Monday, December 1, 2025

Think Of It As Expanding

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
The art of being happy
lies in the power of
extracting happiness
from common things.
    Henry Ward Beecher



You cannot do a kindness
too soon for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson



Trust the unfolding of your life. Many seasons will feel disorienting, but when the dust settles, you'll realize that you weren't being torn to pieces-you were expanding.
Michell C. Clark


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We Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia


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It was good orange juice too!
I sat at the counter many times,
every time of night and day.
15 Cents!


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24 comments:

  1. TeresaDecember 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM

    Lovely post, wonderful quotes, gorgeous Pixie shot. Thanks for brightening my day.

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  2. rupam sarmaDecember 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM

    Great to read your post. Beautiful words and pics.
    Hello to cute Pixie. Have a nice week ahead.

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  3. eileeninmdDecember 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM

    Happy December Cloudia,
    Beautiful photos, love the sky and Pixie is always a favorite.
    Great quotes and inspiring words.
    Take care, have a happy day and a great week!

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  4. TomDecember 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM

    ...there once was a restaurant that featured a 5 cent cup of coffee. Am I dating myself?

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  5. AnvilcloudDecember 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM

    I think there is much truth to being happy with common things.

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  6. B. RogersDecember 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM

    The next time things seem to be falling apart all over the place, I’ll remember things are just expanding!

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  7. Anne Hagman-NiilolaDecember 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Pixie!

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  8. Bob BushellDecember 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM

    Beautiful photos.

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  9. RedPatDecember 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM

    Words to keep us going, Cloudia. ;-)

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  10. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful Pixie! I loved your photos and quotes. Have a Happy December!

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  11. SandeeDecember 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM

    Pixie is my favorite of all the photographs. We love kitties.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

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

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  12. NCSueDecember 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM

    Aloha to you, too! Thank you for visiting at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/12/mount-moran-viewed-from-lodge.html

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  13. DVArtistDecember 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM

    I'm freezing the AM and the warmth of these photos are reminding me of how lovely it is where you live.

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  14. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM

    Happiness can always be found in the simplest things when we have eyes to see. Blessings, Cloudia and Pixie!

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  15. Kathy GDecember 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM

    All of your photos have a golden hue today :-)

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  16. My name is Erika.December 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM

    I can't imagine getting that breakfast treat for 15 cents now. And where do you find these quotes? They're always so inspiring. Happy T day. And give Pixie a pat for me.

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  17. MichelleDecember 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM

    Trust the unfolding of your life - what a wonderful statement. Sometimes hard to do......

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  18. magiceyeDecember 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM

    The 2nd photo is my favourite!

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  19. Iris FlaviaDecember 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM

    Aloha and to being happy - and warm! You live in a great place! 😍

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  20. Maria MedeirosDecember 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM

    oh I love that quote. Also your pictures warm me up because here in Canada it is brrrrr cold. :) Have a wonderful week! Lovely photos. :)

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  21. William KendallDecember 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful skies

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  22. CJ KennedyDecember 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM

    The art of being happy...indeed. Gorgeous Pixie. Happy T Day

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  23. Sharon MadsonDecember 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM

    I love the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote as well as the unfolding one. You always have great quotes and photos. I commented last week, but it didn’t take. I hope this one does, or I might be in the same boat with Elizabeth!

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  24. Rambling WoodsDecember 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM

    You always have good quotes to reflect on.

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