After participating in TedxMaui this past weekend I decided to look up some of the TedTalks online. I thought this one was interesting since the speaker began a Barefoot College which appreciates the wisdom and intelligence of the common person, especially the grandmothers. Enjoy
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/en//id/1248
January 24, 2012
December 27, 2011
New Year
Whether you follow the solstice, Ke Ala Polohiwa A Kanaloa, or January 1 Gregorian calendar, the times they are a changing. Now is the time for us all to reset, start anew, be hopeful, and look forward. Looking forward however does not mean forgetting the past. For many of us we look to the past in order to move forward. Whatever way you like to look at it, we each have an opportunity to set aside this time to reflect on what has occurred and to look forward to the possibilities yet to come.
My screen saver says, "Spend more time on duplicating what works rather than dwelling on what is broken." Something to ponder on.
My screen saver says, "Spend more time on duplicating what works rather than dwelling on what is broken." Something to ponder on.
December 21, 2011
'O Kanaloa, 'o Lonokapao me Kaneikawaiola
O Kanaloa, o Lonokapao me Kaneikawaiola.
A fine morning to wake up to today. It rained most of the night on and off, the sky was cloudy just during sunrise, but as the daylight grew so did the appearance of the sun. It is now sunny with blue skies and puffy clouds. Indeed a time for all three gods to gather; Ke Ala Polohiwa A Kanaloa, Lonoikamakahiki, and Kaneikawaiola. E ola no, ea!
A fine morning to wake up to today. It rained most of the night on and off, the sky was cloudy just during sunrise, but as the daylight grew so did the appearance of the sun. It is now sunny with blue skies and puffy clouds. Indeed a time for all three gods to gather; Ke Ala Polohiwa A Kanaloa, Lonoikamakahiki, and Kaneikawaiola. E ola no, ea!
December 19, 2011
Ke Ao Polohiwa A Kanaloa
We are in that wonderful season of Lono where the environment is alive with wind, rain, gushing streams and crashing seas. It is great to see and experience that around us.
Ke Ao Polohiwa A Kanaloa is also upon us. Also known by others as the winter solstice and is the time when the sun reaches it furthest travel toward the south and will begin is journey back toward the north. The days will begin to get longer as the sun moves toward Ka Piko O Wakea. Whether you mark the date on Wednesday December 21 or Thursday December 22, go out and greet the sun in the morning. When the first edge of the sun reaches the horizon until the bottom edge clears the horizon, join us in welcoming Kanehoalani. E Kanehoalani e, e Kanehoalani e, aloha kaua.
Ke Ao Polohiwa A Kanaloa is also upon us. Also known by others as the winter solstice and is the time when the sun reaches it furthest travel toward the south and will begin is journey back toward the north. The days will begin to get longer as the sun moves toward Ka Piko O Wakea. Whether you mark the date on Wednesday December 21 or Thursday December 22, go out and greet the sun in the morning. When the first edge of the sun reaches the horizon until the bottom edge clears the horizon, join us in welcoming Kanehoalani. E Kanehoalani e, e Kanehoalani e, aloha kaua.
December 6, 2011
Feed Me
Mac Application.
I just learned about a new Mac application called Feed Me that teaches Hawaiian in a very elementary and simple way. It looks like it was originally designed for children but it works for beginners to learn in a very fun way. You can always pretend it is for a child and use it for yourself. Seems to be only on the Mac platform right now but if anyone sees something similar for a Droid, let us know. FEED ME, a name that I can relate to.
I just learned about a new Mac application called Feed Me that teaches Hawaiian in a very elementary and simple way. It looks like it was originally designed for children but it works for beginners to learn in a very fun way. You can always pretend it is for a child and use it for yourself. Seems to be only on the Mac platform right now but if anyone sees something similar for a Droid, let us know. FEED ME, a name that I can relate to.
November 23, 2011
To See...
Now that the Makahiki season is here and will officially start this weekend, it is a great time to get outside and "see" our environment. It is alive with wind, waves, rain, gushing rivers, and flourishing plants. Take some time to be in it and experience it.
My new way to "see" is through photography. I'm not very good at it but I want to get better. I am finding that through photography I am slowing down, I am looking more closely at things, I'm thinking about light and balance, and I'm taking the time to go outside. These are all good things to do in my busy life.
As one of my photography teachers said, "it is a good way to get to know your home." I plan to do that.
My new way to "see" is through photography. I'm not very good at it but I want to get better. I am finding that through photography I am slowing down, I am looking more closely at things, I'm thinking about light and balance, and I'm taking the time to go outside. These are all good things to do in my busy life.
As one of my photography teachers said, "it is a good way to get to know your home." I plan to do that.
October 1, 2011
Losses are never easy
Over the last few months we have had so many losses in our hula and music community. Those people who have brought unending joy, created thrilling experiences, and through their music and dance were with us in the important times of our lives. We may have known them well, we may have known them a little, and we may have not known them personally at all. These same people truly seemed to reach into our minds and hearts and know just what to say.
They will always bring remembrances of wonderful times, sad times, exciting times, shared times, and alone times. They will always be friend, family, kumu, and those who have touched our lives. They will always be with us.
To all those who have been this and much more to each of us...aloha.
They will always bring remembrances of wonderful times, sad times, exciting times, shared times, and alone times. They will always be friend, family, kumu, and those who have touched our lives. They will always be with us.
To all those who have been this and much more to each of us...aloha.
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