Relieved Optimism

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

 We've fought off every authoritarian movement this country has ever faced back to our founding, and we will fight this one too, and we will beat this one too. ... Good scientific polling says the majority of Americans think Donald Trump is a dictator who must be stopped. The American public’s clarity of vision on that is the most valuable thing that we’ve got, and we need to hold to it. ... I am more heartened than I ever thought that I would be 100 days ago.

   Rachel Maddow

She emphasized that broad, sustained engagement and clarity among the public is what gives her hope, and that it’s a sign that Americans are not willing to let democracy slip away without a fight.

Some people could be given 

an entire field of roses 

and only see the thorns in it. 

Others could be given a 

single weed and only see 

the wildflower in it. 

Perception is a key 

component to gratitude. 

And gratitude a key 

component to joy.
Amy Weatherly

 The sting of winter's wind
Is a passing fact,
The warmth of summer's sun
A most welcome act!

Pixie

We climb and climb

eyes on the way,  

Chasing tomorrow

While missing today.  

But if we pause

And gently turn,  

It's all we've achieved 

We'll begin to discern

Appreciate 

Things you’ve done,  

A license earned

The races you’ve run.

Each challenging step

Each quiet feat,  

Now glows beneath

Your resting feet.

    Cloudia Charters 

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Love You,

Cloudia & Pixie

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Floral Friday
Friday Faceoff
Friday Smiles

 When you cross paths with another, 

dare to make them smile.

When you feel great, 

dare to help someone else

feel great too.

When the day has ended, 

dare to feel as 

you've done your best.

Dare to be the best you can –

At all times, 

Dare to be! 

Steve Maraboli