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Hawaiian Travel| Facts About Hawaii|Art| Food|Hawaiian Tribal Tattoos|Hawaiian Art Posters
Interested in Hawaiian Art prints photos posters- want to know some facts about Hawaii and proper Hawaiian etiquette while visiting the islands... that are more on the quirky side?
Interested in fun facts about Hawaii?
* Hawaiian Art.
* Colt Brennan and the University of Hawaii Warriors, football team, June Jones..
* Haka or Ha'a Controversy.
* Hawaiian fun food or Hawaiian food tours.
* Hawaiian flower tattoos for fun with henna.
* Unusual facts about Hawaii.
* Tribal tattoos.
* Landscapes still life portrait commissions, vintage original authentic.
* Hawaiian prints, Hawaiian art prints photos posters. A full assortment here.
* Giclee fine art prints.
Things you may not have thought of!
* How to eat poi and enjoy it.
* What shoes to wear and when to leave them off.
* Hawaiian tribal tattoos and henna tattoos.
* Food, traditional and unexpected fun food like Spam and rice at McDonalds.
* Music and book suggestions Gift ideas Hawaiian Art and collectables.
* Hawaiian language and tons more!
Aloha!!
You can never say that too much in Hawaii!
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I usually paint from female form photography, pics my husband takes for me, and use real models to create scenes to paint. All art on each of my Squidoo lenses is mine.
"ke ala o Pele" (Path to Pele or Pele's Path)
48x36x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas,
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The painting at the top is called,
"Ho' okalakupua" (Magic)
40x30x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 3/06
found at:
http://hawaiianartprintsphotosposters.blogspot.com/
Available for purchase in note cards, posters and giclees. The original is hanging at Kauai Products at Lihue Mall,Kauai, Hawaii.
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Israel Kamakawaiwi'ole's golden gentle voice
TURN ON THIS VIDEO...
So you can have something BEAUTIFUL to listen to while enjoying my lens.
You will LOVE it!
Listen, watch and be blessed by Israel 's Israel Kamakawaiwi'ole's golden gentle voice and gain a feeling for who he was. Try to look past his obvious weight problem, which is in fact what caused him to lose his life.
Know Hawaii through this little video on Utube.. this is Hawaii and what makes it such a spiritual place.
While there are better versions of Iz singing this song, I picked this one because if shows the Hawaiian culture and because at the end of it is his funeral.
a hui hou IZ
(meaning, "Until we meet again IZ")
Aloha
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Here are the Hawaiian music lyrics
|G D |Em* C |G D |
|Em* |C |
G D/F# C G
ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo
C Bm7 Em C
ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo
G D/F# C/B Em7/D
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
C G/B D/A Em C
And the dreams that you dream of once in a lullaby______
G D/F# C/B Em7/D
Oh somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
C G/B D/A Em C
And the dreams that you dream of, dreams really do come true______
G
Someday i'll wish upon a star
D/F# Em C
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
G
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
D/F# Em C
High above the chimney tops that's where you'll find me
G D/F# C/B Em7/D
Oh somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
C G/B D/A Em C
And the dreams that you dare to, oh why, oh why can't I?______
G D C/B Em7/D
Well I see trees of green and Red roses too
C G/B D/A Em/B
I'll watch then bloom for me and you
C D/A Em C
And I think to myself: what a wonderful world
G D C/B Em7/D
Well I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
C G/B D/A Em/B
And the brightness of day, I like the dark
C D/A G C G
And I think to myself: what a wonderful world
D/A Em/B
The colours of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
D/A Em/B
Are also on the faces of people passing bye
C/B Em7/D C/B Em7/D
See friends shaking hands, saying 'how do you do?'
C/B Em7/D C D
They're really saying, I...I love you
G D C/B Em7/D
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow
C G/B D/A Em/B
They'll learn much more than we'll know
C D/A Em C
And I think to myself: what a wonderful world
G
Someday i'll wish upon a star
D/F# Em C
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
G
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
D/F# Em C
High above the chimney tops that's where you'll find me
G D/F# C/B Em7/D
Oh somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
C G/B D/A Em C
And the dreams that you dare to, why, oh why can't I?______
G D/F# C G
ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo
C Bm7 Em C
ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-a-eh-a-a-a-a-a-a-a
University of Hawaii Haka Controversy|Colt Brennan|Sugar Bowl|WAC
OK.. on to the controversy.
UPDATE: Their dance/chant has changed to Hawaiian.
UPDATE to below:
First off here is a Blog that includes the latest news, videos and pictures, by Stephen Tsai :
"The Warrior's Beat"
Stephen Tsai knows University of Hawai'i sports, down to the last decimal of a 40-yard dash. He's lived UH sports since 1987. Few reporters get the inside information like he does. What Tsai writes is a daily must read.
http://blogs.honoluluadvertiser.com/index.php?blog=9
The Haka is a traditional M%u0101ori dance form. The use of haka in popular culture is a growing phenomenon, especially in New Zealand. Traditionally, haka were used only in M%u0101ori cultural contexts, but today haka are used in a wide range of public occasions to impart a sense of importance of the event.
[edit]University of Hawaii Haka Controversy
During a hugely successful 2006 football season, it became tradition for the University of Hawaii Warriors football team to perform the Haka. Typically, the Warriors performed their version of the "Kapa O Pango" haka 20 minutes before the opening kickoff. After home wins, the team also performed a post-game version. However, before its final regular season game against Oregon State, the team was alerted by a university professor that the team may be infringing upon a copyright by performing the dance. The team ended up doing a 'variation' of the Haka before the Oregon State game, and planned on unveiling a 'new haka' before the team's Hawaii Bowl appearance against Arizona State on December 24. The All-Blacks rugby team does their Haka with permission from Ngati Porou tribe.
Through a spokeswoman, Hawaii's athletic director said: "Our legal department is looking into the issue. We don't believe we're violating any copyright laws at this time." Players on the team add that their version of the dance is not 'step for step' with the All-Blacks Haka.[3]
While team has adopted the "Kapa O Pango" as its game day ritual haka, it should be noted that the words speak of a black jersey, which is the official home color of the UH Warriors. However, the black jersey refers specifically to the All Black jersey, for whom the haka was written. The original version of the haka also mentions "Aotearoa", which is Maori for New Zealand, and "Ponga-Ra" meaning silver fern, both not applicable to the University of Hawaii football team. However, these words are dropped when the Warriors perform their version.[citation needed]
2006 Heisman Trophy Candidate Quarterback Colt Brennan was also filmed saying that he was learning the Samoan words to the haka when the haka is clearly Maori. (It should noted that Brennan meant learning Samoan would assist him in learning to pronounce the Maori words, not that this haka was in Samoan. Also the Warriors do not say "Aotearoa" or New Zealand when they perform their version)[citation needed].
On December 24, 2006 the University of Hawaii Warriors performed a haka prior to the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl game. in contrary to what was stated prior to the game,the Warriors, did not perform an entirely new haka but used the same gestures as "Kapa O Pango" as they have done all season. However it should be noted that the chant itself could not be identified and it could not be confirmed if it remains the same or if certain words were changed to accommodate the team and the university specifically as the haka was not televised[citation needed]. There are submitted clips of the Warriors' haka prior to the 2006 Hawaii Bowl game submitted on the popular website "You Tube" but there remains no good footage with quality audio to decipher their chant at that time.
In 2007, linebacker Timo Paepule has now taken the leadership duties of the haka. The Warriors performed their usual version of "Kapa O Pango" for over 4,000 fans in attendance at their annual "Football Ohana Festival" which included a 90-minute practice session.
Paepule was quoted in saying that they plan to adjust the haka before the start of the 2007 fall season. Paepule also noted that the team actually prefers to perform the haka just for themselves and not as an attraction for the team.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haka_in_popular_culture
Israel Kamakawaiwi'ole's
Over the Rainbow
The version of the song you have heard in movies and commercials is
Israel Kamakawaiwi'ole''s
golden gentle voice.
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Iz Over the Rainbow: A Hawaiian Tribute Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
List Price: $10.98
Used Price: $16.94
How To Tie a Ti Leaf Lei- Do It With Your Toes!
Ti leaf leis are tied with both hands and a nice big toe.
How To Tie a Ti Leaf Lei- Do It With Your Toes!Ti Leaves are sacred in Hawaii. Hawaiians plant a ti leaf plant at each of the four corners of their property. They are used for a zillion things from cooking to using them to fan away flies. They are also used to make leis.
Ever need an extra hand? How about using your toes?
Ti leaf leis are often tied with both hands and feet, using ones toes to hold as leverage, as shown in my painting below.
When making a Ti Leaf Lei one first goes out and gathers ti leaves. Cut out the middle vein so that you have two peices left. Wash them off and put in the freezer til frozen, then thaw. They will be soft and pliable then. They are then twisted and braided. Often they are made to have an open end.
I have posted books below on leis for your further enjoyment. You can make a lei out of most anything and they make a wonderful thoughtful gift.
"Lei Hilo"
Ua hilo 'ia i ke aho a ke aloha: Braided with cords of love.
30x40x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 12/05
$1,400. Plus shipping via Fed Ex/Prices are subject to change. Available in giclee, posters and greeting cards.
Same prices that are on my official website www.kathysart.com
Contact me through my website or through this Squid lens if you are interested.
Artist's Watch Blog below has more of my Hawaiian paintings that show the above painting as well.
Hawaiian Tribal Tattoos in Black Henna, NOT PERMANENT, YAY!
Hawaiian Tribal or Plumeria are a couple ideas...
Chinese tattoos, tribal cross tattoos, fairy tattoos,in black henna ... Yay, not Permanent!While working in a gift store in Hanalei, Hawaii, which is on the island of Kauai I learned the art of Black Henna Tattoo. There is a difference between regular henna and black henna, the most obvious being the color. Red henna produces a lovely color on the skin but does not look like a regular permanent tattoo when done. Black henna resembles a permanent tattoo when applied.
Oh, btw:
I have posted a Henna Tattoo 'Kit' down below. I actually got this kit as a gift from someone once about a year before I really got into it. The kit is great because you have everything you need.. no prob. It is a lot easier than you might think. Practice with toothpaste. I also posted a how to book that has more designs.
Anyway...back to what I was writing...
Black henna does not require the sugar water and extra care that red henna does. They both must sit on the skin to stain it for about two to four hours but black henna is easier to apply. Black henna is applied by using a simple bottle with a cone shaped applicator top to the bottle. Black henna easily mixes with water, and is effective in the bottle for about half a day. It is mixed to the consistency of toothpaste in the bottle. I use a bamboo skewer to stir the mixture inside the small plastic bottle. Speaking of toothpaste that is a good product to practice your newly found artwork with. Keep it simple for the most part with black henna and you will do fine.
Patterns and black henna can be found online and comes with full directions normally. Test the product as soon as it arrives to make sure the active ingredients are still good. Sometimes the product gets old and becomes ineffective I have found. Beautiful patterns can be found online as well. Keep it very simple at first. Black henna is normally done freehand. Map your pattern out on the skin with dots, that helps a lot. Remember first and foremost that black henna is a stain so mistakes are not acceptable. It will indeed stain your clothes 'forever' so be careful what it touches! This is a good reason for practice! You should practice with black henna on your own self for awhile until you feel confident.
A note of CAUTION though... some types of black henna can be very harmful to 15% of the population. Most black henna contains PPD which is a harsh chemical that can burn the skin and leave scars. Also artist that work with black henna for a while (e
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Hawaiian fun stuff...
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HENNA TATTOO KIT
Natural Tattoos & - Hawaiian Henna Natural Tattoos &, 1 ea
Price: $15.96
~~*~~ KATHY NOTE: Above I wrote about Henna tattoos. It is much easier than it might seem. Practice with toothpaste. Yes you should "Try it!" ~~*~~ ~~*~
Israel Kamakawiwo`ole - Iz In Concert
Price: $17.98
KATHY NOTE: This is an AMAZING cd! When Israel Kamakawiwo%u02BBole died his body was visted by hundreds in Hawaii as his body lie in State. He was and is a Hawaiian hero. Do not be distracted by his weight or image. His music will not disappoint you, I promise!
Hawaiian Cookbook
Price: $5.56
KATHY NOTE If you cannot visit Hawaii... try our wonderful foods. When you do come to visit be sure to try lau lau and poi!
Starbucks 8.8-oz. Mild Starbucks® Coffees 100% Kona, 100% Kona, Whole Bean
Price: $22.50
A Precious Sip of Paradise. Kona. The very name evokes the warmth of the sun, the rumble of waves along a coral reef, and the welcoming spirit of t... more »
Vintage Hawaiian Collectables on eBay
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Hawaiiana, with an A at the end is a term used for things that are Hawaiian. I notice the spell check comes up whenever I type it. In Hawaii that term is used a lot for anything that pertains to things being Hawaiian in nature.
Sometimes there are some really great Hawaiian items on Ebay so be sure to check these out.
Enjoy the Hawaiiana below.
Aloha
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Hawaiian Books on Amazon
Books on Hawaii, Vintage Original Authentic Hawaiian Prints, Travel, etc.
One of the books below has my art in it... YAY!
Blessings and Rainbows!
Spirit of Hula: Mana o Hula
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Kathy Note:
I am the illustrator of the painting shown on page 84 YAY!
The painting of mine in this book is called "Tradewinds in my Hair" I sold the original but still sell giclees of the image. The thing that worked so well with this painting was that she had 'fabulous hair!' Men just love the painting/giclee as well. It was to a man that I sold the original piece to. Smile.
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
The Art of Gill - A Collection of Vintage Hawaiian Art by Gill
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Kathy Note:
Gill is highly collectible... He had a style like non other. I think many are still trying to emulate his amazing style.
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Mana Cards: The Power of Hawaiian Wisdom
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Kathy Note:
Cards to invite goodness and power into your day
Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 05/17/2008)
Hawaiiana: The Best of Hawaiian Design (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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Kathy Note:
Wonderful Hawaiiana. If you are into Hawaiian design of old... this is darn cool.
Amazon Price: $43.80 (as of 05/17/2008)
Paradisus: Hawaiian Plant Watercolors by Geraldine King Tam
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Kathy Note:
I know Geraldine, she is a wonderful lady and honored artist in Hawaii. She lives on the gorgeous island of Kauai.
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
Octopus... WOW!
Watch this! AMAZING!
I could not help myself.. I just had to share this. It is fascinating to watch. It is both, eww and ahhh!
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http://artistwatch.blogspot.com/ Art in Progress
Art In Action | Artist's Watch | ke ala o Pele
Below is the text from my blog http://artistwatch.blogspot.com/The url above is my art in action blog.. I have finished these paintings and this series. Prices for them are on the blog.
Art in action, an artist's watch of the progress of this series "Ala o Pele" is coming along. I finished the second image yesterday. I will post it in its finished state today or tomorrow. I had to finish it up because it is the one I have chosen for my invitations of my show at Wailoa Center. With an opening of April 6 and hanging on the 2nd I need to move along. I totally love how it turned out and the orchids made a wonderful touch. Big Island is know as the 'Orchid Isle" so it if totally fitting.
I send you rainbows and "Orchids"
"Orchids" 40x30 oil on canvas
by Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
Smile
Hawaiian Fun Food-Hawaiian Food Tours-Luaus and How To Eat and Fall in LOVE With POI
Hawaiian food tours or luaus - eat poi! Yummy!
Hawaiian fun food,Hawaiian food tours,Hawaiian food served,facts about Hawaii,travel,food,tours,luau.. this is the info you need to enjoy that yummy poi!Hawaiian Fun Food-Hawaiian Food Tours-Luaus and How To Eat and Fall in LOVE With POI
Poi is da kine!
Yes I said it... and I am one of those people who are totally in love with poi. Poi is a Hawaiian fun food. I love it with eggs and rice, ahi tuna, lomi lomi salmon, Hawaiian Lau Lau... Ohh yummy!
Hawaiian Poi is a purple root from the Taro plant that is pounded until it becomes paste like. It is one of the most nutritional form of carbohydrate in the world. I had made poi in my food processor which is not very sacred but it does work.
You have to start out right when tasting poi for the first time. Yes the first time with anything is important. You will decide yes or no.
I say yes!
Think of poi as kind of like yogurt, the unflavored kind, a bit sour. Poi when just made is not sour but after a couple days it turns sour, which is the way I like it best. Most Tu Tu's (grandmas) and aunties (name for most Hawaiian women over 50 or so out of respect) love their poi real sour too.
You need to try poi first at a authentic Hawaiian luau or a chance to go on one of the states Hawaiian food tours. Kalua Pig or chicken just out of the 'imu' is the Hawaiian way. An imu is an underground oven of sorts, done with banana leaves and rocks that are hand picked with great respect. Hawaiian fun food while different and entertaining also has many traditions of honor in Hawaiian history.
The feast will also include Lau Lau which is pork or chicken , a bit of salt pork wrapped up in a taro leaf which is covered then with banana leafs and either cooked in the imu or a pressure cooker or at least cooked for a very long time. Taro or lau lau leaves are the green leaves from the taro root. Taro leaves if not cooked for a very long time, at least 2 hours will give you what is called itchy throat, not exactly a Hawaiian fun food when it is not cooked long enough. I have had it before and while it is uncomfortable it is not the worst ever yet avoid it, why ruin a good lau lau or Hawaiian food tour?
Lomi, lomi salmon and rice are both traditional Hawaiian food served in this meal. Lomi lomi salmon is kind of like a tomato salsa.
OK.. so back to tasting. Take a bite of lomi lomi salmon and savor it. Next take a nice bite full of Lau Lau and rice, then finish it off with a one or two finger helping of poi.
Think yogurt at first. Blend the different tastes of all of the above and try to see how they compliment one another. Poi is what brings this all together... really!
Aloha and mahalo nui.
I Stood Inside A Rainbow
Hawaii has double and triple rainbows...wow!
There are rainbows galore in Hawaii. I was on a hike once climbing up to "Sleeping Giant" on Kauai. From quite a ways away I could see a rainbow touching the ground. I thought to myself... hey! I think I can almost walk to the beginning of that rainbow. I walked and walked until I actually stood in the very spot that the rainbow touched the ground. I stood there in the moisture feeling the colors. OH! so amazing I cannot tell you. I was blessed that day and I will never forget it.I wrote the poem below describing the rainbow but also the rain. It is more of a metaphor of the human struggle but my rainbow and that day are most certainly reflected in it. Aloha.
"I Stood Inside A Rainbow"
I stumbled to find myself
wanting to be lifted
and yet
I fell to smell the earth.
I stayed there for hours
me in brown beginnings
researching the treasure
that before
I had only walked upon.
I pointed my finger
into a tiny hole.
I hoped I might discover
one thing different
I had not known before.
Alas I found myself mesmerized
as an ant climbed from its cave.
One ant, one tiny ant
a delicate treasure, and
a focus in my day.
He became like none other
I had ever seen before
because
I chose to lean my attention
sit in pause
and hear life, and its
unmistakable roar.
A reflection in a pond
beyond the ants tiny hole
I leaned to meet the journey.
Who knew a lake would open
by the magic of my own smile.
I found myself host
to a thousand tiny angels
and an afternoon of solace.
I toasted all the Universe
and from roses
I sniffed a glistening vapor of hope.
I knew thirst to touch the dew on roses
and treasure all they had to say
found comfort in their voices
as the sun met their moisture
of an ever so brilliant day.
I stood inside a rainbow
Its colors met my skin.
Stepping then outside myself
decoding past objections
I accepted miracles were calling
and stood back to watch them grow.
by Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
www.kathysart.com
"Passages"36x48 oil on canvas
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My MAILING LIST:Be sure to sign-up for my mailing list I offer free magical gifts. I'll also have a bit of fairy advise on mermaid, goddess, whimsical angel pictures, and other fantasy delights, gifts and ideas! Or sign up just to say, "Hi!"
Sign up and receive a free printable letter from the tooth fairy. Ahhh yes, I know this tooth fairy well, her name is Dallyanna. She is most eloquent with lavender bows and ribbons attached to tiny pink satin roses on a whimsical sky blue chiffon dress. Her hair is held fast by a wreath of stephanotis and lobelia blossoms found from trees on African mountains where she is often seen traveling. She fills the air with laughter and always makes me happy. Soft fairy dust meets her pathway as mist wherever she flies as one might suspect. Once in awhile she flutters by just to say hello and offer a bit of conversation or to share her love of poetry. We sit at a round glass table topped with a white linen tablecloth and dine on green tea and crumpets. I always have special jams and jellies on hand to impress my dear guest of magic. Dallyanna often advises me on what gifts my friends, like you, might enjoy. We have a splendid time together as she shares legends of mermaids and her adventures of gifting children in exchange for their treasured tiny teeth.
"Flight" 24x48 oil on canvas
Kathy
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I write articles!
Posted on Ezine Articles is my open
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Blessings and Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii,
Kathy
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Kathy's ACEO on Squidoo:
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Hawaiian Travel|Hawaiian Fun Food
http://www.squidoo.com/hawaiianartprints/
Unlock Creativity|Critical Thinking Creative Writing Active Reading=Great Art
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"Collectible Spun Glass Figurines"
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Wordtracker - Search Engine Optimization Rank Attack - For Artists
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MY OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.kathysart.com
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Wow!
This is AMAZING!
If you look at nothing else on this lens? WATCH THIS!
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Surfing with Whales - Big Island Hawaii 2/06
Surfing & whales breaching on the Big Island of Hawaii 2/06. Enjoy !!! Gary www.BigIslandHawaiiVideo.com
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Israel Kamakawiwoole on Amazon Standard
Israel Kamakawiwoole music
As I wrote above:
When Israel Kamakawiwoole died his body was visited by hundreds in Hawaii as his body lie in State. He was and is a Hawaiian hero. Do not be distracted by his weight or image. Ten thousand attended his funeral.
His music will not disappoint you, I promise!
I should tell you though that on a lot of music done by Hawaiian artists there are songs here and there that you might find humorous. On "Facing the Future" by Iz for example he has a song called "Hawaiian Superman". Don't let that stop you from enjoying his music. Before you know it you will be singing along with that tune. I do. As as I do I give honor to Hawaii's Superman Israel Kamakawiwoole.
PS.. the spelling of his last name does not want to be accepted by this site so excuse that. Just call him IZ.. that is how he was and is known.
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Facing Future
I have this cd. It was the first one I ever purchased of Iz's music. The first and last song are fantastic!
Amazon Price: $13.47 (as of 05/17/2008)
E Ala E
This is another one that I have. There is a strong sovereignty movement in Hawaii. Some of the cuts on all of brudda Iz's music reflect that. Hawaiians ask for the same rights as the American Indian.. not too much to ask huh?
This cd genuine and beautiful and... so well done.
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
Iz Over the Rainbow: A Hawaiian Tribute Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Over the Rainbow by Iz is the song that you hear on some movies and commercials... that is Iz! Beautiful voice and spirit.
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Kathy's Other Sites
Artist Watch url:http://www.artistwatch.blogspot.com
and...
Be sure to check out my blog on Blogspot:
http://kathysaceo.blogspot.com
http://kathyswatercolorflowers.blogspot.com
More gardening on canvas and pen to paper in poems and stories.
"Blue Dress" 24x18 oil on canvas
"The Frog" 24x20 oil on canvas
A great site for artists and collectors too is:
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Some Yummy Stuff
In Hawaii we LOVE to eat as does everyone I guess, but in Hawaii you will find wonderful picnics on the beach.
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Certified Angus Beef Smoked Sampler (16 ounces)
Amazon Price: $35.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
Gold Kili All Natural Instant Ginger Caffeine Free Herbal Tea Drink Sampler Pack (20 Sachets) - 10.25 Oz
KATHY NOTE:
If you ever get a cold or the flu trust me... ginger tea will make you feel a lot better. Either grind up fresh ginger, simmer it on the stove, add honey and lemon.. or try this! Yummy!
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
Exclusive, Aloha Island - VARIETY PACK- Kona-Hawaiian Coffee Pods! Our Fabulous 20% Pure Kona Coffee! - Includes 6 Roasts & Flavors! - 18 KONA-PODS!
Amazon Price: $20.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
Buffalo Bills 50-Piece Sampler Backpack Gift Cooler (filled with 50 packs of assorted Buffalo Bills jerky and sticks)
Amazon Price: $84.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
New Amazon Plexo Hawaiian Pics
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Rice cookers are a MUST in Hawaii. Most people have the ones that keep their rice warm all day, which is the more expensive one of course.
Sushi with Spam is a huge hit here as I have said.
I have shown a book and kit for Henna Tattoos below as well.
Also.. a few DVD's showing the islands.
Aloha!
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Zojirushi NS-LAC05 Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Steel
The Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer is comp more...1 point
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What to wear on the beaches of Hawaii
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Women ( and some men) In Hawaii wear SARONGS. I LIVE in sarongs.
I have a big drawer that holds about 15-20 of them. You can tie them different ways to create a skirt or dress, but I almost always wear mine as a skirt. I wear it with a tank top.
Here is the very cool thing about them. You can put your bathing suit on and then your sarong. When you go to the beach you have a cover up 'and' a blanket to sit on.
Another advantage? Your clothes won't feel tight on you as you gorge on food at luaus! Smile.
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"Dragonflies 4" 44" X 66" Sarong. Free Wooden Bead Stretch Necklace!
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Kathy Note:
This is really pretty.. or at least I think so. Sarongs are not just for the beach. With a cute tank top you can actually go out to dinner in one. I wore sarongs for about two years 'exclusively'. I have one that is black with sequins that I wear out to dinner that I love. Humm I really do like this Dragonfly on... maybe I will get it. Smile.
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Lightweight Hawaiian Print Mesh Sarong Dress/Cover Up in 5 Tropical Colors Sizes S-XL
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Kathy Note:
Not a sarong exactly but cute and totally perfect for Hawaii. It is only $24.95
One thing I LOVE about this dress is that it doesn't hug the hips or tummy.. smile.
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44" X 66" Rayon Sarongs. Black, Brown or White. 1 Free Coconut Sarong Tie (retail value $1.99) Per Shipment.
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Kathy Note:
I don't know about the white one.. for me anyway, I am way too sloppy, but the dark ones are very cool.
I checked on the price and it is only $10.95 YAY
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