Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Escape Spots

A  L  O  H  A !
Click on the canoes!
Paddlers escape in the unison
of their breathing, pulling.

"Happiness is 
never stopping
 to think 
if you are." 
                            Palmer Sondreal












Some 

lose themselves -








- in the sounds 

& spaces 

at the surf















Driving Alone is a Normal Retreat


" Language... has created the word
 "loneliness" to express 
the pain of being alone. 
And it has created the word
 "solitude" 
to express the 
glory of being alone. "
                                   Paul Tillich











Up On The Roof

" When I come home feelin' tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet
I get away from the hustling crowds
And all that rat race noise down in the street
Up on the roof -







- On the roof's the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so "
                            song by CAROLE KING


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Thank You
for Sharing
The Quiet,
                              cloudia


23 comments:

  1. Going alone can be a good way to get inspiration! Great pics Cloudia!

    Hank

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  2. I really love the canoes. What all are they used for?

    Janis
    GDP

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  3. Hello Cloudia, I love the canoes and the cute kitty. Lovely shot of the sun.. Beautiful post and quotes.. Have a happy day!

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  4. This is great and I love the lines in that song. You always start the day off with a smile, as do your sweet comments on my blog. Thank you my friend :)

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  5. ha. to know you are happy, is to not to need to know you are happy...

    aloha from va

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  6. Solitude and loneliness differences are within the individual's perceptions. Being in an extended meeting can be acutely lonely at times.

    Your photographs are excellent Cloudia.

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  7. Those were breath-taking photographs that illustrate being alone so well. Time to go up on the roof!

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  8. Solitude is so welcome at times, yet loneliness is just hard.. Such a fine line!

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  9. What a smorgasbord of enjoyment this morning! I love the pictures of the ocean and the last one of the sun! Great post!

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  10. Ahhh...Tillich was spot on, as are your photos, bits of sunny peace in a grey world. Thank you.

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  11. I love solitude, perhaps a bit too much.

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  12. Aloha Cloudia, thank you for the rays of happiness!

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  13. How lovely. So glad to see your warmth.

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  14. My problem may be that I stop to think too much. When I'm busy I never wonder about being happy really. I just have to get the work done

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  15. No, not my kitty on the rocks.

    The outrigger canoes are a Polynesian tradition. The great voyaging canoes Hokulea has a sail, and is on a worldwide journey! ♥

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  16. Always happy to share anything you offer.

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  17. I love Carole King! And that kitty, Cloudia!

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  18. I would love to have a roof I could climb up to.

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  19. That first shot is a stunner, Cloudia!

    Kitty looks much too adorable.

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  20. When I come home...I want a hot bath and relax

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