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! My next post will be on my blog on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
If any of you have been having technical issues with Blogger, I made a post describing in great detail about the issues here. Blogger Issues, comments off
Here are today's selections, which I hope will brighten your day!
Focus on breathing and staying in the now, treating each moment as a personal decision for peace. - Venerable Ratanaguna
In a world of turmoil, a calm mind is the only sanctuary. - Unknown
Butterflies rest when it rains because it damages their wings. It's okay to rest during the storms of life. You will fly again when it's over.
Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch for the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect on every tomorrow. - Leon Brown
Pass It On, The Foundation for a Better Life
The people who do not want to recognize the "you" in a relationship usually deeply fear that if they take responsibility for their impact on other things, they will lose their "me". And as a result, their life will always be painful.
Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.
Perhaps the greatest gift an animal has to offer is a permanent reminder of who we really are. - Nick Trout
Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul. - Frances Hodgson Burnett
I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source. - Doris Day (or other pet as well)
Here's to another day of outward smiles and inward screams. :) Everyone in 2020.
Autism doesn't come with an instruction guide. It comes with a family who will never give up. - Kerry Magro
Worry is like sand in an oyster: a little produces a pearl, too much kills the animal. - Marcelene Cox
There is always a reason to smile. You just have to find it. - De Philosopher DJ Kyos
Unlike service dogs and emotional support dogs, therapy dogs are not used to support one person - they comfort many people as they go about their visits.
Fact: you can't identify a "real" service dog team by their appearance. Not all disabilities are visible. Just because a person doesn't "look like" they have a disability doesn't mean their partner isn't necessary or "legit". - Pawsable
A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won't be too bad. - Robert Wagner
Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything or to do anything in particular, but just to let us feel that we are cared for and supported. - The Classy People
It's amazing to me that a dog who has been so neglected can love people as much as she does and still be as trusting.
It's okay to not know the next steps. It's enough to hang in there.
The past is painful, the future is uncertain, let's just live for right now.
The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone on May 14th. I just found the little flowers and green grass so pretty! You can click on any image to see a larger view. These flowers were outside of a school.
These last 3 photos are ones I took on Saturday, May 16th. I was so happy to see these beautiful tulips! These beautiful tulips were outside of a government building. 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! :)
Injured horse with 0% chance of survival makes miraculous recovery (The Dodo)
Dodo producer fosters her first special needs dog (The Dodo)
Duke of Earl - Gene Chandler
Ballade pour Adeline - Richard Clayderman (this is a beautiful instrumental that you may be familiar with, despite its French title!)
As always, your quotes are both wise and uplifting. Hugs, my dear.
ReplyDeleteSuch wise quotes to reflect on, on a Monday morning (my least favorite day of the week LOL!). Linda, those white flowers you captured on your phone are so lovely! And the red tulips are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice post, Linda, your quotes are always so uplifting snd interesting. Wonderful tulips, too.
ReplyDeleteMany greetings
I like that one about there always being a reason to smile. It reminds me of a quote I've always liked - "there is always, always, always something to be thankful for". That's so true, even when we need to look a little harder than usual.
ReplyDeleteTherapy dogs used to come to my place of work when I was a unit manager at a skilled nursing facilities. They were a blessing to the patients and to us too!
Doris Day was noted animal lover.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another nice post. It made me smile.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are all pretty 😍
ReplyDeleteThat one quote was correct about sometimes just being there is enough. At least it is something if it isn’t enough.
ReplyDeletemorning greetings from kuala lumpur! i love seeing the picture of tulips that u share here...co-incidentally, my blog entry today is also about tulips at keukenhof, netherlands. thanks for dropping your comment at my little blog. for today, i choose this quote: There is always a reason to smile. You just have to find it... take care dear linda!
ReplyDeleteSo many of these are true and perfect for today. The flowers are simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMy Nan always said that a smile doesn't cost a thing....so true. One can always visit you, lovely Linda, read your sweet quotes and leave with a smile in one's heart. Thank you, lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteOh, those red tulips are SO gorgeous! I love the photos you took of them!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know butterflies rest when it rains...thank you for sharing, Linda.
ReplyDeleteA fine post! The flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe gag was very good.
ReplyDeleteLinda, your quotes are always so uplifting and interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe one about butterflies resting in the rain is my favourite—it’s such a tender metaphor for allowing ourselves to rest during life’s storms.
Beautiful flowers and beautiful music by Richard Clayderman
ReplyDeleteI am happy that I found your blog; there is so much optimism in your posts, which I miss in our bloggers.
ReplyDeleteI am a great optimist myself, I love life, everything that smells of beauty.
Welcome to my page as well, and I wish you a nice Monday!
Best regards from my beautiful Slovenia and a hug, Andreja
The tulips are beautiful—and so are your other photos; it is wonderful to see everything in bloom right now.
ReplyDeleteThe quotes and words of wisdom are lovely once again, and so important to read—thank you! Have a good time. Hugs, Elke
Hello Linda, these are such inspiring words of wisdom! I love the apple blossoms and tulips! Have a wonderful week. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteLoved the story of the horse, also letting you know when you visit my blog my name is not Carla. It is Elsie.
ReplyDeleteHi Elsie, so sorry. Thank you for letting me know.
DeleteGood morning, Linda. The quote about the dog is true. Dogs are wonderful animals. Thank you for your comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteMemes are good, some really make you think.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers and blossoms are lovely.
Richard Clayderman is lovely playing the piano, I have is music book and also play the piece in it.
Just for laughs, just imagine pulling the lid off that saucepan and seeing ahead...lol
Coucou Linda,
ReplyDeleteEt pour parvenir à se préserver, il faut aussi savoir s'éloigner des médias.
Superbes les tulipes, chez moi elles sont fanées depuis un moment.
Bonne journée
In a world of turmoil, a calm mind is the only sanctuary.
ReplyDeleteWorry is like sand in an oyster: a little produces a pearl, too much kills the animal.
Such beautiful blossoms!
Love Richard Clayderman's Ballade pour Adeline. He plays it so well!
Have a wonderful week!
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a lovely and uplifting post! Your collection of quotes always brings a perfect moment of serenity to the day. The metaphor about butterflies resting during the rain is beautiful and such a gentle reminder for all of us to take a breath during life's storms..love the tulips photos too
The tulip is my favorite flower so those photos lift my spirits. Thanks for posting about the blogger issues. I didn't really know what was going on. I thought some of my friends had abandoned me, but I also wasn't seeing their posts.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Beautiful photos, Linda!
ReplyDeleteAll good ones. The blossoms on those trees are so pretty. Love the tulips too
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, are the white flowers, cherry blossoms ? They are beautiful 😻
ReplyDeleteMy country doesn't have cherry blossoms so we travel to nearby countries just to admire these cherry blossoms 🌸🌸🌸
Dear Linda, the 3 photos of tulips 🌷 🌷🌷 are so lovely. I hope I can see real tulips one day 🤞 you are so blessed to see all these pretty flowers in real life ❤️
ReplyDeleteHave a good week ahead 💕
Lovely post and quotes! Beautiful tulips!
ReplyDeleteI chose the quote about butterflies resting when it rains because I think we often forget that stopping and resting is also part of moving forward. Not everyone knows how to give themselves permission to pause when life gets difficult.
ReplyDeleteAnd your posts always have something calm and comforting about them. You stop by for a moment and somehow leave feeling a little more relaxed than before.
By the way, your flower photos turned out beautiful. The colours of the tulips bring a real sense of peace and joy. You can tell you truly enjoy taking those photographs.
A big hug, Linda.
Gosh, Linda, there's just so much good stuff here today! (as always!). It's nice to see some Doggies too, along with the sweet kitty cats. And your photos of the flowers are gorgeous! I always come away from your posts with a sense of peace and thankfulness. Thank you for taking the time to find these quotes/memes and sharing them with us. You do a great job of organizing them into themes. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly is so right
ReplyDeleteLovely quotes you shared here. And such a beautiful photos of flowers.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the inspiring words and images.
Beautiful flowers, they are a cheery sight.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Many thanks for the autism quote, I am autistic 😊
ReplyDeleteCats are always nice and I appreciate today's dog quotes.
Animals bring a fun feeling 💚 🐢🐕🐈
..."Focus on breathing and staying in the now, treating each moment as a personal decision for peace." - Venerable Ratanaguna, I couldn't say it better myself.
ReplyDeleteWhat an uplifting way to start to Monday morning Linda. Beautiful flowers, and quotes too. And how true about rescue dogs. If we could all forgive and forget and move forward like they do. :) Happy new week to you.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an apricot or apple tree in bloom! The tulips are so gorgeous! Blogger has been very naughty lately, hope they fixed it up soon because many people actually earn money through views and visits. Mine are a third lower than usual.
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely words to make me think positively and photos to make me smile. A real joy to visit you Linda.
ReplyDeleteOutward smiles and inward screams. I like that and it fits well. LOL
ReplyDeleteThose tulips are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, thank you for the warm comment you left on my blog. I can’t believe it took me this long to stop by your blog again. It’s wonderful to see that you’re still spreading positivity through your writing, including this lovely post. Hope the remainder of your May is full of good moments! 💗
ReplyDeletefirst cat quote looks like my cat!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your dedication to producing such inspiring posts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. There's a lot here for me to think on.
ReplyDeleteThe blossoms are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou found some beautiful flowers on your walk and, as always, lots of inspiration in the quotes.
ReplyDeleteSo many pearls of wisdom and red flowers! What a lovely way to start the week! ❤️
ReplyDeleteGreat post, as usual. Your photos of the flowers are great. I especially like the tulips.
ReplyDeleteA gentle and meaningful reflection — it connects nature’s vulnerability with a very human truth in a simple, memorable way. The idea of pausing during difficult periods and trusting that strength returns afterward is expressed here in a calm and reassuring manner, without forcing the message, which makes it feel especially grounded.
ReplyDeleteI love your flower photos, Linda, and I really got a kick out of the "Just for Laughs" prank. Yes, animals can always show us the unconditional love that makes life worth living. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so good and very relative to me right now. Thanks. I'm just hanging in there...with my emotional support dog. Not certified, but she is to me.
ReplyDeleteThe flower pictures are so beautiful, Linda!
ReplyDeleteLiving right here and right now is the most important thing!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Linda. I have to say I really loved the Robert Wagner quote, I didn't know it. I just googled him and he is still alive, 96. I have always said that no one will love you more in this world than your dog <3 Animals are just the best :-D
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty flowers around Montreal! Hope you have a wonderful Victoria Day!
ReplyDeleteDearest Linda,
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always a treat from their start to the end!
Your pills of wisdom are outstanding: even butterflies can teach us something, indeed, how to live!
And how about the red tulips in your shots? I've never see so many poppies all together!
Thank you so much for everything you share, sweet Friend.
XO Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~ (Dany)
thanks for your post
ReplyDeletebonjour chere amie, merci pour votre gentil passage compliments pour votre beau blog, et vos belles publications amities et bises
ReplyDelete'Your' flowers are so beautiful, Linda!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good one, the gag!
Lie(f)s.
The flowers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement, as always!
ReplyDeleteI have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source. - Doris Day (or other pet as well)
ReplyDeleteI loved the one above, so true my dear Linda.
I always love when you share flowers.
xo
Carla
I love the flower pictures you took, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe blossoms are beautiful, Linda. My favourite is "There is always a reason to smile. You just have to find it", I find that here on your blog. Thanks, Linda.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed and loved looking and reading each thing you placed on your post. Always so uplifting and leaving me with a smile!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda
ReplyDeleteThe flower photographs are lovely and the tulips are a wonderful colour.
Wishing you a good week ahead.
All the best Jan
Happy Spring!
ReplyDeleteMay
Alway enjoy reading all the sayings.
ReplyDeleteThe blooms are beautiful.
How we treat animals certainly says a lot about us. My cat is such a loving companion. She doesn't talk, but she communicates nonetheless. What beautiful tulips! Mine are all gone now.
ReplyDeleteI love those tulips!
ReplyDeleteTo make a difference in someone's life doesn't mean that we have to do something big...it's the simple things that can truly meet needs. Thank you sweet Linda for this reminder.
ReplyDeletedear linda...morning greetings from kuala lumpur. today i have 4 hour class and there is an event to attend in the evening to celebrate dean's list students...for today, i choose this quote: Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything or to do anything in particular, but just to let us feel that we are cared for and supported...take care dear linda. warm regards and sending virtual hugs from malaysia!
ReplyDelete"Perhaps there is a hidden soul in everything ~ I think there is, Linda! Loved your lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quotes! Wonderful flowers. Thank you for your visit and kindness.
ReplyDeleteUplifting and inspirational as usual. Thank. you. I may have gotten a little bit triggered by the one about the service animals. since I live in a pet free apartment building with over 85 "service dogs" who pee and pooh on the building , in our hallways, and elevators and the owners do not pick up after their service dogs. I am all for those who really need them.. but there is a lot of fraud too..ok I've said my piece... Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBoa noite minha querida amiga Linda, canadense de Montreal. A minha reflexão preferida de hoje é " Em um mundo conturbado, a mente calma é o único refúgio". Uma excelente noite de segunda-feira e um grande abraço do seu amigo carioca.
ReplyDeleteSo right Linda, there is always a reason to smile, and that smile can brighten someone's day and make a difference.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Lots of lovely blooms coming up. 'Tis the season.
ReplyDeleteI love those blossoms and tulips! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI am also getting the titles of some blog friends a little later too. I'm wondering if it will be resolved soon. Those red tulips are marvelous. Thanks for the smiles today, Linda.
ReplyDeleteOh My!! I think the soup head in the pot would have traumatized me!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you for visiting my page. I am happy, and it is also so beautiful and gentle with you, little animals, flowers, that it makes the morning and my day even more beautiful. Hug
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the blossoms and tulips are heavenly. So many gorgeous animals and heartfelt words too 😍
ReplyDeletewow.. beautiful Spring season over there.
ReplyDeleteBonjour Linda
ReplyDeleteet grand merci pour ton passage sur mon blog!
J'ai adoré toutes ces citations et particulièrement celle avec le lévrier 💙
Les tulipes sont magnifiques!
Bisous et belle journée!
A very warm and welcoming post — it has that friendly, community-driven tone that makes readers feel included and appreciated right from the start. The blend of practical updates and a calming quote at the end also gives it a nice balance between information and reflection, which works really well for a blog audience.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy these mid-month medley posts. They have such a warm, personal, and comforting feeling, like taking a quiet little pause to reflect, recharge, and appreciate the simple moments of everyday life.
ReplyDeleteKisses
Las gracias, siempre a ti, amiga Linda, por tu buen hacer a la hora de recopilar tantas citas, imágenes y entretenidos vídeos, que siempre nos hacen el día más agradable
ReplyDeleteUn fuerte abrazo.
Perhaps the greatest gift an animal has to offer is a permanent reminder of who we really are. - Nick Trout... That's so cute. Thanks Linda.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week filled with harmony Linda. Beijinhos ´,~`)
ReplyDeleteSEmpre bello passare da te!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday & Keep Smiling
ReplyDeleteCheers
Citáty jako vždy poučné, nejvíc na mě zapůsobilo video s nemocným koníkem, který se uzdravil!
ReplyDeleteTulipány před vládní budovou parádní a závěrečná skladba se u nás jmenuje "Balada pro Adélku". Díky za krásný poslech. 😀
Spring has arrived in your world! I especially like the one about not all disabilities being visible.
ReplyDeleteI'm here - just late.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite that hit me today is:
Butterflies rest when it rains because it damages their wings. It's okay to rest during the storms of life. You will fly again when it's over.
And I used to work with autistic children and parents have to work very very hard and never give up.
Olá querida Linda!!
ReplyDeleteEu cá estou em um momento de tempestade e estou como a borboleta esperando passar...
Imagens belíssimas, tudo aqui é muito afetuoso e lindo!!!
Beijos querida, obrigada!!!
Olá linda,
ReplyDeleteFrases inspiradoras, adorei as Tulipas!
Boa continuação de semana.
I like the one about the butterfly. Those red flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOi, Linda! Vou elogiar suas fotos hoje! Que lindas flores! Amo tulipas vermelhas! E esta flor branca na árvore? Curiosidade! Mensagens maravilhosas! Fique com Deus! 🌷😍
ReplyDeleteI like the quote about "resting in the strom and waiting for it to pass", better than worrying the whole time :) Those white flowers against the green grass is so pretty, and the red tulips are just lovely. I thought of you when I was leaving my doctors office today and there were blooming flowers outside.
ReplyDeleteOh my what lovely flowers! And in such large clusters.
ReplyDeleteI like this quote: Worry is like sand in an oyster: a little produces a pearl, too much kills the animal
This quote... I needed to read that today.
ReplyDelete"Butterflies rest when it rains because it damages their wings. It's okay to rest during the storms of life. You will fly again when it's over."
Thanks for sharing. The tulips are beautiful.
"The people who do not want to recognize the "you" in a relationship usually deeply fear that if they take responsibility for their impact on other things, they will lose their "me". And as a result, their life will always be painful." - I once knew just such a person.
ReplyDeleteYou have taken beautiful pictures of the flowers.
Olá Linda!
ReplyDeleteQue belas mensagens, sempre motivando a todos. E suas fotos são sempre muito bonitas, lindas as flores.
Que Deus te abençoe
Each day a smile... I found several here for me. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreetings by
Heidrun ❤️
Hello lovely Friend! I alway love the inspiration you share. It just makes me smile. The tulips are stunning by the way! Yay for summer around the corner and everything blooming bright and beautiful. Blessings xoxo
ReplyDeleteDanke für die vielenaufmunternden Worte und Bilder. Mich berührt besonders :Freundlichkeit bedeutet, jemandem die eigene Stärke zu leihen, anstatt ihn an seine Schwäche zu erinnern.
ReplyDeleteDas ist ein guter Rat um mit anderen Menschen umzugehen.
powerful quotes I especially love "Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness." I think that is basically important Words are powerful. Absolutely love the tulips Must be coming from the land of tulips 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting all these lovely quotes, Linda. And your flower photographs are really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMaravillosas como siempre, me encantan todas las citas. Tus fotografías son muy bonitas, son flores de cerezo. Besos.
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