Thursday, January 2, 2025

The Number One Skill In Life

 A L O H A  From  
H O N O L U L U
Hope smiles
from the threshold

of the year to come,

Whispering 'it will be happier.'


Ring out the old,

ring in the new,

Ring out the false,

ring in the true.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850




A happy New Year!
Grant that I
May bring no tear
to any eye.

When this New Year
in time shall end
Let it be said
I've played the friend,

Have lived and loved
and labored here,
And made of it
a happy year.
 Edgar Guest




Self-assured, 
Your peaceful heart
Gentle charm
A work of art.

Self-assured and peaceful
Calming sight,
Others feel at ease
In your gentle light.
   Cloudia Charters




The number one skill

in life is not giving up. Bryant McGill



᭩᭩᭩᭩᭩᭩᭩᭩᭩

Love You, Friend!
Cloudia & Pixie


Spotted in Waikiki
with possible Elf:
Ho  Ho  Ho?





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36 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildJanuary 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM

    Wise words - and beautiful rainbows. Thank you.

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  2. Katerinas BlogJanuary 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM

    Have a good year!
    I liked the quote that mentions Hope,
    it is the best thing for us!

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  3. MikeJanuary 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM

    Santa's already on vacation!

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  4. s.cJanuary 2, 2025 at 6:08 AM

    We can enter the new year again with a good heart at so many beautiful quotes and fotoos. The one at Pixie by Bryan McGill really speaks to me though.

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  5. eileeninmdJanuary 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM

    Happy New Year to you and Pixie.
    Great quotes and beautiful images.
    Take care, have a wonderful day!

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  6. Stefan JanssonJanuary 2, 2025 at 6:40 AM

    Cold here today. -8C this morning.

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  7. TomJanuary 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM

    ...I need to brush up on my skills.

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  8. Kathy GJanuary 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM

    It seems like Pixie has mastered the art of not giving up.

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  9. AnvilcloudJanuary 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM

    Nice poems today. The Guest one struck me most.

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  10. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaJanuary 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Cloudia, just love these quotes...so wonderful all of them. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  11. RedPatJanuary 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM

    Great quotes for heading into the new year, Cloudia. ;-)

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  12. Barbara RogersJanuary 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM

    Oh what does Santa wear when he's not delivering presents? Well that one certainly has the right idea!

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  13. Martha Jane OrlandoJanuary 2, 2025 at 10:55 AM

    Perfect thoughts and photos to usher in the New Year. Blessings, Cloudia!

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  14. Anne Hagman-NiilolaJanuary 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM

    Pixie is so cute!

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  15. TeresaJanuary 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM

    Are Santa and the Elf on their way to visit our esteemed Pixie? It seems that such magical beings should meet up for a holiday bash with cookies and catnip for all.

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  16. roentareJanuary 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM

    Happy New Year and thanks for all the images and quotes

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  17. Jenn JilksJanuary 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM

    I love Santa and his elf!
    Hope is all we have!

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  18. Yogi♪♪♪January 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM

    Seascapes, a rainbow, a cat, and Santa on vacation. Perfect post! Happy New Year!!

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  19. R's RueJanuary 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM

    Happy New Year.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  20. J.P. AlexanderJanuary 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM

    La esperanza nos hace seguir linda imagen. Te mando un beso.

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  21. Joanne January 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM

    Such lovely photos and wise words to live by this New Year!

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  22. JocelynJanuary 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful photos.

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  23. ChristineJanuary 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM

    Happy New Year!

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  24. magiceyeJanuary 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM

    Beautiful photos and poems.

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  25. Gillena CoxJanuary 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM

    ALOHA
    Happy New Year Cloudia

    much. love

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  26. Nanda kumarJanuary 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM

    Beautiful captures!

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  27. rupam sarmaJanuary 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM

    Awesome pics, Greetings

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  28. NandiniDekaJanuary 3, 2025 at 4:47 AM

    awesome!

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  29. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJanuary 3, 2025 at 5:54 AM

    I love rainbows! Beautiful.

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  30. DVArtistJanuary 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM

    A lovely post. Wonderful photos and quotes. I love that photo of the boy and ho ho ho. LOL Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a lovely weekend.

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  31. AnnieJanuary 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM

    Thanks for your smiles today. I’m very late on calling by because it’s been a hectic day here.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  32. MichelleJanuary 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM

    Not giving up truly is the key ! Thank you for linking up.

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  33. My name is Erika.January 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM

    These are wonderful poems/quote about the new year. Happy new year to you and Pixie. Erika

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  34. Photo CacheJanuary 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM

    Happy New Year!

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  35. Mae TravelsJanuary 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM

    I like your photos as always… Have a great year in 2025.
    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  36. Felix the Crafty CatJanuary 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM

    Sorry I'm late. Hope your new Year is a happy one. Hugs Angela xXx

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