Thursday, January 30, 2025

Tea Bag Strong

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
Sunset is still 
my favorite color, and 
rainbow is second. 
Mattie Stepanek



Perfect happiness is 
a beautiful sunset, 
the giggle of a grandchild, 
the first snowfall. It's 
the little things that 
make happy moments, 
not the grand events. 
Joy comes in sips, 
not gulps. 
  Sharon Draper



External voices fade away, As inner truths hold holy sway. In this dance so self-defined, It's authenticity That we find. So let your spirit Boldly soar, Embrace the traits You most adore. For in autonomy's Gentle embrace, We find our true And rightful place.
Cloudia Charters

Top three shots courtesy of Mike Price

A woman is like a tea bag -
you can't tell how strong
she is until you
put her in hot water.
Eleanor Roosevelt




 Great thoughts
come from the heart Vauvenargues

ᭅᭅᭅᭅᭅᭅ

Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia



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24 comments:

Katerinas Blog said...

Good morning Claudia!
With a wonderful sunset and an even more beautiful rainbow!!
Thank you!!

Elephant's Child said...

I love the idea of joy being something to sip on. Thank you - and for providing some delicious sips too.

Teresa said...

Personally, I think rainbow is my favorite color, but those sunsets are awesome! Pixie is saying, "Don't put me in hot water! I will blast you with my strength as a I claw my way out!"

roentare said...

Woman as a tea bag quote is sounding quite interesting to read

Andrew said...

What a beautiful sunset.

Tom said...

...I have so many favorite colors.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful photos and quotes.
Your poem is lovely.
Rainbows and sunsets make me happy.
Take care, have a wonderful day!

Anvilcloud said...

Ooh, a double rainbow in the first pic. I was 50+ years old before I saw my first one on a drive from The Rockies eastward to Calgary. It was the first that I was aware of, anyway.

Leslie's Garden said...

Nice quotes. I love the sunset picture. Really stunning.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

How beautiful view! Pixie is lovely.-))

Sharon said...

Thank you so much for such a beautiful series of photos. They have brightened my day.

Barbara Rogers said...

Wow, a double rainbow! Good capture!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Joy does come in sips, not gulps, and I loved savoring your poem today, Cloudia. Blessings!

Anita said...

Og such a beautiful afternoon💖My love to Pixie

RedPat said...

Lovely shots and great words today. I'm sipping tea now, Cloudia. ;-)

Kathy G said...

Whenever someone asks me about my favorite color I say rainbow.

MELODY JACOB said...

What a beautiful collection of quotes, each one full of warmth and wisdom. The imagery of sunsets, rainbows, and the giggles of grandchildren really brings out the essence of life’s simple joys. Mattie Stepanek’s words remind us of the magic in colour, while Sharon Draper and Cloudia Charters offer such a peaceful, introspective take on happiness and authenticity. Truly inspiring!

DVArtist said...

I agree, there is something special about a sunset.

William Kendall said...

Did Pixie just wake up?

Christine said...

Lovely photos

Jocelyn said...

You have some beautiful rainbows.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Beautiful rainbow, beautiful sunset, beautiful words and a beautiful Pixie! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

magiceye said...

Marvelous captures and quotes!

rupam sarma said...

Amazing series of photos, Loved the post.
Greetings from India _ ()_