Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Plain-Clothes Santa

A   L   O   H   A  !

" When we are humble

 everyone is a potential best friend 

and our generosity naturally grows.

 We want to do things, to help out. 

A wonderful Zen tradition 

is called "inji-gyo,"

 or secret good deeds. . .




- Secret good deeds.
 They are so much fun. 
In their doing 
you can't help but 
smile. "

 Geri Larkin 
 "Tap Dancing in Zen"




As usual,
plain-clothes Santa
gave gift baskets
to indigents
on the Honolulu
streets,
and to the Mission.

Plain-clothes Santa
is a nice Jewish boy,
just like Jesus.










" Summer set
 lip
 to earth's bosom
 bare,

  And left the flushed
 print 
in a poppy 
there. " 

  Francis Thompson 
 "The Poppy," 1891
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26 comments:

  1. Filip and KristelDecember 26, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Scateboarding in biniki. Looks rather dangerous when you fall.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  2. DeniseinVADecember 26, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Plain Clothes Santa is a very generous hearted person. We need more of them. Good morning from Virginia Cloudia. I hope you have a wonderful day!

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  3. Couture CarrieDecember 26, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful and inspiring post, darling!
    Hope you had a lovely Christmas!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  4. Anunoy SamantaDecember 26, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    cool clicks...
    and Merry Christmas :-)

    Regards,
    Anunoy Samanta
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    http://just4suzan.blogspot.com

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  5. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerDecember 26, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for this post on carrying out random acts of kindness!

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  6. the walking manDecember 26, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Ahhh now I know where nipples come from! Cool I always learn so much here.

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  7. TexWisGirlDecember 26, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    a generous man.

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I guess 'random acts of kindness' are the same thing! Fabulous. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Cloudia, how could you not..you live in Hawaii !

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  9. TeresaDecember 26, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Thanks for sharing the story of plain clothes Santa, an inspiration to us all.

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  10. Charles GramlichDecember 26, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Life usually keeps me pretty humble.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 26, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I know that ramp! The plain-clothes Santa most likely isn't the lovely body with the trim figure...not many plain clothes on her. The flower is dancing! DrumMajor

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  12. CloudiaDecember 26, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Aloha pals. Thanks!

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  13. HilaryDecember 26, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Plain clothes Santa sounds like a terrific guy. I hope you and yours are having a wonderful holiday.

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  14. SandyDecember 26, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    You live in a different world. Bikini's this time of year...LOL A fun escape! Hope your having a terrific holiday season! xo

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  15. Introverted ArtDecember 26, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    hahahaha this is so funny ;-)

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  16. Brian MillerDecember 26, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    smiles...plain clothes santas....we all have the power to be one...and to share love in little touches....

    aloha from va

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  17. DarylDecember 26, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    i just cant wrap my mind around a hot sunny Christmas

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  18. BitchDecember 26, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    A tiny taste from over there!!

    Hugs from here!!!

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  19. CloudiaDecember 26, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks Dears!

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  20. CarolDecember 26, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Enjoy yourself, we are anticipating a big snow! Why is walking man talking about nipples?

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  21. 21 WitsDecember 26, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Thank goodness for all the plain-clothes Santas of the world! Praise them all- and all the secret good deeds or (inji-gyo)they offer two-way smiles.

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  22. magiceyeDecember 26, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Random acts of kindness!

    Namaste /\ from Mumbai
    Aloha!

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  23. CloudiaDecember 27, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    Thanks for wandering and wondering here!

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  24. Bob BushellDecember 27, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    A gift from santa for everyone, lovely colourful photos.

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  25. Elephant's ChildDecember 27, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    There is a place for secret santas each and every day.
    Another lovely post. Thank you.

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  26. CloudiaDecember 27, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks Dears!

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