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:

  1. Katerinas BlogJanuary 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM

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

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  2. Elephant's ChildJanuary 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM

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

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  3. TeresaJanuary 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM

    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!"

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  4. roentareJanuary 30, 2025 at 3:21 AM

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

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  5. AndrewJanuary 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM

    What a beautiful sunset.

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  6. TomJanuary 30, 2025 at 6:04 AM

    ...I have so many favorite colors.

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  7. eileeninmdJanuary 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM

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

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  8. AnvilcloudJanuary 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM

    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.

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  9. Leslie's GardenJanuary 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM

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

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  10. Anne Hagman-NiilolaJanuary 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM

    How beautiful view! Pixie is lovely.-))

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  11. SharonJanuary 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM

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

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  12. Barbara RogersJanuary 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM

    Wow, a double rainbow! Good capture!

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  13. Martha Jane OrlandoJanuary 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM

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

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  14. AnitaJanuary 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM

    Og such a beautiful afternoon💖My love to Pixie

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  15. RedPatJanuary 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM

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

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  16. Kathy GJanuary 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM

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

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  17. MELODY JACOBJanuary 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM

    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!

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  18. DVArtistJanuary 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM

    I agree, there is something special about a sunset.

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  19. William KendallJanuary 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM

    Did Pixie just wake up?

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  20. ChristineJanuary 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM

    Lovely photos

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  21. JocelynJanuary 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM

    You have some beautiful rainbows.

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  22. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM

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

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  23. magiceyeJanuary 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM

    Marvelous captures and quotes!

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  24. rupam sarmaJanuary 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM

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

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