Tuesday, July 22, 2025

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

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

17 comments:

Stewart M said...

I like the heron as well. And the cat! And.......

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

EricaSta said...

Aloha... from Augsburg. Happy Tuesday

Teresa said...

I love the planter on the Royal Hawaiian hotel. Pixie looks like she wants to hug (or bat at) that adorable green heron.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Awesome bird. Hi Pixie.

s.c said...

Lovely photo's and never heard or seen about a green heron before.

Anvilcloud said...

Dave Barry was a funny guy but that quote in isolation isn’t funny.

Barbara Rogers said...

Hello from Pixie's fan club in North Carolina.

Kathy G said...

Trixie looks like she's reaching out today.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Great quotes, Cloudia, and another fantastic photo of Pixie. Blessings!

rupam sarma said...

So beautiful pics. Great words.
Loved Pixie's cute pic :)

RedPat said...

That Beatles album takes me back. I sold all mine a couple of years ago since I have no player anyway. Thanks, Cloudia. ;-) Like your Philly flyer too.

Sandee said...

Love the photography and especially Pixie. Love the immaturity one the very best. So me.

Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

Tom said...

...yep, remember your humanity, and forget the rest.

William Kendall said...

Pixie wants to say hello to the heron.

Lydia C. Lee said...

Very lovely! Your posts always make me smile #MCoW

Michelle said...

I like that heron and you always have the best quotes, Claudia. Hugs to Pixie:)

roentare said...

A powerful reminder that growth demands change