Monday, August 4, 2025

Better View

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
The present is
all we have
to live in.
Or to lose.
  Marcus Aurelius 







As soon as I stop wishing
for things to be different,
 I am met by the
beauty of what is. 
  Katrina Kenison





The best of healers
is good cheer.
Pindar 




Smiles are
the soul's
party dresses.
Pixie

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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ‘ค


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Getting old is like
climbing a mountain;
you get a little 
out of breath,
but the view is 
much better!
  Ingrid Bergman

27 comments:

roentare said...

Each moment asks for our full attention, or it silently slips away

magiceye said...

Gorgeous captures and Pixies quote is superb!

Andrew said...

Pixie and Ingrid are spot on.

Cloudia said...

Thanks Gentlemen

s.c said...

That quote from Pixie and from Ingrid really hit the nail on the head.

eileeninmd said...

Love the plant and Pixie and her quote.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

Tom said...

...may you always have a beautiful view of life.

Anvilcloud said...

There is something to be said about getting old, despite its challenges.

Barbara Rogers said...

Ooooh, two Pixie's to see today! Even though cats don't smile, just looking into their great eyes brings a smile to me!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Cute Pixie! How old is Pixie?

Jenn Jilks said...

Every day we don't read our names in the obits is a good one! So I tell my hospice clients...

RedPat said...

Party dresses, Cloudia! ;-)

Teresa said...

Pixie deserves a statue like that hound dog's. She is our favorite guru.

Michelle said...

The older I get, the more I appreciate every little moment.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Precious photos of Pixie, Cloudia. Yes, each day is a gift; that's why it's called the present. Blessings!

Sandee said...

Beautiful quotes, beautiful photography and beautiful Pixie.

Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

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

DVArtist said...

These are great shots.

Rostrose said...

Dear Cloudia,
once again, your photos are absolutely delightful, and the quotes are a beautiful reminder to enjoy life in the here and now. ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿ’–
Sending love from Austria – and a gentle cuddle for Pixie,
Traude
๐ŸŒฟ https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2025/07/musikalischer-juli-blogparade-urban.html

My name is Erika. said...

I love Pixie's quote today. Have a super T day, and give Pixie a pat for me.

William Kendall said...

Double Pixie wants another nap.

NCSue said...

Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/08/rushnyky-embroidery-from-ukraine.html, Cloudia

Lisca said...

Ingrid Bergman was a wise old bird.
Two photos of Pixie today! So cute!
Yes, the present is a gift.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

Rambling Woods said...

I grabbed Miss Pixie for today....Michelle

Rudbekia said...

Very interesting models cats.

CJ Kennedy said...

I love Pixie's cheesecake pose. Happy T Day

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love all the moments you captured, especially your cat, as I'm a cat lover to. Ingrid Bergman's quote was on target too. My wife and I loved Maui, and hope to visit Honolulu some day. Happy T Tuesday and blessings from Texas!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Not sure how long I will be able to leave comments before I have to lie down, but I'm determined to catch up.

LOVE both Pixie photos. That girl with the drink is gorgeous. I'm always amazed at how women look so fit in Hawaii. Thanks for joining in for T awhile back, dear Cloudia.