Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Hope And Optimism Walk Into A Bar

A L O H A From Honolulu!

Hope is optimism
with a broken heart.
Nick Cave





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




“Remember,” says Hope,
“the times we felt low, When the world seemed heavy,
and progress was slow?”
Optimism nods, “Yes,
But we learned
to embrace, The beauty in struggle,
and all that we face.”
Pixie & Cloudia


Silent solemn skies Draped in stardust gleam Moonlit Angel legions Murmur, dance, and dream. On lunar light descend Intimate longtime friends!
Cloudia Charters



The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet. Frederick Buechner

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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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26 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildSeptember 3, 2024 at 2:18 AM

    Thank you and Pixie. When optimism seems pointless hope is a fragile essential.

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  2. s.cSeptember 3, 2024 at 5:00 AM

    Must be a bar that taps hope and optimism.

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  3. SandiSeptember 3, 2024 at 5:52 AM

    “Remember,” says Hope,
    “the times we felt low, When the world seemed heavy,
    and progress was slow..."


    The day this is only a memory will be a glorious day. 🌻

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,September 3, 2024 at 5:56 AM

    I would imagine that hope and optimism would be in short supply in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and other places around the world. Uplifting aphorisms are of little comfort as you bury your dead and watch your world smashed around you.

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  5. roentareSeptember 3, 2024 at 6:21 AM

    Your joint quote with pixie is so beautiful to read. I feel energised afterwards

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  6. eileeninmdSeptember 3, 2024 at 6:32 AM

    Beautiful skies and a lovely moon capture!
    Love your poem and Pixie's wise words.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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  7. TomSeptember 3, 2024 at 8:19 AM

    ...Get On Board!

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  8. AnvilcloudSeptember 3, 2024 at 8:36 AM

    Have an optimistically good day.

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  9. Martha Jane OrlandoSeptember 3, 2024 at 8:58 AM

    You have outdone yourself with your words and photos here today, Cloudia. Hope springs eternal!

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  10. RedPatSeptember 3, 2024 at 9:08 AM

    It is a heavy world today, Cloudia.

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  11. RevrunnerSeptember 3, 2024 at 10:31 AM

    Nice outrigger!

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  12. CloudiaSeptember 3, 2024 at 11:07 AM

    It is a fragile world. Thank you for visiting here as we all care and hope for a better tomorrow together. Aloha!

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  13. rupam sarmaSeptember 3, 2024 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful words , Amazing Cityscape, sky, Moon pic, Greetings.
    Loved this song. Helloo to Pixie :)

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  14. SandeeSeptember 3, 2024 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful. Love the quotes and love seeing Pixie. Love that video too. One of my favorites.

    Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

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  15. Anne Hagman-NiilolaSeptember 3, 2024 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful view, and your cat!

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  16. TeresaSeptember 3, 2024 at 12:09 PM

    I love it that you and Pixie create poems together. Were today's poems the result of a hope-filled poetry slam? The Okinawan Festival looks like it will be fun. Hope to see some pictures in future posts...

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  17. Barbara RogersSeptember 3, 2024 at 12:56 PM

    So what do you suppose hope and optimism order as their drinks in a bar, or are they perhaps just there to inspire some poetry? I think I'd like to hear more of that tale of the visit to the bar...

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  18. BillSeptember 3, 2024 at 2:02 PM

    The world needs hope. Nice poems, Cloudia and Pixie.

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  19. MikeSeptember 3, 2024 at 3:36 PM

    Cool moon shot. Yours?

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    1. CloudiaSeptember 3, 2024 at 6:01 PM

      Thanks Mike! Yes, all shots are mine unless otherwise credited. I do also use archive shots taken with other cameras at earlier times. Generally speaking, when I use an archive shot though, I freshen it up, recrop it, and do other adjustments as my vision has changed with time. Thanks for asking an interesting question

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  20. MichelleSeptember 3, 2024 at 4:09 PM

    The quote with you and Pixie is precious.

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  21. AnankaSeptember 3, 2024 at 4:36 PM

    Lovely photos and quotes. Good song too :-D

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  22. CloudiaSeptember 4, 2024 at 12:54 AM

    I so appreciate your comments. I've read every comment here at least twice today! Bless you friends. Aloha

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  23. SandeeSeptember 4, 2024 at 2:05 PM

    I always love the photography and the quotes. I really love seeing Pixie.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

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  24. magiceyeSeptember 4, 2024 at 9:07 PM

    Loved the moon photo the best today!

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  25. William KendallSeptember 6, 2024 at 8:53 AM

    A neat little bird.

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