Words to Live By

Apr 19, 2007 | 1:00 PM PST
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Pericles has written a very thoughtful blog. We live in troubled and complicated times. There are many reasons for this. However, as individuals we can only be responsible for ourselves:


"Do not be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. All systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth.

Do not think that the knowledge you presently possess is changeless, absolute truth. Avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. Learn and practice non-attachment from views in order to be open to receive others' viewpoints. Truth is found in life and not merely in conceptual knowledge. Be ready to learn throughout our entire life and to observe reality in yourself and in the world at all times.

Do not force others, including children, by any means whatsoever, to adopt your views, whether by authority, threat, money, propaganda, or even education. However, through compassionate dialogue, help others renounce fanaticism and narrowness.

Do not avoid contact with suffering or close your eyes before suffering. Do not lose awareness of the existence of suffering in the life of the world. Find ways to be with those who are suffering by all means, including personal contact and visits, images, sound. By such means, awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world.

Do not accumulate wealth while millions are hungry. Do not take as the aim of your life fame, profit, wealth, or sensual pleasure. Live simply and share time, energy, and material resources with those who are in need.

Do not maintain anger or hatred. As soon as anger and hatred arise, practice the meditation on compassion in order to deeply understand the persons who have caused anger and hatred. Learn to look at other beings with the eyes of compassion.

Do not lose yourself in dispersion and in your surroundings. Learn to practice breathing in order to regain composure of body and mind, to practice mindfulness, and to develop concentration and understanding.

Do not utter words that can create discord and cause the community to break. Make every effort to reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small.

Do not say untruthful things for the sake of personal interest or to impress people. Do not utter words that cause diversion and hatred. Do not spread news that you do not know to be certain. Do not criticize or condemn things you are not sure of. Always speak truthfully and constructively. Have the courage to speak out about situations of injustice, even when doing so may threaten your own safety.

Do not use the Buddhist community for personal gain or profit, or transform your community into a political party. A religious community should, however, take a clear stand against oppression and injustice, and should strive to change the situation without engaging in partisan conflicts.

Do not live with a vocation that is harmful to humans and nature. Do not invest in companies that deprive others of their chance to life. Select a vocation which helps realize your ideal compassion.

Do not kill. Do not let others kill. Find whatever means possible to protect life and to prevent war. Possess nothing that should belong to others. Respect the property of others but prevent others from enriching themselves from human suffering or the suffering of other beings.

Do not mistreat your body. Learn to handle it with respect. Do not look on your body as only an instrument. Preserve vital energies (sexual, breath, spirit) for the realization of the Way. Sexual expression should not happen without love and commitment. In sexual relationships be aware of future suffering that may be caused. To preserve the happiness of others, respect the rights and commitments of others. Be fully aware of the responsibility of bringing new lives into the world. Meditate on the world into which you are bringing new beings.

Do not believe that I feel that I follow each and every one of these precepts perfectly. I know I fail in many ways. None of us can fully fulfill any of these. However, I must work toward a goal. These are my goals. No words can replace practice, only practice can make the words."

~ Thich Nhat Hanh



Breathe....

 

Member Comments: 85

 

cici visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:14 PM PST

Amen, sister.
Words for me to study and contemplate.

Thanks for another warm, thoughtful post.
Vietnamese Buddhists rock.
xoxo

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:17 PM PST

That's right my sweet Slantee-Sistah!!!......I thought of you first as I posted this. I love that you are my first comment!

elindstrom visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:22 PM PST

Can Eric play, too?

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:23 PM PST

You are always a joy to see on my blog, Eric ;-)

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 1:24 PM.

Pericles visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:37 PM PST

I am embarrassed, but honest enough to admit that in no way can I embody such ideals. As usual Dawn you leave me speechless, but so does humanity. These are maxims that I can aspire to but in many respects I feel to far gone to make them a personal reality. It's not a bad thing to me. I love and respect every line above believe that they can be achieved but there has to be some trust in my fellow human to let go and breath.

Maybe someday... :-)

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:42 PM PST

Shucks, Peri, no need for embarassment. I'm not perfect with these ideals...I'm no saint. None of us are...its part of the point. It is the striving that counts.

Reread the last precept:

"Do not believe that I feel that I follow each and every one of these precepts perfectly. I know I fail in many ways. None of us can fully fulfill any of these. However, I must work toward a goal. These are my goals. No words can replace practice, only practice can make the words."

Practice makes perfect..... ;-)

You're heart is beautiful, Peri.

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 1:44 PM.

cici visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:47 PM PST

Hi Eric! How ya been??

Dawn, I feel humbled that you thought of me.... blush.

Peri, you are way closer to these ideals than most people are, so shut up.

cici visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:48 PM PST

OH yeah... and Peri... Breathe.

(just not when Luis in the room... all gassy and stuff)

FXJOHNV


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:49 PM PST

That was a lot to take in, you are wright, but not in my world.
Thank you for your words and thoughts. I will do my best to work toward some of those goals.
FXJOHN V

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 1:57 PM PST

Welcome FXJOHNV! Thank you and goodluck ;-)

Cici...I'm always thinking of you ;-)

Oh...and I suspected as much about Peri!

Peri...do breathe...even when Luis is in the room.

To breathe, or not to breathe: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The puffs and toots of noxious fumes,
Or to take arms against all fibrous foods,
And by opposing end bad air?

(my apologies to Shakespeare, of course)

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 6:00 PM.

cici visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:00 PM PST

AAAAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:18 PM PST

I dunno about those precepts, Dawn: it seems to me that if you tried to live them all, you'd end up like Robocop in Robocop 2: paralysed and unable to function.

What happens in the film is that a namby-pamby social worker reprogrammes Robocop with about 50 Prime Directives- things like "pool all opinions before you act" and "always see the other person's point of view"- and when Robo comes face-to-face with a gang of young thugs, he can't step forward without stepping back, he can't go for his gun without asking permission- he's useless. He has to electrocute himself to clear his brain.

There's also another example in Star Trek, where nice Kirk (or super-ego Kirk) gets split off from animal Kirk (or Id Kirk) in a transporter malfunction. They lock up the wild screaming animal Kirk in the brig and put nice Kirk in charge of the ship, only to find that the nice Kirk's incapable of making a decision!

I certainly advocate acting with decency, morality, compassion- but eventually a person has to say "Stuff it- I'm going with what my gut tells me" and act. I spent half a lifetime ignoring my gut instincts, trying to think things through first, trying not to offend anyone, till I realised that usually my gut had it right.

That's my philosophy, anyway. So you go with Buddha, and I'll go with Robocop and Star Trek!

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:24 PM PST

Thank you for your insights, Dave, and SciFi metaphors (I loved that Star Trek episode...btw).

However, think carefully....not one of those precepts deny acting from your gut. I'm not sure where you see the difference.

Both of your examples represent extremes of living in one side or the other. I would suggest that we live in the tension of both. Its how we choose within that tension that counts.

I am a big believer in listening to intuition, listening to heart, listening to gut.

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 2:27 PM.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:27 PM PST

Oh. Re-reading now.

Perhaps I came out fighting when I should have come out agreeing...

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:29 PM PST

Men....!!!

;-)

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:31 PM PST

Ah- I seem to have missed this particular part of your comment:

Both of your examples represent extremes of living in one side or the other. I would suggest that we live in the tension of both. Its how we choose within that tension that counts.

...Now that is wise. Yes, I agree. In fact, I think I'll get that made into a sticker and put it on my bathroom mirror.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:32 PM PST

...That part of your comment which you EDITED IN AFTER I had placed my comment!

Women.... always gotta be right, don't ya?

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:33 PM PST

Actually, I edited that comment in....

Very cool about the bathroom mirror. I use that same method for thoughts which inspire me...

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:34 PM PST

It must aggravating for you men to be wrong all the time.

We can't help it though...the fairer, wiser sex...

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:35 PM PST

What's on your mirror at the moment?

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:36 PM PST

".the fairer, wiser sex..."

Sure. It's just a pity men own everything, isn't it?

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:37 PM PST

For the sake of pure accuracy...I edited the comment in at the exact same time as your comment....but whose counting.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:38 PM PST

Great minds think alike..?

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:38 PM PST

On my mirror....

Breathe!

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:40 PM PST

Dave: "Sure. It's just a pity men own everything, isn't it?"

Yes...but we know who the real power is behind the throne, don't we?

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:40 PM PST

Your goddess-like intelligence continues to amaze me.

Oh, and you meant "who's" (abbreviation of who is)not "whose" (the possessive).

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:42 PM PST

Dawn: "we know who the real power is behind the throne, don't we?"

Reminds me of this quote:

"Behind every great man stands an astonished woman."

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:42 PM PST

I repeat myself: There are those of us who express ourselves creatively and those of us who are perfectionists.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:45 PM PST

So by your definition, this is creative;

!@#$%^+)}GHG /rbkrlthu]08246n]2jjgbg'g

...I felt like doing it, it expresses how I feel...

But I think it could do with some perfectionist editing, don't you?

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:46 PM PST

Oh...and thank you...about my "intelligence"

I don't think of myself that way.....we all struggle ;-)

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:47 PM PST

Well....there you go, into the extremes again!

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:49 PM PST

Though I do enjoy the abstract and emotional quality of your expression...even if it lacks a certain clarity.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:49 PM PST

Dawn says: "thank you...about my "intelligence"...I don't think of myself that way"

Really? Who makes you feel dumb? I'd imagine it's a pretty short list.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:51 PM PST

I feel dumb all the time....

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:52 PM PST

Dawn: "Though I do enjoy the abstract and emotional quality of your expressing...even if it lacks a certain clarity."

My answer to that is:

tHaaanx yOOU!!@U*JFCr4 u86....98634n46;yb4l2yjbyb
:-) :-) :-( tuofcxv;kf.jvbg;i %%%%% !!!;pgdbv;piufgi;ugiuwLOLxx00x0AAARGH!

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:53 PM PST

Dawn: "I feel dumb all the time...."

That's only 'cos you look dumb i.e. pretty.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:54 PM PST

Dave: "tHaaanx yOOU!!@U*JFCr4 u86....98634n46;yb4l2yjbyb
:-) :-) :-( tuofcxv;kf.jvbg;i %%%%% !!!;pgdbv;piufgi;ugiuwLOLxx00x0AAARGH!"

Deep inner meaning: I am frustrated with my own helplessness in the face of a life I cannot control.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:54 PM PST

Dawn: "I feel dumb all the time...."

Confucius say:

To know what we do not know, this is wisdom.

...I think you're smart enough to know that there's a lot you do not know. Which makes you way smarter than those who believe they know everything!

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:54 PM PST

Awwww, shucks, Dave! Now you make me blush ;-)

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:56 PM PST

Dawn: "Deep inner meaning: I am frustrated with my own helplessness in the face of a life I cannot control."

Cool! You can be my critic from now on. Read this one:

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee........
............................................................
............................................................
...................................................splat

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:58 PM PST

Dave: "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.......
.
............................................................

............................................................

...................................................splat"<BR
>

Deep inner meaning: I have to poo now.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 2:59 PM PST

Uuseless with laughter... moment required to compose selff...

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:00 PM PST

I knew it would come back to poo jokes eventually

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:00 PM PST

I made myself crack up :-D

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:02 PM PST

There's always room for a good poo joke!

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:04 PM PST

Dawn: "I made myself crack up :-D"

Speaking of crack, Denis Leary once said:

"Folks, I would never do crack. I would never do a drug named after a part of my own ass."

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:07 PM PST

This blog is sinking fast... ;-)

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:11 PM PST

Okay, yuckiest poo joke ever...

A little boy blows up a balloon and starts flicking it all around the house with his finger. His mother tells him to stop it as he's liable to break something, but the boy continues.

"Johnny!" Mom screams. "Knock it off. You're going to break something."

He stops and eventually Mom leaves for a short trip to the shopping centre. Johnny starts up with the balloon again after his mom has left for the store. He gives it one last flick and it lands in the toilet where he leaves it.

Mom comes in and while putting away the grocery gets the urge. A diarrhoea run. She can hardly make it to the toilet in time and SPLASH, out it comes. When she's finished, she looks down and can't believe what she's seeing. She's not sure what this big brown thing is in the toilet! She calls her doctor. The doctor is baffled as she describes the situation, but he assures her he'll be over shortly to examine everything.

When he arrives she leads him to the bath room and he gets down on his knees and takes a long, hard look at the thing. Finally, he takes out his pen and sort of touches it to see what it might be and POP! The balloon explodes and poop is everywhere. On him, the walls, etc.

"Doctor! Doctor! Are you all right?" she asks.

He says, "I've been in this business for over 30 years, and this is the first time I've ever actually seen a fart !"

Last edited by videowilliams on April 19th at 3:13 PM.

hANDSOME visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:15 PM PST

"We live in troubled and complicated times. There are many reasons for this."

LIFE HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIKE DIS... Da UPS and DOWNS...

But for some reason... people still do not BELIEVE in dat mechanism... taking their UPS for granted so much, that all they can think about is their DOWNS...

Man can't live by BREAD alone...

That is why we need structure, not forced upon, but from experience... Da WORD and its mechanisms dats been sustainable throughout da ages...


In Reply: "To know what we do not know, this is wisdom."


"Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe..."

-Book of John

bruinguy44 visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:16 PM PST

I have a problem with:

Do not force others, including children, by any means whatsoever, to adopt your views, whether by,,, even education.

Maybe he's talking about some OTHER kind of education.
I've just been having an on-line discussion with some Christians about evolution, and the world NEEDS a way to educate children.

Also,
Do not accumulate wealth while millions are hungry. Do not take as the aim of your life fame, profit, wealth, or sensual pleasure. Live simply and share time, energy, and material resources with those who are in need.

The 3 heads of DreamWorks raised $1.3 million for their favorite candidate, hoping to build a war chest that can match Hilary's. I see nothing wrong with accumulating wealth. If millions are hungry... well, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet have donated ~ $60 billion to the Gates Foundation. If they need my help, let them ask. Politely.

Last edited by bruinguy44 on April 19th at 3:18 PM.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:17 PM PST

That joke made me pee in my pants :-D

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:21 PM PST

Here's a challenge for you, Dawn!

I want to see you speak intelligently about philosophy with Handsome and bruinguy, while flinging wee-poo-fart jokes back & forth with me!

bruinguy44 visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:21 PM PST

Every time I'm in New York, I go up to this hot dog vendor that I happen to know is a devout Buddhist.

In my most serene voice, I ask him, "Make me one with everything."

And he's never done it.

There was a blonde standing next to a river. She saw another blonde standing on the other bank, and yelled out to her, "How do I get to the other side?"

The second blonde looked up and down the river, and then shouted back, "You are on the other side."

Last edited by bruinguy44 on April 19th at 3:23 PM.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:23 PM PST

Hi hANDSOME! Thank you for your comments.

I agree that structure is very useful...but it is ongoing and everchanging. Look at nature and how our "structures" cannot withstand nature's constant, relentless growth process. The weeds and tree roots grow through the sidewalk.

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 3:24 PM.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:26 PM PST

Dave! I fart in your general direction!

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:28 PM PST

A little girl walks in to the lounge one Sunday morning where her Daddy is reading the paper.

"Where does poo come from?" she asks.

Father feeling a little perturbed that his 5 year old daughter is already asking difficult questions thinks for a moment and says:

"Well you know we just ate breakfast?"

"Yes," answers the girl.

"Well the food goes into our tummies and our bodies take out all the good stuff, and then whatever is left over comes out of our bottoms when we go to the toilet, and that is poo."

The little girl looks perplexed, and stares at him in stunned silence for a few seconds and asks:

"And Tigger?"

hANDSOME visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:30 PM PST

Howzit Dawn...

Taking UPS for granted so much, that all they can think about is their DOWNS...

I don't look for WEEDS in life, I rather look for a TIARE as my offering... :)

I rather go out looking like dat, rather than a WANNABE GENERIC FIGURE that people will buy... but will never VALUE...

Last edited by hANDSOME on April 19th at 3:37 PM.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:35 PM PST

Hi bruinguy44! Welcome to my blog and thank you!!!

I think what the precept means is that I don't force my children to adopt my belief structures as a form of dogma. Christianity and evolution are imposed as dogma when they are theories. Nobody really knows how the world works.

As far as accumulating wealth goes: I feel that the quote is addressing greed. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet's generosity notwithstanding, these people still have more than they need.

I admit to striving for a certain degree of comfortableness with an income greater than what I have now, but that is not the same as accumulating wealth.

Thank you for the Koans!

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 3:38 PM.

JessicaMarie visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:36 PM PST

Wow, Dawn...I've really got to start reading up on Buddhism...this was beautiful.

I was expecting 55 comments of a spiritual nature, but I must admit, Dave's jokes made me laugh.

I want to put each tenet in a frame on my walls, then vary them weekly so I don't ever stop noticing them.

I've always wanted to be a nice person...perhaps it is within reach...shoot, I take that back...it IS within reach.


(sorry, I have a sort of invincible, "I can do anything" attitude after the grad school stuff...but I swear, it ain't arrogance.)


Anyway, loved this.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:37 PM PST

Dave! Pull my finger! And my tigger trigger!

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 3:42 PM.

elindstrom visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:40 PM PST

Did someone say, "sex"?

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:41 PM PST

hANDSOME...I spoke not just of weeds but of trees too...with all their majesty.

Not sure what you mean with "tiare"....or your consumerism reference....?

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 3:56 PM.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:45 PM PST

Hi Jessica! Thankyou for stopping by!

I just commented on your blog before this chaos began...

You're desire to be a nice person is within reach and desire is half the battle. Now all you have to do is practice ;-)

Eric....you would extrapolate "sex" from "poo" and "pee"!!!!

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 3:58 PM PST

I can't help noticing that Dawn aspires to be intelligent and Jessica aspires to be nice... I'd say the very act of aspiring has turned you into that already!

I, on the other hand, aspire to be loved...

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 4:01 PM PST

You are loved Dave.

For the record....I aspire to be nice as well.

....and loved.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 4:09 PM PST

These desires are universal ;-)

hANDSOME visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 4:41 PM PST

You know... TIARE FLOWERS rather than weeds.

I mean... I rather look for beauty... rather den look at da uglyness in life... but sometimes, da seagull just comes in out of no where and shets on your head for some reason... but den, we can always go HOME and wash it out wit some LOVE... :)

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 5:30 PM PST

That's a very excellent point, hANDSOME....I agree that we should look for what is beautiful and positive in life and not dwell on the negative. Thank you for that!!!

;-)

I just went to your profile.......Waianae?.......are you a Kama'aina?...cause I grew up in Hawaii!

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 19th at 5:51 PM.

More_Pie_Please visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 6:35 PM PST

What a delight to see you all venturing into philosophy - kinda like watching slugs crossing a freeway.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 19, 2007 | 7:38 PM PST

What a delight, More_Pie_Please, to read your descriptive metaphor.

It brings to mind an image of taking life slow while the madcap world hurries about me.

btw...I make a mean chocolate pecan pie.....a la mode, yum.

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 20th at 11:52 AM.

hANDSOME visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 5:11 PM PST

hell yah I local... 5th generation of Sanchez Bloodline... Sanchez blood sweat and tears all da way from da Kahuku sugar plantations in da early 1900's... all da way to current day Waianae, Land of da BRAVE... HOMEGROWN WAIANAE BOY... :)

why where you from Dawn?

I was talking about Tiares because dats my favorite flower... it was how I courted my first ever Love... dat was her favorite flower to wear and I always used to hunt for it as a GIFT... sometimes its hard to find... I would give her plumerias sometimes, but it was never da same...

I wish I still had dat mechanism in my life... hunting for GIFTS they Love... that only I knew about...

Last edited by hANDSOME on April 20th at 5:34 PM.

cici visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 6:04 PM PST

Poo, Pee, Pie, and Poi!

All my favorite topics in one blog thread!!!

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 6:50 PM PST

Cici...you're adorable!

hANDSOME...I grew up in Kaneohe. But I don't have your history. My mom grew up in Hawaii but my dad is a transplanted Mid-Westerner. My family are all still there. Kahuku sugar....yah, you're homegrown local.

I looked up Tiare on google images...I love those flowers!!! We called them gardenia (my dad is sooooo haole!) They smell so sweet. Plumerias are nice too, but you're right, they're not the same.

Nice to meet you!!!

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 7:09 PM PST

"Poo, Pee, Pie, and Poi!"

cici is a comic genius.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 7:14 PM PST

Dawn, is it true that Hawaii's state motto is

Haka Tiki Mou Sha'ami Leeki Toru

(Death To Mainland Scum, Leave Your Money)?

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 7:19 PM PST

Uh, yeah, Dave....something like that.....

I think you may have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock, my friend!

Last edited by DawnAkemi on April 20th at 7:36 PM.

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 7:43 PM PST

You've been doing your research! I'm very impressed. Another way to say what you just said is:

"You're a few sandwiches short of a picnic."

OR

a few snags short of a barbecue

OR

a stubbie short of a six-pack.

...I think you get the idea.

Last edited by videowilliams on April 20th at 8:39 PM.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 7:54 PM PST

You're such the sweet buggerlugs, Dave!

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 7:58 PM PST

Ah, ya blood's worth bottling, Dawn!

I'd be up ya like a rat up a drain pipe if I lived closer.

(authentic Australian expressions)

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 8:09 PM PST

Why thank you, Dave.

(blush)

Edit videowilliams visit blog


Apr 20, 2007 | 8:12 PM PST

No wuckin' furries, darl.

Strine is the language of love.

hANDSOME visit blog


Apr 21, 2007 | 1:20 PM PST

"Ah, ya blood's worth bottling, Dawn...

I'd be up ya like a rat up a drain pipe if I lived closer."
(authentic Australian expressions)

Yah... me too. I'd invest some of my genetics in her in a second if I lived closer... cuz I heard her stocks are pretty good these days... :)

(Expressions from an AUTHENTIC WAIANAE BOY)

Last edited by hANDSOME on April 21st at 1:24 PM.

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 21, 2007 | 2:03 PM PST

Okay boys!....the queue forms to the left.

I'll let you know IF my stocks enter the market.....

;-)

SallySue visit blog


Apr 24, 2007 | 12:42 AM PST

Dawn, you are the queen of the spiritual prom, and, 84 comments! Once again, my bonnet is off to you!

DawnAkemi visit blog


Apr 24, 2007 | 3:55 PM PST

And what a beautiful bonnet it is ;-)

Thank you SallySue.