Family friendly personal blog.
A very warm welcome to you! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. My purpose for having this blog is to offer a place of serenity, encouragement and to hopefully brighten your day from the hustle and bustle of life. This is a blog where everyone is welcome, and all ages are welcome. From near or far, children to the elderly, I hope to provide in my posts a chance for you to relax, smile, laugh or just take time to unwind, to live in the moment.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Wonders of Family!
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 appear on my blog on Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
My Monday post did appear on my blog; however, it did not appear in the Blogger news reader for everyone, and for the ones it did, it showed up 24 hours late! Still issues with this, and I know this is happening for many of you as well. So I am including the link to my Monday post for those of you who may have missed it. Thank you all so much for your love and support. :)
Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!
Feline grace and poise, a reminder to move through life with subtle elegance. - Odin Wilde
Cat Wisdom 101
In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together and the music that brings harmony. - Friedrich Nietzsche
Bored Panda
A family of bears. :)
Meanwhile in Canada
If we experienced life through the eyes of a child, everything would be magical and extraordinary. Let our curiosity, adventure and wonder of life never end. - Aklane Kramarik
Capture the Atlas
Families are like fudge - mostly sweet, with a few nuts. - Les Dawson :)
Parade
In the family sandwich, the older people and the younger ones can recognize one another as the bread. Those in the middle are, for a time, the meat. - Anna Quindlen
Reader's Digest
Vacations with family are like musical symphony - they're a harmony of laughter, love and memories. - Zig Ziglar
Nomadic Foodist
The following photos are of my own family, which my cousin Vince kindly shared with me! These are photos of my mother's side of the family. Vince is also on my mother's side of the family. (he is my mother's younger sister's son) You can click on any image to see a larger view. This photo is of Aunt Beck, (my mother's aunt and my great aunt) She lived until the age of 81 and died in 1977.
Another photo of my great Aunt Beck, when she was younger. My mother and I were very close to Aunt Beck. We spent a lot of time with her, she was a very kind and loving woman!
This couple were my great aunt, Aunt Beck's parents.
A photo of my mother, who died in 1983 at the age of 67.
From left to right: My Aunt Audrey (my cousin Vince's mother and youngest sister of my mother), my father and my Aunt Eileen (my mother's other sister)
Aunt Eileen died in 1973 and Aunt Audrey died in 1997.
My father died in 1984 at the age of 64.
My mother. (who died in 1983)
Myself, as a little girl, and my mother. I think I was perhaps 4 years old in this photo.
My mother.
My great aunts (from left to right) May, Beck, Bunny...and the lady on the far right is my grandmother, all on my mother's side of the family. As far as what the small thing is in front of them, neither my cousin nor I can figure out what it is! :)
This is a photo of my great grandfather's sister.
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
Man finds tiny duckling alone in 90 degree heat and saves his life (The Dodo)
Bride uses her wedding to get stray kitten adopted :) (The Dodo)
Circle of Life - Leo Rojas (pan flute and flute music with beautiful nature views!)
Ma Belle Amie - Tee-Set
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Your memes are great as usual, but my favorite were all your gorgeous family photos. Your mother was a beautiful and very stylish woman. May she rest in peace.
Hi Linda! Family is of course wonderful but sadly there are people who were or are not in stable happy families. Thank you for sharing photos of your family members. It was a delight looking at the old photos, like travelling back in time! The photo of your Aunt Beck's parents reminded me of the Victorian era!
Good evening to you Linda, thank you for letting me know the local time for me to expect your post. Your family photos have a nostalgic feel to them because they are vintage treasures 💕 All of them look so tall in the photos so I think you must be very tall too. Could it be a squirrel 🐿️ in front of them in the photo? I think I could see a bushy tail. 😀
Dear Linda, just wondering, for your project, did you and your cousin digitalised all these photos so that they can be preserved longer online for future generations to look at in your family tree?
Hi Linda! I'm a little concerned because once again your post has not shown up in my feed source. But I came to see the family photos which I really enjoyed. You have a beautiful family, I love seeing the stylish ladies in your family tree. I had a dear friend named Becky who passed away about 5 years ago at 63 years old. We called her Beck, so seeing your aunt Beck reminded me of her. PS- I'm vacationing in the Upper Peninsula right now on the edge of Lake Superior. We were on a boat ride yesterday and saw Canada so I yelled out a hi to you. Did you hear it? :)
Your family photos are such treasures! Thank you for the inspiration. I'm getting tired of not getting notified when someone posts. I don't know why they can't fix it.
I hope I'm not one of the nuts in the family. :) I loved the old family photos; who do you think you resemble? Your mom was so elegant! The way people dressed back then was so classy.
Hello Linda :) I loved seeing your family photos. Your mother was an eligant and beautiful lady..I enjoyed the video clips of the duckling and kitty, I'm glad they each found a family to belong to.:) I know I wrote that I wouldn't be visiting but it is cooler this morning and I had a better nights sleep. All the best Sonjia
Bom dia minha querida amiga Linda. Obrigado pela visita e comentário. A minha reflexão preferida é "Se vivêssemos com pelos olhos de uma criança tudo seria mágico e extraordinário. Que nossa curiosidade, espírito aventureiros admiração pela vida jamais se apaguem". Obrigado por dividir um pouco, da história da sua família conosco. Uma excelente manhã de quinta-feira, para você e todos os seus familiares em Montreal e um grande abraço do seu amigo carioca.
Aujourd'hui, ciel alternant les nuages blancs, gris et noirs, avec du vent, mais pas de pluie… La température a bien baissé, on respire enfin! Après une scéance repassage et couture, je passe faire un petit tour de blogs.. Bonne fin de journée à toi, gros bisous
thanks for sharing all the photos. they are indeed precious as the photos do freeze the moment...your late mother was so pretty. i love all the family quotes..and i choose this one for today: Vacations with family are like musical symphony - they're a harmony of laughter, love and memories.
Hey Linda, Thank you for visiting my blog - Gemsworldpostcards . I have noticed your comments a number of times. It`s nice to know someone reads me and your kind words help me to continue. I like sending cards , I would like to send you a card , either from here in the west or from my home province of Newfoundland. If you would like that , I will need an address. Take care and visit often. Glenn
All the women in your family were very stylish dressers! And thanks for that "Ma Belle Amie" video -- I haven't heard that in YEARS! I checked the band out on Wikipedia and it turns out they were Dutch. Who knew? I certainly didn't.
Such wonderful family photos, Linda. It is a treasure to have these photos and the memories that go along with so many of them. I agree with the others who have commented how stylish everyone was. Thank you so much for sharing your photos and the fabulous quotes about family. You made my day.
So... this was happening to me. Then I saw that under schedule posts that the date was way, way off. May. Plus, the time on my tablet was incorrect. I fixed buth and my last blay showed up much quicker in the feed. Haven't tried it again. So we'll see.
I'm pretty sure I have a photo of my mom and me where my mom is wearing a dress just like your mom's and her haircut is just like your mom's. It's strange to think that the fashion and schooling and cultural heroes of our moms was probably pretty similar.
Nice to see your family, dear Linda! No..., the gag...! Duky..., we had the same... https://liesonderweg.wordpress.com/2026/06/23/dottie-het-geredde-koolmeesje/ Lie(f)s.
Las frases geniales como siempre, algo que me hizo reír fueron esos osos negros equilibristas. Por las fotos personales si me permites al parecer las mujeres de la familia muy guapas. Las fotos en las que se ve a tu madre pueden ser por el estilo de los años cincuenta. Lo digo porque se parecen a los que usaban por entonces mi madre y hermanas con unos veinte años. El gatito del video se supo hacer querer y también me gusto el de la música la cual se me parece al andina.
It’s lovely to see your family; there’s such a nostalgic feel to seeing the clothes everyone used to wear back then. And you as a sweet little girl! Thank you for all the good, encouraging quotes and words of wisdom. So much to draw strength from in everyday life. Wishing you all the best! Hugs, Elke
What beautiful family photos, Linda! I absolutely love looking at old photographs like these, they hold so many stories and memories. Your mother looked so elegant, and the photo of you together when you were little is especially sweet.
Oh, I do love these ancient photographs, and let me say that your mother was truly very pretty, dearest Linda! Have a wonderful day, sweet Friend XO Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~
Milá Lindo, děkuji, že jsi nám představila fotky své rodiny. Lidé odešli na věčnost a pár fotografií bývá to jediné, co je připomíná, samozřejmě vzpomínky. Tvoje matka byla moc hezká žena! Tvým rodičům nebyl dopřán dlouhý život, ale i můj otec odešel ve věku 62 let. Prateta Beck je velmi podobná mé pratetě, která se dožila 85 let. Třeba ještě objevíš nějaké další fotografie nebo jen maličkost na ty milé lidi. Přeji ti klidné a spokojené dny, Lindo. ☺
I am so sorry that your parents died young :( I had to look closer to the picture of the bears! At first I thought they were cats! I guess I won't be wandering to Canada so soon :) Have a nice weekend!
Family!!! So special. I love the memes and it was great seeing your family photos!! Your mom was beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your family with us!! xo
I love seeing the photos of your family, especially your very beautiful mom and that lovely vintage photo of Aunt Beck. You are indeed lucky to have such a wonderful collection of family memories.
What a fun post, Linda! I LOVE old family photos. They are so special, I often wonder what will happen in the future with all those phone pics. Definitely not going to be as many around.
morning greeting from kuala lumpur. it's a sunny day today. i'm working from home. so today, i revisit your blog entry and choose this quote: Vacations with family are like musical symphony - they're a harmony of laughter, love and memories! anticipating some staycation in 2 weeks to come with my lil family ;)
Family is everything, Linda, and I so enjoyed seeing photos of yours, my friend. Thanks so much for reminding us of our roots and how precious our relationships are.
What a wonderful treasure to have all these old family photos! Your mother looked so lovely, and the picture of you as a little girl is so sweet. Thank you for sharing a piece of your family history with us
Merci pour ta visite sur mon blog! 👍 Mon fils, sa compagne et notre petit-fils habitent Montréal dans le quartier Rosemont/ la Petite Patrie. Nous essayons d'y aller au moins une fois par an. Tu pourras voir des posts sur mon blog : été 2017, hiver 2018/2019, automne 2021 et printemps 2023. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and write a comment 🐻 I hope to see you in real life next time I go to Montréal!
Today this was what I liked most: "If we experienced life through the eyes of a child, everything would be magical and extraordinary. Let our curiosity, adventure and wonder of life never end." I'm happy to say I still have all that 😊
In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together and the music that brings harmony. - Friedrich Nietzsche This is so very true. What lovely photos of the family. Treasures to be sure.
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Your memes are great as usual, but my favorite were all your gorgeous family photos. Your mother was a beautiful and very stylish woman. May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your lovely family photos, Linda! I really enjoyed them! ❤️
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Family is of course wonderful but sadly there are people who were or are not in stable happy families. Thank you for sharing photos of your family members. It was a delight looking at the old photos, like travelling back in time! The photo of your Aunt Beck's parents reminded me of the Victorian era!
ReplyDelete"Let our curiosity, adventure and wonder of life never end." Amen to that!
ReplyDeleteGood evening to you Linda, thank you for letting me know the local time for me to expect your post.
ReplyDeleteYour family photos have a nostalgic feel to them because they are vintage treasures 💕 All of them look so tall in the photos so I think you must be very tall too. Could it be a squirrel 🐿️ in front of them in the photo? I think I could see a bushy tail. 😀
Dear Linda, just wondering, for your project, did you and your cousin digitalised all these photos so that they can be preserved longer online for future generations to look at in your family tree?
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! I'm a little concerned because once again your post has not shown up in my feed source. But I came to see the family photos which I really enjoyed. You have a beautiful family, I love seeing the stylish ladies in your family tree. I had a dear friend named Becky who passed away about 5 years ago at 63 years old. We called her Beck, so seeing your aunt Beck reminded me of her.
ReplyDeletePS- I'm vacationing in the Upper Peninsula right now on the edge of Lake Superior. We were on a boat ride yesterday and saw Canada so I yelled out a hi to you. Did you hear it? :)
Terima kasih atas berbagi pengalaman dan cerita
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your old photos! Ladies got dressed up back then!
ReplyDeleteI love looking at pictures of people from the past. Thank you for the ones you posted.
ReplyDeleteYour family photos are such treasures! Thank you for the inspiration. I'm getting tired of not getting notified when someone posts. I don't know why they can't fix it.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have the family photos. I lack really old photos although my sister has some, which I haven't seen for a long time.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the old black-and-white photos of your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure, to get all those old family photos.
ReplyDeleteI hope I'm not one of the nuts in the family. :) I loved the old family photos; who do you think you resemble? Your mom was so elegant! The way people dressed back then was so classy.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any photo of grand parents...thank you for sharing them, Linda.
ReplyDeleteSuper :)
ReplyDeleteNice memes but your family photos are really lovely and good to see. Just for laughs was indeed funny, Linda.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and I enjoyed seeing your family photos.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Those photos are awesome how nice of him to share such a treasure
ReplyDeleteHello Linda :) I loved seeing your family photos. Your mother was an eligant and beautiful lady..I enjoyed the video clips of the duckling and kitty, I'm glad they each found a family to belong to.:) I know I wrote that I wouldn't be visiting but it is cooler this morning and I had a better nights sleep.
ReplyDeleteAll the best
Sonjia
Nice family pics!
ReplyDeleteWANTED!!!! And sweet ducky-story, too.
Dear friend Linda, from way too cold August weather... warm hugs and much love on the way.
Bears on a fence is fun.
ReplyDeleteBom dia minha querida amiga Linda. Obrigado pela visita e comentário. A minha reflexão preferida é "Se vivêssemos com pelos olhos de uma criança tudo seria mágico e extraordinário. Que nossa curiosidade, espírito aventureiros admiração pela vida jamais se apaguem". Obrigado por dividir um pouco, da história da sua família conosco. Uma excelente manhã de quinta-feira, para você e todos os seus familiares em Montreal e um grande abraço do seu amigo carioca.
ReplyDeleteGreat post videos. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post!
ReplyDeleteGood family pics.
ReplyDeleteGreat family pictures. It's interesting that "family" was not important in our family. I think I only have maybe 6 pictures of my entire family..
ReplyDeleteAujourd'hui, ciel alternant les nuages blancs, gris et noirs, avec du vent, mais pas de pluie…
ReplyDeleteLa température a bien baissé, on respire enfin!
Après une scéance repassage et couture, je passe faire un petit tour de blogs..
Bonne fin de journée à toi, gros bisous
Such lovely photos from the past, people were so elegant back and classy.
ReplyDeleteI love all the old photos! You know how much I like things like these.
ReplyDeleteThe photographs are amazing. It must be fascinating to know your family history. X
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing all the photos. they are indeed precious as the photos do freeze the moment...your late mother was so pretty. i love all the family quotes..and i choose this one for today: Vacations with family are like musical symphony - they're a harmony of laughter, love and memories.
ReplyDeleteOkay so I am meat now!! The Sandwich post! Also loved the bears on the fence, yes only in Canada!!
ReplyDeleteHey Linda,
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog - Gemsworldpostcards . I have noticed your comments a number of times. It`s nice to know someone reads me and your kind words help me to continue. I like sending cards , I would like to send you a card , either from here in the west or from my home province of Newfoundland. If you would like that , I will need an address. Take care and visit often.
Glenn
Family is a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and rest of the week, Linda. ♥
Taking a stroll down Memory Lane. I do a lot of this lately. Lovely ladies.
ReplyDeleteAll the women in your family were very stylish dressers! And thanks for that "Ma Belle Amie" video -- I haven't heard that in YEARS! I checked the band out on Wikipedia and it turns out they were Dutch. Who knew? I certainly didn't.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely seeing your family photos. It's always nice taking a stroll down memory lane.
ReplyDeleteThere is something about old photos!
ReplyDeleteI love such old photoes!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful family photos, Linda. It is a treasure to have these photos and the memories that go along with so many of them. I agree with the others who have commented how stylish everyone was. Thank you so much for sharing your photos and the fabulous quotes about family. You made my day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family photos, Linda. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo... this was happening to me. Then I saw that under schedule posts that the date was way, way off. May. Plus, the time on my tablet was incorrect. I fixed buth and my last blay showed up much quicker in the feed. Haven't tried it again. So we'll see.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I have a photo of my mom and me where my mom is wearing a dress just like your mom's and her haircut is just like your mom's. It's strange to think that the fashion and schooling and cultural heroes of our moms was probably pretty similar.
ReplyDeleteNice to see your family, dear Linda!
ReplyDeleteNo..., the gag...!
Duky..., we had the same... https://liesonderweg.wordpress.com/2026/06/23/dottie-het-geredde-koolmeesje/
Lie(f)s.
Las frases geniales como siempre, algo que me hizo reír fueron esos osos negros equilibristas.
ReplyDeletePor las fotos personales si me permites al parecer las mujeres de la familia muy guapas. Las fotos en las que se ve a tu madre pueden ser por el estilo de los años cincuenta. Lo digo porque se parecen a los que usaban por entonces mi madre y hermanas con unos veinte años.
El gatito del video se supo hacer querer y también me gusto el de la música la cual se me parece al andina.
Saludos.
These old black and white photos of family are so special! I love them even though I don't know the people in them!
ReplyDeleteYour mother was very pretty, dear Linda. Thanks for sharing your family with us.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for family. Thank you for sharing photos of yours.
ReplyDeleteIt’s lovely to see your family; there’s such a nostalgic feel to seeing the clothes everyone used to wear back then.
ReplyDeleteAnd you as a sweet little girl!
Thank you for all the good, encouraging quotes and words of wisdom.
So much to draw strength from in everyday life.
Wishing you all the best! Hugs, Elke
What beautiful family photos, Linda! I absolutely love looking at old photographs like these, they hold so many stories and memories. Your mother looked so elegant, and the photo of you together when you were little is especially sweet.
ReplyDeleteOh, I do love these ancient photographs, and let me say that your mother was truly very pretty, dearest Linda!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day, sweet Friend
XO Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~
Muito bonitas suas fotos de família. Deus te abençoe, tenha uma ótima semana.
ReplyDeleteMilá Lindo, děkuji, že jsi nám představila fotky své rodiny. Lidé odešli na věčnost a pár fotografií bývá to jediné, co je připomíná, samozřejmě vzpomínky. Tvoje matka byla moc hezká žena! Tvým rodičům nebyl dopřán dlouhý život, ale i můj otec odešel ve věku 62 let. Prateta Beck je velmi podobná mé pratetě, která se dožila 85 let. Třeba ještě objevíš nějaké další fotografie nebo jen maličkost na ty milé lidi.
ReplyDeletePřeji ti klidné a spokojené dny, Lindo. ☺
Um belo recorte do seu álbum de família.
ReplyDeleteAbraço amigo..
I am so sorry that your parents died young :(
ReplyDeleteI had to look closer to the picture of the bears! At first I thought they were cats! I guess I won't be wandering to Canada so soon :)
Have a nice weekend!
It was so nice to see old pictures of your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your family photographs here Linda.
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes across the miles.
All the best Jan
Family!!! So special. I love the memes and it was great seeing your family photos!! Your mom was beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your family with us!! xo
ReplyDeleteLa familia es un regalo. Lindas fotos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the photos of your family, especially your very beautiful mom and that lovely vintage photo of Aunt Beck. You are indeed lucky to have such a wonderful collection of family memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post, Linda! I LOVE old family photos. They are so special, I often wonder what will happen in the future with all those phone pics. Definitely not going to be as many around.
ReplyDeleteThose vintage family photos are awesome. What a treasure.
ReplyDeletemorning greeting from kuala lumpur. it's a sunny day today. i'm working from home. so today, i revisit your blog entry and choose this quote: Vacations with family are like musical symphony - they're a harmony of laughter, love and memories! anticipating some staycation in 2 weeks to come with my lil family ;)
ReplyDeleteFamily is everything, Linda, and I so enjoyed seeing photos of yours, my friend. Thanks so much for reminding us of our roots and how precious our relationships are.
ReplyDeleteGreat family post! That is great to have these old photo's of family, I have some of mine too and surely treasure them.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the photos of your family. It is nice to remember family. I also liked the rescue of the little duck. So cute.
ReplyDeletethere’s something so special about looking at pictures from another generation especially seeing how elegant everyone looked back then...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful treasure to have all these old family photos! Your mother looked so lovely, and the picture of you as a little girl is so sweet. Thank you for sharing a piece of your family history with us
ReplyDelete"Families are like Fudge, mosty sweet wth a few nuts" so true. Love the baby duckling and lost kitten finding homes.
ReplyDeleteMerci pour ta visite sur mon blog! 👍
ReplyDeleteMon fils, sa compagne et notre petit-fils habitent Montréal dans le quartier Rosemont/ la Petite Patrie. Nous essayons d'y aller au moins une fois par an. Tu pourras voir des posts sur mon blog : été 2017, hiver 2018/2019, automne 2021 et printemps 2023.
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and write a comment 🐻 I hope to see you in real life next time I go to Montréal!
Gracias por compartir esas fotos familiares.
ReplyDeleteBlogger nos está amargando... tengo tentaciones de cerrar el blog.
Saludos.
Lovely old photos 💜
ReplyDeleteToday this was what I liked most:
"If we experienced life through the eyes of a child, everything would be magical and extraordinary. Let our curiosity, adventure and wonder of life never end."
I'm happy to say I still have all that 😊
What a lovely message, Linda.
ReplyDeleteAll those old photos are so nice, and beautiful memories too.
I wish you a lovely weekend.
All the best, Irma
Jolies photos de famille ! Les portraits sont excellents ! Bonne journée !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. I really liked it and enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Linda, such precious family photos! Your mother was a gorgeous and stylish lady! Have a beautiful day ♥
ReplyDeleteMooie oude familiefoto's. Ik heb ook veel albums van mijn ouders. Fijne dag. Groetjes
ReplyDeleteThe photos of your mother's family and yours are just lovely, Linda. Some from the Victoria era. What a treasure to have!
ReplyDeleteVanhat valokuvat perheestä ja suvusta ovat aarteita ja ihania. Kiitos kun jaoit ne. Aurinkoista viikonloppua!🌞
ReplyDeleteIn family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together and the music that brings harmony. - Friedrich Nietzsche
ReplyDeleteThis is so very true.
What lovely photos of the family. Treasures to be sure.
God bless.
Yes, the issue still there. Late appear.
ReplyDeleteFamily is everything. Nothing beats spending quality time together. It’s so much fun looking back at old photos. They were beautiful.