Friday, November 24, 2023

Tiny Giants

A L O H A From Honolulu!

 Allow yourself to trust joy 
and embrace it. 
You will find you dance
 with everything. 
 Ralph Waldo Emerson





Beyond the Chinese Cemetery Down through the lush green valley The sun paints the sky
Waikiki towers rise down there Like distant tiny giants
clustered at the shore-



This mountain air is quiet and still Wind and bird songs A sense of peace. Gaze upon the tranquil scene A moment of serenity, In the heart of Oahu.



Born under the Manchu-led
Qing empire,
final imperial dynasty in
Chinese history.
Lived in the last years of the
sovereign Kingdom of Hawaii,
experiencing the overthrow.
Citizen of the short-lived Republic.
Died in the (U.S.) Territory of Hawaii
just three years before US
Statehood for the Isles.
What stories he must have lived!





 Be not inhospitable to strangers
lest they be angels in disguise.
[Volkswagen Van Mailbox!]




In the cherry blossom's shade there's no such thing as a stranger. Kobayashi Issa

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Love You,
Magnanimous Pixie
&
Cloudia

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17 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildNovember 24, 2023 at 1:36 AM

    Thank you. And Pixie. Always.

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  2. TeresaNovember 24, 2023 at 2:17 AM

    Thanks for taking us on an outing to the Chinese cemetery and showing us the views. Pixie and the cat by the VW van mailbox both look like they are incognito angels.

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  3. roentareNovember 24, 2023 at 4:52 AM

    I really like the first shot of a monk. Really peaceful

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  4. eileeninmdNovember 24, 2023 at 6:07 AM

    Hello,
    I love that cute mailbox and your Pixie.
    The Orchid tree is beautiful.
    Take care, have a great day and happy weekend.

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  5. TomNovember 24, 2023 at 6:11 AM

    ...I have visited a number of beautiful Chinese cemeteries.

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  6. Martha Jane OrlandoNovember 24, 2023 at 10:24 AM

    I have never seen a Chinese cemetary, Cloudia. What a peaceful resting place.

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  7. Yogi♪♪♪November 24, 2023 at 11:17 AM

    Great photos and quotes and an intriguing story about the person who died. I love intriguing stories.
    I was geocaching in a forgotten cemetery in rural Idaho years ago and come across the grave of a man who fought for the south in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and then later converted to Mormonism and pushed a cart from Missouri to Salt Lake City and then later walked to Idaho to homestead. Another person who lived a full life.

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  8. CatalystNovember 24, 2023 at 11:40 AM

    I would have liked to visit that cemetery. It gives such a peaceful vibe.

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  9. MikeNovember 24, 2023 at 12:26 PM

    The cat on the walkway is so black it almost looks like it's photo shopped in.

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  10. RedPatNovember 24, 2023 at 1:05 PM

    Embrace joy! And dance! ;-)

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  11. JimNovember 24, 2023 at 1:09 PM

    Wonderful shots.

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  12. Rainbow EveningNovember 24, 2023 at 4:23 PM

    yes, the valley so green and beautiful.....

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  13. JamesNovember 24, 2023 at 7:29 PM

    I hope you are having a good weekend! I love the picture with the "guard" cat.

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  14. DeniseinVANovember 24, 2023 at 8:11 PM

    These are wonderful! Your first photo spoke to me today, though I love all of them. Wishing you and Pixie a very happy weekend :)

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  15. rupam sarmaNovember 25, 2023 at 1:48 AM

    Amazing clicks, Loved the post.

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  16. Mae TravelsNovember 25, 2023 at 2:45 PM

    Your photos today are beautiful. The view of the modern skyline beyond the traditional graves is very serene.
    best,mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  17. William KendallNovember 26, 2023 at 11:51 AM

    Pixie looks relaxed!

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