Monday, August 24, 2026

Ordinarily Unique


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From

Honolulu

Ordinarily Unique

Where the ocean
meets the sky,
ordinary days
become sacred. Sunset is a
quiet reminder
that letting go
can be beautiful. Waves keep moving
colors keep changing;
the moment asks only
to be felt.
Pixie & Cloudia


Street life at night tourist town in
matching aloha wear, perfume drifts
through warm air with garlic, grilled fish,
sweet pineapple. First-day excitement, last-day longing— every evening
a new crowd, each face passing:
waves lapping the shore Vacation glows under storefront lights, and the night tastes like somewhere you
will long remember.
Cloudia Charters




A half moon rises
through island mist;
my heart is full.



If you spend time
with animals,
you run the risk of
becoming a better person Oscar Wilde



Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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20 comments:

Tom said...

...I always laugh when I see a family dressed alike.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Every time I read your blog, Cloudia, I feel like I've become a better person. Thank you for blessing me so!

RedPat said...

Wonderful words, Cloudia. ;-)

Kathy G said...

When I was in Hawaii I was amazed at how many families had the same pattern on their clothes.

Barbara Rogers said...

Lovely photos, oh that moon feels like I could reach up and touch it!

eileeninmd said...

Great photos, Cloudia, I love the poems and quotes.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

DrumMajor said...

I think the matching clothing, like a family reunion, keeps the visitors from losing each other! Sacred sunset sinking into the waves with nothing in the way is my favorite Hawaiian view. Sigh! Linda in Kansas

Michelle said...

Lovely photos! Sending love to you and Pixie!

Stewart M said...

I like the matching clothes on that family - maybe it makes for easier repairs if anybody gets a hole!!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Teresa said...

Gorgeous photos. I'm not sure if Pixie looks surprised about the family in matching clothes or the guy drinking on the job.

Cloudia said...

Thank you so much for this beautiful comment which means so much to me God bless you, Martha!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

The family that was wearing the same clothes caught my eye. That photo was a big hit. And I love the quote about spending time with animals is so true. Thanks for also sharing the man's drink with us for T this Tuesday, Cloudia and Pixie.

My name is Erika. said...

Give Pixie a hug and happy T day.

Maria Medeiros said...

Your poetry is so beautiful! Magical photos! I love them. Have a lovely Tuesday! Many blessings!

Nuria de Espinosa said...

Me encantan las imágenes. Saludos desde España

Sandee said...

Beautiful photography, beautiful quotes and beautiful Pixie.

Thank you for joining the Awww Monday Blog Hop.

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

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Cute! We used to dress our girls in matching outfits when they were little, but we never had family matching outfits. Aloha via T is for Tuesday!

Lisca said...

Seeing a family, all dressed alike, would make me smile.
Lovely photos.
What's happening with Pixie? A surprised look.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

DVArtist said...

I absolutely love street life in Hawaii. Anyway, the times I have been there. Have a nice day today.

CJ Kennedy said...

Beautiful words and imagery. And of course, beautiful Pixie. Happy T Day