Friday, November 7, 2025

Two Duties

 A L O H A  From

H O N O L U L U

I am too old
to be frightened.
And that's the
great freedom. Because
one day I will
learn the big secret.
Sir Anthony Hopkins 




To free us from the
expectations of others,
to give us back to ourselves-
-there lies the great, singular
power of self-respect.
  Joan Didion









Hibiscus calyphyllus 
 The lemonyellow rosemallow
Those who bring sunshine
to the lives of others 
cannot keep it
from themselves.     
      James Matthew Barrie





This fire 
that we call Loving
is too strong 
for human minds.
But just right 
for human souls.
      Aberjhani




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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie







Two duties 
belong to our souls.
One is to 
reverently marvel.
The other is 
humbly to endure...
    Julian of Norwich






17 comments:

Anvilcloud said...

I hope you and the Pix have a good day.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful moon photo. Pixie is a sweetie.
Beautiful quotes and photos.
Take care, happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

Barbara Rogers said...

Great quotes today. Food for thought (as always!) Loved the flower and Pixie! Have a great Friday!

William Kendall said...

Pixie wonders who that other cat is.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Lovely Pixie!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Beautiful post, love the shot with the moon.

RedPat said...

A lovely flower on a grey day here, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

So uplifting today. Thanks, Cloudia!

Tom said...

...Cloudia, I send best wishes.

Granny Sue said...

Love the moon photo! That is stunning.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Love the moon photo, and also the quotes. Enjoy your day!

Taken For Granted said...

That's a classy looking lady on that scooter. Fine street photo.

Kathy G said...

It's too easy to listen to the negative expectations of others.

Jocelyn said...

Beautiful moon.

Teresa said...

Great quotes today! Pixie and her kitty friend are adorable. I also like that flower that has tons of tiny flowers inside it.

DVArtist said...

Just wonderful photos and quotes. However, that Hibiscus, OH wowowowow just gorgeous.

James said...

I love the picture of Pixie and thanks for sharing your uplifting and heartfelt poem!