Tuesday, June 10, 2025

What Singing Can Do

 A L O H A  From
H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

Youth is the 
gift of nature,
but age is 
a work of art.
          Stanislaw Lec





Be like the bluebird 
who never is blue, 
for he knows from his 
upbringing 
what singing can do.
     Cole Porter



Time For School!





Hello, Duck, 
across the way,
I see you splash 
and swim all day.

Your feathers shine, 
your quacks are bright
I love it when
you take to flight!

We’re different, yes, 
but here we meet,
You with paddles, 
me with feet.


Let’s talk and laugh,
just you and me—
A duck, a cat, 
by fence and tree.

Though worlds apart, 
we both agree:
It’s nice to meet 
a friend you see!

ᯤᯥᯤᯥᯤᯥᯤᯥᯤᯥ
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia




Vintage 
Oasis water cooler badge 
from The Ebco Manufacturing Co., 
likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. It is a collectible item, especially for those interested in vintage industrial or advertising memorabilia, and can sometimes be found for sale online or in antique shops.

20 comments:

Katerinas Blog said...

Good morning my friend!
Wonderful colors from the sunset and reflections.
Surely old people can understand many works of art!!

Teresa said...

I love Pixie's Ode to a Duck. Thanks for making me smile.

Elephant's Child said...

Pivie and her new friend are beautiful.

Ananka said...

Amazing reflection photo :-D

roentare said...

I love the oasis sign very much

s.c said...

Nice post again. Love the duck Pixie poem.

Anvilcloud said...

That is a fun cat and duck poem, and I agree that singing can be very uplifting.

Tom said...

...keep singing your song!

eileeninmd said...

Great photos, I like the shot of Pixie with ducks.
Take care, have a wonderful day!

Barbara Rogers said...

There's nothing more intense than the focus of a cat when watching something she's interested in. And then she wrote a poem about it!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Absolutely love the photo of Pixie with the duck, Cloudia, and the poem with it. Blessings!

RedPat said...

Love the pics today and always the words that you share, Cloudia. ;-)

Sandee said...

Beautiful photography, beautiful quotes and beautiful Pixie.

Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

Lydia C. Lee said...

Very lovely. #TravelTuesday

Michelle said...

Awwww....love Pixie and her new friend.

magiceye said...

The 1st photo is glorious!

William Kendall said...

What does Miss Pixie think of ducks?

Lillian "sognafaret" said...

That was a blue bird. I haven't seen that one before

magiceye said...

Loved the poem and Pixie with ducks!

Villrose said...

A wonderful sunset and a cute poem.