Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Freedom University

A L O H A !


  ". . . You know, 
if you take all your books, 
lay them out under the sun,
 and let the snow and rain 
and insects
work on them for a while -










 There will be
nothing left.











But the Great Spirit
has provided you and me
 with an opportunity for study
in nature's university. . . "

Tatanga Mani, 
Stoney Tribe
in
Touch the Earth: 
A Self Portrait of Indian Existence
by T.C. McLuhan
at

33 comments:

  1. HilaryDecember 21, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    The best opportunity to learn.

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  2. AkelamaluDecember 21, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    One can learn a lot from Nature. :)

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  3. Joop ZandDecember 21, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Fantastic colors.....lovely sky.

    warm greetings, Joop

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  4. JeannieDecember 21, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Get there whenever I can!

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  5. Lori SkoogDecember 21, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    It's all out there....right in front of us. Love all the wild color in your recent posts and have appreciated all your visits to your home away from home. You are invited!
    Sounds like Hawaii is abuzz with the season. Enjoy.

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  6. BALLET NEWSDecember 21, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    wonderful pictures!

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  7. the walking manDecember 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    True enough. I do not need to know the science of a leaf to enjoy looking at the intricate patterns of one.

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  8. Jenn JilksDecember 21, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    You have a wonderful spirit, sister. Blessings from Cottage Country!

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  9. Kavita SahariaDecember 21, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    So True .Aloha Cloudia.

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  10. DarylDecember 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Life is filled with lessons you wont find in any book

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  11. LynnDecember 21, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    So true! And lovely photos.

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  12. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    What Daryl said..
    and the view from your balcony is splendiferous!! Lucky you.

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  13. Full-On-ForwardDecember 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    A good read!


    HFTEC,

    J

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  14. TeresaDecember 21, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Great class, teacher!!

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  15. Magia da InêsDecember 21, 2011 at 1:54 PM

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    °º✿ NATAL!!!
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  16. SandyDecember 21, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Wondrous. Thanks you for that! Happy Winter Solstice Cloudia. =)

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  17. The Weaver of GrassDecember 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    A very happy Christmas to you Cloudia.

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  18. Elephant's ChildDecember 21, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Your sky photos are sublime. And, while acknowledging the truth of that quote I would strenuously resist anyone exposing them to the action of the weather and the small beasties.

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  19. Windsmoke.December 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Even though us humans think we know it all mother nature still has a few tricks up her sleeve or cloud :-).

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  20. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    What a challenge. What an exercise for the mind, of which I'm grateful; even though books are probably the most worth I own.

    Please have a good Thursday.


    daily athens photo

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  21. ErikaDecember 21, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Ciao from Italy, dear Cloudia!!!
    :))))

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  22. CloudiaDecember 21, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Each of YOU adds so much of value to this experience. I really appreciate & enjoy this. THANK YOU

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  23. AshDecember 21, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Perfect...Well-said!

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  24. SandyCarlsonDecember 21, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Absofrigginlutely! You said it. Let's get out there and BREATHE!

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  25. Tammie LeeDecember 21, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    so true
    and your images show the beauty and wealth of our wonderful world.

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  26. Joanna JenkinsDecember 21, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Nature's University is the perfect title. Loved this..... and you!
    Merry Christmas, jj

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  27. AmeliaDecember 21, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Cloudia, beautiful pictures, looks excellent. Merry Christmas to you and family and have a nice day.

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  28. magiceyeDecember 21, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    namaste /\ from mumbai
    aloha!!

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  29. Out on the prairieDecember 21, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Lovely pics and thought, Happy Holidays

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  30. Bob BushellDecember 22, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Nice shots of a paradise.

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  31. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahDecember 22, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    You left me with no words today ... beautiful ! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas !!!!

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  32. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Marvellous shots! Nature is a fabulous teacher.

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  33. CloudiaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    is this GREAT or what??!!


    Thanks SO much, EACH of you

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