Qin Shihuangdi
Statue at the entrance to the Manoa Chinese Cemetery depicting the first emeror of China, Qui Shihuangdi (259-210 B.C.)
Continue reading →Hokulea Homecoming
On Saturday, June 17, 2017, thousands of spectators gathered at Magic Island to welcome the Hokule‘a back after a three year voyage of over 46, 000 miles. These are links to a couple of You Tube videos. Mahalo to those … Continue reading →
‘Okina and Kahakō
The Hawaiian language uses two markings. The ‘okina is a glottal stop. The kahako is a macron. The ‘okina glottal stop is similar to the sound between the syllables of “oh-oh.” The ‘okina is always before a vowel, never before … Continue reading →
KA LĀ HIKI OLA
“The dawning of a new day.” Optimism. The value of hope and promise.
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The value of integrity, of rightness and balance. The feeling of contentment when all is good and all is right.
Continue reading →NĀNĀ I KE KUMU
Look to your Sense of Place and sources of spirit, and you find your truth. NĀNĀ I KE KUMU — Look to the source. E nana i ke kumu — Look at the teacher.
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“Thank you”, as a way of living. Live in thankfulness for the richness that makes life so precious.
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The value of stewardship. To take care of. To serve and to honor, to protect and care for.
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