Friday, August 11, 2017

Weekend Picks and My News

Hello everyone!  A very warm welcome to you all! 
I hope you are all doing well!  I just wanted to mention that I have a PayPal account now, and that if any of you are able to, and wish to donate something to help me with my upcoming move, (as mentioned in a previous post), if you send me a message using the contact form on my blog, I will give you my e-mail address, which will enable you to deposit money into my PayPal account.  And for those who may have not seen my previous post about this, here is the link.  My News  And I want to thank you all so much for your prayers, and for any help you are able to give me.  I greatly appreciate you all! Sending much love and warm hugs to you.  

The videos I have selected for this post are:

Kangaroo Hugs Everyone After Losing Her Family

I Talk to Strangers: One Man's Goal for World Peace

Costa Rica and Nicaragua Tour

Twelve-Wired Bird of Paradise

For the following, I am providing the link sources beneath each photo.  You just need to click on the images to see a larger view.

Always do your best.  What you plant now, you will harvest later. - Og Mandino


Don't compare your life to others.  There's no comparison between the sun and the moon.  They shine when it's their time.


It's hard to sleep when your heart is at war with your mind.


Storms make trees take deeper roots. - Dolly Parton


It's a new day.  Expect great things.  Smile.


Always remember...a few tears in your tutu can't stop you from dancing!


I tried to fit in with the crowd...it was the worst ten minutes of my life!


Some days I feel like my fairy godmother forgot to check her voicemail!  :)


Bring a little light wherever you can.


The only thing we can control in this world is our ability to choose one thought over another.


Just breathe.  You are strong enough to handle your challenges, wise enough to find a solution to your problems, and capable enough to do whatever needs to be done. - Lori Duchene


Once you've accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.


Be yourself even when the world tries to make you something else.  Speak your truth with kindness and be yourself with courage.


Happiness is...a rainy summer day, a good book and a cup of coffee.


Stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it.


Train your mind to be calm in every situation.



Thank you all so much for visiting me here!  I always appreciate and enjoy reading your kind thoughts, which you are always welcome to share!

37 comments:

  1. That hugging kangaroo is too cute!

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  2. Thank you for sharing, Linda!

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  3. Twelve-Wired Paradise, is really beautiful Linda. I wish you a very nice weekend.

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  4. Indeed! Never compare yourself with others for always there will be better and lesser persons than yourself lest you will become vain or bitter. (Desiderata)

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  5. The kangaroo is so adorable☺

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  6. A varied selection of videos there.

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  7. Hi Linda. Love that spectacular bird of paradise. I'm sure he'll win the lady.

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  8. Hi, Linda. Another great videos and quotes. I love this Bird of Paradise. Greetings!

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  9. Hello, great quotes and videos. I like the cute kangaroo. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  10. I really enjoyed the Bird of Paradise video. Nature is so amazing. I like the reminder to stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it, too.

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  11. Love the hugging kangaroo. So adorable.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend, Linda. Big hug. ♥♥♥

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  12. Wow! I've never seen a "bird of paradise" like that - it scarcely looks real with those interesting plumes off its back! Loved their mating dance, Linda - so sweet and interesting. Wonderful quotes and sentiments today (as always), but I especially enjoyed the encouragement to be one's self - thank you, Linda. You have helped me overcome many a fear and insecurity with your blog - I'm sure I'm not alone, either. Thank you for being such a big part of my life! You ARE a rare gift to me. Wishing you a great week-end, my friend! hugs, de

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  13. Muy enternecedor el canguro y los otros vídeos también me gustaron. Las citas sirven para hacer pensar en algunas cosas.

    Saludos.

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  14. Wish you not only luck, Linda, but money as well.

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  15. Enjoyed the interesting videos and the quotes were great. Have a blessed day and a wonderful weekend. Madeline

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  16. I love the quote by Healthy Place. "There is no comparison between the sun and the moon." So very true!

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  17. "Train your mind to be calm in every situation" but my train is a runaway freight! LOL!

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  18. Hi Linda, I love this post and that kangaroo and the bird of paradise is my favorite. Have you ever thought of putting a Paypal button on your blog? I have come across people who do this. People get such enjoyment out of your blog I am sure it would be used often.

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    1. Denise, thank you so much for your comment, dear friend, and for your idea about a Paypal button. I will look into it and see if I can put one on my blog. Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it.

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  19. Tout beau comme toujours!!! Gros bisous chère Linda!

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  20. I tried to fit in with the crowd...it was the worst ten minutes of my life! This is so much me. I love my own company and I hate crowds. I love to do my own thing which at times my husband finds very frustrating!!!
    Linda hope you have a great weekend and hoping all works out well for you. Hugs Diane

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  21. I love the quote about looking for happiness.
    Have a good weekend!

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  22. Wow! You're a great travel agent, Linda. I didn't even have to leave my chair. Really enjoyed the videos and those great quotes, too.
    Thank you!!
    Have a peaceful weekend!

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  23. I love the I Talk to Strangers.

    Have a great weekend, Linda. Please keep us posted on your upcoming move.

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  24. I love train your mind to be calm in every situation. It can be very hard sometimes but the quote is a great reminder. Thanks for the post Linda and have a lovely weekend.

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  25. Hi. Awesome videos. Thanks Linda. Happy weekend.

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  26. Dear Linda I wish and pray that may people around you help you to find new place to live amen.

    i am so proud of you that while dealing with such difficult times you are still unshaken and strong to post such joyful videos and beautiful wise words!
    God will reward you for this good deed for sure dear.
    LOVED the first video ,i don't think anyone is stranger

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  27. Oh the kangaroo hugs are both sad and sweet.

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  28. Awww...I too want to hug the kangaroo. The bird of paradise is really amazing. Have a blessed weekend!

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  29. So much in your post today, Linda! I'm a big hugger, so I loved the hugging kangaroo! I'm shy, but I do try to talk to strangers, and I have my personal project of smiling a giant smile at all sorts of people. It was fun to spot the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur in the talking to strangers video. The video on Costa Rica and Nicaragua brought back many memories from almost 30 years ago ~ These countries have really developed their tourism since Terry and I traveled there. Of all the videos I showed my kiddos over the years, I think they enjoyed watching the mating rituals of birds the most. Their all-time favorite was the Blue-Footed Booby ~ You just can't stop third grade boys from being third grade boys!!! And so much inspiration in your quotes! Every one spoke to me. I have to focus on calmness because I radiate energy, and that can unsettle others around me. Wishing you a productive, but unstressed, weekend my special Montreal friend! Sending you love and hugs!

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  30. "Train your mind to be calm in every situation" me semle un bon conseil Linda

    greetings

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  31. Praying for all you're facing, dear Linda. I know God will guide you to the best home and give you His peace. My favorite graphic was the one about the sun and the moon!

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  32. "Don't compare your life to others. There's no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it's their time."

    I love this one so much, Linda. You have a knack for finding great quotes.

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  33. There's quite a rich tapestry of life in central America.

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  34. Thank you Linda!! Another beautiful, touching post!!!
    You know you are in my prayers! I have to check the tracking to see about your mail. Big Hugs!

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  35. merci pour ce beau moment Linda! Bise, bonne journée tout en douceur!

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