Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!
The cat's a saint when there are no mice about. :) (Japan)
Watching my cat get older is like watching a favorite movie that I never want to end. :)
A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart. - Judy Desmond
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without words - and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson
Sometimes there has to be a goat on some level, and I'm totally fine with that being me. - Abby Wombach :)
Don't be afraid to pop your head around a corner because opportunity is everywhere. :)
What's the super-confusing way that pigs say I love you? "I a-boar-you." :)
Animals need people, too. They need our care and kindness.
Everybody deserves somebody who makes them look forward to tomorrow.
Be kind to animals. It's never too early to nurture kids with kindness.
Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine? - Gabrielle Zevin
A cat doesn't care if you are smart or dumb, give him your heart and he will give you his. - Abraham Lincoln
What do you call a miniature porcupine who steals money from people? A hedge fund hog. :)
When it's 2 a.m., but you have only one chapter left. :)
New York Times Bestseller Book...Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin (I haven't read this yet, but want to get the book)
The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller...Noel Fitzpatrick, Being the Supervet; how animals saved my life (I haven't read this book yet, but want to get it)
The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone on my walks here in Montreal. You can click on any image to see a larger view.
This is a mural on the side of a building.
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
Discovering the real Winnie the Pooh! Yes, Winnie was a real bear. A female black bear. Her name is short for Winnipeg, (Manitoba, Canada). And Christopher Robin was a real little boy! I know many of you love Winnie the Pooh, so I am certain that you will enjoy this video of how this came about. :) (Life on Earth)
I thought this was a good post to share about this beloved bear, as I have shared so many animal pictures.
Sam the seagull stealing Doritos :)
Which dog is guilty? :)
Smoke on the Water - Roy Acuff
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..."Sometimes there has to be a goat on some level, and I'm totally fine with that being me," Abby Wombach. Amy is from Rochester, NY and her dad owned a garden center, what a small world.
ReplyDeleteLinda, the animal photos are delightful! I love cats and dogs and it would be lovely to also have a puppy. But a dog is more work which is why I can't have one right now. I also love your own photos. Is that a blue fire hydrant? The mural is so colorful and those pink blooms are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love murals; they add such character to a building. That white puppy is adorable. I would say that cats are saints, even when mice are around. They keep us free from them! The mice would disagree.
ReplyDeleteLoved them all, Linda! Have a blessed week ahead!
ReplyDeleteLindas imagenes y buena semana. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you for sharing these. The quotes are awesome and you have a great eye for photography. ~hugs~ I'm glad for access to fresh corn from our local Saturday morning outdoor market. :) Be well!
ReplyDeleteWell look at this! It popped up in my feed fairly early. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have so much cuteness here today. I enjoyed them all, but I have to say that goats make me laugh out loud. They are so naughty and so funny!
I love that mural too.
I am the 2 AM with only a couple chapters left. (Sure "one chapter". Uh huh. Sure.)
ReplyDeleteI admire Temple Grandin and have read several things she has written.
ReplyDeleteI love Emily Dickinson. The mural is really neat!
ReplyDeleteI never knew the origin of Winnie the Pooh, Linda, and I so appreciate you sharing this sweet story here. I also had a great laugh with the dog serving hot dogs. We owe so much joy to our animal friends, don't we? Blessings!
ReplyDeletemonday morning greetings from kuala lumpur! i'm having two-day audit meeting at my workplace. for today, i choose this quote: Don't be afraid to pop your head around a corner because opportunity is everywhere. :)
ReplyDeletethe mural is colourful and vibrant! take care dear linda
When I was in Winnipeg in June, I visited the Winnie the Pooh Gallery at Assiniboine Park. I'll be doing a post on that visit in due course sometime!
ReplyDeleteThe photo's you take are always so clear - I enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI love them! Thank you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteI am too beat to look it up now, but I am almost sure that there is a town on the TransCanada in northern Ontario that has a Winnie connection. We stopped there, but it was a pretty long time ago.
ReplyDeleteTodo un canto a la felicidad que nos brindan los animales.
ReplyDeleteThis collection of quotes really made me smile. You always brighten my day when I visit, Linda. The mural is so pretty. I always admire seeing artwork on buildings. Thank you for sharing so much joy with us. Hugs
ReplyDeleteGood day Linda, thank you for your 3 cell phone photos. Since there is no caption for the blue item in photo 1, I searched online for it and gained new knowledge with the answer.
ReplyDeleteThe blue item in photo 1 according to online search is:
ReplyDelete"These blue fixtures located in Montreal are specialized fire hydrants.They are designed to supply water specifically to the subway system's fire suppression installations.Instead of being used by standard fire engines, these connect to standpipe systems for rail tunnels and stations."
Oh, I adore Winnie the Pooh! Speaking of animal books, have you read the book, My Dog Skip, by Willie Morris? It’s such a good read and they even made it into a film, which I love also. Thank you for sharing these with us, Linda.
ReplyDeleteBelinda
The mural is lovely. I see shapes of birds and fishes.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week ahead 😊 💕
Looking at your cell phone photos is like attending a class to learn because of the information gained 😊
ReplyDeleteThe flowers in photo 3:
" This plant is a Mandevilla or Dipladenia, a rapid-growing vine or shrub.It is known for large, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom continuously from summer into fall.These tropical plants thrive in sunny spots and require well-drained soil.They are popular for containers and hanging baskets due to their low-maintenance nature."
So is the flowers a Dipladenia or a Mandevilla? I wonder 🤔
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, once again you’ve delighted my heart with all the quotes and words of wisdom, as well as the photos and videos you shared.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for that, and I wish you a wonderful time.Hugs Elke
Heart warming qoutes and pics. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTodos os bichos se reuniram: um cachorro perseguindo um gato, um gato perseguindo um pássaro e os humanos correndo atrás de seus smartphones. rsrsrsrs
ReplyDeleteNova Tirinha Publicada. 😼
Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.
The love we have for the animals. The photos you took a nice, Linda.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Linda,
ReplyDelete"A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart." This is so true, dog love lasts forever.
I like your photos; they showcase great colors and style.
Wishing you a wonderful week.
One of my cats made sure to get me up, this morning, then promptly took my space in the bed and went to sleep! Love the gull video - they are so cheeky! X
ReplyDeleteI love dogs so much, I'd like to speak canine 😀 🐕
ReplyDeleteLove piggy jokes, they're never boaring 🐷 🐗
Animals make us human - yes ❤️
Very nice post Linda, a bit different this time.
Guaranteed to always have cats 😀😊🐈⬛
Hello Linda,
ReplyDeleteYou took beautiful photos, I think the mural is very beautiful.
This quote is really true, I have experienced it myself
A dog is the only thing that can heal a crack in your broken heart. - Judy Desmond
I wish you a lovely week.
All the best, Irma
A single tenderness... a gentle hug for you Linda... Andreja!
ReplyDeleteIt is very important that children learn early on to be kind to animals. Animals deserve to be appreciated for who they are. Great pictures, Linda!
ReplyDeleteHi, hello from Malaysia. Cute animal and thank you for sharing nice quotes. The mural art and flower so beauty.
ReplyDeleteLove your posts! Greetings from Poland 🙂
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLove all the cute memes and quotes. The mural is beautiful. I love the pretty flowers too. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
I find it hard to see the end coming, dear friend Linda. But then... there is no other way!
ReplyDeleteCapricorn, goat, count me in ;-)
I read one book from Temple Grandin - it was very interesting. Her way to see things made the life of many a cow better.
Now I tend to download more of her books!
Love the "bark to order"!
Winnie I didn´t grow up with but thank you for the background-info! And the seagull!!! And Cody, hihi, Warm hugs and much love on the way, thank you, this was fun!
To start a good week !
ReplyDeleteThanks
Anna
Je to úžasné, Lindo! Budu mít náročný týden, prosím, vlož něco povzbuzujícího. ☺
ReplyDeleteAll the fire hydrants around here are either yellow or red. I’ve never seen a blue one. That’s an interesting mural
ReplyDeleteAnonymous was me. I keep forgetting to log in. Trying to do this from my iPad. It’s ,asking me crazy
ReplyDeleteI have a beautiful cat named Tucker and he sometimes gets himself into trouble. It's nice to see your images of around Montreal.
ReplyDeleteGrazie mille per queste belle frasi sugli animali
ReplyDeleteLas frases como siempre no me quedo con una en concreto ya que me gustan todas, el mural muy bonito.
ReplyDeleteLos videos de la broma, la gaviota roba Doritos y los perros traviesos me encantaron.
Saludos.
i adore that Emily quote! I have it memorized.
ReplyDelete"A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart."
ReplyDeleteWell, you know I can't agree with that and why not! ;-) :-D
Oh how funny, the criminal dorito theif gull and also the three dogs, who is guilty?
ReplyDeleteAnother great post and real cute videos.
ReplyDeleteThat is the truth about cats and dogs. They love you as you age or get sick or are disfigured or whatever. And it is hard to watch them age, but you still have to love them. Maybe even more because you are reminded they won't be with you forever. Happy new week.
ReplyDeleteExcellent quotes, my favorite was "Everybody deserves somebody who makes them look forward to tomorrow." We all need someone in our lives.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the mural and the flowers.
Interesting videos.
Have a nice week
I fell in love with this strange thing today. A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart. - Judy Desmond
ReplyDeleteI love all your critter posts. They certainly make perfect sense.
ReplyDeleteSome of these really made me chuckle, Linda. Thank you, as always, for sharing!! I hope you have a great week, my friend.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful start to my day!! aahhh!!!
ReplyDeleteLot of colours over there, here, sadly, everything is scorched and orange or yellow like Autumn because it is 50C under the sun and no rain for more than a month, our garden looks like fire went through it and we cannot waste water to water it because we have to save it for people and our use as our underground supplies are not the greatest.
ReplyDeleteNoel Fitzpatrick sells pet insurance on the telly these days.
ReplyDelete"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without words - and never stops at all." Deus caritas est!
ReplyDeleteYou gave me smiles this morning. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThose are cute videos, they made me smile. I didn't know that about Winnie the Pooh, very interesting and I loved the photo, Everybody deserves somebody who makes them look forward to tomorrow. Hope you are enjoying a great day.
ReplyDeleteAwww on the graphics. You made me smile from ear to ear.
ReplyDeleteLove the videos.
I linked this post to my Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous day and week. ♥
Goat wins!!!! I have a picture of a goat instead my picture as my avatar in many places. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's the first time that I've seen an all blue fire hydrant.
ReplyDeleteEsta entrada es preciosa porque me gustan mucho los animales.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Always nice to see a bit of (your) Montreal, dear Linda!
ReplyDeleteFantastic gag! ;-)
Lie(f)s.
The third picture of the dog is my favorite. I'd love to take him home.
ReplyDeleteTão adorável e lindo, é sempre um presente estar aqui!!
ReplyDeleteTodas as frases com os gatinhos me impactaram positivamente!!!
Ahh e amei a foto do hidrante azul, muito incrível!!
Beijos e uma ótima semana!!! :)))))
Belas imagens, frases que fazem pensar! Meu abraço, Linda; boa semana.
ReplyDeleteA very cute post today.
ReplyDeleteMy kitty kids are very mischievous, pretend mouse or not 😂
Love your photos this week too.
Wonderful quotes and pictures. I read the "Being the Supervet" and loved it. He also has 3 other books in the series, you'll love them.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda
ReplyDeleteHappy August and Happy week . . . this year is flying by!
That mural is so colourful and I don't think I've seen a blue hydrant before!
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Like the squirrel and dog photo the best. Very unusual. Hope it's a bit cooler now in Montreal.
ReplyDeleteI've been at that 2 AM place many times.
ReplyDeleteYou take some beautiful photos, Linda. :)
ReplyDeleteLinda, your posts always make my want to run to my local shelter and adopt a bunch of cats and dogs!! SO sweet!!
ReplyDeleteA great way to start the week
ReplyDeleteSo many sweet cats and dogs today, thank you
ReplyDeleteFound so many wise quotes today and ones to smile about. I do believe that pets can mend a broken heart, and more beside.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Such a lovely combination of a beautiful animal photo and a thoughtful quote. The image really catches the eye and makes the post even more special.
ReplyDeleteThe idea that one of my cats could be a saint at any time runs contrary to my experiences! But he's still great!!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteI laughed at the hedge fund hog :D
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pink flowers you photographed!
So there is a Winnie the Pooh?! :)
Have a nice week!
Aww, what beautiful animals and lovely quotes! I totally fell in love with the white puppy.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the cat asleep on the book totally relates to me, haha! That is so me at 2 AM with only a couple of chapters left to read.
As always, I love your photos, too! That wall mural is so nice, and I really enjoyed the story of Winnie the Pooh as well.
Thanks for gathering so many inspiring quotes, nice videos and lovely pictures!
Hello! My favourite is the one about opportunities around the corner. :))
ReplyDeleteI like those tips and those stories; they're always interesting, just like the rest of the post.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteAnother great post!!! Thank you for sharing.
I do enjoy your photos too. Please keep sharing them.
Carla
I needed that after seeing a news story about some idiot in Chicago who's spent his whole life killing kittens...
ReplyDeleteSiempre tus maravillosas frases y citas y lindas fotos
ReplyDeletePaz
Isaac
Oh my goodness, these are so cute. I always save a couple of these to share.
ReplyDeleteOlá, amiga Linda, mais uma excelente postagem que gostei muito.
ReplyDeleteParabéns!
Votos de uma ótima semana, com muita saúde e paz.
Abraços.
Those books do sound interesting, I usually look to see if our library has a book before I go buy one :) Our friends dog has got very ill, and may have to put him out of his misery, I feel so bad for him. I have been through it so many times.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all the wisdom and humor in your post, Linda. The reminder about how pets mend broken hearts really touched me -- they bring comfort in ways words can’t always capture.
ReplyDeleteLol the hedge fund hog!
ReplyDeleteI always love animal memes! And that's a great mural.
ReplyDeleteI was half-expecting a Roy Acuff cover of a Deep Purple song.
ReplyDeleteI like the art on the Be Kind to Animals meme. It looks like late 19th-early 20th century illustration. At least that's the style it's trying to evoke.
wednesday morning greeting from kuala lumpur! i'm invigilating final exam for my students (masters in business law). for today, i choose this quote: Everybody deserves somebody who makes them look forward to tomorrow. take care dear linda
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, animals know how to entertain people. Sometimes I watch animal videos on Pinterest, they always brighten up the day.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure to visit your blog and find such interesting content!
ReplyDeleteThank you again! You're very kind!
ReplyDeleteDieses Mal hast du ganz besonders viele Tierbilder. Sie sind so niedlich. Ich mag die Katzen, aber der kleine weiße Hund ist zum verlieben.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote by Abraham Lincoln. Such a perceptive comment from such an amazing man. Hope you are well.
ReplyDeleteOi,Linda! Eu adorei o mural do prédio e as dicas de livros! Os animais nos tornam mais humanos, sim! Muita gente está descobrindo isso. Citações perfeitas! Beijos nas bochechas! 🌺😘
ReplyDeleteI love this one: "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without words - and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson"
ReplyDeleteI feel like hope is something a lot of people are missing these days. We need more of it.
I like the theme here. Animals really can love us unconditionally and make a positive difference in our lives.
ReplyDeleteI genuinely enjoyed reading this post from beginning to end. It is informative, interesting, and written in a way that makes the information easy to understand without losing the reader's attention. There are many useful details here, and I like the fact that the article gives the topic proper attention instead of rushing through it. The writing feels thoughtful and authentic, and the overall structure makes the content comfortable to follow. It is always refreshing to discover a blog post that offers real value while remaining enjoyable to read. The information shared here can certainly help readers who are interested in this subject, and the effort put into creating such a detailed post deserves appreciation. Great work, and I hope to see more informative and engaging articles from this blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing lovely piece! I always find so much comfort in your posts, the combination of thoughtful quotes and your deep care for animals always brightens my day. 🐱
ReplyDeleteThat is so true about watching a cat get older.
ReplyDeleteInteresting video about the real Winnie the Pooh.
ReplyDeleteThe seagull thief was hilarious! Seagulls are so smart!
ReplyDeletethe colorful flowers really brightened this post...
ReplyDeleteit reminds us that happiness is often found in the little moments we sometimes overlook...
Thanks for sharing the real Winnie the Pooh.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Linda.
Scrolling through your collection of quotes and animal moments feels like a gentle pause in the day, and the mix of humor, sweetness and thoughtful reflections creates a warm space that really does brighten the mood.
ReplyDeleteI always love the animal quotes and the sweet pictures that go along with them.
ReplyDeleteThe animal books you're planning to get reminded me that I enjoyed reading James Herriot years back.
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