Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Taxi Wisdom

A L O H A !



" Only great minds
can afford a simple style. "

Stendhal










 "How far that little candle throws its beams! 
So shines a good deed in a naughty world. "

Shakespeare
 
 
 
 


" I thought my book was done,
then we went to Hawai‘i 
and the whole last chapter happened. "

 Mariel Hemingway




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Back in the day
taxi drivers used to say:

"Don't take it personal.

Sometimes,
you pick up people
who bring along
a gray cloud.

Don't carry their mood
or malfeasance
after you have dropped them off.

Just keep driving,

and don't take it

personal. "

Share a tip you have learned in comments!
     
       Warmly, cloudia

 
      

35 comments:

bobbybegood1 said...

If you keep drinking from the same dirty cup, you are bound to get sick. Lesson learned from attempting to make a relationship work after breaking up. Don't go back. When it's over, it's over. Cheers Cloudia!!

Cloudia said...

Thanks, man. that's a good one.

Jenny Woolf said...

What amazing clouds they are. I guess I could say I always try to look for the golden lining, not just the silver one!

Friko said...

And don't let a taxi driver depress you either with his tales of woe.

21 Wits said...

That last quote makes me think of the Movie You've Got Mail it's not personal it's just business! I can't get over such lovely skies! Stunning! I think the stars are clapping even!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for this journey.


Please have you all a good Wednesday.


daily athens

Cloudia said...

Indeed! Thank each of YOU for these words to turn over in my mind like polished stones you've left for me!

Elephant's Child said...

Too many of us look down, not up. You dear Cloudia are not one of these as your glorious photos and quotes prove.

DeniseinVA said...

Oh how true, another wonderful post Cloudia. You have gained the wisdom of the ages.

Windsmoke. said...

Try these two tips. 1. When you lay down with dogs you get fleas. 2. When you pay people peanuts you get monkey's :-).

Rosaria Williams said...

Don't let anyone burst your balloon!

King of New York Hacks said...

Life is like a taxi.
The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you are getting somewhere or just standing still.
Aloha from NYC Cloudia :-)

Cloudia said...

Thanks for walking along with me a bit...

Lynn said...

Don't sweat the small stuff, it's all small stuff.

Cloudia said...

Thanks for visiting!

magiceye said...

its all in the mind!

namaste /\ from mumbai
aloha!

Marguerite said...

Great quotes, as always! Look forward, not back, is my motto! Aloha, cher!

SandyCarlson said...

So hear ya on this one. Thanks!

Brian Miller said...

it is going to rain, might as well play in the puddles...

aloha form va.

Hilary said...

That Shakespeare quote was my mother's favourite. It always makes me think of her.

A tip? Trust your instincts.. they rarely fail you.

Cloudia said...

So jolly seeing YOU.
Thanks much-

Kavita Saharia said...

What a post and i so much liked what bobbybegood commented.I share the same sentiments.
Aloha Cloudia!Have a great week :)

Anonymous said...

Ah - lovely shots. It's all about attitude - your attitude. And a positive one is catching (as is a negative one too).

Linnea said...

Hey, my friend just moved to Hawaii! You're neighbors!! Love that sky. Wow!

Joop Zand said...

Amazing these shots.....great work Cloudia.

Greetings, Joop

Commander Zaius said...

" I thought my book was done,
then we went to Hawai‘i
and the whole last chapter happened. "


Mariel Hemingway


Great quote!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Live every day like it might be the last!! I can totally see why Mariel Hemingway wrote that Cloudia and also love the Shakespeare quote!!

Dr. Russell Norman Murray said...

First-rate clouds as usual.

Dianne said...

I love the blue in those skies

one of my most favorite quotes is - "resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die"

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Leave behind ... it's a new beginning !

Akelamalu said...

Happy Wednesday to you Cloudia. x

Charles Gramlich said...

Don't take it personally. Good advice but I'm not always good enough to take it.

Daryl said...

Dont sweat the small stuff...

Charles Gramlich said...

Pray to the Lord but keep your powder dry.

Cloudia said...

Thank


Y O U !