Tuesday, January 25, 2011

25 Years

ALOHA Friend,
 and welcome to a very special post.
  I won't try to write well today,
or try to be clever-

 I'll just say a couple of things.

play da music



Today dawned like any other.



"The thing that is really hard,
and really amazing,
is giving up on
being perfect
and beginning the work
of being yourself."

Anna Quindlen







But it was 25 years ago
TODAY-


-That a young(ish) dancer with plenty of attitude,
who was me,
walked into a Jazz Club. . .

and met a man.





We've been together ever since.




Blog-invisible. As Always.
 Yet always a palpable presence
 in everything I do...



"Integrity has no need of rules." 
Albert Camus                                                            
                                                 ><}}(°>
 'When someone loves you,
 the way they say your name is different.
You just know that your name is safe
 in their mouth."

Billy - age 4




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Thanks Honey.

Thanks Life.
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59 comments:

  1. FireblossomJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Oh fiiiiiiiine, Clouds. Follow the quote about giving up on being perfect with a shot of a gal who looks perfect in her black bikini. Pardon me while I go walk off a cliff. ;-)

    Love Billy's quote! So true!

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  2. ShaistaJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Happy happy happy anniversary to you lovely one, and to the one who makes you possible, by loving you.
    Happy days to you both, may life alwys treat your love with care :)

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  3. ShaistaJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I just read your comment to Mum and she said to please congratulate you from her and dad... so I am :)

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  4. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Really like that Quote from Billy ...
    Thanks
    Wong

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  5. magiceyeJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    namaste /\ from mumbai
    aloha!!

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  6. magiceyeJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND WISHES FOR MANY MORE!!

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  7. wennJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    wow..25 years! Happy anniversary!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Concratulations upon this achievement from Athens, Greece.

    May time and life continue to treat you all kind.



    daily athens

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  9. KayJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Awwww... Cloudia...
    Happy, wonderful, sweet anniversary! A loving partner makes life even more beautiful and is something to treasure. You are both such treasures.

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  10. CloudiaJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    'thank you'

    sound weak

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  11. Full-On-ForwardJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    OMG- What a Fav song of Mine- Your Husband is very fortunate! I'm sure you two are as special as special can be- as it just pours out of your Blog in your Spirit!

    You are the Best of the West!!!

    May you be blessed with 50--no an ETERNITY of more Anniv!!!!!


    Much Love to a Great Couple--even though he is a Ghost! :-)


    John

    See you both in Paradise--if not sooner in Hawaii--wait--that IS paradise- Yes????

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  12. Commander ZaiusJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Happy Anniversary Cloudia and I hope you two have many more!

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  13. Country GirlJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Oh, how beautiful! Happy Anniversary to you and yours.
    luv those pants, too!

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  14. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    love your words.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    You are Cloudy with lots of sunny! Happy anniversary to you and your beloved. Thanks for the sun every time I come to visit here.

    I love the quotes today. Must send the one about perfection to my dear daughter who is struggling with being perfect. And Billy's quote, well that's just the best ever.

    Love and Peace,
    Pagan Gina sending hugzzzzzzzz

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Congrats to you both, Cloudia and her Boat Boy in their Popeye ship. You are quite perfect enough for this exhausted world. You are a spot of sunshine to keep each blogger a little more calm -- that's REALLY creating world peace! Aloha, DrumMajor

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  17. claudeJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Congratulations Cloudia !
    Life is very nice when a day someone met another wonderful someone. I knew that 25 years ago in june 1985.
    Be happy Cloudia !

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  18. CherylJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Happy Anniversary! 25 years is time well spent.

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  19. RONWJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Happy Anniversary, neighbor!

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  20. TeresaJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Congratulations! Happy Silver Anniversary!

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  21. sealauraJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Congratulations! What a special day! I wish you many more years.
    xx
    L

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  22. DinaJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    And thanks Cloudia too.

    Mazal tov on a quarter of a century together! Your Man is a lucky one.

    I enjoy getting a glimpse of part of him and of the floating home.

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  23. NancyJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Congratulations. Is there anything better than a happy marriage?

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  24. PastormacsAnnJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Love stopping by for your photos and quotes/inspiration.

    Congrats on 25 years! That's awesome!

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  25. Joanna JenkinsJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Out of the mouthes of babes. I'm in love with little Billy.
    Thanks, I needed to hear that! xo jj

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  26. Joanna JenkinsJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Oh, and of course-- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 25 years is awesome. WIshing you many, many more happy years together.
    xo jj

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  27. heartinsanfranciscoJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Happy anniversary, Cloudia! It's mine and Flip's, too, and we also met at a gig where he was performing.

    Wishing you and your man another beautiful year together.

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  28. Joop ZandJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    25 years...happy anniversery Cloudia.

    Greetings from Holland, Joop

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  29. BitchJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Thank you for sharing sweet moments.
    Love this post!

    Greetings,
    Monika

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  30. AkelamaluJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Oh how lovely - Happy Anniversary and I wish you many more. x

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  31. Dave KingJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Hi Cloudia.
    Have been trying, but I can only get your blog to partly open. Will try again.

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  32. Reader WilJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Happy and blessed anniversary, dear Cloudia! I wish you many wonderful years together!
    " 'When someone loves you,
    the way they say your name is different.
    You just know that your name is safe
    in their mouth."
    This is so beautiful it brings tears in my eyes. Children sometimes say such wise things.

    Thanks for your comment. Would you really send me a bag? Thank you!! My address is in the next comment.Will you delete it please afterwards?

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  33. Reader WilJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:00 AM

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  34. the walking manJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Now that you have made it past the first quarter of the knowing, is it possible you'll go all the way with this guy? {;-)}

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  35. DeniseinVAJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Awwww, congratulations my friend. Happy Anniversary to both of you.

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  36. moondustwriterJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    To have another committed to you ...
    You deserve it
    All the best for 25 more

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  37. Couture CarrieJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Awwwww Happy Anniversary, darling!
    What a lovely post!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  38. irinapicturesJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Congratulations, Cloudia! I wish you 50 years more!

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  39. Charles GramlichJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I very much like "you know your name is safe in their mouth."

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  40. JoJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS...!!!

    'When someone loves you,
    the way they say your name is different.
    You just know that your name is safe
    in their mouth."

    THAT has always been my favourite quote. I love,love,love that quote. It is very, very true.

    Much happiness to you and your fellow. You are truly blessed. :-)

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  41. Barbara MartinJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    There is nothing quite like looking at one's partner's feet, or coming home to find a Sam Browne holster with weapon and shells intact draped over a chair when I enter the front door.

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  42. FredaJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    A truly wonderful post - and I love the Eric Clapton song. Happy Anniversary.

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  43. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Congrats on the anniversary, sweets. You two are fortunate, and deserve much happiness. I will say "I am blessed. I am blessed." with you both in mind, and heart.

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  44. Rosaria WilliamsJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Happy, happy, happy Anniversary to both of you! And yes, Billy's quote wins the day.

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  45. BALLET NEWSJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Aw, Happy Anniversary!!

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  46. Jannie FunsterJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Ahhhhhh Billy. Ahhhhhh Anna Q., Ahhhhhhhh Cloudia.

    Your palpability always enchants!

    Happy celebrating!!

    xo

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  47. bichonpawzJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Happy Anniversary to you both! Wishing you many more happy years together!

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  48. Jenn JilksJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    That's so much fun! Happy anniversary!

    Nice butt in the bikini.
    I keep using hubby's funny stories. He's been a cooperative subject!

    Cheers from Perth

    (\__/)
    (='.'=)
    (")_(")

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  49. CloudiaJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    What a cool bunny!


    Thanks to EACH of you :)

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  50. Snaggle ToothJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Yep, you are the luckiest woman on the planet!

    no one is ever perfect, tho some moments can be!

    Congrats in Silver linings
    Aloha!

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  51. இ Baŋäŋaz இJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Congratz!!! Happy anniversary.

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  52. G-ManJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Awwww Cloudia, you are so sweet!
    Congrats......G

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  53. TALONJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Hope your anniversary was pure delight, Cloudia!

    Billy sure is a wise boy :)

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  54. DarylJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    mazel tov ...

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Ah- huge congratulations to you both!

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  56. Jannie FunsterJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I am about to put up a sidebar button on my blog for YOU!!

    xoxo

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  57. AbbyJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Aloha my Lady of Turtle Magic!
    What a wonderful amount of time to have spent with the Ipo of your 'Uhane! I wish the two of you an eternity of your greatest joys and the full unfolding and fulfillment of both your souls.
    Namaste and Blessed Be

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  58. CloudiaJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Thanks Friends!!!!!

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  59. Feisty CroneJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    happy belated anniversary!

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