Sunday, February 7, 2021

Some Paddle

 A   L   O   H   A  !

You can't live a perfect day 

without doing something 

for someone who will 

never be able to repay you.

           John Wooden







Plumeria, usually a child's first Lei

E lei kau, e lei ho‘oilo i ke aloha. 

Love is worn like a lei 

through the winter. 









He ho'okele wa'a no ka la 'ino.

 "A steersman for a stormy day."

I pray for President Biden

🛶

The canoe stands for the island, 

the community. Some steer, 

some paddle, and some 

only ride along. 

On islands, in 

small communities,

where people know 

one another,

we must paddle together 

if we want to get anywhere.

Those who do not 

believe in the voyage, 

are not forced to paddle.

But, being a 

beloved community,

they too will share the 

benefits

of the voyage.

The door is always open,

to join instead of jeer.
  










Industry, economy, 

honesty, and kindness 

form a quartet of virtues 

that will never be 

improved upon.

           James Oliver



















Hearts rebuilt from hope 

resurrect dreams 

killed by hate.

     Aberjhani


True friends are those 
who lift you up
when your heart's wings 
forget how to fly.
 Anonymous




ডডডডডডডডড

We Love You,

          Pixie & Cloudia









13 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Simply lovely.

Cloudia said...

Love you. Thanks

Teresa said...

I saw the title and thought you were going to tell me to paddle my own canoe. Instead, it's all about love and community and leis at the end of the rainbow. Wonderfully inspiring post!

Mike said...

Love the first picture.

William Kendall said...

That first shot is a show stopper.

Bob Bushell said...

The sunset is excellent and the last one, songs, LOVE it.

RedPat said...

An uplifting post for us today!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I'm going to remember that first quote 💙 We call that bloom frangipani here Cloudia, they grow so well here, they love the heat 🌻

Anita said...

Beautiful photoes and quotes !

love to see the flowers!
Stay safe and well Cloudia!

Polly said...

Beautiful words Cloudia, particularly the first one. I know the plant as frangipani, from my visits to Australia, I love it and wish I could grow it here. Your cat is gorgeous.

Caro G said...

How wonderful for that little girl to wear her first legs that link her to the community. Wonderful post

Kay said...

Oh yes, the plumeria was the first lei I made. We had a tree in our backyard. Have a wonderful week, Cloudia.

21 Wits said...

Aloha sweet Cloudia and Miss Purr-fect Pixie, I so enjoy learning about these things! Take care stay safe!