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 selections, which I hope will brighten your day!
You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. - Rabindranath Tagore
Cats are inquisitive, but hate to admit it. - Mason Cooley
Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably. - C.S. Lewis
Everything comes to you at the right time...be patient.
If it's out of your hands, set it free from your thoughts.
Don't forget to water your dreams today. Dream big. Work hard. Good things happen!
Nothing in the nature lives for itself. Rivers don't drink their own water. Trees don't eat their own fruit. Sun doesn't give heat for itself. Flowers don't spread fragrance for themselves.
Living for others is the rule of nature.
Deep breathe. Forgot my troubles. Nature is my forever therapist.
A quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people to whom it is easy to do good, and who are not accustomed to have it done to them; then work which one hopes may be of some use; then rest, nature, books, music, love for one's neighbor - such is my idea of happiness. - Leo Tolstoy
A comfort zone is a beautiful place...but nothing grows there.
A-Z Quotes
Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty. - John Ruskin
Love the life you live. Live the life you love.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao Tzu
Hiking isn't for everyone. Notice the wilderness is mostly empty. - Sonja Yoerg
Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers.
I pray you heal from things no one ever apologized for. - Naksia Homer
Optimism won't change the situation, but optimism will change how the situation feels.
These photos are my own, which I took on Saturday, April 18th. This is a British telephone booth (phone box) situated in a predominantly English and expensive part of Montreal called Town of Mount Royal (TMR). Ville Mont-Royal in French. It is the only one in Quebec! There is no working phone in this booth, it is for decorative purposes only. However, Montreal still has active phone booths in many places. It was a beautiful day, 21 Celsius, almost 70 Fahrenheit! It was a windy day. You will see how beautiful the sky is. You will also see that the trees are only beginning to bud, no leaves yet (and no flowers that I could see yet), but I am enjoying each day that God has given me!
You can click on any image to see a larger view.
A green bush I came across.
Roseraie Pierre Elliott Trudeau Rose Garden
This sign is in a beautiful park situated in Town of Mount Royal. Thus far, as I mentioned above, there are no flowers blooming yet that I have seen. I will take photos of the trees and flowers once I see they have bloomed and share them here.
Here are some YouTube channel recommendations which I hope you will enjoy! I will provide you with the title of the YouTube channel along with a description of what it is about. You will be able to locate the channel by its title. I hope you all enjoy these!
1. Animal Planet
This channel has a variety of videos based on the television shows it airs. (or has aired in the past) I especially like the videos of Jackson Galaxy, who is a cat lover and cat behaviourist who does his best to help cat guardians with any difficulties they have with their cat(s).
2. Great Depression Cooking with Clara
Clara was a lovely woman (she is no longer with us) who loved to cook and she also talked about her life while she was cooking. I absolutely love her videos! She was in her 90s when these videos were taped and I find these videos to be educational, entertaining and I enjoy listening to her talk about her life and cook these easy and frugal recipes from the great depression.
3. Calm Feather
These videos are quite long, so you can listen to any given one for any length of time you need or wish to. Like this YouTube channel's title suggests, these are soothing, calming videos with beautiful birds and some also have rain sounds and soft piano music. I really enjoy the videos on this channel, they are great for relaxing, destressing after a difficult day!
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
Meet Ravi, Pennsylvania's Capitol Cat :) (WHTM - ABC27 News)
Man's chance encounter with a wild octopus changes everything (The Dodo)
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - The Hollies
Fly, Robin, Fly (The Silver Convention)
I have always liked this old song! However, I had no idea that this group did not know English! (at least when they sang this song). This is why this entire song has only about 6 words in it! (not including the word 'fly' twice or 'up' twice) I just learned this last week when I was trying to decide which songs to choose for this post! Enjoy!
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I was wondering if there is an active phone in the telephone booth. They certainly are a rarity these days! So many of these quotes really spoke to me today. You know how to find the best ones! Thank you for sharing them with us. They always brighten my day!!
ReplyDeleteHi dear Pamela, thank you so much for mentioning about the active phone! I forgot to put it in my post, but I just edited it now to mention this! No, there is no active phone in this booth. This particular booth is for decorative purposes only. However, we still have many active phones in booths here in Montreal...however, none look like this one.
DeleteThose were all so nice and that video with the octopus encounter was so amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteEating and reading do go together nicely - sometimes too nicely! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the telephone booth. There is a sunflower farm near us that has one for a photo op spot.
Good music choices!
Nature definitely is my church - many of these quotes spoke to me.
ReplyDeleteAh, Linda! The telephone booth! I have not seen one in ages now that we use a mobile phones. Back in the good old day, I remember how we needed coins to make calls and then these were replaced with phone cards. I am quite sure we still have these at public places like the airport (I hardly ever go there) but I have not seen phone booths are the malls.
ReplyDeleteJackson Galaxy is one of my favorites.
ReplyDelete...Linda, I need to always remember and often work on-"be patient," "If it's out of your hands, set it free from your thoughts," "Nature is my forever therapist" and of course, "Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers!" Thankas Linda, take care and be well.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about those iconic red phone booths? Makes me want one! LOL Thanks for all the wisdom and sweet photos!!
ReplyDeleteWould Calm Feather work in a high school classroom? Sometimes I put on background music for ambiance while they work.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, now this is my personal opinion, but I think these videos can work in any scenario where you want to provide a calm setting.
Deletemonday morning greetings from kuala lumpur! thanks for sharing the photos in the garden--even the signage of rose garden is cute! can't wait to see all the blooming flowers soon! the red phone booth is usually the popular spot to have memorable pose, especially for tourists (in London!) and of course all over Europe! for today, i choose this quote: Everything comes to you at the right time...be patient.. indeed!! this week is mid sem break for my university and hence no classes, i'm still in the office to attend some meetings. take care dear linda!
ReplyDeleteI agree with C S Lewis!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like this one today: Don't forget to water your dreams today. Dream big. Work hard. Good things happen!
ReplyDeleteWe have no more phones outside - we have no phone booths anymore either.
Nature can refresh us all if we let it. I always feel more grounded once I have gone on a hike or even just a walk through my garden.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I love a good rose garden, public or private. Have a great week coming up!
ReplyDeleteThe video with the compacted groceries. I wouldn't put it past some supermarket to try it for real.
ReplyDeleteI'm listening to the Hollies sing right now. They're wonderful. Cats can be too inquisitive for their own good. When the weather is nice, I keep my back door open during the day so Princess can wander in and out as she pleases. A few days ago, though, I saw a cat walk in the door -- fortunately, before Princess saw it. I said, Oh, no. And the cat turned and walked back out before he lost one of his lives.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Living for others is the message that Jesus taught us. May we all take heed and care for our brothers and sisters as He wants us to. Love, God's love, is what will transform this world. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your positive and visit my blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing some really inspiring quotes!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful collection of inspiring quotes to start the week off. Thank you , Linda.
ReplyDeleteThe quotes are all so well integrated into everyday life... great, and the videos too! Your photos are so beautiful, and soon everything will be in bloom where you are, since it's already 21 degrees. I've barely got 11 degrees today!
ReplyDeleteThere haven't been any phone booths where I live for ages.
I wish you a good start to the week, hugs, Elke
Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine beautifully ( C S Lewis). That is SO true!!
ReplyDeleteWe also had lovely weather here on the west coast and the forecast is for more of the same. Have a good week.
Good morning and have a good week. I took a walk through your neighborhood!
ReplyDeleteThe phone booth reminded me that I still have one as a Lego project waiting around!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Linda,
ReplyDeleteMerci pour ce moment de calme et de réflexion. Ces citations sur la nature sont comme une bouffée d'air frais dès le matin.
Belle journée à toi
Thank you for the lovely quotes, Linda ❤️
ReplyDeleteDearest Linda,
ReplyDeleteI have no words which to thank you with, both for visiting ~ My little old world ~ and leaving always lovely comments, and for sharing each week such enjable posts, which allow me to start my week in the better of ways, smiling at the cutest quotes and breathing the purest air ever and laughing at the videos which end your articles.
May your week be as beautiful as you
XO Daniela
This is good: "If it's out of your hands, set it free from your thoughts."
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week!
I wish you a nice and pleasant day - Greetings from Croatia.
ReplyDeleteGrazie per i consigli, le massime, i filmati.
ReplyDeleteFelice giornata, un abbraccio
enrico
Dear Linda, thank you for the beautiful inspirations! I love those cheerful illustrations from Natural Life. The last time I saw a phone booth was in London, and that's ages ago. Have a beautiful week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspirational quotes! Have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda!
ReplyDeleteEverything comes in its own time... be patient.
If it's out of your control, let it go. I think that's a very liberating idea, because sometimes things become obsessions, outcomes that aren't up to us.
Have a great week! 😘
Milá Lindo, zdravím z Česka. Oplácím Tvoji návštěvu na mém blogu, která mě moc potěšila. Taky se mi u Tebe líbí, máme stejné zájmy a jsme stejně staré. Krásné a pohodové dny přeju do velké dálky🌸
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've seen a phone booth around here.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the floral piece about things being out of our hands!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very optimistic post. Lots of inspirations, thank you
ReplyDeleteBom dia, minha querida amiga Linda. Obrigada pelas reflexões. A minha preferida é a primeira. "Não se pode atravessar o mar ficando parado olhando para a água". Uma excelente segunda-feira para você e todos os seus familiares em Montreal. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteAnother inspiring post, cute images and quotes.
Nature is like therapy. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Cartões, imagens e vídeos lindos, bem como tuas palavras!
ReplyDeleteÓtima semana!
beijos, chica
your encouragement is a delight!!
ReplyDeleteNature and cats are the best therapy 🐈⬛🐈🌲
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I've made many a call in red phone booths just like that one.
Everything comes to you at the right time - how true Linda.
ReplyDeletelove your memes and sayings. Love the red telephone box, I don't think we have any left. Enjoyed the videos too.
"Nature is my forever therapist." 🌿🌻🌲🌳 I also liked the one about the comfort zone, nothing grows there. So true!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful new week, Linda, and all the others, too 💚
Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮
I write my blog in Finnish, but there's translator up there,
the one on the right works. 🙂 Rita
The only phone booth like that here that I can think of is at the home of the British High Community
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you very much for your answer. Zagreb, Croatia used to have blue phone booths, they no longer exist. Best regards from Zagreb
ReplyDeleteMiłego dnia!
ReplyDeleteAs always it is uplifting and joyful to read all of the quotes you share. I love stopping by.
ReplyDeleteVERY inquisitive, those cats!!! And they do crazy dances around the house!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely seen some greenery after the winter, our trees have not yet turned green, but the whole city is smelling of lilacs and my house is surrounded with them too.
ReplyDeleteWatering a your dreams followed by living for others, made for two great, consecutive pieces of advice.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda :)
ReplyDeleteI liked all the quotes especially the nature ones. I really do feel energized when I'm outdoors in my garden. Loved the octipus video.
Thank you Linda for another inspiring post.
Have a good week
All the best
Sonjia-
Very nice post, Have a blessed and wonderful day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteThe one that say "eating and reading" is for me a great way to live. Add a mug of a hot drink and it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe song by the Hollies has great relevance for this time. I'm going to check out the Clara channel.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good one "If it's out of your hands, set it free from your thoughts." I enjoy seeing your photos of Montreal, Linda. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! My favorite meme from today is, "If it's out of your hands, set it free from your thoughts". That is a terrific way to look at things. And I LOVE the photo of the phone booth! I hope you have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteYou really made my day better once again. Thank you very much for that.
ReplyDeleteGood evening from Athens, my dear Linda. My best wishes for a nice week.
ReplyDeleteNature is very healing--which is why I try to get outside for a walk most days. I love the fresh air, the trees, the plants and the mountain if I can see her.
ReplyDeleteMuito bom, Linda! Belas imagens, frases inteligentes, e boas fotos! Meu abraço, boa semana.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely shinny week !
ReplyDeleteAnna
You never fail to make me smile. Thanks for sharing that interesting bit of musical trivia, my dear. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteLa naturaleza tiene su ritmo y no lo podemos cambiar, en caso de que sigamos así quizás el cambio será terrible.
ReplyDeleteCabinas realizadas al igual que las inglesas las he visto de diversos tamaños en plan decorativo incluido en la calle.
El video del paquete del supermercado muy gracioso, pero los protagonistas no lo veían igual.
Saludos.
Moin Dear Linda,
ReplyDeletedanke fürs Teilen Deiner schönen Sprüche, ein paar davon möchte ich wahr nehmen... Ja, dieser Song der Gruppe Silver Convention aus Deutschland war auch damals 1975 mein Lieblingslied und den Text konnte man auswendig... ;-))))))))))) 😂😂😂 Er wurde u.a. in Kanada 75.000 Mal und in den USA sogar 1.000.000 Mal verkauft und erhielt goldene Auszeichnungen. WOW!!
Beste Grüße aus Ostfriesland nach Kanada.
Traudi.🥰
Phone box -> special, LInda!
ReplyDelete:-) Wonderful gag! :-)
Lie(f)s.
You still see the telephone boxes from time to time here :-D Great quotes Linda...we share the same therapist! Nature truly is a wonderful and magical and calming thing isn't it? It's my sanctuary. I also love the "Living for others is the rule of nature." Very true :-D
ReplyDeleteHappy New Week my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteAs always, I enjoyed your post.
xo
I love the red phone booth, it sure gets your attention! Everything was great today, happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteNice post today, Linda. The video with the octopus was amazing. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteThese are so true. I like the green bush you came across too. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteAnd again a wonderful collection of best advises, dear Linda!
ReplyDeleteHere two of my favorites, but I love them all!
* Everything comes to you at the right time...be patient.
* Don't forget to water your dreams today. Dream big. Work hard. Good things happen!
Many greetings and blessings to you from Dori from the Bavarian Forest!
Hi Linda! Thank you for visiting my little blog! I just loved all the good advise.. And loved some of them, more than you will know I'm always looking for a new channel to watch, and I loved your suggestions. I have always loved watching Clara's channel, she knew how to cook, and had such good recipes. Your photos were amazing! I've always wanted to go to Canada. Thank you for taking me there!
ReplyDeleteThe rose garden will be lovely in another month or so. And I love the phone booth. thanks for so many uplifting memes today.
ReplyDeleteI love Clara! I have watched her many times. What a treasure.
ReplyDeleteOi, Linda! Adorei voltar por aqui hoje! As mensagens sobre a natureza, gatinhos e sonhos para serem regados todos os dias são perfeitas! As cabines vermelhas britânicas ainda continuam nas ruas de Londres! Acho que só para decorar também. Eu vejo muitos canais do YouTube com passeios a pé pelas cidades do mundo.
ReplyDelete(´▽`ʃ♡ƪ) Beijos!
Many things to ponder here. :)
ReplyDeleteLike the old British call box.
Thank you for the video suggestions, i will look them up.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, thanks for visiting my website again. You certainly have some thoughts that make you think. Besides our name that we have in common 'm retired also, have been since 2011. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda ... where did the weekend go? It flew by.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a good week ahead.
Great picture of the British Red Telephone Box.
I've always liked that Hollies song.
Good wishes to you.
All the best Jan
:) Thanks and you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteVery nice post. I like the one that reads, "Don't forget to water your dreams." Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteThe first quotes is telling us to step out from comfort zone :D
ReplyDeleteOlá, amiga Linda, magnífica postagem como sempre!
ReplyDeleteOs pensamentos e vídeos, o "Hollies" gostei muito, mas
todos são excelentes.
Uma feliz semana, amiga Linda.
Abraços.
Thanks for the great positive start to my week, Linda, and for the hilarious grocery store gag. I always enjoy your photos. Have a lovely week, my friend! ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteit’s such a powerful reminder to take action instead of just waiting...
ReplyDeletei always have to remind myself, take care of you. before i try to water others, i must water myself and my dreams...they need watering too!! good stuff today!!
ReplyDeleteUn bello canto a la vida y a la naturaleza, amiga
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely visit today, Linda! I loved the first quote!!!
ReplyDelete"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water." - Rabindranath Tagore
Krásné a moudré myšlenky. Přeji, ať se daří je naplňovat.Mnoho pozdravů z České republiky
ReplyDeleteI am patient, dear friend Linda - I have the luxury to be able to.... today I have a thought that you might like, too, from my calendar.
ReplyDeleteTrue with the comfort zone... To optimism.
We have such a phone booth, too. It´s a mini-library I need to visit as I have books to give away!
Thank you for the video-recommendations! On TV is but nonsense...
Oh, such a sweet cat! And the octopus! Much love and warm hugs on the way.
Coming from a tropical country, I see much beauty in bare trees.
ReplyDeleteEating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably >> Oh yes! When I was young I'd reach for a book whenever I had hold of a snack, just to combine these two! Nowadays I spend way too much time looking at screens. :)
Good morning!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing and reading your post.
I think I've visited this space before.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the generous comment you left on my page.
Thank you very much!
I wish you a blessed week full of peace and good health.
Sending you a kiss.
;)
You are your blog always give me hope. No matter how rough day I have I feel better here with you and all messages you give us. Know your blog is a happy place I am sure not only for me. I wish you all the best, thank you for being and bring light to my heart. <3
ReplyDeleteSuch a peaceful and reflective post. I love how it gently reminds us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature. It really brings a sense of calm and perspective.
ReplyDeleteKisses
"If it's out of your hands, set it free from your thoughts." That's an excellent philosophy. I shall practice doing this.
ReplyDeleteThese were great and I loved Pennsylvania's Capitol Cat. :)
ReplyDeleteUm de meus objetivos de vida é, quando possível, comprar um sítio.
ReplyDeleteSinto que a natureza me chama.
Obrigado pelas sugestões de canais e uma auspiciosa semana.
You share such uplifting memes, quotes, pictures and thoughts, dear Linda! What a blessing you are to blogland! Love the many quotes, and the websites you shared too. I remember seeing Clara's videos, I hadn't thought of them in a while. Thank you for your blessings in this post today!
ReplyDeleteFrases muito reais e verdadeiras, que fazem bem à alma de quem está lindo e acende a esperança no coação.
ReplyDeleteA sugestão de canais no YouTube é fantástica, parabéns!!
Beijos Linda e uma maravilhosa semana!!
Dobré rady jsou k nezaplacení. Telefonní budka je výborná, u nás prý zůstala jediná a funguje! Za 2 koruny můžete volat jak dlouho chcete. ☺
ReplyDeleteThe English photo booth makes a great photo opportunity!
ReplyDelete*phone booth
ReplyDeleteThe telephone boots now are memories only.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit the Roseraie. Blooming from the end of May, perhaps?
/Irene
A wonderful collection. I liked your photos too and enjoyed reading about the phone booths there. Have a lovely week, Linda!
ReplyDelete-Soma
Hi Linda! Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my blog.
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures on your post. Especially the one about reading and eating! It's very true!
Have a wonderful week!
Living for others is the rule of nature. That is my favorite quote of them all and something we need to remember :)
ReplyDeleteWe use to sing he ain't heavy his my brother when we were growing up, that brings back memories :)
Take care!
Thanks for the encouragement, as always!
ReplyDeleteYour quotes-collection go with me through the days, dearest Linda!
ReplyDeleteToday: "Wenn es aus Ihren Händen ist, befreien Sie es von Ihren Gedanken." Best greetings to you!
Thank you for sharing these uplifting quotes and videos, Linda. We had old British telephone booths like that when I was growing up in Sri Lanka.
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