Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Flotsam or Jetsam?

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

Click on photos to enlarge!

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
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16 comments:

  1. JunosmomDecember 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM

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

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

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  2. AkelamaluDecember 10, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Aw the dog with the antlers is too cute!

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  3. CloudiaDecember 10, 2008 at 3:40 PM

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

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  4. Travis ErwinDecember 10, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    Dang do I want to go fishing.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Good pictures, good words... good dog.

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  6. nonizamboniDecember 10, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    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

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  7. FidaDecember 10, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    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!

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  8. Barbara MartinDecember 10, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    Poor dog.

    Your words are pure poetry today, Cloudia.

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  9. Feisty CroneDecember 10, 2008 at 10:14 PM

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

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  10. Sepiru ChrisDecember 11, 2008 at 12:38 AM

    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.

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  11. Maria VerivakiDecember 11, 2008 at 2:59 AM

    wow, excellent photos today!

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  12. claudeDecember 11, 2008 at 4:26 AM

    I like this post Cloudia !

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  13. the walking manDecember 11, 2008 at 4:54 AM

    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.

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  14. Dave KingDecember 11, 2008 at 6:42 AM

    The first image and the last are lovely.

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  15. David TamayoDecember 11, 2008 at 7:51 AM

    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.

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  16. YetiDecember 14, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    LOL- Half dog half reindeer..cute!

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