Beach Walk #280 – No Talk, No Walk

November 30, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Short show today as I continue my preference for no walk, no talk in favor of rest and restoration. No faking it up here at Beach Walks!

Beach Walk #280 - No Talk, No Walk

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I saw this TV newscaster recently, all made up and dressed up. But her voice was barely audible. She was clearly sick. And I thought, “what’s so freakin’ important that she couldn’t stay home and get a sub??” So today, if you want more Beach Walks, please peruse our very rich archives. I’ve asked our frequent viewers to leave some comments of shows they like, as recommendations to those of you who may be new here.

I’m feeling better. Mahalo for all of your good blessings!

Here are few shows I like, in no particular order:
Beach Walk #100 – Lexi Talks
Beach Walk #94 – Going to Vloggercon
Beach Walk #154 – A Good Day Diving on the North Shore
Beach Walk #65 – A hui hou Joanie
Beach Walk #225 – Wish You Were Here!

E komo mai (welcome!) to those of you who heard about us from the BBC News Online.

Mahalo to Chris for being guest cameraman on Show #180. Please check out his PetFlight site to learn about traveling with your pets.

Hawaiian words
MaÊ»: sick

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Beach Walk #180 Rewind – Ono-licious!

November 29, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Frog has taken up temporary residence in my throat so we bring you a rewind from the Made in Hawaii trade show last summer.

Beach Walk #180 Rewind - Ono-licious!

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This rewind was re-processed for your viewing pleasure in our larger format. Please think positive thoughts for my throat; it’s a little too crowded for comfort in there!

There were so many wonderful food booths at the Made in Hawaii Expo we had to devote a whole show to them! I only showed you items that I have taste-tested and personally enjoy, so please shop with confidence at these web sites!

Alii Kula Lavender
Hawaiian Vanilla
Kona Coffee Council
KaloMan
Rainbow Falls Connection – yes, that coconut butter lavosh is ono-licious!
PacifiKool Ginger

To see more from the Made in Hawaii show, please also go back and watch Show #178.

E komo mai (welcome!) to those of you who heard about us from the BBC News Online.

Mahalo to Chris for being guest cameraman on Show #180. Please check out his PetFlight site to learn about traveling with your pets.

Hawaiian words*
Ono: delicious

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Beach Walk #278 OTR – Ahhh, Laziness

November 28, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Joe from Connecticut emailed me about laziness. I thought I’d try it out today.

Beach Walk #278 OTR - Ahhh, Laziness

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Laziness is one of those words/concepts that triggers a strong reaction and connotation. But as Joe points out on his blog laziness has accomplished all sorts of things! I like taking the opposite view of things on Beach Walks, and reclaiming language for ourselves. I feel a little flu trying to sneak in, so I decided to rest lazily in the video today.

I found interesting definitions here and they range from laziness being one the seven “deadly” sins (yikes!!!) to “relaxed and easy activity.” That sure makes laziness a confusing word, energetically speaking.

I hope you enjoy the outrigger canoe footage!

E komo mai (welcome!) to those of you who heard about us from the BBC News Online.

Hawaiian words
Moloā: lazy
Kuʻu: relax

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Beach Walk #277 – Kailua Town

November 27, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Hey, take a drive to the beach with us and see a little bit of Kailua, Hawai’i.

Beach Walk #277 - Kailua Town

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The sun is setting behind the mountains so we’re hurrying off to the beach, and showing you a little scenery on the way. You’ll see lots of joggers and bicyclists and people living the good life outside here in the islands.

Check out our ads and sponsors from the 100th Show Contest here.

Kalapawai Market
Kailua Sailboards

E komo mai to those of you who heard about us from the BBC News Online.

Hawaiian words
Hale: house, building
Kai: sea, seaside
Lua: two
E komo mai” welcome

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Beach Walk #276 – Trust or Faith

November 26, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Trust. It’s different from faith, in my mind.

Beach Walk #276 - Trust or Faith

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I like to use my understanding and experience of trust to relieve stress. As Joe mentioned in a comment yesterday, past history usually shows that despite our many worries, “the job eventually gets done.” So trust is based on having experience that we can use to be more conscious, and more relaxed, in this moment.

Faith? That’s often associated with “blind.” Much harder! Less logical. Calming for some, but stressful to others.

The crab we were watching had lots of trust that s/he could run dashing into the waves, knowing that s/he could bury in the sand or ride the surf, and still be just fine. That trust comes from experience and can feed the rational mind.

Hawaiian words
Hilinaʻi: trust
kālele: to have faith

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