Hunches, Assumptions, Light

A L O H A !

" Trust your hunches.

They're usually based on facts

filed just below

the conscious level. "

                              Joyce Brothers

" Your assumptions

are your windows

on the world.

Scrub them off

every once in a while,

or the light won't

come In. "

                           Isaac Asimov

"Over everything 

connected with autumn 

there lingers 

some golden spell—

some unseen influence 

that penetrates the soul 

with its mysterious power."

                                          Northern Advocate

Reflective, End Of Day

" May it be 

a light to you 

in dark places, 

when all other lights 

go out. "

Tolkien


Today's Sunset in Honolulu:
5:58pm

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Even here
in the sub-tropics,
Autumn
changes things.
The quality of light,
the smells in the breeze,
the cycles of
crops, herbs,
animals and fishes
known so well
to the Hawaiians 
of old.

We're riding this world
Together.

Thank Goodness
for that!

Thank You,
              Fondly, cloudia

Peer Or Potentate?

A  L  O  H  A !

 " To myself I am

 but a small child 

wandering upon the vast shores 

of knowledge, every now 

and then finding 

a small bright pebble 

to content myself with. "

                               Plato

" There is no respect for others 

without humility in one's self."

                   Henri Frederic Amiel.

" The vulgar man is 

always the most distinguished, 

for the very desire 

to be distinguished 

is vulgar. "

                   Gilbert K. Chesterton

Have you noticed

that successful politicians 

standing for election, or re-election

are warm, approachable,

kissing babies,

shaking hands,

smiling?

Have you noticed

that office holders

very often

carry the aura of 

potentates?

Attending an awards ceremony

for Hawaii's music industry

I found myself

in an elevator

with a famous local producer

associated with wonderful music.

"Love your work, man. Thanks."

"Always like to satisfy the consumers,"

he replied.

What a jerk!

It so happens,

that I was attending

as guest of a former band mate

who was up for an award

with his new band.

Great people

are focused on

other people

and the journeys ahead.

Small people

are so insecure

that they constantly

enforce, and

reinforce ANY

distinction they have.

Alan Brennert

is a VERY successful writer.

His work in scripts and novels

has won him many fans,

and awards.

I let him know

how fine his Hawaii

novels are.

He is an amazing 

and humane writer!

I wrote one little novel

(so far)

But Alan has been friendly

and kind when visiting Hawaii,

exchanging signed books

and later quoting me in an interview.

He called me Hawaii author.

[not a fan or consumer]

His spirit is generous.

Why do local "somebodies"

[wherever local happens to be]

act like a separate species,

yet world-class people

treat each person

as a friend,

as valuable?

I think the question

answers itself,

don't you?

I have confused and upset

some "achievers"

by treating them like friends

instead of making obeisance.

Don't get me wrong,

I express appreciation for their

work, but. . . . 

I'm not looking for rank,

invites to events,

or Medals.

Each person I meet

has something to teach me

[yes, some of the lessons

are cautionary].

So carry on,

my fellow great person!

By this ye shall know

insecure jerks:

they are preoccupied

with being respected.

So give them what they want

to get what YOU want,

but make real people,

animals,

the whole world,

your fellow of the journey'

of life.

Then YOU shall be

known as

a truly great human.

Like me.

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Thank YOU 

for laughing along.

The only reason I post

is for the friendship 

and comments

from YOU!

      Thanks So Much

                   fondly, cloudia

Moki

Monday MuraL

This modest Honolulu mural has a snide attitude!

“Elevate your inside game. 

A negative attitude 

is below the 

horizon...

a place for 

lonesome hearts.” 

 T.F. Hodge

Linking to Mural Monday

Here

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Thank You

for visiting!

              Warmly, cloudia

Sky, Macro, Secret

A  L  O  H  A !

"Choose 

the least important 

day in your life.

 It will be 

important enough."

                             Thornton Wilder, 

                                                   Our Town

"The secret of happiness

 is to make others believe 

they are 

the cause of it."

                      Al Batt

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"Zen is to have
 the heart and soul 
of a little child." 
                 Takuan

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Thank You

for Playing with Us!

                          Fondly, Cloudia

Saturday Sunset Moments Waikiki

A  L  O  H  A !

" When your mind is narrow, 

small things 

agitate you very easily. 

Make your mind 

an ocean. "

                Lama Yeshe

 Surf Session

" By all means 

use sometimes to

 be alone. 

 Salute thyself; 

see what thy 

soul doth wear."

                           George Herbert

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Thank You

for visiting!

                    Warmly, cloudia

C'mon! We outta HERE!

Honolulu Street Portraits

A  L  O  H  A !

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Thank YOU

for walking along!

               Warmly, cloudia

Saturday Critter

A L O H A !

"Stop running 

to those who 

ignore you 

and start running 

to those who 

adore you."

  Joseph Simmons

Linking to
Saturday Critters
Here

and Feline Art Friday
HERE

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Thank You!
                Warmly, cloudia