vilages of tales (Erice)

Enchanting, magical, and mystical door that leads to a place
perhaps not on this lifetime, but long ago. It reminds me of one of my favorite movies called: Brigadoon.

Strange mating rituals: Alberta tree swallows

This is hilarious with these two birds mating. All sorts of scenarios play in my mind as I watch them. I added my notes to their mouths which are their beaks. The one inflight asks, "What did you say?" The other bird replies with a cry, "Marry me, I love you!"

Trail of Light

Kaikala is the sea and the sun in Hawaiian. The sea will always reflect the light of the sun. The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them.

Dog Marley


Dog Marley
Originally uploaded by dacrifuen
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thirsty?:-)

A touch of paradise served chilled.......wonderful!

Céu pampeano


Céu pampeano
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim
A bonding of the same atmosphere and skies yet across the world....
You always touch my heart Eduardo Amorim. Love and Aloha, Moana :)
~An Easter Sky~

My Beloved Mother Mona, This Mother's Day is in Remembrance of your Love and Light. Your Spirit and Love lives on through your Children...

It is Mother's Day, May 9, 2010 at 2:35 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. To my Mother, Mona: I thank you for your selfless dedication to your husband and your children. I thank you for the beautiful individual you are. I thank you mother for putting your family first in all things. You have all your life, (even in your marriage, through neglect and abuse (both emotional and sexual), protected your children as much as you could. You grew up never being proud of your Hawaiian Heritage because your skin colour was too fair. You suffered at age 3 when your father tragically died,then you suffered at the hands of your stepfather. All you ever wanted really, was to be loved. You married into a relationship with a man that grew up with the same abuse as you did.

To have nothing, to be neglected and abused was the only life you knew. Your own children have grown up and shared the same abuse and neglect emotionally, though we were given everything materially. When you cannot love yourself, you do not know how to love others nor allow others to know and love you. You are not free to love nor fully express yourself and be all that you can be.

You left this world without wanting to see me. You forbade it for 3 years. By happenstance my brother walked into my hospital room just to find you in the hospital 3 doors down. You would have died never saying, "Goodbye" to me. You grew up in abuse and married into abuse. Your children learned what abandonment and abuse meant emotionally and verbally. We could have taken you away from all of that and cared for you but you decided to remain in that marriage.

This is a very difficult Mother's Day. God intervened and I was able to say, "I love you Mother, and Goodbye" before you died on April 25, 2010 at 8:06 p.m. at home. I will never forget the times I can remember that we shared as mother and daughter. These times of love and bonding came when you were free and not under the duress of my father, your husband.

I will never leave you nor will I ever forget you. Come to me in my dreams mother for I will be there and we will be free to fly away and be safe forever.

I love you and Happy Mother's Day.
Your daughter who would have died for you in a heart beat,
Moana ;) xo


"In This Life" - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Minha tropilha...


Minha tropilha...
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim
This is one of the most beautiful belts I have ever seen in any culture.
The horses gleam as if they were running free in the sunlight. The burnt orange brown colour in the belt gives a nice contrast against the blue in the trousers. This is aesthetically as well as artistically beautiful. :)

His eyes...


His eyes...
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES
His eyes were seen immediately after I uploaded my photo.
Who do I refer to as, "His eyes?" There is Ke Akua which is God in Hawaiian. I believe that there is no doubt that the sky holds so much to ponder....I see more than just His eyes, I see His face and beard too.....

YOU RAISE ME UP

God said, “Here’s My plan for you: Give your life to Me, and just let go.Have faith and pray, and read the Bible through, and you’ll have blessings more than you can know.” So simple, yet it brings me perfect peace, living life for God the way I should with direction, purpose, fullness and release.
Life with God is very, very good. For Freddy with love. We no longer live life puzzled. We are a
framed portrait of Christ's love and in fellowship, we can achieve anything together. Aloha, Moana :)

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Her Grace in Flight and Beauty

"We only have One Mom, One Mommy, One Mother in this World, One life. Don't wait for the Tomorrow's to tell Mom, you love her..."

La vigilante de la escalera

The watchman of the stairs.....He is forever my guardian. Thank you
Jordi. Our mothers have passed and we share a special bond of love that no one will ever understand. I love you with all my heart forever,
Moana ;) xo

Holding It Together ('07)

Great photo and many meanings and metaphors.

Goldregen


Goldregen
Originally uploaded by seychellois back again
'Ike aku, 'ike mai, kokua aku kokua mai; pela iho la ka nohana 'ohana.

Translation: Recognize others, be recognized, help others, be helped; such is a family relationship.Explanation: Many native Hawaiians live with their extended family and family is the most important part of life for them. This saying teaches why they should put family first...In the Ohana or family, you know others and they know you, you help others and know you will be helped if there is anything you need.

Burj Khalifa


Burj Khalifa
Originally uploaded by Henzelle
This is what true happiness feels like. If it could be expressed in a photo, it would look like this. Rockets of fire and light bursting inside. The Holy Spirit/Ghost once felt within a soul, is never meant to leave. We must
choose wisely to make correct choices and follow His commandments
that we may be blessed with His Divine love.

Outonal


Outonal
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim
The light that reflects upon the field is ethereal. It is so heavenly that is does not seem humanly possible to capture such beauty. Yet, I truly believe when God touches a life, He shows His light through another.

Eduardo Amorim has such a gift. It is within himself and seen and felt by so many others.

Makanamaikalani; Our Gift from God, our son, Kawehi

My Beautiful 17 year old son, Kekoakawehiokekai. He looks like me and has many gifts of the spirit. I love him so very much. My husband, Sam and I are very blessed. Mahalo Ke Akua, Thank you God. You make us so proud and we look forward to your future as a strong and industrious
young man. IMUA Kamehameha. May God continue to bless you son. Your life is beautiful like you are. Love, Sam and Moana :) :) xoxo
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This song reaches deep into my soul. We must share the Aloha spirit everywhere.
Malama Pono.

My Mother, Mona 05/27/1947-04/25/2010

I love you my Mother and I always will. Rest in peace now for you are free from bondage.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light.

Love your daughter,
Moana ;) xoxoxo


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The Lord's Prayer in Hawaiian

E ko mākou Makua i loko o ka lani
E hōano ‘ia kou inoa
E hiki mai kou aupuni
E mālama ‘ia kou makemake ma ka honua nei,
E like me ia i mālama ‘ia ma ka lani lā
E hā‘awi mai iā mākou i kēia lā
i ‘ai mākou no nēia lā
E kala mai ho‘i iā mākou i kā mākou lawehala ‘ana,
me mākou e kala nei i ka po‘e i lawehala i kā mākou
Mai ho‘oku‘u ‘oe iā mākou i ka ho‘owalewale ‘ia mai
E ho‘opakele nō na‘e iā mākou i ka ‘ino
No ka mea, nou ke aupuni
A me ka mana
A me ka ho‘onani ‘ia a mau loa aku
‘Āmene.

My Mother, Mona M.A.H.M.M. was born on my birthday.
She is and was my inspiration in all things. I have her
qualities of unconditional love and compassion.
I have not cried until now. My Mommy is gone.
My Mommy has died. I believe I will see her again one day.
We will stand in the presence of God, and we will reunite as
one through our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Until then Mommy,
I believe,
Moana ;) xoxoxo

♪♫♫ I Believe ♪♫♫
Every now and then
Soft as breath upon my skin
I feel you come back again
And it's like you haven't been

Gone a moment from my side
Like the tears were never cried
Like the hands of time
Are holding you... and me

And with all my heart I'm sure
We're closer than we ever were
I don't have to hear or see,
I've got all the proof I need

There are more than angels watching... over me
I believe... Oh, I believe

That when you die your life goes on
It doesn't end here when you're gone
Every soul is filled with light
It never ends ..and if I'm right
Our love can even reach.. across.. eternity..!
I believe... Ooh, I believe

Forever, you're a part of me
Forever, in the heart of me
I will hold you even longer, if I can...!

Oh, the people who don't see the most
See that I believe in ghosts

If that makes me crazy,
Then I am... 'cause I believe!
Oh, I believe...!

There are more than angels watching.. over me!
I believe
Oh, I believe...

Every now and then
Soft as breath upon my skin
I feel you come back again...
......and I believe

Madam Pele and I at Halema`uma`u Crater

"Ke Aloha Makuahine, Ua Ola Ae Nei Loko I Ko Aloha"
~ My beloved Mother, Life is once more alive within me
for my love of you~

Aloha Oe,
Moana ;) xoxoxo

Liberto...


Liberto...
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim
Ponies
I remember the ponies in the distance.
I remember the ponies behind the fence, muscular,
breathing, how they worried the grass.
The ponies said: This day astounds us. The field is green.
We love nothing better than space and more space.
Ah, they knew what I needed to know.
They lived in their bodies.
If the ponies wanted to kiss, they kissed.
They moved like the shadows of airplanes.
They knew no hatred, but fear they understood.
The sky was shot clear with blue.
After the picnic, we gathered the tablecloth.
As we left, I could still see the ponies,
crowding one another, free and unbroken.
~Spencer Reece~

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The most beautiful red and violet I have ever seen.

Spring Rain:舞妓 勝瑠

This reminds me of my youth in Japan. The people of Japan are a beautiful cultural heritage of traditions and customs practiced very strongly here in Hawaii. My home away from home is Japan. :)

Awesome!



Originally uploaded by David White_
Truly awesome! :)

My Rottie


My Rottie
Originally uploaded by Scott_1
I had 4 Rotties once before in which were AKC Australian bred. They are very loyal and strong protectors. This is a beautiful capture. My license plate once was: RTTWLR

Mormon Tabernacle Choir

2010 conference held on April 3-4. Jesus is the light, the truth, and the way.

Love letter


Love letter
Originally uploaded by lovingjony

La luce dei fiori


La luce dei fiori
Originally uploaded by RONALD MENTI
A gift from a man who has touched my heart and lightened my soul.

Orchid......


Orchid......
Originally uploaded by Z!@
The orchid is the most erotic and sensual flower Mother Nature has created. It replicates a woman's own special flower which is unique in every way. Orchids are beautiful and I feel beautiful having my own special and unique orchid. This is why we love orchids as woman and as men. We clearly both have the same passion for them.

Hot stuff!


Hot stuff!
Originally uploaded by AdrianWarren
Madam Pele creates. This is where I live and I continue to be inspired.

Native American Music Video

Being of Mohawk and Seneca Native American as well as Hawaiian, my spiritual side is very heightened and it allows me to be very creative as well as sensitive to those around me.

me and kerri


me and kerri
Originally uploaded by JadeElizabeth :)
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La flor oriental


La flor oriental
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim
A gorgeous photograph by a talented photographer.

NorthShoreSurfPhotos

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My very good friend, JT. Aloha braddah! Moanalani :)

fuzzy sled dogs


fuzzy sled dogs
Originally uploaded by pbruch


Rod and Gun Club Billiard Room

This blew me away. What amazing treatment. A gifted photographer and artist!

Infinite Possibilities


Infinite Possibilities
Originally uploaded by studioflow
I am truly honored. Thank you from my heart here in Hawaii, Moanalani

Deixando o pago - uns dias : )

THE PEACE OF "I."
KA MALUHIA O KA "I."

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa.

The Peace that is "I", the Peace that is "I am."
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia.

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace "I" give to you, My Peace "I" leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe.

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of "I."

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I."

May the peace of God be in your life today and forever
Eduardo Amorim. Love will follow you everywhere and
you will be blessed for the rest of your life.

Aloha and Blessings to you always,
Moanalani Ke`alohilani Roquette

Halema`uma`u Crater pit vent - Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanos National Park

With great respect regarding my Hawaiian heritage and for the people of Hawaii, I dance kahiko and auana hula and chant the ancient ways of
our ancestors. ♪♫♫ IZ ♪♫♫

Tropilha Floresta


Tropilha Floresta
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim
A thousand horse and none to ride! -
With flowing tail, and flying mane,
Wide nostrils never stretched by pain,
Mouths bloodless to the bit or rein,
And feet that iron never shod,
And flanks unscarred by spur or rod,
A thousand horse, the wild, the free,
Like waves that follow o'er the sea,
Came thickly thundering on,...
~Lord Byron, XVII, Mazeppa, 1818