“The greatest healing therapy
is Friendship and Love.”
~ Hubert H. Humphrey
Keep Love Alive
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The Mastery of the Bicycle
“Toleration is the greatest gift
of the mind; it requires
the same effort of the brain
that it takes to balance oneself
on a bicycle.”
~ Helen Keller
A Sense of Security
“We spend our time
searching for security
and hate it
when we get it.”
~ John Steinbeck
Experience the Charm of Island-Style Living
For island-style charm, on the historic Royal Coconut Coast, the oceanfront sunrise is unbelievable. As the dawn turns from azure-blue-grey to the golden cerulean seagreen of clear Pacific waters, the pull of the ocean practically lures you over the balcony to become one with the sea. Across the only road that runs north and south, like a horseshoe, on the island just beyond the lush valley is a view of the Sleeping Giant Mountain Range. The view can literally take your breath away. Old Kapaa Town is just a stone’s throw away. Walk the uncrowded shoreline, paying attention to the kite-surfing enthusiasts, or choose the paved Kauai Path for biking and daily exercise. Whatever the whim, the East Shore fits the bill.
If Chihuahuas Could Talk
Just like people, I suspect not every dog automatically loves the beach. Take a chihuahua, for instance. Typically, they enjoy being cuddled, carried around in the crook of a young lady’s arm, or nestled in a canvas bag above the crosswalk of heavy footsteps. While rambling barefoot along the oceanfront this morning, I passed a gal sunbathing on a blue striped towel. She didn’t seem to mind reclining close to the shoreline beyond the reach of crashing waves. Like a sleep number bed, the sandy beach conformed to her body shape. The Winter sun was brightly shining. Although the temperature was rising, the cooling sea breezes felt refreshing. About six feet away the tiny brown dog was sitting with a look of displeasure on its face. One paw was raised above the beach as if to keep the fine, loose grains from getting between its toes. It slowly turned in my direction, blinked its eyes, and shifted uncomfortably as though a few light brownish pebbles had already lodged into the derrière folds of its short fur bottom. I could practically read the chihuahua’s thoughts:”This is ridiculous!”
“How much longer are we going to be here?”
“I’m thirsty and this ocean water tastes like salt.”
“I have sand in my ears.”
“I have sand between my toes.”
“I have sand in my butt cheeks.”
“And I want to go home!”
If only chihuahuas could talk.
Art Has No Rules
“I used to go and
flatten my nose
against that window and
absorb all I could of his art.
I saw art then as
I wanted to see it.”
~ Mary Cassatt
Express Yourself
“I remember walking into drugstores
when I was younger
and seeing all the hair color boxes
on the shelves and just being
so in awe.
Having the control
to dye your hair and
change your look is such
a part of self-expression.”
~ Olivia Wilde
Rise Above the Clouds
“I think I will be able to,
in the end,
rise above the clouds and
climb the stairs to Heaven,
and I will look down
on my beautiful life.”
~ Yayoi Kusama
The Gift of Living Well
“No matter how busy you are,
you must take time
to make the other person
feel important.”
~ Mary Kay Ash
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