“ Whatever is lost, you will remember. You will always hold it in your heart.
Kathleen Tyau
George McFly is my kind of guy!
“I am your density. I mean…your destiny.” —George McFly
An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break. —Chinese Proverb
Who might be at the end of your red thread? Think about it. If that thought doesn’t bring a smile to your face— you need to dream bigger.
Aloha!
Blue Girl Hawaii
Menehune: The Oompa-Loompas of Hawaii
I can already hear the tiny Menehune voices protesting the comparison to Wonka’s uncomely little helpers. In fairness, I should clarify that the menehune are smaller, shapelier, and much better looking than the oompa-loompas— nouveau or original. In fact, it is said that the menehune were miniature hotties that enticed many a full- sized Hawaiian native into an interracial union. How’s that for confidence?
Listen: Menehune love to dive from cliffs; if you hear splashing in the ocean, late at night, keep your eyes peeled— you just might spot one of these mischievous menes at play.
Word: Kolohe (Hawaiian), Naughty (English)
“I love kolohe menehune boys. They’re so hot!” Overheard being said by the village’s prettiest and most popular menehune girl to her best friend; while their dads toiled— one night— building yet another heiau.
Eat: Menehunes favorite guilty pleasure— shrimp. One of the best places— on the island of Oahu— to get your fill of these tasty little crustaceans is Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck on the North Shore. Scrumpdillyicious!
Read: Tutu Nene: The Hawaiian Mother Goose by Debra Ryll
A book for keiki (little kids) that gives props in one rhyme to Hawaii’s little people.
Ohana: A kissing-cousin of the Menehune is the leprechaun.
Hmmm, could that how those beautiful Dublin boys acquired their dark beauty? A traveling menehune hangin’ on the Emerald Isle with his Eire cuz?
Visit: Puu O Mahuka Heiau
Check out the menehune handiwork at this sacrificial heiau (temple) on the North Shore of Oahu.
The menehune, expert stonemasons, exclusively rocked the midnight shift— fuled by ‘ono grinds (yummy food) and rockin’ tunes— and hammered away on each project for a single night. If the sun began to rise before their work was complete, it was left unfinished.
Note: In spite of the sweeping picture-perfect view of Waimea Bay and seemingly romantic splendor at Puu O Mahuka , it must be remembered that this is a sacred site and needs to be treated as such. No need to anger the Hawaiian gods!
Aloha!
Blue Girl Hawaii
Sing...Sing a Mele
7:30 a.m. Rise and shine with…
Hawaiiannette - Annette Funicello
9:00 a.m. Drive to work with…
Gidget Goes Hawaiian - James Darren
10:30 Time for a coffee break with…
The Hukilau Song - Alfred Apaka
12:00 Let’s eat with…
Pearly Shells - Don Ho
1:30 Daydream of paradise with…
Blue Hawaii - Elvis
3:00 Get through the afternoon slump with…
Sweet Leilani - Chris Isaak
4:30 Count down the minutes with…
Last Ride In - Green Day
6:00 Stuck in traffic with…
Hawaii - Beach Boys
7:30 Kick back with…
Happy Hawaii - Abba
10:00 Fall asleep with…
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - IZ
Aloha!
Blue Girl Hawaii
Water is Life
“Water teaches in a very clear way how we must live our lives. The story of water reaches from every individual cell to encompass the entire cosmos.”
-Dr. Masaru Emoto from The Hidden Messages in Water
“Water sustains all life. Her songs begin in the tiniest of raindrops, transform to flowing rivers, travel to majestic oceans and thundering clouds and back to earth to being again. When water is threatened, all living things are threatened.” -Indigenous Declaration on Water
Some time ago, I had the unique opportunity to hear the world renowned Japanese scientist Dr. Emoto speak to an intimate gathering of people on the Hopi reservation—in Northern Arizona— where my little bro has the honor of teaching.
Emoto is a friend of the Hopi people and shares their deep and profound respect for the life-giving power of water. His visit coincided with the annual Water is Life festival— held in honor of the nineteen Hopi men imprisoned at Alcatraz, in 1895, for refusing to send their children to a U.S. Government school established to “civilize” them. Personally, I think the government had that one backwards— but that’s another story. Anyway… Mr. E. He’s cute, he’s humble, and he has a wicked sense of humor. Not only did I walk away enlightened and inspired, but also highly entertained. If you have a chance to hear him speak, please do so! In the meantime, pick up a copy of his book: The Hidden Messages in Water. It’s a must read for all.
Aloha!
Blue Girl Hawaii
