Friday, October 23, 2009

Hump Week

A L O H A
to YOU.



&
W E L C O M E



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"The key to communication
is the attitude that lies behind
what we say."
Marianne Williamson








"Nobody holds a good opinion
of a man who has
a low opinion of himself."
Anthony Trollope











"To talk to a child, to fascinate him,
is much more difficult than to win an electoral victory.
But it is also more rewarding."
Colette

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As many as ten thousand of them may be expected.
They show up every year.



The Kolea (golden plover)
has already arrived from Alaska.




But these honored guests have waited
to make their entrance.




Till now!





This week
off Maui:




The humpback whales have returned once more!
To calve, to nurse, to enjoy our island waters.





Aloha Welcome
our longtime friends!





In your faithfulness
you remind us of ancient cycles.
And
we celebrate you
with awe.





All guests - that's YOU dear reader -
bring a blessing.
Thank You Most Warmly, Cloudia
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