Thursday, September 16, 2010

Honolulu (Small? Big?) Town

Aloha FRIEND!




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"Delusions of grandeur

make me feel a lot better

about myself."


Jane Wagner







"Many people will walk in and out of your life,

but only true friends

will leave footprints in your heart."

- Anon




Just two guys talking

“I had some eyeglasses.

I was walking down the street

when suddenly the prescription ran out.”

Stephen Wright





Distant Girl



"Coming for the girl in the tower

For the one who brings the king down to his knees

And drives me crazy with her mystical power"


Benji Hughes, lyric, A Love Extreme




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Some folks like to say that our Honolulu


is the 12th largest city in America.


They point out that the legal area of the City & County of Honolulu

includes


the entire island of Oahu

and the various Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.




If you consider the population of that area

then, yes,

we are the 12th largest city.



BUT



The U.S. Census calls the urban part of Oahu

i.e. Honolulu


a "census designated place"



that ranks 50th among American cities


with a 2009 population


of 375,571.*


Honolulu Town looks like a vest-pocket city,

tucked between green mountains

and the sea

and it is!


A city of neighborhoods,
districts,
and landmarks:
nature's as well as human-made.

All in a compact parcel of paradise.

(visitors please avoid and disregard the
less-than-lovely bits)

We are SO much more

than one of life's great beaches!



*NOT including the seabirds, Hawaiian Monk Seals,
or turtles
residing in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands.


Warmly,
cloudia



16 comments:

  1. "Excuse me sir, you seem to have been sliver-plated."

    I really loved the first picture of the dog walker, striding along with his furry pack. Dogs love their walks soooo much, and a dog in Honolulu must be among the happiest of creatures. Beautiful scenery, lots of smells, and a pack walk.

    It's good to be a dog, and I'm sure it's even better to be a person there.

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  2. I'm Fed Ex'ing my house right now !!!


    HEFF WANTS SOME $$$$, LOL !!!

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  3. How impressive that you found this window and its girl among all those many people. A wonderful Friday for you all.

    daily athens

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  4. I love the photo of the little girl watching from the window.. that's just priceless.

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  5. Any way you slice it, your island is a paradise. Beautiful pictures and intriguing thought. Thank you.

    And thank you for reading Batman!

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  6. Great photos of everyday Honolulu life Cloudia.

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  7. Great pictures, wonderful quotes. Best blog on Honolulu in the world!

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  8. Very very impressive and attractive way of showing the world that you live.

    Feel free to say I'll say the best. Cloudia know it? Thank you for enabling us to see the world your eyes. Have a nice weekend

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  9. G' Day From Australia. The girl in the window is Juliette waiting for her Romeo.

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  10. Awww! I love the dog walker picture!!! Dogs really do love their walks!! Aloha to you Cloudia from NY!!

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  11. Aloha from Casa!
    Have a great weekend!

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  12. Great post! I especially love the first pic and quote! Happy Friday, cher! Aloha!

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  13. I wish I could see Honolulu for myself but I must be content with your photos - thankyou. x

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  14. I forgot how much I enjoy Stephen Wright's comedy.

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  15. I love the bearded collies - and they are so well behaved. Your photos and insights always give me a smile.

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