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.
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 Wednesday at 7 pm Montreal time (clock is on the right hand sidebar)
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Here are today's picks, which I hope will help brighten your day!
Every treat you take. Every fish you bake. Every bag you shake I'll be watching you! :)
I was diagnosed with a grouch complex. Deal with it. :)
Life takes you down many paths. My favourite one leads to a pot of tea.
Breakwater Edge Tea
Golden apple crisp (1950s style)
Ingredients: 4 cups peeled, sliced apples, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions: 1. place apples in a greased baking dish.
2. Mix sugar, oats, flour, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
3. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes until golden.
4. Serve warm - perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
How beautiful it is to find someone who asks for nothing but your company.
I Love Dogs
Cleaning tip: Put on a playlist you love, light a candle and pretend you're cozying up your little cottage - it makes tidying so much more fun.
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
You can't change someone who doesn't see an issue with their actions. You can only change how you respond to them.
Sometimes, not opening your mouth is the best.
Sometimes the wisest choice is simply to let go. Stop chasing closure. Stop asking why. Stop expecting others to understand. Just let go and feel the calm that follows.
Intrepid Quips
The same rain that hurts the ice cream seller helps the umbrella seller. Not every day was made to favor you. And that's okay.
Smile! It's a free therapy. :)
Moochie Matcha
Every season has purpose. Every step has a plan. Hold on to hope, beautiful things are ahead.
Your Hope Dealer Jewel Lee
Be generous with kindness. You never know how deeply someone may need it.
Learning and Exploring through Play
I get by with a little help from my friends. :)
I bee leaf in you. (I believe in you)
Fun fact: "was it a car or a cat I saw" is the only full English sentence that, when read in reverse, will be the same! (a sentence palindrome!!!)
Good night. Sleep tight. :)
The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone. This was a beautiful sunset!!! 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! :)
Spoiled tortoise gets the ultimate spa day thanks to his mom :) (The Dodo)
Dad talks through all of life's problems with his dog...as he should :) (The Dodo)
Clog dance - Andre Rieu
Ticket to ride - The Beatles
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