Friday, September 26, 2025

Smile Gain

A L O H A  From

H O N O L U L U

A smile will gain you
ten more years of life.
Chinese Proverb





Honolulu Street Scene
Selfishness & complaint pervert the mind. Love with its joy clears and sharpens the vision. Helen Keller




If I could tell the
story in words, I wouldn't need to
lug around a camera. Lewis Hine



True wisdom lies in 
gathering the precious things 
out of each day as it goes by. 
                      E.S. Boutons

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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia


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17 comments:

Barbara Rogers said...

Beautiful skies, and sweet Pixie is looking quite thoughtful today. Hope she is not worried. Smiling away over here after reading the quotes today.

s.c said...

Not big in text but great quotes in meaning. That chinese one is fantastic. We have to smile more.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful quotes and photos Cloudia!
Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

Sandi said...

Helen Keller's story is astonishing!

Anvilcloud said...

I guess a picture is worth a thousand words.

Majo Dutra said...

Love the post with its brilliant quotes and beautiful photos.
Have a great weekend.
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Tom said...

...keep smiling, it beats crying.

RedPat said...

Smile on, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

We can find precious times in every moment. Blessings, Cloudia!

Jim said...

Good shots.

Teresa said...

Thanks for making me smile and extending my life :) Pixie looks particularly cute today.

Michelle said...

Sending love to you and Pixie :)

Peabea Scribbles said...

Great quotes with pictures to match as always. Love the first photo. Hugs to Pixie and you too, of course. Have great weekend. Thanks for visiting me. :)

James said...

Your photos and quotes are beautiful and your faith is inspirational.
I'm so deeply sorry for the heartache you're experiencing. Your faith shines through so beautifully in your words, holding onto the promise of reunion and peace.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
God bless you.

William Kendall said...

Gorgeous skies.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

We all know those people who make us feel good, none of those people complain a lot.

Linda said...

Excellent post. Lewis Hine is one of my idols.