Monday, July 14, 2025

Happiness Clinks

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

So Just Don't Bother!






Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems. Charlie Chaplin  



Happiness is a cold drink
In a dark place
on a hot afternoon.
Sometimes that's all
the therapy you need.
Let the sun blaze outside, I'll stay here. You'll find me in the shadows Where the glasses clink.
Some worship the sun, So pretty to look out at, I’ll take the shade With a drink in hand. Cloudia Charters
& Pixie



I signed it 
MYSELF!
P I X I E

She certainly did!

𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢𐰢




Even on a fallen leaf
blossoms find a
place to shine. Proof that beauty lingers,
even through
time's changes. At journey’s end,
life still finds a
way to bloom.

19 comments:

Teresa said...

What is Pixie's drink of choice? Catnip tea? She looks like she was drinking something stronger than catnip.

roentare said...

Chaplin's quote is so good

s.c said...

I agree with Roentare. What a nice quote.

Tom said...

...keep clinking.

Ananka said...

Excellent first quote. When I used to get nervous or worried about exams or such my dad always used to say something similar to this. If only people would listen half the population wouldn't need medicated! Going out in nature is the best medicine along with pets. I really think owning an animal helps people. You have Pixie and I have my 6 cats <3<3

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Beautiful flower. Cute Pixie!

Barbara Rogers said...

Lots of water in my life as I try to stay hydrated!

Kathy G said...

I love your comment to the Watts quote.

RedPat said...

Love the Watts quote. I would be in the dark place having a cold drink with you, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Life will always continue to bloom, won't it? Love you, Cloudia and Pixie!

William Kendall said...

Pixie wants belly rubs.

Mike said...

I don't know about that anxiety meme. I wouldn't want to be a bomb disposal technician that had even a little anxiety.

Bill said...

I like Charlie Chaplin's quote.

DVArtist said...

I really like that first quote. It is so true. Have a nice Monday.

DeniseinVA said...

Clever kit Pixie! Wise and wonderful post as always :)

Sandee said...

I love all the quotes and all the beautiful photography. Pixie is the best of all the photographs.

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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

My name is Erika. said...

Nice poem, and like you, I'd take the shade and a cold drink. Have a super T day. And give Pixie a pat for me. Erika

Sharon Madson said...

Sorry, I haven’t visited for a while. I love your first quote. I have one I like, and don’t know who said it, but “worrying is complaining ahead of time”, 😃. Happy t day.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

The Watts quote spoke to me and I really love the one by Chaplin. Love your poem and I love that you also chose the shade and darkened room over the hot sun. These are absolutely wonderful photos and quotes and perfect for T this week, dear Cloudia and Pixie. Thanks for sharing and caring.