Thursday, March 3, 2011

Waikiki Lazing


Aloha

        
          & Welcome to Hawaii!

Waikiki From Diamond Head

"Better keep yourself clean & bright;
You are the window
through which you must
see the world."

George Bernard Shaw





Queen's Surf

"You will find something more
in woods
than in books.
Trees and stones
will teach you
that which you can never
 learn from masters."

Saint Bernard



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Memories Linger in Waikiki
Waikiki c.1951
courtesy: John Lind Collection (HERE)


"The calm is on the water

 and part of us would linger by the shore-"

 

 Michael Lille 


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Just remember:
We cannot run
-or fly-
until we drop our crutches;
No matter how necessary,
helpful,
or comforting
they once were.

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23 comments:

  1. sealauraMarch 3, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Cloudia!

    How are you? As usual your blog is like a mini-resort. I have only been to the Honolulu airport on my way to Kauai but I hope to explore Honolulu someday. That shot from Diamonds head is fabulous!
    xx
    L

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  2. DeniseinVAMarch 3, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I love that saying about dropping the crutches. How wise :)

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  3. CloudiaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks, Sistahs!

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  4. dustusMarch 3, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    You have to drop those proverbial crutches in order to grow. Wise words

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  5. Full-On-ForwardMarch 3, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    "You will find something more
    in woods
    than in books.
    Trees and stones
    will teach you
    that which you can never
    learn from masters."


    AMEN SIS__AMEN!!!

    HFTEC

    J

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  6. Brian MillerMarch 3, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    oh i wanna fly...nice line about the crutches...true that...and i like the learning from rocks and trees....aloha from va

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  7. scarvesMarch 3, 2011 at 10:41 PM

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  8. G-ManMarch 3, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Week-End at Bernies?

    Still beautiful I see.

    Thanks for dropping by....G

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  9. magiceyeMarch 3, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    loved your words of wisdom on crutches

    namaste /\ from mumbai
    aloha!!

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  10. IndraniMarch 4, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Wonderful pictures.
    Words of wisdom here. :)

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  11. the walking manMarch 4, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    We have no need to drop the crutches as they are being taken away from us a bit more every day. I won't be able to run or fly but I will be able to fall flat on my face. that may be pretty cool seeing the concrete from an ants eye view.

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  12. ShaistaMarch 4, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    How do we know it's a crutch and not a necessity? Why do we linger by the shore? Perhaps the water frightens us more?
    Ooh you have a book out, how exciting! Or has it been out for months and I only just caught on?!
    Big hug on a green march day x

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  13. Couture CarrieMarch 4, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Gorgeous post, darling!

    I need a Hawaii vacation!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  14. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMarch 4, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful skyline and cityscape of Waikiki...

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  15. RobinMarch 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful photos, and I love the quote from Saint Bernard. Very fitting for me today especially, since I left the city behind and spent the morning out in the woods.

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  16. claudeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    This is always a pleasue to come on your blog and leave a comment. Today I tell that on the first photo it is a very very beautiful view.
    ALOHA, Cloudia !

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  17. fromsophiesviewMarch 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Thanks for visiting my little dog blog...we live so far apart but I truly think kind hearted souls are always close! Aloha Cloudia

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  18. Regina March 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful scenes Cloudia.
    Happy weekend.

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  19. Jannie FunsterMarch 4, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Always LOVE your quotes and pictures, Cloudia!

    Always lifting to the spirits to come here.

    xoxo

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  20. DianneMarch 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    we also need to shed the weight of our baggage
    I've been working on that :)

    love the older photo
    even without color Hawaii is bright and beautiful

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  21. OliviaMarch 4, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Very picturesque..
    I say- breathtakingly serene.. :)
    Now I want to be here!!

    Wishing you a beautiful weekend while I dream of a vacation..
    Hugs xx

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  22. Pietro BrosioMarch 5, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Amazing landscapes, very nice!!
    I find Saint Bernard's words so true.

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  23. BirdmanMarch 5, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Always enjoy your quotes ans maxims.

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