A L O H A From Honolulu!
Not all things that
fall down break.
Some develop wings.
N. S. Chandra
Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant native to tropical forests of southern Mexico, south to Panama. It has been introduced to many tropical areas. Wikipedia
All kinds of hibiscus,
including this native
white hibiscus
(Hibiscus arnottianus);
are called pua aloalo,
pualoalo.
(Pua means flower)
How little do they see
what really is,
who frame their
hasty judgment upon
that which seems.
Daniel Webster
The eyes see only
what the mind is
prepared to comprehend.
Robertson Davies
Eventually, you will
come to understand that
love heals everything, and
love is all there is.
Gary Zukav
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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie
.
Thanks for the flowering, feathered and furred beauty.
ReplyDeleteThe lizard is quite a beastie.
ReplyDeleteIs Pixie on patrol?
I enjoy your critters, and the people you photograph, but the flowers are my favourites.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, Cloudia. I want to be in that header shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute shot of Pixie. I also liked the little lizard, cute little chicken family and other lovely photos, and those beautiful tropical flowers. The video too :) And I must not forget all those very wise quotes. Thank you my friend. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteIs Pixie trying to figure out how to get down to the chickens? I was expecting a YouTube of "All You Need is Love" after your last quote. I got a surprise instead!
ReplyDeleteIf only we could all love one another. Wouldn't that be a happy life! Enjoy your weekend. Snuggles to Pixie!
ReplyDeleteAloha and good morning to you Cloudia and sweet Pixie. I'm feeling the mood of happiness as it is my weekend off, always so invigorating and soon I'll be heading out to absorb all that is waiting. Enjoy your wanderings today and forever.
ReplyDeleteHello Cloudia,
ReplyDeleteLove the cute lizard and your sweet Pixie. The baby chicks are adorable. The blooms are so pretty and I love those monster leaves. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
"Not all things that fall down break."
ReplyDeleteAnd some of them bounce. I can still bounce. I dread the day I can't.
beautiful as always
ReplyDeleteI love all hibiscus...your photos are so beautiful & detailed. Sweet kitty. I love cats. And the chicken family is priceless!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, as always, for stopping by and sharing your link with us!!
Lovely post. Adorable photo of the hen and the chicken.
ReplyDeleteNice shots! There are many favorites.
ReplyDeleteThat fellow sure can yodel!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, I am huge admirer of Hibiscus. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.
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