How do YOU fill the blank?
Too many of us worry
about the bad that can happen;
But what if
we lived expecting
The BEST?
Mad Happy Little Cloud-Ram Cavorting
"Those that think it permissible
to tell white lies
soon grow color blind."
Austin O'Malley
“ If only we'd stop
trying to be happy
we'd have a
pretty good time. ”
Edith Wharton
I haven't been outside in days!
This Lingering Ick sure is. . .
um, lingering.
Though clearly I am mending.
The mad dreams
have been the best part.
Yesterday, I was paling
around with a famous
baseball player.
The best one
was the long distance call
from my Dad,
though it stung a bit
when I woke
and remembered.
Looking out my window,
reading your comments,
visiting your blogs
(as I am able)
is the best part of
this time of sickness.
When I was younger and on my own
I could not afford to get sick!
My car could NOT break down either!
(my old Volkswagens :)
Angels must have been helping me.
Somehow,
for years it all stayed together,
though now I recall,
my dad helped me out
on occasion
actually rolling up his sleeves
and going out to clean
the banks I had to clean.
Nice of him to look in again!
Let's spare a thought
for those one illness,
one paycheck away,
from homelessness-
=^..^=
' Take Peace & Smiles - Leave Your Comment '
Thanks for visiting!
Warmly, cloudia
Goodness, what dreams. Maybe that's Dad's little spirit cloud sneaking into your dreams. Poke your head outside for bit when you can. Hope you get better quick! Calm and peace in the world would be good.
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The hibiscus is great! So also the poem! Nicely Cloudia!
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Yes, a thought to them!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics.
A compelling poem, worth rereading!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Awesome clicks.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Assam , India
Wouldn't it be great if...
ReplyDeleteI had the camera in my hands a half hour ago! I went outside, and there were six or seven large deer right next to the porch. Off they went...
Get better soon, Cloudia!
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glad you are feeling a bit better....the mad dreams, ha....fun...
ReplyDeleteexpectations, i try to keep mine limited to avoid hurt...
aloha from va
nice quotes
ReplyDeleteThe color blind thought was a true gem. Hope you keep on the mend and get to go outside for a bit of fresh air - smell the plumeria and Pacific ocean, maybe indulge in something small - like your favorite soothing tea or drink. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI would like to always think that the best is going to happen Cloudia but in some situations this is really hard to do.
ReplyDeletei hope you are getting better. i love that little happy ram cloud. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are recovering, Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling a bit better. I hope it continues apace. This getting better
ReplyDeleteIt must be hard to have to stay indoors. I know how you like to be in the outside wild. Really nice thoughts today. I like the little cloud.
ReplyDeleteKeep getting better, all the other clouds are waiting for you.
Great rainbow agian Cloudia.
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Filip
Wonderful images.
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17 comments-
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17+ SMILES for me!!!!!!
This is SO great!
Thanks, each pal
I'm sorry you are not feeling well… you make such a good point about too many folks being a paycheck away from devastating circumstances… I like your opening thoughts as well… looking for the best in each other, in our lives opens that energy up to flow… it won't mend everything but it has potential to make a difference in ways that are mysterious and real. Your photos are beautiful. I am partial to the rainbow. Many years ago, the one time I visited the big island I saw a double rainbow for the first time… It was not an easy time in my life and that moment was the beginning of some good changes that turned my life around.
ReplyDeleteI forget the bad dreams and remember the good ones
ReplyDeleteMerle...........
Get better soon. Much better, and very soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the Austin O'Malley quote.
That's moving, I love it, the quotes and beautiful pictures, superb.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and touching, Cloudia. I know those kinds of dreams well.. the visits from loved ones who have passed on. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteYou have to have a high fever .. The dreams .
ReplyDeleteHopefully your feeling better. Rest .
and I love the rainbow.. a good sign for things to come to you. Thank you for sharing it.
Thanks for sharing each of these comments. appreciated
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better and can go blog hopping again.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to here that you've been unwell Cloudia, I hope Pixie has been giving you heaps of cuddles :) Take care mon amie!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about you, Cloudia.
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