Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Flossie Not Bossie

A  L  O  H  A !

" The inner spaces
 that a good story
 lets us enter -








- are the old apartments 
of religion. "

John Updike









Kimono Ladies in Waikiki
" Be not the first


 by whom the new
 are tried, 





Nor yet the last
 to lay the old 
aside. "

Alexander Pope 









Thank You for visiting!

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26 comments:

  1. eViL pOp TaRtJuly 30, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Such lovely flowers and thoughts. This was a joy to visit.

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  2. Dave KingJuly 30, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    I didn't know the Updike quote, so much thanks for posting it.

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 30, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Is Flossie still on her way Cloudia, I missed the news today.. Beautiful kimonos.

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  4. Brian MillerJuly 30, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    ha. that is a pretty cool updike quote///love the views

    aloha from va

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  5. the walking manJuly 30, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I would prefer to be first or last, the middle is to crowded.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    What a polite storm: it slings some plumeria blossoms around. Are the Japanese ladies "orthodox" visitors or employees at a restaurant? Diversity is delightful! DrumMajor

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  7. Vanessa Victoria KilmerJuly 30, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    The ladies look like flowers.

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  8. LynnJuly 30, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Lovely kimono ladies!

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  9. G-ManJuly 30, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Such a pleasant girl you are...

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  10. AdamJuly 30, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    cute kimonos

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  11. Green MonkeyJuly 30, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    and I'm off to the inner spaces... again and again, thank you for the prompt!

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  12. TeresaJuly 30, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Great pictures!

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  13. Rosaria WilliamsJuly 30, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Was that a special occasion for the kimono wearers, or...
    These tidbits of cultural exchanges are what keeps me blogging. Thank you.

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  14. Myrna R.July 30, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Those kimonos are beautiful, though they seem uncomfortable. I guess fashion doesn't ever pay attention to that. Have a good day Claudia.

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  15. Ranita SinhaJuly 30, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Like the ladies in kimono..nice pictures..thanks for sharing..hv a great day..

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  16. CloudiaJuly 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Jolly! Thanks.....Not sure about the kimono ladies......

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  17. DeniseinVAJuly 30, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I love the kimono, it is such a beautiful form of traditional clothing. Thank you for another great post Cloudia, your photos and quotes were great as always :)

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  18. LOLfromPasaJuly 30, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Looks like Flossie is heading westward out to sea away from YOU. Hooray! Enjoyed seeing your shots of those lovely ladies in their kimonos.

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  19. Filip and KristelJuly 30, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Kimono's in Hawaii? That's unexpected.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  20. FireblossomJuly 30, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I guess Pope wasn't a dedicated follower of fashion!

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  21. Charles GramlichJuly 30, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Not sure we ever "lay the old aside."

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  22. SandyCarlsonJuly 30, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    I love the kimono ladies! And your words from Updike...perfect!

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  23. HattieJuly 30, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Those get-ups must be hot!

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  24. CloudiaJuly 31, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Thanks for blessing me with your visits, FRIENDS!!!

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  25. magiceyeJuly 31, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Love the tale told

    Namaste /\ from Mumbai
    Aloha!!

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  26. kaykualaJuly 31, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Beautiful kimonos outside Japan! Wow one finds anything in Hawaii! nicely Cloudia!

    Hank

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