Saturday, November 5, 2022

Laugh at the Odds

A L O H A From Honolulu!

 We are here to
laugh at the odds,
and live our lives so well
that Death will
tremble to take us. 
       Charles Bukowski









The boat can't cross the river
by paddling on one side.
It should be paddled on
the opposite side as well.
That's called balance. If that
is lost, the boat will flip.
Anonymous




Simplicity is beauty
and beauty is simplicity,
nothing more, nothing less. Oscar Wilde



In the pure, immaculate waters, both the lotus and the
slimy scum are found. Sri Guru Granth Sahib


Ravenala madagascarisis
There are 12 Geckos
in this photo!



Survival was my only hope,
success my only revenge.
Patricia Cornwell


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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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Links

Saturday Critters

I’d  Rather Be Birding

Jaipur Garden Affair

Monday Murals 


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23 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildNovember 5, 2022 at 12:57 AM

    Truth and beauty. I went cross-eyed trying to count the geckos - and didn't find them all.

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  2. roentareNovember 5, 2022 at 3:24 AM

    That dog is soooooo cute!

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  3. BreathtakingNovember 5, 2022 at 5:17 AM

    Good Morning Cloudia :=)

    That adoring look on Pixies face is really touching. and thank you for the photo of the cheerful dog, the Geckos, but I only counted seven, and the flower photos.
    Have a good day.

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  4. eileeninmdNovember 5, 2022 at 6:34 AM

    Hello Cloudia,
    Great quote.
    I love the man and child mural. Pretty flowers!
    The dog is a cutie and your Pixie is always adorable.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
    PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  5. Kenneth Cole SchneiderNovember 5, 2022 at 6:45 AM

    Vey soothing sentiments and images. I gave up after I found 10 geckos.

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  6. SandiNovember 5, 2022 at 8:12 AM

    It makes me wonder how many geckos we don't see!

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  7. William KendallNovember 5, 2022 at 9:02 AM

    What a cute dog.

    Pixie: dog??? Where????

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  8. RedPatNovember 5, 2022 at 9:19 AM

    I found 11 and maybe the toes of a twelfth one. It was fun.

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  9. YvonneNovember 5, 2022 at 10:09 AM

    Took me forever to find that twelth gecko. Love the happy dog, and Pixie is so content. As always, the sayings are very thoughtful.

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  10. MikeNovember 5, 2022 at 10:54 AM

    I agree with RedPat, 11 and toes.

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 5, 2022 at 10:59 AM

    12? I have to go back and count again! lol Love the quotes and the photo with the beautiful clouds in the sky and the boat! Enjoy your weekend. Hugs to Pixie!

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  12. 21 WitsNovember 5, 2022 at 12:39 PM

    Aloha Cloudia, cute pup for Saturday's Critters, a most adorable expression. Great quotes especially the info on that beautiful yellow boat, great shot. Hugs to sweet Pixie too.

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  13. TeresaNovember 5, 2022 at 2:27 PM

    I'm like Pixie; I can't find that 12th gecko no matter how hard I stare at the picture, but I am laughing at the odds, so death won't take me for being a failure... I'm not sure that boat can be paddled, though, unless it used powerful robotic oars. That would be a sight!

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  14. AndreeNovember 5, 2022 at 2:57 PM

    I spent a lot of time counting geckos and never found them all! :-( Hiya, Pixie!!

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  15. KayNovember 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM

    That's a striking photo of the Bird of Paradise and I love that mural of the father and child. I've never seen it before. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.

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  16. CloudiaNovember 5, 2022 at 5:06 PM

    Some of you all saw the toes! One person found all 12 which is amazing because I have a hard time myself. Each of you just brings such a joy with you here. I really appreciate it and have so much fun reading your comments. Pixie agrees

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  17. DrumMajorNovember 5, 2022 at 11:11 PM

    Miss Pixie is adorable, and looks like she's wanting to chase the geckos. You found the legendary gecko bush where they come from! Linda in Kansas

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  18. magiceyeNovember 5, 2022 at 11:21 PM

    Gorgeous captures and lovely quotes!

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  19. Anni November 6, 2022 at 5:49 AM

    I counted 11.
    Have a super week ahead, happy birding and thanks for linking in.

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  20. Mae TravelsNovember 6, 2022 at 8:19 PM

    Nice photos as always.

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  21. Iris FlaviaNovember 6, 2022 at 11:29 PM

    Very beautiful mural (and cat).

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  22. SamiNovember 7, 2022 at 5:26 AM

    You had me counting and searching for the geckos, and finally found 10!
    That mural of father and child is amazing! Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Cloudia

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  23. Arun GoyalNovember 14, 2022 at 1:03 AM

    Beautiful post !, The bird of paradise blooms looks stunning. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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