" Youth is not a time of life;
it is a state of mind. . .
- it is a matter of the will,
quality of the imagination,
a vigor of the emotions;
it is the freshness of
the deep springs of life. "
Samuel Ullman
Morning Palm through fence,
framed by surfboards
" With age
come the inner,
the higher life.
Who would be
forever young, to
dwell always in
externals? "
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
come the inner,
the higher life.
Who would be
forever young, to
dwell always in
externals? "
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Thank You
for Sharing!
Love, Cloudia
I love the pretty sky shot and the beautiful palm trees.. Rod Stewart used to be one of my favorites way back when..I was young..Great fence shots, have a happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sky, beautiful greenery and a great video. I love that first quote, it is a state of mind. Have a great day Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely first image Cloudia.. I share that 'state of mind' with you :) Rod Stuart was just here in Perth, my sister is a big fan :)
ReplyDeleteThe palm trees are a feast for the eyes. Youth is a state of mind that some people fail to appreciate.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of sky and palm. Happy day to you.
ReplyDeleteMoon and sea, how lovely!
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Love the quotes! The pics are really cool, too.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of being eternally youthful! Lovely images.
ReplyDeleteI love that song, and agree that we can always be young at heart! But my joints tell me I'm getting up there. :-/
ReplyDeleteI saw Rod Stewart perform - when we were all young! ;-)
ReplyDeletesome beautiful light and color thru those fences! thanks, cloudia!
ReplyDeleteLovely quotes and beautiful images! It's been awhile since I've heard that song.
ReplyDeleteYouth is a state of mind? Hum, maybe tell that to my bones and joints,
ReplyDeleteAloha Cloudia, stunning mysterious fence scene- I adore Rod and this will always be my fave
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Thanks, my sweet Friends <3
ReplyDeleteWow - that first shot is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe paradise garden, love it there.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it lovely the way we can simultaneously be older than dirt, and as young as we ever were.
ReplyDeletei love how you captured the palm leaves, so tropical. i feel the warmth of aloha indeed.
ReplyDeleteThat first quote is so true.
ReplyDeletePretty palms seen through the fence.
Love that Rod Stewart song.
Aloha Cloudia. I am so happy to discover your blog. Oahu is a much loved place on our family and I love your photo's. It is my daily dose of magic and keeps my heart connected to this island. I ordered your book and am waiting impatiently for it to be delivered . Thank you for keeping the aloha in my heart with your magical photos. Your photos of familiar and non familiar Honolulu speak to me and I remember ...... Xxxx
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is absolutely awesome! What fun to listen to Rod Stewart again.
ReplyDeleteFriends this ROCKS - thanks!
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