Friday, August 14, 2009

Faces or Vase?

A L O H A!
Welcome to Waikiki
click on photos to go deepThis tree has floral shoots hanging down from it's branches.


"The only words that ever satisfied me as describing Nature are the terms used in fairy books, charm, spell, enchantment. They express the arbitrariness of the fact and its mystery."
Gilbert Keith Chesterton

They hang around the trunk like gaily attired courtiers.



"I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it."

Harry Emerson Fosdick


And now, on to today's very important psychological investigation. . .



I found this peanut, and wondered
if he was a happy little fellow with a bulbous nose. . .








Or a lewd fellow looking for. . . .
Call him Priapus!

Tomorrow: Back to rainbows and kitty cats!


A L O H A HA HA ;-] Cloudia
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25 comments:

  1. KayAugust 14, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Great post. I haven't seen that flowering tree around.

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  2. DrumMajorAugust 14, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    What kind of tree is it? I thought just the banyan tree had tentacles hanging down.
    That's a versitle peanut...it figured out a way to not be consumed by human teeth, but totally delighted a human mind! Stay mellow my friend. Aloha, DrumMajor

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  3. the walking manAugust 14, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Little fella doesn't need Viagra...an implant maybe (if size matters) you do know what the disclaimer on all the commercials say "If you experience Priapism go to the emergency room."

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  4. Gemma WisemanAugust 14, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    A most unusual flowering tree!

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  5. SharodinduAugust 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Great work. I liked the fellow with ballon nose and the 1st shot of flower with its shadow at the trunk of the tree...

    CLICK!

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  6. ♥ BrajaAugust 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    "Gaily attired coutiers".....:)))
    love it.

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  7. ♥ BrajaAugust 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    i mean courtiers :)

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  8. Jenn JilksAugust 14, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    So much fun!

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  9. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.August 14, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Interesting tree. Nice flowers.

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  10. SandeeAugust 14, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    I see you got spammed. Do you read Chinese? Bwahahahahaha.

    I say they are faces that look like vases. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

    Have a terrific day and weekend. Off to the boat for us. :)

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  11. Charles GramlichAugust 14, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Mr. Peanut certainly has a swelling somewhere.

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  12. TeresaAugust 14, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Love your post, Cloudia. It was the laugh I needed to start my day.

    The Chinese spam is a bunch of links for adult movies, books, and cartoons; perhaps due to the appearance of Mr. Priapus on your blog?

    Have a wonderful day in paradise!

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  13. The Weaver of GrassAugust 14, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Those flowers look like insects to me.
    As for the peanut - whatever turns you on would I think be a good answer to that! Have a lovely weekend.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Never know what you'll be serving up. ;)

    You are quite a girl Cloudia. Thanks for the laugh. Aloha.

    (I'm not sure an image of Priapus is one I want in my mind all day)

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  15. Elizabeth BradleyAugust 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Ha! I think that peanut is happy to see you Cloudia! The flowering tree is amazing too!

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  16. Deborah GodinAugust 14, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Well said, Harry!!

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  17. HeffAugust 14, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Priapus. Now there's an ancient reference.

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  18. robertAugust 14, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Thank you for this lesson in Greek mythology; even though living here for now more than five years, haven't heard of him before.
    Liked also the photography of tree, reaching sky high, only to return to earth with his flowers, closing a cirle - will close mine, called a day, shortly as well, wishing you a nice start into the weekend.

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  19. CloudiaAugust 14, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Glad that you folks could join me "under the red lamp" today ;-)

    aloha my friends!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    simply beautifully captured shots....looks lovely!

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  21. MargueriteAugust 15, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Bonjour Cloudia! Hilarious! I am ordering your book, which looks fabulous. Have a fun weekend!

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  22. CloudiaAugust 15, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Flying Stars! Aloha

    Thanks, Marguerite! I love your Cajun Blog!!

    You all contribute uniqueness!

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  23. Dave KingAugust 15, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    So true, Fosdick's words - as your posts always amply illustrate. No less so this time. Excellent.

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  24. Feisty CroneAugust 15, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I like that tree! And the peanut!

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  25. CloudiaAugust 20, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Thank you Dave & Gran ;-]

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