Monday, November 9, 2026

Even A Smile

 

 A  L  O  H  A 

From

Honolulu


Rainbows introduce us to 
reflections of different 
beautiful possibilities so 
we never forget that 
pain and grief are not the 
final options in life.                  
    Aberjhani





Remember,

the best way to
resist darkness is to
shine your own light.
Be the kindness
that defies negativity.  
     Mattie Stepanek







Even a smile is a good deed. Shari Arison



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Pick Your Poison

In tourist town,
we drink with flair—
More fruit than booze,
but who’s to care?
A pineapple, with straw
and umbrella,
Winks, “You look thirsty,
my sunburnt fella.”

Pixie





9 comments:

Teresa said...

Does Pixie drink spiked pineapple juice? She is a truly sophisticated kitty cat.

Crafty Green Poet said...

Lovely photos of the moon and the rainbow. Pixie looks very thoughtful in that photo.

Delisa said...

Hi Cloudia, I love Pixie's poem, I didn't know that she too was a poet! I would love to drink out of a pineapple. I didn't know that was a thing, sounds very refreshing! I live out in the farmlands, the rural area, but the next big city from us is the tourist town of Savannah. Mostly the tourism is centered in the historic district. It is funny sometimes to see how excited the tourists get over things we thing are "small" things, like the Spanish moss. They often can be seen pulling it down which a major "no, no". They put it on their heads or make a beard of it and take selfies. But it's a "no no" for a reason because the moss carries a little red biting bug called a chigger. They often go back home with a little more than they intended. :). But everyone warns them. Plus the moss is a defining feature of our beautiful live oak trees. If everyone took some there would be no more to enjoy. The Spanish moss is actually classified as a bromeliad plant, like the pineapple. They say that in every tour bus speech. So we have something in common! :) Savannah Historic district is really beautiful, we always take guests there when they come to visit. I hope you have a peaceful and happy Monday ahead! :) Aloha

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Pain and grief never have the final say, Cloudia. I had to smile at Pixie's poem, too. Blessings!

Tom said...

Keep it sweet!

RedPat said...

Love the rainbow and that moon shot, Cloudia. ;-)

Anvilcloud said...

I wish I were more of a smiler because I appreciate smiles from others. I may be a better smiler than Pixie though. 😎

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Love the rainbow, the moon and all the quotes.
Pixie and her poem are sweet!
Take care, Happy Monday! Have a great week!

Sandee said...

A smile is a good deed and I smile often.

Pixie is so beautiful.

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