Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Brushstrokes

A L O H A From Honolulu!

Gentle waves are painting
Stories on the shore,
Foamy lines that whisper tales
Of what has come before.
Pixie




In Jewish thought,
a sin is not an offense
against God, an act of
disobedience. A sin is a
missed opportunity
to act humanly.
Rabbi Harold Kushner




Rest and be kind, 
you don’t have to 
prove anything. 
   Jack Kerouac





Shadows like brushstrokes
On a canvas blue,
Foretelling in riddles
what the day will do.

Palm fronds and light
 symphony unbound,
Nature's languages
Without any sound.
    Cloudia Charters





Those who bring sunshine 
to the lives of others cannot 
keep it from themselves
    J. M. Barrie




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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia





Downy Woodpecker
California




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22 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildJune 11, 2024 at 2:02 AM

    I like that thought about sin.

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  2. roentareJune 11, 2024 at 2:38 AM

    Love your words on no need to prove anything to anyone

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  3. TeresaJune 11, 2024 at 3:29 AM

    I love the quote about being sunshine to others paired with Pixie basking in the sunlight and reflecting it to us. :)

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  4. AndrewJune 11, 2024 at 3:55 AM

    I am so envious of you having woodpeckers.

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  5. eileeninmdJune 11, 2024 at 4:59 AM

    Hello,
    Great photos and lovely words.
    I love the woodpecker and pretty flowers.
    Take care, have a great day!

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  6. s.cJune 11, 2024 at 6:01 AM

    This time the quotes wins from the photo's

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  7. TomJune 11, 2024 at 6:35 AM

    ...Rest and be kind, you don’t have to prove anything, Amen Jack!

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  8. AnvilcloudJune 11, 2024 at 9:40 AM

    Well, Christians certainly alterred the Jewish view of sin. Even thought-sins became a stain on our souls.

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  9. Barbara RogersJune 11, 2024 at 9:41 AM

    Wow, it looks like Pixie gets to be outside of the house. Loved the quote about sin, since I never bought into it...the way it's taught.

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  10. RedPatJune 11, 2024 at 9:53 AM

    Great words today, Cloudia. ;-)

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  11. BillJune 11, 2024 at 9:55 AM

    Great quotes today. I see Pixie is enjoying the warm sunlight.

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  12. MikeJune 11, 2024 at 11:05 AM

    Rick Astley says thanks and is never going to give you up.

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  13. LoveT.June 11, 2024 at 11:40 AM


    Beautiful quotes again today. Thanks for that

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  14. Kathy GJune 11, 2024 at 11:43 AM

    A cat basking in the sun is a lovely sight.

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  15. Martha Jane OrlandoJune 11, 2024 at 1:31 PM

    "Foretelling in riddles . . ." I love that line of yours, Cloudia.
    Blessings!

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  16. KayJune 11, 2024 at 4:24 PM

    You and Pixie are absolutely awesome! I'll never look at waves on the shore in the same way again.

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  17. CloudiaJune 11, 2024 at 5:12 PM

    I love your feedback! Thanks each of you

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  18. MichelleJune 11, 2024 at 7:05 PM

    I always enjoy your quotes and Pixie sunbathing is the best.

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  19. Darla M SandsJune 11, 2024 at 7:49 PM

    What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing and leaving kind words on my humble blog. Be well!

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  20. Stewart MJune 12, 2024 at 4:58 AM

    I have a real fondness for woodpeckers - but we dont have any at all in Australia.
    A good reason to travel!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  21. s.cJune 12, 2024 at 6:54 AM

    The difference between a rising and a setting sun is not to been seen on a photo. Now my thoughts are stalling on.

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  22. William KendallJune 12, 2024 at 4:40 PM

    Pixie basks in the sun.

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