Loved Refrain

 

 A  L  O  H  A 

From

Honolulu

Everything you say Does something; Everything you do Says something. Troy Dunn

In memory of

The Sovereigns and

High Chiefs of Hawaii

Mauna ʻAla, on Oʻahu

is the sacred resting place of

Hawaiʻi’s sovereigns and royal families.

We honor their memory with aloha.

Here sovereigns rest;

let footsteps fall As softly as the rain. Their aloha lives

within the land; Their names,

a loved refrain.

Cloudia Charters

An Aliʻi ʻAimoku is a

high-ranking chief.

The Royal Dynasties

of the Kingdom Of Hawaii

rest here.

Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment.

Grenville Kleiser

The art of not being ready 

and doing it anyway 

will take you far.

Dr. Caroline Leaf

author and cognitive neuroscientist 

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A female or immature common merganser (Mergus merganser). This large diving duck has a gray body, a sharply defined white chin and throat, and a cinnamon-brown head topped with a tousled crest. Its narrow red bill has toothlike serrations.

Another Go

A  L  O  H  A 

From

Honolulu

Before I rise, 

I softly say,

“Something wonderful 

will come today.”

Three times with feeling

then let it be.

Expecting good

to show for me.

A welcome call,

a reason why,

or catch a stranger’s

friendly eye.

No need for trumpets 

at my door

a little laugh worth 

so much more.

And if the day is

gnarly tough,

I won’t pretend

it wasn’t rough.

But here's one treasure

that I know:

Each tomorrow

another go!

Cloudia Charters 

Hope may seem a fragile thing. Until you really hear it sing!

Pixie

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Surf or drink coffee?

Do BOTH!

Light At The End

 

 A  L  O  H  A 

From

Honolulu

Night never had the last word. The dawn is always invincible. Hugh B. Brown

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. Aesop

Light At The End

by Cloudia Charters

There’s light at the end, That’s what they say. But look—there’s a glow All along the way! Even in darkness, A shimmer, though slight Dancing and humming, Such curious light! Challenges sometimes Cast shadows too tall. But what if they turned Into friends after all? Each twist and curve, A chance to explore, To learn and to grow, To become something more. Remember when facing A tunnel so long: Your friend is the light That’s been there all along. In laughter and kindness, In friendship and play, Even life’s darkness Can’t keep joy away.

Life smiles at you when you are happy; But life salutes you when you make others happy. Charlie Chaplin

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At Waiakamilo Industrial Complex 

(on the corner of Nimitz Highway and 

Waiakamilo Road) in Honolulu's 

Kalihi neighborhood.

Linking To
Monday Murals

Pixie’s Halloween Party

 A L O H A
From
Honolulu

A pensive little dog 

in her party dress.

All dressed up, 

with second thoughts.

She knew she looked lovely. 

It was just the mingling.

Perhaps she could 

greet the hostess and 

slip under a chair.

She paused at the door to 

collect herself. 

And sniff.

Her dress said party. 

Her eyes said home.

Maybe the will be cheese!

A little shy. 

A little overdressed. 

Very interested in 

refreshments.

I fact she was

obsessed!

Pixie

I’m not judging. 
This is just my 
resting dragon face.

I came for the view. 
I stayed for 
the nonsense.

Don’t look up. 
It only encourages me.
A little perspective—and 
suddenly everyone’s 
a snack!

Guest Dragon

Little dog in goggles,

taking in the day—

so many people,

so many smells.

Such fun to see them

all on their way!

Pixie brought her 
stuffed pals near—
“Come, my dears, 
the party’s here!”

Bear wore wings, 
a ghost wore lace—
oh, that’s Bunny! 
There’s her face!

Dog came dressed up 
as a bat.
Pixie wore 
a witch’s hat.

They danced beneath 
a pumpkin light,
a tumble of soft 
Halloween delight.

She tucked them close, 
a sleepy crew.
The party ended.
Purring grew.

Pirate Pom with fluffy paws,
A tiny terror, mighty jaws.
Don’t let that powder-puff disguise
Distract you from his 
“hand it over” eyes!

Greatness Disguised

 

 A  L  O  H  A 

From

Honolulu

For though my faith

 is not yours and your 

faith is not mine, if 

we are each free to light 

our own flame, together 

we can banish some of 

the darkness of the world.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Silence is 

a profound melody, 

for those who can hear it 

above all the noise.

            Socrates

You carry greatness 

disguised in 

tiny potentials.

        Israelmore Ayivor

Don't let anybody 

who hasn't  been in your shoes 

tell you how to tie your laces 

Miley Cyrus

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Love You,

Pixie & Cloudia

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The life of our city is rich 

in poetic and marvelous subjects. 

We are enveloped and steeped 

as though in an atmosphere 

of the marvelous...

          Charles Baudelaire