Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.

So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore.

Dream.

Discover.

Mark Twain

Monday, January 19, 2009

Rain Storms

We have had some major rainstorms here in Hawaii over the last month or so. The worst were in December and led to major flooding and devastation in some areas. Even here in Waikiki they were pretty incredible. I don't think I have seen rain like it since we were in typhoons in Taiwan. Blizzards in Crested Butte weren't far off but they were snow, not rain. Here are some of the photos we took from our apartment (pad, studio, pocket in paradise, whatever you want to call it to call it...apartment somehow seems like too big a word it!!).

I also took a photo today (which has been absolutely glorious) so you can see the contrast. Yes, this is the exact same view...incredible isn't it?
Stay dry (& warm) out there! Me? I'm off to the beach!

Friday, January 2, 2009

Happy New Year!








HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
May it be Peaceful, Happy and Healthy
for us all


'And anywhere the scent of orange blossom drifts, I'm happy' (Frances Mayes)

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Definition:(verb) Play boisterously.
Synonyms:frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport, disport
Usage:The children cavorted in the water, splashing and ducking each other.
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George Bernard Shaw
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