“Hawai'i is not truly the idyllic paradise of popular songs--islands of love and tranquility, where nothing bad ever happens. It was and is a place where people work and struggle, live and die, as they do the world over.”
Alan Brennert, Honolulu
“Summer in Honolulu brings the sweet smell of mangoes, guava, and passionfruit, ripe for picking; it arbors the streets with the fiery red umbrellas of poinciana trees and decorates the sidewalks with the pink and white puffs of blossoming monkeypods. Cooling trade winds prevail all summer, bringing what the old Hawaiians called makani 'olu' 'olu--- "fair wind".”
Alan Brennert, Honolulu
“A road need not be paved in gold
to find treasures at its end.”
Alan Brennert, Honolulu
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cloudia
Your skyscapes are always spectacular. And heart balm.
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ReplyDeleteHappiness in Hawaii! ;-)
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ReplyDeleteLove the Hawaiian skies, very pretty. Wishing you a happy day and weekend!
Thinking of you and Hawaii today!
ReplyDeleteI've read several of his books and have loved them. That first quote is so true.
ReplyDeleteGlorious!
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing us to Alan Brennert. I have enjoyed his writings and today's photos are as William said, glorious! Have a great weekend Cloudia :)
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous skies!! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteGetting up and going to work every day in paradise can be taxing.
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Happiness shines through 💕
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