Flowers Do It Everyday

 A L O H A  From

H O N O L U L U

I will love the light

for it shows me the way, - yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars. Og Mandino

It's not what you gather,

but what you scatter 

that tells what kind of life

you have lived. 

                         Helen Walton

Roselily is a new type of pollen-free Oriental lily known for its double blooms, light, pleasant fragrance, and absence of pollen. Link

Everyday is not an opportunity to improve yourself.
Some days are just there for you to accept yourself and look at the clouds.
This too is growth. This too is rising.
Just existing is enough on some days.
The flowers do it everyday and make the world more beautiful just by being here.
So do you.
Nikita Gill

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When small men 

attempt great enterprises,

 they always end 

by reducing them 

to the level of 

their own mediocrity. 

                      Napoleon Bonaparte 

Silver Path, Rainbow Trail

A L O H A  From

H O N O L U L U

Courtesy of Genshu Price 

Oceans below my wing,

still and wide, Clouds drift soft

where dreams abide.

Silver path Crossing seas

Dreams of home

Waiting for me.

Yet time stands still

In the hush of flight— Horizons kissed

By fading light.

Cloudia Charters

Rainbow Shower Tree

 The supreme accomplishment 

is to blur the line 

between work and play. 

                 Arnold Toynbee

In the all-too-brief time we’re on the planet, we need to pack it with all the joy, beauty, and goodness we can, and that’s true even when conditions are difficult (perhaps even more so). John Pavlovitz

When you look at things

from a different perspective
your thinking begins to change
but so often we see
things as problems
because we refuse to
change our perspective.
Sope Agbelusi 

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Life is grace. Sleep is forgiveness. The night absolves. Darkness wipes the slate clean, not spotless to be sure, but clean enough for another day's chalking. Frederick Buechner,

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Night and Day

 A L O H A  From

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Stillness unfolds—

night’s breath, cool and wide.

Moon drifts, mountains silent,

stars hush the tide...

...Sun brushes dew—

morning opens bright.

Petal by petal,

quiet turns to light.

    Cloudia Charters

The yellow glistens.
It glistens with various yellows,
Citrons, oranges and greens
Flowering over the skin.
Wallace Stevens

Few delights can equal

the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly. George MacDonald

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E.J. Korvette, often referred to as Korvette's, was a discount department store chain that operated in the eastern United States from 1948 to 1980. It was a pioneering force in the discount retail industry, significantly impacting how consumers shop today.

Despite the long-standing urban legend that E. J. Korvette stood for "Eight Jewish Korean War Veterans," the name actually came from Eugene (E) Ferkauf and his buddy Joe (J) Zwillenberg, “Korvette” was based on the naval ship “corvette” The store launched before the Korean War even started.

Remember Summers Past

A L O H A  From

H O N O L U L U

Remember 

your humanity, 

and forget the rest.

Bertrand Russell

Royal Hawaiian Hotel *

We cannot become
what we need to be
by remaining
what we are.
Max Dupree

Little Green Heron I love thee

Simplicity is the
ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo da Vinci

What I look forward to is continued immaturity followed by death. Dave Barry

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1968

It Was A Time. Good and Bad. 

But it was a time. . . 

*The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, known as the "Pink Palace of the Pacific," is a landmark of Waikiki Beach and one of the most historic and luxurious hotels in Hawaii. Opened in 1927 as the largest construction project in the Pacific at the time, its striking Spanish-Moorish architecture and distinctive pink façade quickly made it an island icon[1][2][9]. Throughout its history, the hotel has played host to celebrities, world leaders, and landmark events, serving as a glamorous resort destination and even a key military rest center during World War II[1][3]. Today, it stands as a symbol of Hawaii's heritage, blending historic elegance with modern amenities, and is recognized as a member of Historic Hotels of America[1][3][8]. 

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Hawaiian_Hotel

[2] https://historichawaii.org/royal-hawaiian-hotel-background/

[3] https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/the-royal-hawaiian-a-luxury-collection-resort/history.php

[4] https://imagesofoldhawaii.com/royal-hawaiian-hotel-the-first-one/

[5] https://historichawaii.org/2014/02/21/the-royal-hawaiian/

[6] https://www.royal-hawaiian.com/history-overview/

[7] https://www.royal-hawaiian.com/topics/celebrate-97-years-royal-hawaiian/

[8] https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/the-royal-hawaiian-a-luxury-collection-resort/

[9] http://www.historichotelsthenandnow.com/royalhawaiianhonolulu.html

[10] https://www.qantas.com/travelinsider/en/explore/north-america/usa/hawaii/the-history-of-the-royal-hawaiian-hotel-in-honolulu.html

Soaring With Ease

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

Photo courtesy of my pal @sisterface

The waves curl and crash, 

with a salty sea breeze,

But up here, I’m weightless

just soaring with ease.

I lift like a gull, with 

the tide and the sun,

Levitating at the beach? 

Oh, this is pure fun!

Ua ola no i ka pane a ke aloha
"There is life in a kindly reply."

`A`ohe lokomaika`i i nele i ke pâna`i
"No kind deed has ever
lacked its reward."

Hawaiian Wisdom

To attract men,

I wear a perfume

called 'New Car Interior.'

Rita Rudner

I replaced the headlights

in my car with strobe lights,

so it looks like I'm the

only one moving.

Steven Wright

A fact is 

objective information.

An opinion is 

a personal belief.

Ignorance is 

a lack of facts.

Stupidity is

rejection of facts 

in favor of opinions

Pixie

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    Jackie Chan

Our Own Quiet World

 A L O H A  From

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Hand to hold,

Love and warmth enfold life's truest treasure isn't gold.

Health of heart blooms It's quiet ways, In peaceful hearts On sunlit days.

Sun-dried wildflowers,

dusty and true, Each petal a story About me and you.

Yes, I'm rich, not in gold or parade, But in the glittering heap Of rich moments we've made. Our life spun of sunbeams

and a sprinkle of blues, Tapestry of moments Stitch by stitch Me and you.

Come in, sit near Let the silence unfurl, Our riches bloom best in our own quiet world. Cloudia Charters ꤛꤜꤛꤜꤛꤜꤛꤜ

Love You,

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We live in our own Quiet World,
out of which we can accomplish
much of real value that
our society badly needs!

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The red blossom in photo 3:

Flower of Delonix regia Tree

commonly called flamboyant or royal poinciana.