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Vicious Bitch & my new car

5/13/2013

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The impossible dream of keeping a new car pristine becomes even more elusive when you come home on a rainy day and you share life with cats.  No matter what tone of voice I utilize nor threatening gestures I exhibit .. it is always the same outcome.  Knowing full well I won't lift a hand against them, both Vicious Bitch (above) and Baby saunter aloofly to my warm hooded pride and joy, jump onto the newly designated "car bed" and curl up for a bit of time in Kitty Dreamland.  

This wouldn't be such a trauma for me if they would simply jump up and lay down .. but no, they seem to have the need for claiming their place of slumber with muddy little cat prints (look closely .. you'll see them) which cover the entire surface of my ride.   

They have me,  hook, line, and sinker.  I guess until a car comes along that can copy the comically frustrating experiences our two adopted felines provide, I will continue to drive around beautiful Kauai with their dirty display of ownership on what is otherwise a very attractive hunk of metal ... smiling with each passing mile.  Click here for a bit of insight into our relationship and PLEASE do yourself the favor of owning a dog ...
... so all the cats will have something to play with!

from Kauai to Paris ... and all places between

Bill
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Living Slower .. Looking Deeper

5/11/2013

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Have you ever noticed how much more we see ..

How much greater the experience ..

How intricate the world ..

How much wiser our words ..

How much more perceptive our hearing ..

When we go slowly through life .. taking time to look deeper?



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What a wonderful world
 

from Kauai to Paris ... and all places between
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LOYALTY  &  LOVE

5/7/2013

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BABY .. WAITING AT THE GATE
When I got home from walking yesterday,  Baby was planted by the gate .. waiting.  I was fortunate enough to get the photo above before she left her post to rub gently against my legs and enjoy my hand floating across her back. 

What a treat it is to have Baby sitting at our gate when I come back to the house.  What a wonderful feeling .. knowing your pet loves you enough to miss your presence and await your return.   

Receiving this feeling from Baby displayed to me why Loyalty & Love must certainly be synonymous ... how can one possibly exist without the other ... ? 
  
Just wanted to share a special moment & wish you the joy of  Loyalty & Love

I hope you have a "Baby" waiting at your front gate ...


from Kauai to Paris ... and all places between

Aloha et à bientôt!
Bill


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Japanese Lady Flower Tree .. and 4 miles

5/5/2013

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OUR KAUAI GREETING TREE IN FULL BLOOM
Leaving the house to begin my 4 miles of  "Walk it Off" yesterday evening,  I was once again left smiling by the beauty of the little tree that greets as I start,  waving lightly in the breeze as if to say "Aloha"  whenever one is entering  or departing our home.

I enjoyed my 4 miles, and I enjoyed the beauty of this little tree, which creates a positive sight for beginning my walk and a warm welcome home.

Click Here to enjoy the post entitled "Grandma" where I introduced this "greeter" and  the lovely Japanese Flower Lady who, through this tree, made my life richer.
I wish each of you a rich life .. filled with beautiful trees, great walks, and Grandma ...

from Kauai to Paris ... and all places between

Bill

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Accountability .. on another beautiful Kauai day

5/4/2013

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BRENNECKE'S BEACH IN POIPU
I made a Statement yesterday, May 3, 2013.  My statement was that I am committing to walk 4 miles every day.   Click here to view that post and my statement.  After publishing my Statement, I immediately went on a walk .. a walk of 2 miles.  Gotta say, it felt great!

Upon awakening this morning I realized I would need to provide "full disclosure" to my readers and let you know I did not walk the full 4 miles yesterday.  I also realized if one makes statements concerning a goal that is to be met daily .. one has really put himself in a position of accountability for accomplishing those goals and fulfilling the terms of his statement.   

Dear Reader .. I reiterate my Statement & Goal:  I will walk 4 miles every day.

A person is only as good as their word.  I set myself up to be accountable, and I am going to be accountable .. to you and to myself. 

I invite you again to join my "Walk it Off" commitment .. it's free, it's healthy, it's good for body & soul.  Please know this is an invitation - not a challenge - I invite you to come take a walk with me and Walk it Off ... 
From Kauai to Paris ... and all places between

Click here to share your walks in the comments section

Happy Walking!
Bill
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Walk it off !

5/3/2013

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                                I've been stressing out lately ! 

There is no major reason for my stress, probably just a simple compilation of every day life, but it occurred to me this morning  I need to deal with it.   This is going to be a short post .. a short post with a declaration and an invitation. 
DECLARATION
Today I am going to begin walking four miles every day .. renewing a good old habit.

INVITATION
Join me.  Pick your own distance to walk and let's all share a healthy pastime with one another.  Let's inspire one another!  I know each of you has enjoyed special walks around our globe. Please, share your stories and experiences as we go out and dump the stress together. 

                  Click here to make your own declaration in the comments section.

Walking is so simplistic, so readily accessible, so healthful, and such a wonderful way to connect with the Nature around us.   Walking initiates incredible peacefulness and  introspection .. not to mention  obvious physical benefits. 

Possibly the most positive aspect of walking is that it doesn't matter where you are.  The reward is in the walk itself .. giving us a unique view of the surroundings we often overlook while living a hurried life.

We live in a time of incredible man made creations.  We enjoy the fruits born of intellect.  Many of mans greatest discoveries have enriched and simplified every day tasks to a point of reducing the physical to the sedentary.  In other words .. we are happily sitting on our butts while all the gadgets entertain and sustain us.  
Come on .. let's go for a walk !
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MY FAVORITE WALK ON KAUAI
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AN EVENING STROLL IN THE VAUCLUSE

It doesn't matter how you walk .. you can power walk or you can stroll ...  the Gifts are out there waiting, no matter how you choose to receive them.  I hope to see you on the path ...
From Kauai to Paris ... and all places between

Bill
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