Linda's Relaxing Lair

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, November 4, 2026

Take Care of Yourself!

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! My next post will appear on my blog on Sunday at 7 p.m. Montreal time (clock is on right sidebar)

Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!

Good morning. :)

Hope is seeing the light, despite all the darkness.

Cardinal Cottage

Did you know? Once a week for 20 minutes, sit in a hot bath that contains a handful of Epsom salts, 10 drops of lavender essential oil and a half cup of baking soda. This combination draws out toxins, lowers stress related hormones and balances your pH levels.

Sweet potatoes...bake smart.

Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) 45-60 minutes. Eat the skin: it's full of fiber and antioxidants. Add olive oil or cinnamon for added benefits.

Feeling depressed? An avocado may be just what you need. This green fruit contains high levels of Vitamin B6 and Folic Acid, which stimulate the production of a brain chemical that usually runs low in depressed people...serotonin.

Dherbs

Walk yourself out of your bad mood. Studies show that even a 10-minute walk immediately boosts brain chemistry to increase happiness.

Eating well is a form of self-respect.

One minute of anger weakens the immune system for 4 to 5 hours. One minute of laughter boosts the immune system for 24 hours.

Did you know? Deep breathing is one of the body's strongest self-healing tools. It lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, decreases stress hormones, oxygenates blood, exercises the lungs, increases physical and mental energy and improves immunity.

Did you know? A serving of eggs (2 medium) provides enough choline to support brain function for the day. They're an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins B12, D and riboflavin, as well as minerals like selenium and iron.

Nature has a way of bringing you back into a state of peace.

May the joy of simple things color the canvas of your soul. - Mary Davis

Everyday Spirit

Sometimes the best therapy is listening to birds sing.

Happy Gardens

A bad day doesn't mean I'm back at the beginning.

April Marie

Slow down. Life is not a race.

Lizzie Jayne, Artist

Good night. Sweet dreams.

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 photo is of the facade of a pet supply store. "Pattes & Griffes" is French, meaning "Paws and Claws"

I took this photo of a bush in the parking lot of a shopping center. I just loved the red colour!

The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)

Giant Cane Corso is totally intimidated by his tiny kitten brother :) (The Dodo)

Woman had her soul dog since 15 and includes him in everything :) (The Dodo)

Sous le ciel de Paris (Under the Paris sky) - Edith Piaf

Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belafonte

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Welcome, November!

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!

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Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!

Good meowning. (morning) May your day be purrfectly blessed.

Happy morning!

Helping those who served yesterday and those who serve today.

Veterans Foundation

Old-fashioned pumpkin muffins (World Granny's classic fall recipe)

1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar & 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 eggs, pinch of salt

Mix, bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes, Soft, moist and golden!

November

This month, I'll count blessings instead of worries and find peace in simple things.

Hello November

If you are cold, they are cold. Bring your pets inside!

Did you know? If you want your house to smell amazing, boil orange peels with a cinnamon stick or half a teaspoon of cinnamon on medium heat. This is a great non-toxic air freshener.

Health Ranger Store

Speak without offending. Listen without defending. Love without depending. Live without pretending. - Dr. Donna M. Velliaris

Thanks for joining. Welcome. :)

One day, everything you own will either be donated, sold or thrown away. What stays? The way you lived, the way you loved. Don't make life about stuff.

Monday called. I blocked it. :)

Don't blame people for disappointing you. Blame yourself for expecting too much from them.

We are not given a good or bad life. We are given a life, it is up to us to make it good or bad.

Ants may be small and weak, but they plan ahead, work hard and stay united. They teach us that even with little, we can do great things through smart planning, effort and teamwork.

Never look down on someone's struggle, because life may teach you the same lesson tomorrow.

Today's mood: cranky with a touch of psycho. :)

I've decided my body is not a temple, it's a haunted house. It's slowly falling apart, makes weird noises and contains the spirit of an old lady who's always mad at something. :)

Good night. Sleep tight.

The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone. You can click on any image to see a larger view. Still practicing taking photos of the moon when I have the opportunity.

Enjoying and wanting to share the beautiful Autumn colours...before the leaves fall off the trees!

The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French). Enjoy! :)

Woman plays tic-tac-toe with her axolotl...and he's winning :) (The Dodo)

Man drops everything for baby hummingbird in his mini railroad :) (The Dodo)

I'd like to teach the world to sing (in perfect harmony) - The New Seekers

Four Walls - Jim Reeves

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Smiles and Chuckles

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. Montreal time (clock is on the right sidebar)

I want to thank you all so much for your visits, comments and kind birthday wishes on my last blog post! I had a wonderful 70th birthday on October 27th and I really appreciate you joining me to celebrate this special day with me!

Here are today's picks, which I hope will help brighten your day!

Peggy Collins, Artist

My mind is like someone emptied the kitchen junk drawer onto a trampoline. :)

Did your human break a treat in half and try to pass it off as a whole treat? You may be entitled to compensation. Our attorneys have seven times the experience chasing down treats owed. Paw us today to schedule a consultation. Hound, Wolfe & Chase, Attorneys at Paw :)

Yesterday I decided to stop overthinking. Today I spent three hours thinking about how to stop overthinking. I'm making excellent progress. :)

People say growing old is a gift...I'd like to return mine for store credit. :)

I'm so bored I went outside to knock on my own door, then came back in and said, "Who is it?" :)

3 ingredient chocolate protein pudding (129 calories, 22g protein)

1 tablespoon cocoa, 5 teaspoons water, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups Greek yogurt.

Some people wake up feeling like a million dollars. I wake up feeling like "insufficient funds". :)

My ducks are absolutely not in a row. I don't even know where some of them are...and I'm pretty sure one of them is a pigeon. :)

I had a thought...and then I had another thought...they bounced off each other and now I can't find either one. :)

I finally did it! I bought shoes with memory foam soles, so no more forgetting why I walked into the kitchen! :)

Wow, I think you went too far with the plastic surgery! :)

Couldn't find a parking spot at work so I just left. Looks like they have enough people today. :)

I seem to be missing the "zippity" part of my "do-dah! day. :)

Note to self...don't sit on the floor without a solid plan on how to get up again! :)

I don't care how hard life gets, I'm not venting to social media...I'd rather go outside and talk to a squirrel. :)

Changing your clocks does not change my dinner time. :)

Sleep well.

The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone on my walks here in Montreal. Yes, we are indeed in the Autumn season! The leaves on the trees have been changing and the colours are beautiful. As well, these two photos are of flowers! You can click on any image to see a larger view.