Sunday, January 8, 2012

frondescence:

leafage; foliage

A  L  O  H  A !
" We are each of us angels 
with only one wing,
and we can only fly 
by embracing one another. "

Lucretius













" I would rather be a superb meteor,
every atom of me
in magnificent glow, 
than a sleepy 
and permanent planet. "
Jack London









 Jack London 
received six hundred rejection slips
before he sold his first story.














" Darn the wheel of the world! 
Why must it continually turn over? 
Where is the reverse gear?  "

Jack London





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 Elton John
played Honolulu
last night.
Lion Dancers
pranced
in Chinatown.
 
 
But my greatest hits
and good luck wishes 
all revolve 
around home.

Thank YOU for looking in today-
so NICE to see you

No Ticket,
or firecrackers
required.

But your comment
is received
as a
gift!


                            Warmly, cloudia



35 comments:

  1. Frondescence .. what a leafy, beautiful word. And as always, gorgeous photos to match.

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  2. Jack London is one of my favorite writers, but I think I'd rather be the planet.

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  3. Yeah, that word, frondescence is a new one to me too. Is it a Cloudia invention? So frond-angels look for assistance to flap around. Good thoughts. DrumMajor

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  4. " I would rather be a superb meteor,
    every atom of me
    in magnificent glow,
    than a sleepy
    and permanent planet. "
    Jack London

    I'll take the planet life... spinning endlessly.

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  5. Hi, as usual wonderful word e beautiful images

    Thanks for sharing...

    Ciao
    Stefano

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  6. I love the word frondescence, just looked it up. Thanks for the new word! Great pictures and quotes, as always.

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  7. Frondescence is such a wonderful word. Elton John is such a wondeful musician. Chinese New Year is such a wonderful holiday. Hope you have a great day!!

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  8. Gee... I'd love to see the Chinese New Year festivities, but I'm so afraid of the traffic and congestion.

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  9. yeah, that's why my scooter is SO awesome!

    You know- I used to want to be a comet; but now I aspire to be a planet: moving, dancing, constant, reflecting LIGHT, bringing beauty to YOU sky :-)


    Thanks SO much for being part of this

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  10. The green shine in the first picture is excellent and I also like the girl.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  11. Looking in today and writing with a smile!!
    Have a nice week, my dear!!!!

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  12. Darling little girl! Whales, quotes, skies, what is not t love about you and your blog!
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  13. Lucretius's quote is a stunner!
    Thanks for these gems.

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  14. Frondescence is what I hope to achieve in my garden.
    As always, glorious sky shot and wonderful quotes.
    Thank you.

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  15. Reaching my wing towards you, so that we can fly...

    If only more of us remembered this ;)

    Have a divine day ♥

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  16. Thank you very much for this patience filled story of Jack London; something which I needed much. Please have you all a kind new week ahead. Thank you once again.

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  17. I hear The Call of the Wild in you!


    Hugs,



    J

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  18. Six hundred!

    "Martin Eden" has always stayed with me, for some reason.

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  19. Nice photos and quotes.
    Aloha, Cloudia !

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  20. Jack London received six hundred rejection slips before he sold his first story.

    Well then I guess I have about five-hundred rejection slips coming to me before my first hit. Bummer.

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  21. Whoa - cool top photo and cool word, "frondescence"! I love what you did with it. Aloha and have a great week :)

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  22. very beautiful pictures. Love the first. cheers!

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  23. Did you get to see Elton John? I've seen him live, he's awesome.

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  24. Enjoyed all of the images Cloudia, but am now going off to Google Jack London, I must be the only one of your visitors who doesn't know who he is!! Don't judge me haha!!

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  25. a pleasure as always!

    namaste /\ from mumbai
    aloha!!

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  26. I meant to say Cloudia, there aren't any Dingoes in the bush where we walk, there would be snakes, but thankfully so far we haven,t seen them.

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  27. Your quotes are always well-chosen, dear Cloudia .
    I'd like to be in your warm island.
    Nice shots.
    :))))
    Ciao from Italy

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  28. Lovely pictures.
    Thanks so much for posting one on my wall.

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  29. OK learnt a new word today - Frondescence : )

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  30. If I was a rock singer, that's where I'd have concerts. :)

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  31. It's funny I know what you mean about having everything you need right here beside you! No tickets necessary! But you have given me reason to bring out a bit more Jack London! Aloha to you..... ;)

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  32. Wonderful post my friend. Beautiful foliage. Thanks for sharing that great insight. I believe we all have a great novel in us. Your words inspire me to never give up. Cheers!!

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  33. no, didn't see Sir Elton...but this is a much more exclusive arena, and I love YOUr material!



    Aloha from Waikiki
    Comfort Spiral

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