Thursday, April 17, 2025

Open Quest

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U


 You'll never find rainbows
If you're looking down.
Charlie Chaplin



I don't plot my books rigidly, 
 a preconceived structure. 
A novel mustn't be 
a closed system - 
it's a quest.
    Kurt Vonnegut






When you go looking
 for rescue, you end up 
trapped in your own weakness.
Deb Caletti






With a little seed of
imagination you can
grow a field of hope.
African Proverb




We build our days

Such fragile towers,  
Stacking minutes
Hours on hours.  
But even stone
Must rest and weather
Then time dissolves
Like floating feathers.  
   Cloudia Charters



The brightest light is invisible.
It shines through your deeds
and warms the universe.

 Dylan Hunt


භභභභභභභභභභ
Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie


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 Resembling a cross between 
a lion and a dog, 
from Okinawan mythology,
Shisa
are believed to protect from evils.
Some of them have a great smile!
On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. 
H. L. Mencken

30 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Love the African proverb. It is so very true.

Andrew said...

It looks like a sunset photo, and it is lovely.

roentare said...

Beautifully put—writing as a quest leaves room for discovery, growth, and surprise, both for the writer and the reader.

Tom said...

...keep imaging and hoping.

eileeninmd said...

What a can better than rainbows, flowers and a cute doggie!
Wonderful photos. Take care, have a great day!

s.c said...

That Charlie Chaplin, great quote.

Anvilcloud said...

I tend to look down when I walk, kind of lost in the muddle of my brain. Sometimes, someone has to look up for me.

Rostrose said...

Aloha, dear Cloudia and Pixie,
Those are some very good sayings and poems again – and the last one has already come true 😉
I also really like your selection of photos.
I wish you and everyone you care about a happy Eastertime!
🌷🐇🐥🐣🌸🐔🐤🐰🌷
Love and cuddles, Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2025/04/weltreise-2024-reisegarderobe- resume.html

William Kendall said...

Regarding Pixie: Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?

The shadow knows.

RedPat said...

Great pics and your poem too, Cloudia. ;-)

Barbara Rogers said...

I loved your poem today, as I've recently been looking at a lot of weathered rocks!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Keep looking up to find the rainbow. Loved today's blog, as always, Cloudia. Blessings!

Mary Kirkland said...

You have to look up to see a rainbow.

Bill said...

Beautiful photos, love the rainbow and Charlie Chapin's quote.

MELODY JACOB said...

Such beautiful reflections here, especially the African proverb about imagination. It's a reminder that even small sparks of creativity can lead to something powerful.

Teresa said...

Thanks for the info about the Shisa. I saw the picture and wondered if it was a Hawaii riff on the lion dance costume, Lion hula, maybe? Only the lioness Pixie's shadow knows....

Kathy G said...

I love Pixie in the golden sunlight.

DVArtist said...

I really love this post. All good photos and quotes. Have a nice evening.

Jim said...

Stunning sky colours.

rupam sarma said...

Amazing sky views, stunning Rainbow.
Beautiful photos. Greetings

Annie said...

Lovely photos and words as always.
Hugs,
Annie x

Iris Flavia said...

To helpful quotes! Last year I had a good calendar on this (German), this year no such luck. Thank you for helping out!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Those were really good and such wonderful photos too. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

Lisca said...

Oh such lovely flower photos! And I love the African proverb.
Who is H.L.Mencken? A prophet?
Happy Easter weekend,
Lisca

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Beautiful photos, especially the white lily closeup. And that quotation by Mencken -- oh my, LOL!

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Looking upwards is always a good idea so you see things approaching you. Beautiful photos and especially the flowers. Hugs Angela xXx

Christine said...

Lovely -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

Spare Parts and Pics said...

I love that sky!!

My name is Erika. said...

That dog in your photo looks a lot like one of mine. And she's a rescue, but I got into something fantastic. I hope you have a Happy Easter if you celebrate and have a great weekend-Pixie too.

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

Always love the Rainbows and Charlie Chaplin has it right. Cute dog ... I hope he was rescued and Pixie is always the best. Happy Easter, Claudia ...

Andrea @ From the Sol