However long the night
The dawn will break
African Proverb
" The colors of the rainbow
so pretty in the sky
And also on the faces
of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
saying 'How do you do?'
They're really saying
I,
I love you "
Songwriters
ARLEN, HAROLD / HARBURG, E /
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"My work is not accidental
and not planned. "
Hans Hofmann
I like the man seen
through the rip in the fence!
When eating vegetables,
remember the one
who planted them.
Chinese Proverb
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I even invented
a term for it:
"Grooming Language."
When primates are
together, they
groom one another.
Simple enough.
But when the job
is done,
they carry on
touching, stroking,
attending.
This "Grooming Behavior"
strengthens social bonds
and health.
I have not
combed out my
neighbors-
BUT
The routine things
we say,
that have no
practical utility
are Grooming Language.
No one needs
to say it's a cold
[or hot] day"
And few really
CARE about
"How is your day going"?
In New York
it is quick:
"How you doin?"
And the answer
is: "Good."
Just as quick,
but effective.
"God be with you"
['Good bye']
"Aloha"
O Genki Desu Ka?
[How is your health?]
May seem routine,
even pointless sometimes.
As pointless as breathing
over and OVER again!
So How's it goin'?
What I'm really saying?
I Love You,
Friend!
Thanks for visiting,
cloudia
What a wonderful world it is! So true! I had to laugh at the image of the monkeys grooming each other, I have seen them in the zoo, doing this. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteSuch kind words can never be tired of listening to! Nicely Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteHank
Very sweet. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI really like your images today. People caught being real.
ReplyDeletehappy day to you!
ReplyDeleteWarm thoughts about the power of caring! N good pics too- Aloha, my far away neighbor who's also right here, Love You too!
ReplyDeleteHow's it goin' Cloudia?
ReplyDeleteThe dawn will always break. It's what you do with it that counts. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Right back at ya, Cloudia. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. And heartfelt hugs.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the Hans Hofmann quote! I very much enjoy visiting your positive blog.
ReplyDeleteSuch striking images today, Cloudia! Those dresses in particular are quite colourful.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Special skirts.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
I love you too! ...and a most happy day to you, and everyone as we wander off to groom some more! I like that grooming behavior idea. Naturally because our animal friends have been doing it successfully forever!
ReplyDeleteForgot to mention, what lovely outfits, traditional wear, or whatever it's called, very stunning and so colorful/
ReplyDeleteIt's a way to connect isn't it, Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteWhat jolts of connection!
ReplyDeletethanks EACH of YOU for these comments that I lingered over.
Those ladies are in traditional Korean clothing. . . .
Thanks for being real <3
Love your theory of grooming language. Now I can't wait for your blog post on Korea Town in Honolulu. You've taken us through Chinatown and to Japanese temples... Can we at least see a Korean BBQ or Tofu Hot Pot joint?
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