A L O H A
to YOU.
&
W E L C O M E
"The key to communication
is the attitude that lies behind
what we say."
Marianne Williamson
"Nobody holds a good opinion
of a man who has
a low opinion of himself."
Anthony Trollope
is much more difficult than to win an electoral victory.
But it is also more rewarding."
Colette
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As many as ten thousand of them may be expected.
They show up every year.
The Kolea (golden plover)
has already arrived from Alaska.
But these honored guests have waited
to make their entrance.
Till now!
This week
off Maui:
The humpback whales have returned once more!
To calve, to nurse, to enjoy our island waters.
Aloha Welcome
our longtime friends!
In your faithfulness
you remind us of ancient cycles.
And
we celebrate you
with awe.
All guests - that's YOU dear reader -
bring a blessing.
Thank You Most Warmly, Cloudia
You might enjoy these previous posts about whales:
May the season of birth and rebirth be upon the lands and seas of the pacific while the bountiful portion of the cycle turns through.
ReplyDeleteya..one needs to hv one's good opinion of oneself..
ReplyDeleteHi Cloudia
ReplyDeleteI recognise that Alamoana car park...oh I can't wait to return...
Happy days
Beautiful shots and beautiful sentiment, dear friend - as always!
ReplyDeleteBut something new, when blogging in Spring I noticed how grateful I was for a heads-up that the critters were migrating and on their way north.
It is comforting to know that they are moving south and will return at some point.
Blessings!
I never really think about how animals who leave the north for the winter have their return anticipated in the south. I only think about how excited we are when they come back in the spring. To know that they're loved and appreciated wherever they go is in itself a blessing.
ReplyDeleteOh what are those amazing pink flowers?
ReplyDeleteExcellent post!
Aloha!
I wonder why the cycles of the natural world give us such joy. Perhaps it makes us think of renewal, or that life has a certain permanence.
ReplyDeleteFirst it was the sea turtles, now the hump back whales. you live in an amazing place! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFlowers on your first photo are very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the space ship sitting on top of the building! What does the glover look like?
ReplyDeleteThe whales are cool to see, so big yet so graceful in the massive ocean.
DrumMajor
yay!!! for the whales
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the person on the bench, something very touching about it
I love the pics on this blog...beautiful and relaxing...it makes me want to visit Hawaii
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to be able to see the Whales. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd visa versa, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteAllow me to be glad about your happyness upon being able to see such beauty.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful weekend for you !
Wonderful weekend to each of YOU my friends!
ReplyDeleteDon't know what those pink flowers are, but they sure are pretty...
Aloha-
Have a happy weekend, Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteThere is something timeless, and spiritual, about whales, isn't there?
ReplyDeleteMy book arrived! Thank you! And I hope you received your card from me. :-)
I am glad they have found south harbor with you!
ReplyDeleteI'm always humbled by the majesty of the planet, the way the world continues to turn on its axis despite our artificial, and detached, urbanity.
ReplyDeleteI've been somewhat quiet on friends' blogs in recent weeks - just can't get myself out of my shell, much as I want to - but I wanted to thank you for your wonderful comments on my blog in recent weeks. It brings me an immense sense of peace to know there's so much caring out there. You honor me with your words and thoughts, and I'm deeply thankful.
Aloha to YOU, also!
ReplyDeletePlease welcome them Cloudia on my behalf also :) You're just wonderful :)
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u r truely beautiful...
ReplyDeletebest wishes
Ribbon :)
I shoul like to be a humpback whale to swim in warm water of your islands.
ReplyDeleteHappy to read you can translate my blog in english, Cloudia !
ALOHA MY FRIEND !