Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Flotsam or Jetsam?

Jetsam is stuff tossed into the sea; flotsam is stuff left floating after a boat sinks . . .

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Is the sky a reflected sea . . . or the sea a reflected sky?





"Do not remove a fly from your friend's forehead with a hatchet."


"When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other."
- Chinese Proverbs



Good Boy!




Small fry grow bigger every day!
Is there anything as lovely as a lighted pleasure boat passing slowly off shore after a good dinner among friends? There are so many magical tricks that rascal light can play; mesmerizing us at noon with sheer audacious dazzle; Teasing sparkles accent saturated tropical colours. Sharp detail in leaf & shadow lures us into the world outside (out of the "world" inside). . . or is it the caress of cool trade winds that systematically deranges petty logic and worry? A forgotten bliss, blessed by serendipity, reveals & revels in an Ecstasy of pure/mere being. . . Begin again the ceremonies of refreshment. . . We're spiralling directly into that pot of jam. Selah! A L O H A! Cloudia

16 comments:

Junosmom said...

Is the sky a reflected sea . . . or the sea a reflected sky?

Both are true, I would guess. I like the little fishy photo.

Akelamalu said...

Aw the dog with the antlers is too cute!

Cloudia said...

Junosmom: The fishies say: 'aloha.'
Ake: That's my pal, 'Boy;' he runs everyone at Hula's Bar in the Waikiki Grand!

Travis Erwin said...

Dang do I want to go fishing.

Anonymous said...

Good pictures, good words... good dog.

nonizamboni said...

jetsam, flotsam and a plain ole' pot of jam--you are so clever!! I got lost in your prose...again. Thanks for sharing. The reindeer dog made me smile, BIG.
Yes, in fact, your kitty was visiting today! Tabby cats are such expedient travelers. :O)
xxxx

Fida said...

Upside down,
Bouncing off the ceiling
Inside out
Stranger to this feeling

That came to mind when I saw your pics and read your words: There are so many magical tricks that rascal light can play - You have a magic mind, my dear!

Barbara Martin said...

Poor dog.

Your words are pure poetry today, Cloudia.

Feisty Crone said...

I love the dog with the antlers! And the Chinese proverb--so true!

Sepiru Chris said...

And ligan too!

Everyone forgets ligan, not musical enough... Ligan are goods tossed to the sea but tied to buoys so that intent to reclaim is unequivocable as is ownership.

:)

I like the sea/sky dialectical tension.

Maria Verivaki said...

wow, excellent photos today!

claude said...

I like this post Cloudia !

the walking man said...

Hiya...thanks for stopping by The Walking Man and your comment on "Calling in Gay."

You have a great sight, good eye for photos in your environment brought to mind this sight;

http://poeppels.blogspot.com/

Although Pam is taking a short break her photos of Australia have caught the minds of all them who view them, much like yours.

Thanks again Cloudia.

Dave King said...

The first image and the last are lovely.

David Tamayo said...

Aloha! =0) I was happy to see your comment on my blog securityforidiots. I lived in Hawaii for 15 years before moving overseas. I am really homesick. =0( I miss the L&L Plate Lunches. Take care and again, Mahalo for your visit and comment.

Yeti said...

LOL- Half dog half reindeer..cute!