Words

Aloha!
to
YOU

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"Seek out that particular mental attribute

which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive,

along with which comes the inner voice which says,

‘This is the real me,’ and when you have found that attitude,

follow it."



~William James

This tattoo says it all (Aids Ribbon)


"Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure."

Jewish saying

EEL - EEW!
Yikes! I LIVE in that water!


“I have never seen a greater monster

or miracle

in the world than myself.”

Michel de Montaigne



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My words are spare
spun of air


been spinning so long
to survive and expose wrong


yes my soul knows her biz
and this it is:


to advance heaven's kingdom

as an inside job

just like any other slob

like you & me

and the girl in the tree-

in 100 years

the battles your fought won't matter much

but that you fought them,
winning your peace

will count in the end
til all else cease.


Aloha, cloudia

Lantern Floating Ceremony

Aloha, Dear Friend!


click on the photos :)

The Holiday is over,
but every day is a holiday in Waikiki


"If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking.

Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk. "


Raymond Inmon

photo courtesy of Ted Trimmer

"Time does not become sacred to us
until we have lived it,
until it has passed over us
and taken with it part of ourselves."

John Burroughs



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Memorial Day is packed with emotion.
From the fly overs of jets
to the ceremonies;
For one day we remember
those who serve
with a choking mixture of
pride, pain, celebration,
and deep regret,
mingled with
duty.


Here in Honolulu
a lantern floating ceremony,
based on the Toro Nagashi of Japan,
is held every Memorial Day.

Below is a brief, touching video of last year's event,
followed by a longer video of this year's.

Wishing you Peace,

cloudia