Saturday, November 16, 2024

The Diamond Dust

A L O H A From Honolulu!



Make the most of yourself by
fanning the tiny, inner sparks
of possibility into flames
of achievement. 
   Golda Meir






In youth we learn,
in age we understand.
Marie Ebner-Eschenbach

The afternoon knows
what the morning 
never suspected.
Robert Frost






The most effective
way to do it,
is to do it.
  Amelia Earhart





That I could clamber
to the frozen moon.
And draw the
ladder after me.
 Arthur Schopenhauer





Diamond Head

Adversity is the diamond dust
Heaven polishes its jewels with.
Thomas Carlyle 



Life keeps throwing
me stones.
And I keep finding
the diamonds.
Ana Claudia Antunes 

ꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼꢼ
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

💜

Linking To

Saturday Critters



Hippotion rosetta, or Swinhoe's striated hawkmoth, is a species of sphingid moth in the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Charles Swinhoe in 1892.



20 comments:

sirkkis said...

Our sky has got same kind ove sparkling this time of the autumn 💖
Happy weekend 😘

Elephant's Child said...

Love the moon shot - and the quotes. I am definitely in the afternoon (evening) of my life.

Gemel said...

I know too well about acquiring stones...diamonds however are found in my garden and in my kitty kids, they are my saviours and keep me grounded always.

s.c said...

Wonderful quotes again. We need them.

Shiju Sugunan said...

These are beautiful quotes! I love the sky shots, Pixie's and the hawkmoth pics too.

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Thank you for the inspiring quotations. God bless always.

Tom said...

...killer sky!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Inspiring photos and wisdom here again today, Cloudia. Blessings always!

DrumMajor said...

We have that same moon in Kansas these days! That moth looks like a friend of the walking stick bug. Interesting. Linda in Kansas

MELODY JACOB said...

What a beautiful collection of quotes you've shared, each one capturing a unique aspect of life, growth, and resilience. Golda Meir's words on nurturing inner sparks resonate deeply, reminding us of the potential within. Robert Frost's reflection on the wisdom that comes with time is a perfect reminder of how our understanding evolves. I especially love Ana Claudia Antunes' quote—finding diamonds in life's challenges is a powerful mindset to cultivate.

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RedPat said...

Great quotes to lift us up today, Cloudia. ;-)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That moth is unique! And your quotes are encouraging! Hugs to you and Pixie!

Barbara Rogers said...

I'm going to look for some diamonds today!

Teresa said...

Pixie is a diamond in the fluff! Cool post today. That moth picture is awesome.

Anvilcloud said...

I don't think I would pull up the ladder. 😁

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Awesome photos!

Miradas desde mi lente said...

Preciosas fotografías. La que más me gusta es la primera.

Bill said...

Amazing photos with inspiring quotes. You always know what to share to raise our spirits and I thank you, Cloudia.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

What a wonderful green lizard! My favorite quote: "Life keeps throwing
me stones. And I keep finding the diamonds!"

Mike said...

The moth looks like it could carry off a small animal.