A L O H A!
Glad YOU could make it today. . . come, we go-
click on photos - but DO NOT feed the Animals
Hello, Rusty!
Hello, Rusty!"Don't think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you retire. I hate a fellow whom pride or cowardice or laziness drives into a corner and who does nothing when he is there but sit and growl. Let him come out as I do, and bark!"
Samuel Johnson
What's Violet looking at?"Our generosity towards others is key to our positive experience of the world. There's enough room
for everyone to be beautiful."
Marianne Williamson
Three Graces."He does it with a better grace,
but I do it more natural.”
William Shakespeare
Hippo Water Volleyball!"Champions aren't made in the gyms.
Champions are made from something they have
deep inside them
-- a desire, a dream, a vision."
Muhammad Ali
You Handsome Devil!“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.”
Denis Waitley
One of the more interesting specimens!"Love is to people what water is to plants."
Marianne Williamson
I AM a ZOO
I AM a ZOO
my friends;
And it's not always pretty
behind the scenes.
Inside there's a gracious cat
purring
as the trade winds riffle
my ruff.
There is an ostrich
vain
and silly.
And also a
warthog
(I hope you won't glimpse it!)
Please notice the soul
and beauty
of my amber eyes
but ignore my
temper
and carrion breath.
I am a Zoo entire
my Love.
Except YOU are the grave & regal
elephant of the heart
therein.
You may be scratched,
and wreathed in roars,
or licked to a fare-thee-well,
but OH my love
you will enjoy
a deep and sturdy
Love.
*Bark * Hoot * Snort * Squeal*
Translation:
"Aloha to Each of YOU" cloudia
32 comments:
A day a xwrok fellow told me "you here ! I thought you are in the zoo" I did not like at all !
What animal would I want to be in a zoo ? May be one of the threes graces...
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I've seen the Happy Hana Cows on Maui, contented cattle grazing in Paradise. But even the Honolulu Hippos are entertained, entertainment, and grinning with their toy ball. They and Rusty know they're in a special zoo. Thanks for sharing. DrumMajor
Aloha friend! Nice quotes to go with nice pictures :)
Perspective
This is such a nice way to start the last day of a long and challenging but very good week. I so love the hippo.
My inner warthog sends her greetings to you. She's in a good mood today.
AHHHH! The teeth on that thing look like frickin logs!
Wil Harrison.com
the orang utan has a name! violet yea. haven seen hippo playing ball b4. haven seen their teeth either. agree with wil. their teeth look like cut logs.
From me to you, suejean =)
I can be in the zoo too with you. You be the beautiful beast and i will be the flora surround.
Lovely sentiments, as always. It is getting cool here. And we foolishly plan a trip to see the kids, not south to find the sun!
Normally I am not a fan of zoos but this looks nice .. and that hippo is a hoot ... I hope he sees a dentist soon
ya..happiness is when u live your life..
The orangs are some of my favorite creatures to see at the zoo. Such mops but full of smarts.
Great post.. particularly your inner critters. I'm of two minds about zoos. I dislike the thought of animals being caged and yet the opportunity for kids to see animals they'd never otherwise encounter is irresistible to me. Yours looks like a fine place. Our Toronto Zoo is incredibly spacious too. The pros usually win out for me. Now I'm thinking I must go soon. Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos. I just love giraffes.
Love the animal pictures today Cloudia. :)
Forgive me, friend, but I am not altogether sure that I like zoos. I know, i know, precious animals might become extinct otherwise, but...
still, i enjoyed your pictures and words.
I loved the hippo ball players and your poem about our inner animals. Did you know that the lastest theory in Literary Criticism is called Animal Studies? I may copy your poem and give it to the professor to start out the class!
Looks like a great zoo. Fabulous pics and quotes, too!
Aloha, Gal pal! Have a fun weekend!
Thank you folks!
You ARE the foliage surrounding me: here, everyday.
Yes, Zoos are a problematic part of a bigger problem...
I'm thrilled to think of a college professor reading my little poem.
Roar!
;}
Spending many hours with my son, reading books about animals and seeing him kissing teddies, talking to them, makes me feel that they are many times 'better humans' than me.
A love-filled weekend to you and thank you for reminding me to be as good as Daddy-Teddy as I can.
Lovely post! And thank you for introducing me to the giraffe friends! Your giraffes on planet Earth have much thinner necks than we do.
(I wonder if I have an 'inner warthog'?!)
I may have said this before, but it bears repeating-- you are one of a kind Cloudia. That's good for you I suppose, but bad for the world. More like you would make our world a better place. Aloha.
I always smile every time i come here. I like Violet! What IS she looking at?
*Bark * Hoot * Snort * Squeal*
loved the verse!
namaste /\
aloha!
Thanks beautiful people ;)
Such a thoughtful, fun, entertaining post! Enjoyed it all! Wow hippos have huge mouths don't they?
Great quotes and great photos! Groetjes, Wil
A lovely post. Really enjoyed the photos of the giraffes & the hippos!
Looks like fun! Aloha!
Thank you dears!
What great shots! Beautiful zoo!
Tomorrow, I will have a story about our local orangutan that lives in our zoo - Amber.
The Honolulu Zoo is one of America's most beautiful zoos. Their African Savannah area is one of the best zoo exhibits in the USA, as it is one of the best replications of Africa. Where else can you shoot a photo of zebras, ostriches, and giraffes -- with Diamond Head in the background?
Allen Nyhuis, Coauthor: America's Best Zoos
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