Friday, July 14, 2023

The More I See The More I Do

A L O H A From Honolulu!

The power to stop all
evil is kindness.
The more evil I see,
the more good I do.
  Ukrainian Saying*


I love this streetscape in Honolulu's
Kalihi-Palama neighborhood
far from the tourists.
This little building is
pink like Tripler Military Hospital
and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
This was the town I drove
taxi in in the 1980's.
A very different town than today
with old folks who remembered WWII
in the Islands, and the plantation life.
I'm very lucky to have known
that 20th Century Honolulu!




Oncidium sphacelatum orchid
ranges from Mexico to
Central America and
southeastern Venezuela,
also known as the
Dancing-L
ady Orchid or
Kandyan Dancer Orchid
in Sri Lanka.


Kandyan dance (Sinhala: උඩරට නැටුම්) encompasses various dance forms popular and native to the area called Kandy of the Central Hills region known as Udarata in Sri Lanka, which have today spread to other parts of the country. It is an example of Sinhalese culture in Sri Lanka.
Wikipedia

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When those close to you
are less than their best,
respond from your patience.
Or things will go downhill fast.



See those close to you
as if they were
already perfect.
Then they will
steadily improve.



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* Put space between yourself and evil
as you are able.
Confront not evil - Work Behind it's back!

15 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Kindness (and beauty) never goes astray. Thank you.

roentare said...

I like old and rustic neighborhoods as well. Urbex.

Teresa said...

Thanks for the uplifting words and the glimpse into Honolulu history (and the beautiful view of Pixie).

DeniseinVA said...

Beautiful sights, beautiful words.

Cloudia said...

Thanks Dears

s.c said...

That flower is a real dancer indeed. Very nice.

William Kendall said...

Very pink!

eileeninmd said...

Pretty skies and flower!
Take care, enjoy your day!

RedPat said...

Kindness conquers all!
It is good that you have those memories of the old neighbourhood as it was. Last night I was in the area where I had a studio for years in the 80s and couldn't believe the changes. The old factory buildings where we all were are either gone or tarted up. It has lost its flavour. I'm glad to have the memories of places and friends from that time.

Cloudia said...

We are totally on the same wavelength Pat! I am grateful for all of my experiences. Of course the people today are building their own memories and we are not really privy to them. So there is hope their memories will be as rich as ours. I want to thank each of you and tell you how much it means to me to see you here and your comments. Aloha friends. Thank you

rupam sarma said...

Amazing skies, beautiful flower, lovely Pixie:) Thanks for the beautiful post.

Cloudia said...

🙏🏽 Rupam

Bill said...

What an incredible sky that is in the last photo. I see a hand reaching out on the right side of the photo. That's the first thing I noticed looking at your beautiful sky and in the bottom right, a face wth it mouth wide open. I love seeing skies like these. Thanks, Cloudia.

peppylady (Dora) said...

Lovely sky photo, and the pink building is beautiful. Color is so fun.
I took part also in sky watch.
Coffee is on and stay safe.

Pisi Prkl said...

I like the Pink Beauty. Nice little piece of architecture.