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

 
      
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35 comments:

  1. bobbybegood1August 30, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    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!!

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  2. CloudiaAugust 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks, man. that's a good one.

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  3. Jenny WoolfAugust 30, 2011 at 5:16 PM

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

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  4. FrikoAugust 30, 2011 at 5:24 PM

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

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  5. 21 WitsAugust 30, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    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!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Thank you for this journey.


    Please have you all a good Wednesday.


    daily athens

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  7. CloudiaAugust 30, 2011 at 6:18 PM

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

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  8. Elephant's ChildAugust 30, 2011 at 6:41 PM

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

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  9. DeniseinVAAugust 30, 2011 at 7:07 PM

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

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  10. Windsmoke.August 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM

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

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  11. Rosaria WilliamsAugust 30, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Don't let anyone burst your balloon!

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  12. King of New York HacksAugust 30, 2011 at 7:28 PM

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

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  13. CloudiaAugust 30, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks for walking along with me a bit...

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  14. LynnAugust 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

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

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  15. CloudiaAugust 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks for visiting!

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  16. magiceyeAugust 30, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    its all in the mind!

    namaste /\ from mumbai
    aloha!

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  17. MargueriteAugust 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM

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

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  18. SandyCarlsonAugust 30, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    So hear ya on this one. Thanks!

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  19. Brian MillerAugust 30, 2011 at 9:50 PM

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

    aloha form va.

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  20. HilaryAugust 30, 2011 at 10:23 PM

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

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

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  21. CloudiaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    So jolly seeing YOU.
    Thanks much-

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  22. Kavita SahariaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:54 PM

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

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  23. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:26 PM

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

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  24. LinneaAugust 31, 2011 at 12:09 AM

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

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  25. Joop ZandAugust 31, 2011 at 1:53 AM

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

    Greetings, Joop

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  26. Commander ZaiusAugust 31, 2011 at 2:53 AM

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


    Mariel Hemingway

    Great quote!

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  27. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 31, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    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!!

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  28. Dr. Russell Norman MurrayAugust 31, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    First-rate clouds as usual.

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  29. DianneAugust 31, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    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"

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  30. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahAugust 31, 2011 at 7:36 AM

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

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  31. AkelamaluAugust 31, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Happy Wednesday to you Cloudia. x

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  32. Charles GramlichAugust 31, 2011 at 9:06 AM

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

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  33. DarylAugust 31, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Dont sweat the small stuff...

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  34. Charles GramlichAugust 31, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Pray to the Lord but keep your powder dry.

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  35. CloudiaAugust 31, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Thank


    Y O U !

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