Honolulu Dreaming

A  L  O  H  A !

Dreams say what they mean, 

but they don't say it 

in daytime language.

            Gail Godwin

I am going to see you 

in every wall, every 

street, every glass, in 

every person, in every 

wave of the sea 

and smile.

          Suyasha Subedi

 Every great dream begins 

with a dreamer. Always 

remember, you have 

within you the strength, 

the patience, and 

the passion to reach 

for the stars to 

change the world.

            Harriet Tubman

Trust your landmark and 

run through the smoke. 

It's going to open up 

eventually. 

             Ezekiel Elliott

Linking To
Wild Bird Wednesday

♆

Having a Comfort Level

with Ambiguity

is an inestimable skill.

Life is ALL ambiguity!

Nailing things down

amputates their whole truth.

Don't be quick

to classify, attack, defend.

Earn and inhabit

a Comfort Level

with Ambiguity

and life will improve.

Love Ya!

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Paws And Reflect

A  L  O  H  A !

You cannot live with 

a paw in each world. 

Erin Hunter

I am a Count, Not a Saint.

           Alexandre Dumas, 

                          The Count of Monte Cristo

Only write a story 

that only you can write. 

               Alysha Speer

There are so many incidents,

episodes, stories, and

epiphanies in the big city

by the sea. . . 

To pause and witness

all the striving, suffering

and celebration -

even in your own mind -

is a litany for the night.

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And So It Goes!

Waikiki Night Stroll

A  L  O  H  A !

When fears are grounded, 

dreams take flight

     Anon

 Mama told us: 

"Girls, always keep a 

fire extinguisher at hand."

 Be faithful to that which exists 

nowhere but in yourself - and thus 

make yourself indispensable.

               Gide

 To freely bloom - that is 

my definition of success.

                        Gerry Spence

A true friend knows your weaknesses

 but shows you your strengths; 

feels your fears 

but fortifies your faith; 

sees your anxieties 

but frees your spirit;

recognizes your 

disabilities but 

emphasizes your 

possibilities. 

                            William Arthur Ward

Linking To
Monday Murals
Here

Our World Tuesday
Here

❡

Walking With

YOU

Is More Fun!

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Bon Dancing In Honolulu

A  L  O  H  A !

The story of Honolulu's Mo`ili`ili neighborhood 

is the history of modern Hawaii.

Japanese workers completing their

labor contracts on the plantations

stayed in Hawaii, moving into town

to start businesses and begin to

build a financial base for the family

[something denied slaves on the

USA continent - which is why we are

discussing reparations]

Ultimately, many settled in Mo`ili`ili

at the mouth of Manoa Valley

where the University of Hawaii

would come into being.

Notice the Burger King in the background/right

Many Japanese customs of food, language,

religion, and culture were preserved

among these Hawaii people. When 

tourists from Japan began to visit

the islands in large numbers, they 

found an old-fashioned Japanese community,

frozen in time in many ways, 

and altogether charming.

Japanese food and culture are a big

part of HAWAII and all Hawaii people.

Every Summer, Buddhist and Shinto

shrines and temples throughout

the islands host BON dances.

The Honolulu Fukushima Club folks

show up with their tower, drums and

flutes. Recorded music is also played.

Andagi, fried noodles, teri chicken, hot dogs

and mochi are on offer. Many dance in

Japanese clothing. 

At the BON dance,

we dance with our loved ones who

have passed. In Summer - BON season -

they are near. There are many stories

of dead loved one's being glimpsed among the

dancers, or making themselves known

in other ways. We all attend. 

One need not be ethnic Japanese. 
Old, young, and VERY old & young 
all dance the eternal dances together.

WWII Veterans, US ARMY:

See You Next Time!

⛩

Blessings Friend!
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See the dog?

By Day By Night

A  L  O  H  A !

Life is like balloons.

If you never let yourself go

You will never know 

how far you can rise.

                   Linda Poindexter

Guests of Sheraton Waikiki

In temples you find religion, 

but in hearts you find God.

     Matshona Dhliwayo

Shower Tree, Rainbow Variety

"If you have 

good thoughts 

they will shine 

out of your face 

like sunbeams 

and you will 

always look lovely."

     Roald Dahl

A doctor once told me 

I feel too much. 

I said, so does god. 

that’s why you can see 

the grand canyon 

from the moon.”

    Andrea Gibson

Linking To

Saturday Critters

🔆

You & Me!

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Waikiki Forever

A  L  O  H  A !

 20th Century Waikiki

Tomorrow will never call 

to ask your opinion; 

you don't control it. 

Stop allowing today's 

possibilities to be robbed by 

tomorrow's insecurities.     

                  Steve Maraboli

 Waikiki 21st Century

Every tomorrow is an outcome 

of what I do today, and 

the beauty of it all is that 

today is happening all the time.

Craig D. Lounsbrough

Waikiki Tomorrow

Tomorrow belongs to those 
who can hear it coming.
         David Bowie

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See YOU
Tomorrow!
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Open Secret

A  L  O  H  A !

This is the  real secret of life

to be completely engaged 

with what you are doing

in the here and now.

And instead of calling it work

realize it is play.

     Alan Watts

When fears are grounded, 

dreams take flight

              Anon 

Big Vehicle Culture

Honolulu Too

If you were born without wings, 

do nothing to prevent them 

from growing.

                  Coco Chanel 

Linking To
SkyWatch

☏

The Direct Line

Is Always Open

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