Animal Pictures, Quotes and Humour

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

The cat's a saint when there are no mice about. :) (Japan) 

                                 Hub Pages

Watching my cat get older is like watching a favorite movie that I never want to end.  :)

                                I Love Cats

A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart. - Judy Desmond

                                   Paw-Palz

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without words - and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson

                              Quotes Gram

Sometimes there has to be a goat on some level, and I'm totally fine with that being me. - Abby Wombach :)

                                      Trvst

Don't be afraid to pop your head around a corner because opportunity is everywhere. :)

                               Quotes Gram

What's the super-confusing way that pigs say I love you? "I a-boar-you."  :)

                              Reader's Digest

Animals need people, too. They need our care and kindness.

                                    Ecobnb

Everybody deserves somebody who makes them look forward to tomorrow.

                        The Daily Quotes

Be kind to animals. It's never too early to nurture kids with kindness.

                            Cat Wisdom 101

Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine? - Gabrielle Zevin

                             Reader's Digest

A cat doesn't care if you are smart or dumb, give him your heart and he will give you his. - Abraham Lincoln

                            Reader's Digest

What do you call a miniature porcupine who steals money from people? A hedge fund hog.  :)

                             Reader's Digest

When it's 2 a.m., but you have only one chapter left. :)

                           Reader's Digest

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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Your Mental Health

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. 

 

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

I am thankful for cats!  :)

                             Alley Cat Allies

                             Alley Cat Allies

Everything is figureoutable.

                                      Calm

Nothing in this world can torment you as much as your own thoughts.

                               Healthy Place

You may have to fight a battle more than once. - Margaret Thatcher

                              Healthy Place

What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor and more unashamed conversation. - Glenn Close

                       Ocean Recovery Centre

It's a disorder, not a decision.

                               WeCapable

I do not sleep because I am not only afraid of the monsters at my door, but also of the monsters my own mind can conjure. The ones that live within. - Samantha Shannon

                               Bright Drops

People with mental health conditions deserve just as much support and compassion as people with physical health conditions.

                              Healthy Place

Healing is absolutely possible.

                               Healthy Place

The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness. - Abraham Maslow

                          Develop Good Habits

Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein

                                  Healthline

Mental health begins with me.

                                  Magnific

Depression doesn't discriminate; it affects men just as deeply as it does anyone else.

                                  Sandjest

I knew well enough that one could fracture one's legs and arms and recover afterward, but I did not know that you could fracture the brain in your head and recover from that too. - Vincent Van Gogh

                          Mental Health Match

It's up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind.

                               Healthy Place

It's important to point out that mental health is more about wellness rather than sickness. - Matt Purcell

                       Boomer Health Solutions

Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going.

                              Healthy Place

There is no shame in taking medication for a mental illness. Do whatever works for you.

                               Healthy Place

Not feline (feeling) well? You need a purramedic. :)

Sweet dreams.

The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone on my walks here in Montreal. Here is a squirrel foraging in a park. Note the shadows from the trees in this picture. You can click on any image to see a larger view.

Here I called the squirrel and as soon as he looked up at me I got this photo of him. He kind of posed for me. :) I wasn't out for long because it was pretty hot and humid that day, but this little guy brightened my day by posing for my photo. :)

These are signs that the city of Montreal puts in designated areas not far from schools and at stop signs reminding motorists to slow down and pay attention.

The sign is in French, and the English translation is: "Attention to our children!" The signs work, as it makes the motorists more vigilant, not just for the children, but anyone wanting to cross the street at the stop sign intersection!

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

Fish's mom builds him a wheelchair and kisses him like a puppy (The Dodo)

Baby donkey left to die now gets zoomies with her mom (The Dodo)

Wildwood flower - Maybelle Cartier (Live 1961)

Honesty - Billy Joel (official video)

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Chill Out

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 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 

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

Befriend the feral. Love the lonely. Feed the forgotten. Shelter the homeless. We are not broken, just bent. We are not useless, just homeless.

Be kind to ferals...every life matters.

Some people should calm down, take a deep breath and hold it for twenty minutes.  :)

Wikipedia

Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answers. - William S. Burroughs

Reader's Digest

New day. New thoughts. New strength. New possibilities.

Karen Salmansohn

Learn to relax. Your body is precious, as it houses your mind and spirit. Inner peace begins with a relaxed body. - Norman Vincent Peale

Trvst

Dear whoever's reading this: I hope you discover lots of reasons to smile today.  :)

Karen Salmansohn

Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be. - Wayne Dyer

Quotevill

Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges. So relax.

Alamy

You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather. - Pema Chodron

Reader's Digest

Sometimes, you've got to just chill out for a bit.

Change Your Thoughts Today

Hang on. Let me overthink this.  :)

Alamy

When life grows cold, a dog will warm your soul. - Angie Welland Crosby

Embroly

Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.

Calm Sage

Keep your head clear! It doesn't matter how bright the path is if your mind is always cloudy.

I Like To Quote

A tulip doesn't rush its bloom, reminding you to trust your own timing in life.

Holland Bulb Farms

Bird baths...birds not only need water for drinking and staying cool, but also to keep their feathers in pristine condition for flight. Place a bath in a shady spot and give it an upgrade by adding a water fountain to deter mosquitoes and attract more birds. Be sure to keep it clean and replace it with fresh water every few days.

First aid measures if you feel dizzy or uneasy.

Drink water to rehydrate. Sponge with normal/cold water. Loosen clothes if possible. Move to a cooler place immediately. If unconscious, do not force-feed or give water. Beat the heat.

World Health Organization

Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health. - Dalai Lama

Reader's Digest

The elimination diet: remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame and worry. Then watch your health and life improve. - Charles Glassman

Good Lives

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.

All of these photos are of lilies...they are thriving in spite of the heat and humidity!

I don't take my beloved long nature walks when it is hot and humid, so I just have these photos of lilies for you. 

I thought this would be the perfect post and time to share some of my favourite YouTube channels. These channels have videos that will help you to relax and unwind! Enjoy! I really love the videos on these channels, they are very helpful for relaxation and stress relief. I hope you find them helpful as well!

1. Hokkaido Soundscapes

2. Nature Zilla

3. Christopher Lloyd Clarke

4. Syrpentina

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

Dog refuses to leave his dad's hospital bed (The Dodo)

This is such a beautiful, touching story!

This is how a tadpole transforms into a frog (The Dodo)

Foggy mountain breakdown - Willow Osborne

Have you ever seen the rain? - Creedence Clearwater Revival

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