Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to each and every one of you! Thank you so much for stopping by, and I want you all to know how much I appreciate your visits and kind comments. It really means so much to me.
Here are today's picks, which I hope will be a source of encouragement to you!
Real friendships don't expire.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. - William Hazlett
Breathe life in today....
No self hate...you're too cute for that
Calming coloring pages by The Latest Kate
Kate Allan, Author of Thera-Pets
I could have hatched in Hawaii, but nooooo... :)
Even bad days have happy moments. Look for them!
Peach-Mango Smoothie
Blend 2/3 cup frozen peaches, 2/3 cup frozen mango,
2/3 cup peach nectar, 1 tbsp honey, 6 oz. yogurt
Health benefits of peach...low in calories, keeps the skin healthy, reduces hair loss. A healthy stress reliever, prevents cancer and helps remove worms from intestines.
I shall be amused AFTER I have had my coffee. :)
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. - John Steinbeck
Sometimes our greatest strengths emerge from our deepest challenges. - Jane Lee Logan
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Words of Pawsitivity: Be present in all things and thankful for all things. - Maya Angelou
The miracle of gratitude is that it shifts your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see.
Create like a child. Adults are just obsolete children. - Dr. Seuss :)
It's not always that life is bad; sometimes you feel down because you haven't slept well, or eaten enough, or connected with someone in a while.
The following photos are my photos, which I took in 2012 on my walks on the island of Montreal. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
This first photo is of a black squirrel! We do have some here in Montreal but they are rare, as far as I know! The majority that I see are gray. (just like the one in the photo beneath this one). It seems as though this little guy was posing for my photo! :)
Gray Squirrel, most common in Montreal
This is a photo of a blue heron. This majestic bird stayed so still that I at first thought it was not a real bird but eventually it did move so I managed to capture this photo. These birds are found in Montreal but they are pretty elusive and as you can see don't really come near the shore. At least not when people are around.
Nothing really special here, I just loved the colours.
Some of you know this, but I will mention this for the benefit of those who may not know. Montreal is a large city situated in the province of Quebec, in the country of Canada. This sign is typical in Quebec...because it is in French. This sign pictured below means: "Open, Quebec corn" I found this in 2012 just north of Montreal. I thought it was relevant to show this, because anyone coming to Montreal will see that our signs in Quebec are in French.
I also want to point out that Canada is a bilingual country, both English and French are present. However, some (not all) politicians here in Quebec want French to be the only language, hence when you come to visit this province this is what you should expect to see.
Last thing I want to mention is that we get tourists here from all over the world including ones who do not speak French, and most Quebecers are bilingual. We are friendly and welcoming to people who visit here, so don't let the French signs scare you. :)
Also, there are bilingual signs in the most frequented tourist areas, such as downtown Montreal, Old Montreal, and Chinatown!
The following photos were all taken this month on my cellphone. This is a continuation of the series from my last posts, which were all taken at Jean Drapeau Park, on Ile Ste Helene, St. Helen's Island, the location of Expo 67 here in Montreal in 1967. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
Please visit the Expo 67 link for more details about this place.
As for the flowers, I have no idea what they are, so if any of you do, please don't hesitate to mention in your comment.
A horse sculpture.
A moose sculpture (on the left with the antlers), not sure what the other one is.
This is a hand sculpture holding an eagle...and a beautiful waterfall. Just watching and hearing the waterfall is so refreshing and calming!
The dome you see in the background of this photo is called the Biosphere. It is a museum with some beautiful plants and a fascinating exhibition that I am told changes frequently. The emblem that you see in front of the Biosphere is the logo used for Expo 67, "Man and his World", "Terre des Hommes" in French.
I decided to zero in and get a closeup of the Biosphere for you. And there is water in front of it, a man made pond of sorts, at the bottom, it is really a beautiful site! The dome is transparent and I love the fact that you can see the beautiful blue sky and clouds in it!
This last photo...I took this inside the Biosphere! There were so many beautiful and colourful plants! They are all on a wall situated on a walkway in part of the museum. I just had to take this photo, I was so captivated by this!
This video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
This next video is of an African Gray parrot annoying a cat. :)
This last video is The Mental Health Benefits of Nature by Dr. Julie Smith (The Green Planet, BBC) I found this to be a lovely video and thought it would be great to share with you all.
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