Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Gaze Plays

 A L O H A From Honolulu!
Are we human because
we gaze at the stars, or
do we gaze at them
because we are human?
Neil Gaiman


Gaze steadfastly at things
which, though far away,
are yet present to the mind.
Parmenides

It is electric
when eyes meet
no matter how far!


Let go of the past,
wash away your pain, anger,
and hatred, and emerge refreshed,
renewed, and pure like the waterfall.
Shree Shambav


 

Archive Shot, N. Calif:


How wonderful it must be
to speak the language of angels,
with no words for hate and
a million words for love.
  Eileen Elias Freeman

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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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21 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildDecember 12, 2023 at 12:19 AM

    Good question Neil - but I am just thankful that there are stars to admire.

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  2. CloudiaDecember 12, 2023 at 12:22 AM

    Me too Honey!

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  3. TeresaDecember 12, 2023 at 2:49 AM

    Pixie is taking your advice to gaze steadfastly. She's gazing at the jay bird, but the electricity hasn't hit yet. I wonder how cold the water in that waterfall is. It could be an icy plunge to cleanse the soul.

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  4. roentareDecember 12, 2023 at 5:02 AM

    I like the candid shots you included in the series

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  5. s.cDecember 12, 2023 at 5:50 AM

    Again beautiful pictures and quotes

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  6. eileeninmdDecember 12, 2023 at 7:14 AM

    Beautiful rainbow and waterfall!
    Love the Scrub-Jay and your sweet Pixie.
    Take care, have a great day!

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  7. DeniseinVADecember 12, 2023 at 7:15 AM

    These are great pairings always. Happy day to you and Pixie :)

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  8. TomDecember 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM

    ...keep looking up.☃️ 🎄 ❄️ 🎅🏼

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  9. magiceyeDecember 12, 2023 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful images and captions.

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  10. RedPatDecember 12, 2023 at 9:16 AM

    Love the eye contact, Cloudia. ;-)

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  11. CloudiaDecember 12, 2023 at 11:16 AM

    Thank you friends! Aloha

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  12. carol l mckennaDecember 12, 2023 at 12:32 PM

    Pixie 'steals the show' ~ Great post, photos and quotes though ~ Xo


    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  13. SandeeDecember 12, 2023 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful post and beautiful Pixie.

    Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday, Cloudia. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

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  14. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 12, 2023 at 2:21 PM

    The stars have always called me to gaze with wonder at the vastness of God's creation, Cloudia. May we all keep looking up!

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  15. BillDecember 12, 2023 at 3:39 PM

    Wonderful captions and beautiful photos. Nice new header, I love it! Thanks, Cloudia.

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  16. CloudiaDecember 12, 2023 at 3:44 PM

    So jolly seeing you friends! Thanks with Aloha

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  17. William KendallDecember 12, 2023 at 4:38 PM

    Neil's quote from Stardust is appreciated.

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  18. CatalystDecember 12, 2023 at 4:53 PM

    December in Honolulu looks like December everywhere, with streets closed for parades and holiday festivities!

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  19. MikeDecember 12, 2023 at 8:59 PM

    I can see it coming. Somebody is going to get their car towed.

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  20. BreathtakingDecember 13, 2023 at 3:46 AM

    Hello Cloudia :=)
    Beautiful capture of Pixi and the Scrub Jay.

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  21. rupam sarmaDecember 13, 2023 at 10:49 AM

    Great clicks, Loved the quotes.
    Greetings

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