The Perfect State Of Mind

 A L O H A From Honolulu!

Focus on doing the right things instead of a bunch of things. Mike Krieger

It's a small world, but

I wouldn't want to

have to paint it.

   Steven Wright

The perfect state of mind

is a mirror. Grasping nothing,

No regrets. It observes but

does not keep. Chuang Tzu

 "Dragon Chasing The Pearl" shows

that the dragon is continually

in the pursuit of wisdom. Dragon Dance-Chinese Customs-

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Perhaps the most comforting thing about growing old gracefully is the increasing ability not to take things too seriously. One of the big differences between a genuine sage and a preacher is gaiety. Henry Miller

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Pixie & Cloudia

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Monday Murals 

Green Feather Green Stone

A  L  O  H  A !

Have you ever observed a humming-bird 

moving about in an aërial dance 

among the flowers — 

a living prismatic gem 

that changes its colour 

with every change of position… 

it is a creature of such 

fairy-like loveliness as to 

mock all description. 

                     W. H. Hudson, Green Mansions:

A Romance of the Tropical Forest, 1916

San Francisco Chinatown

For instance, dragons are 

deeply revered by the Chinese. 

According to legend they have 

megapowers that include weather control 

and life creation. And they’re seen 

as kind, benevolent creatures. 

                                Jennifer Rardin

A good roof protector!

Hummingbird beams 

enjoyment of life, 

dances the lightness of being. 

Enjoy life's sweetness,

find the shaft of light,

share the ruby you carry,

rest when it is time.

Linking To
Our World Tuesday
Wild Bird Wednesday

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Dragon And Ducks

A  L  O  H  A !

“It’s OKAY to be scared. 

Being scared means 

you’re about to 

do something really, 

really brave.” 

              Mandy Hale

"There is no friend like 

an old friend who has 

shared our morning days, 

no greeting like his welcome, 

no homage like his praise."

              Oliver Wendell Holmes

I love my morning visitors

"Welcome anything 

that comes to you, 

but do not long 

for anything else."

            Andre Gide

Linking to

Monday Murals

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No Compassion - No Judgements

A  L  O  H  A !

"Make no judgments 

where you have 

no compassion."

        Anne McCaffrey

“I do not care 

what comes after; 

I have seen the dragons 

on the wind of morning.” 

         Ursula K. Le Guin

"Time, Small, Friend.

 When the flower blossoms, 

the bee will come."

      Srikumar Rao 

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Friend!

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Yellow Yellow Thoughts

A  L  O  H  A !

"Yellow is the perceived 

color of sunshine. 

It is associated with 

joy, happiness, intellect, 

and energy."

             Marcia Moses

"Yellow is a small wheel 

of cheddar cheese,

Permeating a musty odor 

out of the bakers shop

Yellow is a thousand 

paper cranes,

Floating down a 

slow, mellow river

Yellow is the round 

circle of moon,

The light that stays 

through the coldest night."

              Anisha Datta

Chinatown S.F.

“I do not care 

what comes after; 

I have seen the dragons 

on the wind of morning.” 

              Ursula K. Le Guin

"In the world of safe hues, 

like black, red and white, 

yellow shouts: 

"Look at me. 

I'm happy!"

            Joy Sewing

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August Light

A  L  O  H  A !

"One of these mornin's

You're gonna rise up singin'

Then you'll spread your wings

And take to the sky"

                       George Gershwin &

                           Dubose Heyward, 

                                           Porgy and Bess  

"Do not anticipate trouble 

or worry about what 

may never happen. 

Keep in the sunlight."

                           Benjamin Franklin

“Bad things can happen, 

and often do--

but they only take up a

few pages of your story; 

and anyone can 

survive a few pages.” 

                     James A. Owen

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Lunar New Year Forecast

Gong Hei Fat Choi ! 

When good fortune 
finally comes, 

no one can 
ever stop it.

Get rid of the demons of 

the year gone by and 

embrace the positives to 

lead a fulfilling and 

pleasurable life ahead. 

Τhis New Year may good luck 

and prosperity follow yοu 

wherever you gο, and may 

Lady Luck scare away any

 misfortune.

- Photos I took in Honolulu 

over the years -

I wish you good health, 

wealth and luck for 

the forthcoming year!

Musicians

Harmony brings health. 

May joy and happiness 

surround you today 

and always!

Happiness, Prosperity, Longevity!

My Wishes
for YOU!
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Here Be Dragons

A  L  O  H  A !

Dragons Arriving for Chinese New Year

Gung Xi Fa Cai!

" Happiness often sneaks in 

through a door you didn't 

know you left open. "

                        John Barrymore

" The soul always knows

 what to do to heal itself. 

The challenge is 

to silence the mind. "

                               Caroline Myss

"Still round the corner 

there may wait, A new

 road or a secret gate."

J. R. R. Tolkien

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And Then a Dragon

A  L  O  H  A  from  Honolulu!

Hear surf?  Feel sand?

 " How we

spend our days 

is, of course,

how we spend

our lives. "

                 Annie Dillard

Tenacious Beach Palm

" If we take care

 of the moments, 

the years will

 take care of 

themselves. "

                     Maria Edgeworth

Pampered Garden Palm

" Success is 

following the pattern 

of life one enjoys most. "

                           Al Capp

. . . And Then a Happy Dragon. . .

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Our World Tuesday

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We fear to stop

even for an hour;

We always seem 

to be running,

striving 

to catch up.

What if we

get left behind?!

Even in retirement

we hurry 

to be seen  

remaining viable.

But what if

we do stop?

What if we brave

that demon?

Is it a dragon:

fearsome

but holding

a treasure?

What we 

sacrifice

goes

to the cleaner,

returning refreshed

smelling sweet.

[like ourselves]

One may even

feel

'Good Riddance'

Get that monkey

off your back

Thank You

Friend!

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