Wednesday, May 6, 2009

A Simple Stroll

Aloha Welcome!
Click on photos to enlarge "There is one piece of advice, in a life of study, which I think no one will object to; and that is, every now and then to be completely idle - to do nothing at all."
Sydney Smith
Shadow Play

"As the shadow follows the body, As we think, so we become."
Buddha






"Every doorway, every intersection has a story." Katherine Dunn




"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing."
Camille Pissarro




History, beauty, sustenance, & aloha, all offer themselves freely under isle skies.
Here in Hawaii living a rich life is less about money than it is in most other places.
Sure, our visitors and we can find here all the things that money can buy (in abundance!) but Honolulu's real treasure is found in our environment, and in each other; it's about attitude, engagement and down-home enjoyment of all the cultures that make up our unique chop-suey island. . . the sorts of things you discover. . . when you're walki in Waikiki. A l o h a ! Cloudia
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19 comments:

  1. Reader WilMay 6, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    It's good to write about your island as much as possible, for nothing lasts forever. What remains are memories. Aloha, Cloudia!

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  2. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    I hope the spirit of Aloha and your description of the environment, attitude and approach to "living in the moment," without excess, remain forever true in Hawai'i. Mahalo, DrumMajor

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  3. the walking manMay 6, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    I can be comfortably idle...and that is a pile of wealth.

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  4. Christine GramMay 6, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    I love the one about seeing beauty in humble places... this may become my motto.

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  5. magiceyeMay 6, 2009 at 4:53 AM

    beautiful thoughts and images..

    namaste /\
    aloha

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  6. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Fabulous sayings go with the fabulous pictures. Nice shots.

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  7. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    "...as we think, so we become."

    What a powerful message. Thank you Cloudia.

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  8. Maria VerivakiMay 6, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    that's pretty much island life for you - from one islander to another

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  9. nonizamboniMay 6, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Ahhh, I just took a leisurely walk in Waikiki and now I think I can face the world! Music, food, flowers--did I mention flowers?? Many thanks, Cloudia!

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  10. Jenn JilksMay 6, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    That's you in the photo, gorgeous goddess that you are?!

    We now have black flies in Muskoka. Not a pretty sight for those who choose to sunbathe. They take chunks out of you!

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  11. DarylMay 6, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    All of life should be about those things ... sure $$$ is important but it really cant buy real happiness or contentment .. Aloha!!!!!

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  12. Deborah GodinMay 6, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    The unexpected beauty in humble places can exceed that of any palace!

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  13. Charles GramlichMay 6, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    I'ts very very hard for me to be completely idle. Lana tells me I need to do more of that.

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  14. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Well the girl at the top does look very welcoming, or should I say, inviting.

    Wil Harrison.com

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  15. AkelamaluMay 6, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    It is quite often the things that money can't buy that are the most beautiful. :)

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  16. DianneMay 6, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    lovely photos and wonderful quotes
    I literally felt my spirit rise as I scrolled down
    thank you

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  17. SandyCarlsonMay 6, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I love this outlook. That wealth must multiply itself every second of the day!

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  18. Feisty CroneMay 6, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    Sydney Smith makes a lot of sense to me:)

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  19. CloudiaMay 6, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Thank you FRIENDS!!
    No, the top photo isn't me, alas ;-(

    LOL - Aloha!

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