Saturday, April 22, 2023

Hope Returning

A L O H A From Honolulu!

The red-crested cardinal, a songbird
Struggle is just
another word
for Hope.



Flowering Banana Tree
"The ancient Greek definition
of happiness was the
full use of your powers
along lines of excellence."
 John F. Kennedy



Pursue your own
brand of excellence
in your own realms
large & small


If you surrender completely to
the moments as they pass,
you live more richly
those moments.
 Anne Morrow Lindbergh


Brown anole
Unity is
harmony among differences.
Uniformity is
one note played endlessly.



It is not happiness
that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. David Steindl-Rast


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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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17 comments:

  1. roentareApril 22, 2023 at 1:20 AM

    Love the lizard with that special markings

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  2. TeresaApril 22, 2023 at 1:22 AM

    Pixie looks like she's waiting for the dog-pulled stroller to come pick her up for a ride. She's got that innocent baby face on, so she can snuggle with the other baby. Cool lizard, too. Your blog always makes me hopeful.

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  3. Elephant's ChildApril 22, 2023 at 1:53 AM

    I love the difference between unity and uniformity. Hope is a fragile essential isn't it?

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  4. CloudiaApril 22, 2023 at 2:17 AM

    Thanks friends

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  5. SandiApril 22, 2023 at 7:19 AM

    "It is not happiness
    that makes us grateful,
    but gratefulness that
    makes us happy.
    David Steindl-Rast"


    Powerful words! And true.

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  6. RedPatApril 22, 2023 at 9:30 AM

    Pixie looks happy & grateful.

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  7. William KendallApril 22, 2023 at 9:30 AM

    Lots of critters today!

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  8. Rajani RehanaApril 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM

    Super post

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  9. BillApril 22, 2023 at 10:45 AM

    Pixie is showing us she is relaxed and in the moment.

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  10. eileeninmdApril 22, 2023 at 1:37 PM

    Wonderful variety of critters. Love the dog pulling the stroller.
    The Red-Crest Cardinal is a beauty. Love the cute lizard and your Sweet Pixie.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 22, 2023 at 2:38 PM

    The Cardinal is so different and beautiful. Love your critter photos and quotes!

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  12. MikeApril 22, 2023 at 4:36 PM

    The last meme makes a great point.

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  13. Bob BushellApril 22, 2023 at 5:07 PM

    Lovely Cloudia, I loved the two dogs pulling a baby in a chariot, beautiful.

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  14. Lydia C. LeeApril 22, 2023 at 6:41 PM

    I love the duck and the shadow!!

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  15. magiceyeApril 22, 2023 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful captures and captions, specially your words of wisdom at the end.

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  16. 21 WitsApril 22, 2023 at 9:34 PM

    Aloha Cloudia, what a lovely red-crusted cardinal I believe you said, it's a great day to be out and about and what a sight to see the pups pulling the stroller!

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  17. Arun GoyalMay 1, 2023 at 4:24 AM

    Amazing shot of Banana flower. Thanks for sharing with Garden affair.

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