my favorite today! Amen!! Always a great visit here with you!! xo

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  52. I don't want to play with the box, I want to play with the kitten in the box!
    🥰

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  53. So many lovely quotes . Thank you so much for sharing them with us today. I wish you the most wonderful day. Hugs.

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  54. Muchas gracias por toda la información que nos facilitas. Buenas tardes. En Cataluña (Spain) hoy se celebra la fiesta Sant Jordi donde todo el mundo se regala una rosa 🌹 y un libro 📖📚. Saludos

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  55. Lindo, citáty jsem si užila, ale nejvíc mě oslovily tvé boty! Jsou prima.
    Videa si ještě prohlédnu. ☺

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  56. Wonderful post. I will check out Mindframe. Have a lovely day today oh I like your new shoes.

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  57. Those are all perfect and so are your new shoes!

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  58. Very nice, Linda, your pictures and your shoes!
    Gag -> don't expect it! :-)
    Lie(f)s.

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  59. Excellent selection of interesting and wise quotes. My favorite was "Follow your heart. Live in the moment. Choose happiness. Always be kind."
    Your photos are very beautiful and the videos fantastic!
    Warm hugs

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  60. These are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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  61. Oh, I just love that first picture of the kitty offering its box! I showed it to my daughter, too. So often, if I'm having a bad day, she will ask if I'd like a hug.

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  62. Grazie per le immagini, i filmati e le sagge e divertenti citazioni
    Un saluto e un abbraccio
    enrico

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  63. Querida Linda, adorável suas postagens!
    Destaco a de Steven Wright, Vida Natural, é a pura verdade!
    A do cachorrinho / Gotas Brilhantes,
    O tempo leva tudo...ótima, verdade! Está na hora do Desapego!
    Na verdade eu adorei todas, não quero ser injusta com os outros pensamentos! 😅☺️🙋‍♀️
    Um feliz fim de semana!
    Beijinhos, amiga.

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  64. A box will always make things right according to a cat.

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  65. So many smiles here today! Thanks so much for sharing them. (And I'm glad your snow is gone!)

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  66. Your new shoes look very comfortable.
    More great quotes.

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  67. Loved this so much. Loved the black cat on the treadmill. Reminds me of my kitty Blackie. But then I watched Diana Ross and the Supremes, and oh, how that took me back...and as if that wasn't enough, I watched the Beatles singing The Long and Winding Road (I found another video showing them singing) and I almost started crying. I was a teen when they became popular, but then they kind of changed as I matured and I wasn't as big of a fan of their later stuff, but still, I loved them for old time's sake. This really took me back. Thank you. Sometimes it's good to be reminded of where you've been and be thankful for where you are now. I love your new Skechers. That's the only shoe I can wear, and I just started wearing the wide ones and they feel so much better. The "slip-ins" are the best. Great post. Thank you.

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  68. When others try to rain on your dreams, carry an umbrella and dream on! -Jane Lee Logan

    I loved the one above ... Thank You!!
    I like your shoes, fun color.
    xo
    Carla

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  69. Great memes - Vincent Van Goat is my favorite.

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  70. Great quotes, I like that you added a couple funny ones in there too :)
    Your picture of the wispy clouds is lovely!

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  71. "Smiles and Thoughts", what a wonderful title for this wonderfully inspiring post.

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  72. Vincent Van Goat made me smile.
    The reminder about not lifting yourself up by putting others down really resonated.
    The sky shot is gorgeous.
    Those wide-toed Skechers slip-ons look so comfy.

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  73. TQ linda for dropping comment at my blog to respond to my question. I tried to convert to MYR (ringgit malaysia), it is around RM290 ie similar to range of price in Malaysia. Anyway, I made entries about my new skechers shoes today ;) i mentioned you in my entry ;) take care dear linda. sending warmest regards from afar

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  74. Dear Linda :)
    I have been meaning to buy a pair of Skechers, they look so comfy and are easy to slip into. The kitty in your first photo is so sweet and the fish in the video clip is amazing.
    Thank you also for the music clips Linda, they bring back happy memories.
    All the best and be well
    Sonjia

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  75. I do like my Skechers as well! Only problem is my foot size is in between their standard ones so it's either too loose or too tight heh.

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  76. Destacare lo que mas me gusto; el gatito de la primera foto por la expresión, esa frase que nos dice que para enaltecernos no debemos menospreciar a los demás y los videos del guardia ingles y el gato de la cinta andadora.
    El resto de las frases como siempre magnificas así que a felicitarte por el esfuerzo en buscarlas.
    Sobre la anchura de tus zapatos decir que yo también debo usar hormas anchas o como me ocurrió en una ocasión que revente las zapatillas.

    Saludos.

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  77. Bom dia, Linda
    Você tira ótimas fotos no celular, a foto do céu está belíssima. Abraçar a simplicidade é um rico aprendizado. O gato na esteira é muito fofo. Bjs, querida.

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  78. I loved this post. Madeline

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  79. Thnaks for the inso! I love the slow living quotes!

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  80. Linda como sempre suas escolhas de pensamentos são lindos, desejo um ótimo final de semana bjs.

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  81. Nice photos Linda. Skechers are the best. They are so comfy :-D

    Good quotes. Love the Steven Wright one, laughed so much. I like his sense of humour. Liked him since the 90s when I first discovered him :-D

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  82. Hello and thank you VERY much for the visit at my bloggie I am a loving Tuxedo older kitty of 19 years now. But I am still Lady of the House. I enjoyed visiting you today.

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  83. Hi Linda! I always love a good kitty quote!! Thanks for sharing the smiles!!

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  84. i'm dropping by here on saturday morning. i cooked simple dish for breakfast today (fried vermicilli), and in the afternoon, my family and i plan to attend a wedding as my colleague's son is getting married. it is a hot bright day today, sunny indeed. anyway, there's a blogger friend named melody dropped by at my blog and i think she is one if your blog's visitors. for today, i choose this quotes: Embrace simplicity. Find your rhythm. Practice mindfulness. Spend more time in nature. Savor the moment. Take it easy. Enjoy simple pleasures. Live intentionally!

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  85. Cat photos never fail to warm my heart! What would we do without animals!

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  86. yes, we should make "a good leap" everyday....
    thank you for sharig memes and videos......

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  87. Siempre llama la atencion tu amor a los gatos, que sin duda se lo merecen.
    Un saludo, amiga

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  88. How are you, Linda? Hope you're having a great weekend.

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  89. Your mix of gentle humor, uplifting quotes, and sweet animal moments creates such a warm pause in the day, and I love how you balance lighthearted smiles with those reminders to slow down and be kind to ourselves; the tree photo has such a peaceful feel with that soft sky behind it, and your new Skechers look wonderfully comfortable, the kind of shoes that make every step easier, while the kitten offering its box absolutely melted me and set the perfect tone for everything that followed.

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  90. I love the slow living quotes. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  91. Happy Saturday, Linda! The little kitty certainly has an awwww factor. Just darling. I'm trying to work on slow living, but it's hard. This week, for as long as I can remember, I actually had a clear calendar with nothing on it. The only thing I need to do is run to Target and pick up a prescription and some Half and Half. I have no idea when a week like this will happen again. 😂 I always enjoy your memes and videos. That black cat on the treadmill was an inspiration. After my long cold, I need to hit the treadmill again. I hope next week will be a good one for you, and I'll try to remember your new posting days. ❤️🌺❤️

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  92. That first one made me smile and the dog with the donut is so funny. Have a great day.

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  93. Dear Linda, I am back. Just like to let you know, I am busy so when I did not comment in your blog posts for a long time, it is not that I am judging you base on any personal things that you shared. You don't worry. We have multiple blogger friends, so we cannot possibly comment on each and every blogger's posts. So don't think too much. By the way how is the weather over at Montreal for the month of April, coming May? All your regular posts are lovely and make my day, it's a pity I cannot visit you here regularly. It is Sunday over at Singapore. Till then, take care.

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    1. Hi Lotus, nice to see you. The weather here is slowly getting warmer. I take it one day at a time and don't mind the cooler temperatures we have been having. I hope you have a great wee ahead. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  94. That is a very pretty tree. I like the two shades of green.
    Great shot of the sky as well.

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  95. Zdravím Lindo z České republiky. Citáty jsou skvělé. Přeji ti hezké dny a brzké uzdraveni.

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  96. Great post, Linda, full of uplifting thoughts.
    Many greetings

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  97. hope, everything goes well with you.
    Thank you for sharing interesting memes and videos.

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  98. Olá :)
    Bom domingo.
    Gostei muito do tempo que aqui estive.
    Deu para pensar e sorrir.
    Gostei da sua presença no Parapeito .
    Abraço e brisas doces **

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  99. p/s On your latest update:

    I’m really sorry to hear that you’re going through this, but I truly admire your strength and openness in sharing your journey. Please take things one day at a time and be gentle with yourself—your well-being matters most. Sending you warmth, patience, and healing thoughts while you wait for your appointment. And honestly, cutting down sugar is no small challenge, so I wish you the best with that too. Thank you for always sharing your space with us, and I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts.💚

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  100. Those look like such a great choice! I’ve heard really good things about Skechers, especially their slip-ins..comfort really makes all the difference...

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  101. Sending love and hugs, Linda! Thank you for the inspiration! hugs, de

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  102. You always find such great words of wisdom. Today I got lots of enjoyment from the guard scaring the passer bye and also the diver and the fish. On a more serious note, I also read your more recent post and hope you can get into a doctor soon so this can be investigated. Good luck!

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  103. Tus citas como siempre son muy buenas, todas me gustan. Te deseo una linda semana.

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  104. Tried test wear Skechers once, it's so comfortable! Maybe i should bought it after my current shoes are worn out

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  105. I hope you get to see the gastroenterologist soon. ~hugs~ My husband goes for a colonoscopy tomorrow. I'm up next year. Oh, joy. ~giggle~ Thank you for the shoe review following all the great quotes, photos, and videos.

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  106. My wife loves Sketchers brand she swears by them. I prefer Converse and cowboy boots.

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