Monday, March 16, 2026

Private Island

 A  L  O  H  A 
From
Honolulu

To take a good rest in life [from] time to time, you must know the ways to make yourself a remote island! An island no one can reach…” Mehmet Murat ildan



 The storm in the mind 
 looks larger from inside. 
When you step outside 
Take a breath,
The storm is only rain, 
only wind, 
only passing.
      Cloudia Charters









To be wise is to be 
eternally curious.
Frederick Buechner





The most wasted of all days 
is one without laughter.
E. E. Cummings






Yawning feels good,
it aerates the mind.
Alain Bremond-Torrent 

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17 comments:

DrumMajor said...

Mr. Gecko is being sly, but oh my, ducks in a row, real Hawaiian nene? ducks in a row! Love it. Linda in Kansas

Teresa said...

Is Pixie yawning or laughing at the ducklings lined up for dinner (hers or theirs has not yet been determined...)? Great quotes today and lovely pictures.

Barbara Rogers said...

You know how one yawn leads to others in the room also yawning? Yep. I saw Pixie’s yawn and for some reason or unknown other, I yawned too.

Ananka said...

Love those little ducklings, so cute :-D

William Kendall said...

Big yawn, Pixie!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia,
Your sky photos are always beautiful.
I love the gecko and Pixie yawning and the cute ducklings.
Great quotes and poem, may the storm pass quickly and we all have more reasons to laugh! Take care, enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Tom said...

...I love the last shot.

Kathy G said...

I never would have thought about the idea of making myself a remote island, but I like it!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Aww! Look at Pixie yawning. So cute, Cloudia!

DVArtist said...

The storm of the mind what a photo and quote. Lovely post.

Mike said...

Looks like you've got your ducks in a row. You must be ready for the day!

Gillena Cox said...

Aloha, Cloudia
Happy Monday

My Monday post is
HERE

much love

Bob Bushell said...

BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES.

Sandee said...

Awww on all the quotes and photographs. Especially Pixie.

Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

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

MELODY JACOB said...

Such a peaceful and thoughtful collection of reflections! I love how each one reminds us to slow down, breathe, and find little islands of calm in everyday life. www.melodyjacob.com

Lydia C. Lee said...

Very sweet pics!

rupam sarma said...

Amazing series of photos. Great quotes. Lovely Pixie :)
Have a great week ahead.