Monday, December 15, 2025

I Hope You Remember

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U


As you heal, I hope that 
you revisit the story that 
you tell yourself, and others, 
about who you are. 
I hope your story of self is 
rooted in self-acceptance. 
I hope you realize that you've 
always been doing the 
best you could with the level 
of understanding that 
you had at the time. 
I hope you remember 
that your story is 
still being written, and 
you're holding the pen.
 Michell C. Clark



Art project or meal? 
Both!

Tiny mouths working 
the green away,
leaving only lace 
on display.

Skeleton leaves, 
nature’s quiet script
beauty and tragedy 
sailing the same ship.

The smallest creatures 
take their part,
and call what’s left 
a masterpiece
of Art!
   Pixie



An error 
becomes a mistake 
only if you 
don't correct it. 
John F. Kennedy






I’ve made it to 100, 
in no small part, because 
I have stubbornly refused to 
give in to the bad stuff 
about aging. Instead, I have
 been in a full-on bear hug 
with the experience of living.
Dick Van Dyke
100 on December 13
& Still Having Fun!

ಔಔಔಔಔಔಔಔಔಔಔಔಔಔಔ
Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie






In perfect formation, one sip
Even warriors know:
before discipline
comes water.
Hydration inspection
passed with flying colors!

21 comments:

Teresa said...

Glorious post today. I love Pixie critter art critique.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Hi Pixie!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Cloudia
Beautiful words and photos.
I love the first scene and the rainbow.
Pixie is always adorable.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

Anvilcloud said...

As soon and I read “I made it to 100,” I checked further down to see if it was DVD.

Tom said...

...somethings I remember and some I don't.

Kathy G said...

There was a lot I needed to read in today's post. Thank you.

RedPat said...

A post that touched me today, Cloudia. Be well. ;-)

DVArtist said...

Always wonderful posts. I love the quote. Also that photo of the troops. Have a great day today.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Your photo of the chewed leaf and Pixie's words made magic for me today, Cloudia. Wonderful sentiments as always!

William Kendall said...

Lovely rainbow.

Jenn Jilks said...

I am surprised she was allowed a drink in formation. But I don't know anything about the military!

Michelle said...

Sending love to you and Pixie.

magiceye said...

Aloha! Namaste _/\_

Lisca said...

Oh what a wise quote! I will keep that one: I have always done the best I could with the understanding I had then. Thanks for that. It helps my self estee,.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

rupam sarma said...

Awesome photos as always, Great words.
Rainbow looks stunning.
Greetings from India

My name is Erika. said...

Dick Van Dyke looks like he's still enjoying life at 100. I'm glad you included that super quote by him. Give Pixie a pat for me, and happy T day.

Empire of the Cat said...

Your cat is very pretty. Happy T day!

Sandee said...

Love Pixie and love Dick Van Dyke. He has the right attitude.

Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

Peabea Scribbles said...

Great quotes and the leaf would be fun to find once they leave if they leave behind the lace they've made. Thanks for visiting me. :)

Rambling Woods said...

Pixie makes for such beautiful photos with her coloring. Having a black cat, it’s very hard to take a photo with detail and sometimes I just end up with big eyes looking at me. Our veterinarian pointed out that in certain light you can see that our cat has beautiful tabby coloring under the black, which is what most black cats have. But you can only see it in certain light.

CJ Kennedy said...

Palm trees, the beach. A little bit of heaven. Thanks for that as it's so cold here. Pixie looks so regal. Happy T Day