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You'll never find rainbows
If you're looking down.
Charlie Chaplin
I don't plot my books rigidly,
a preconceived structure.
A novel mustn't be
a closed system -
it's a quest.
Kurt Vonnegut
When you go looking
for rescue, you end up
trapped in your own weakness.
Deb Caletti
With a little seed of
imagination you can
grow a field of hope.
African Proverb
imagination you can
grow a field of hope.
African Proverb
We build our days
Such fragile towers,
Stacking minutes
Hours on hours.
But even stone
Must rest and weather
Then time dissolves
Like floating feathers.
Stacking minutes
Hours on hours.
But even stone
Must rest and weather
Then time dissolves
Like floating feathers.
Cloudia Charters
The brightest light is invisible.
It shines through your deeds
and warms the universe.
Dylan Hunt
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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie
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Resembling a cross between
a lion and a dog,
from Okinawan mythology,
Shisa are believed to protect from evils.
Shisa are believed to protect from evils.
Some of them have a great smile!
On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. H. L. Mencken
Love the African proverb. It is so very true.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a sunset photo, and it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully put—writing as a quest leaves room for discovery, growth, and surprise, both for the writer and the reader.
ReplyDelete...keep imaging and hoping.
ReplyDeleteWhat a can better than rainbows, flowers and a cute doggie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. Take care, have a great day!
That Charlie Chaplin, great quote.
ReplyDeleteI tend to look down when I walk, kind of lost in the muddle of my brain. Sometimes, someone has to look up for me.
ReplyDeleteAloha, dear Cloudia and Pixie,
ReplyDeleteThose are some very good sayings and poems again – and the last one has already come true 😉
I also really like your selection of photos.
I wish you and everyone you care about a happy Eastertime!
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Love and cuddles, Traude
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Regarding Pixie: Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?
ReplyDeleteThe shadow knows.
Great pics and your poem too, Cloudia. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI loved your poem today, as I've recently been looking at a lot of weathered rocks!
ReplyDeleteKeep looking up to find the rainbow. Loved today's blog, as always, Cloudia. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYou have to look up to see a rainbow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, love the rainbow and Charlie Chapin's quote.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful reflections here, especially the African proverb about imagination. It's a reminder that even small sparks of creativity can lead to something powerful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about the Shisa. I saw the picture and wondered if it was a Hawaii riff on the lion dance costume, Lion hula, maybe? Only the lioness Pixie's shadow knows....
ReplyDeleteI love Pixie in the golden sunlight.
ReplyDeleteI really love this post. All good photos and quotes. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteStunning sky colours.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sky views, stunning Rainbow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Greetings
Lovely photos and words as always.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Annie x
To helpful quotes! Last year I had a good calendar on this (German), this year no such luck. Thank you for helping out!
ReplyDeleteThose were really good and such wonderful photos too. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteOh such lovely flower photos! And I love the African proverb.
ReplyDeleteWho is H.L.Mencken? A prophet?
Happy Easter weekend,
Lisca
Beautiful photos, especially the white lily closeup. And that quotation by Mencken -- oh my, LOL!
ReplyDeleteLooking upwards is always a good idea so you see things approaching you. Beautiful photos and especially the flowers. Hugs Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteLovely -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI love that sky!!
ReplyDeleteThat dog in your photo looks a lot like one of mine. And she's a rescue, but I got into something fantastic. I hope you have a Happy Easter if you celebrate and have a great weekend-Pixie too.
ReplyDeleteAlways love the Rainbows and Charlie Chaplin has it right. Cute dog ... I hope he was rescued and Pixie is always the best. Happy Easter, Claudia ...
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