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December 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Mele Kalikimaka e Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to each and everyone of you.  As we enter the Christmas season schedule time to breathe in the wonders of another year together as Ohana. (family) Rejoice and be happy. Embrace the gift of life.

November 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Today I honor each of you and thank you for your loyalty and kindness. I treasure each of you. This month we celebrate Veterans Day and being thankful. Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! Its Thanksgiving Month and I wish you all enough food to eat, clean water to drink, a warm place to sleep, warm clothes, socks and shoes, enough friendship and inspiring sunrise and sunsets. I wish you enough love and knowing that you right where you are matter. Come sit, claim your place at the table of life, it is yours for the taking. 

October 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Goodness its fall! Nature is showing off its leaves of red, gold, almost deep burgundy hues. Luscious and breath taking just for the looking. The sky dims and the clouds pass over us in hues of lt. gray then deeper, deeper and deeper gray with a smattering of blue sky and a hint of the sun trying to peak through as if to say, "I'm here!" Wow, what a lovely paint pallet. No more bare foot outdoors, swimsuits or shorts. Time for sweaters, hot cocoa, lovely brisk walks, harvesting acorn squash and potatoes. Cleaning fall leaves. Oh go ahead jump in the leaves one last time. Thank you Creator for natures bounty, may we all take time to enjoy these gifts of life.

September 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Katrina was an exploding event for our country the past few days. Many states and thousands of lives are affected. We offer pray daily for the needed outreach, wisdom for our leaders, thanksgiving for lives saved, sorrow for lives lost, shelter for lost pets and cooler heads who can see beyond the obvious through such devastation and the enduring consequences of rebuilding each and every community. This episode has commanded the best and worst in humans. Some have engaged their lips before applying common sense. 

August 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Enter the gateway to enlightenment in a Spirit Of Hope. Pause a moment and give thanks for life and all that you have. Savor the abundance of nature which Creator Ke Akua provided just for you. Bless all your relations. Bless your enemies. Leave no one behind. Reflect a moment and bask in the ambiance of being you. Treasure your uniqueness! Know that you are loved just as you are. No strings attached. No proving who you are. I invite you to celebrate the essense of YOU. Embrace it! Enfold your entire being in this gift of supreme LOVE. It is yours just for the reaching out. Stand up! Lift the shades! Open the door and walk out into the sunlight. Reach up! Twirl around! Hug yourself, your spouse, your child, your pet. Run around. Laugh out loud. Dance to your inner music. Rejoice! You my friends are standing in the center of the worlds majestic cathedral!.........WOW!

July 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Can you believe it, its July already! I hope you have inhaled the beauty of many lovely sunrises and sunsets. They are particularly gorgeous in the summer and when the rain comes the promise of hope for a new day in the double or triple rainbows are indeed a bonus blessing. Nature with all its bounty calls. Are you listening to the whisper of the wind? Have you been careful to carry your trash out of the parks. Picked only those herbs or roots that you needed for personal use? Been thankful for the bounty provided in abundance from nature and took a quiet moment to say it?

June 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Happy summer! Oh my I do love the warmth of the sun. Take time to enjoy. As you visit parks or other recreational areas breath in the serene ambiance, the majestic beauty of all of God's wondrous creations. As you gaze into the faces of those you love, capture the moment of sharing and caring together as Ohana (family) as you play together. Know the plan of life has always included happiness in these simple moments. Before you leave vacation land, pause in silent thanks as you capture the majestic ambiance created just for you in natures bounty. Savor the moment! capture it! Use it again by visualizing anytime you need an instant vacation.

May 2005 Issue: Introduction:

"Never let what you cannot do or your circumstances prevent you from doing what you can do! Why? It is your life, you are worthy of everything life has to offer. Never let someone else or the negative thoughts of others determine who you are. Ask is it true? If it is, own it! If it is not, dump it in the garbage can where it belongs." Grandpa Va's wisdom

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April 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Celebrate Life! excerpt from Trial By Fire a True Story of Hope "One inevitable part of living is the experience of pain. Misery however is a choice! No one can make us miserable without our permission. For me, "losing face" is a very serious offense against the self. It is my firm belief that when we compromise our value systems, we lose a part of ourselves. We slowly chip away at the core of who we are individually and as a society. In today's world, we tend to follow rules based on principles we believe in. Yet, we often compromise these same rules when we cannot have our own way". Nani Aki Linder

March 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Believe you are worthy of abundance. Believe you are whole, perfect, strong, loving, harmonious and happy. Believe you can be what you will to be! Believe you are worthy of the best life has to offer! Believe in all the world there is only one, unique, special YOU! It is all true, true, true!

February 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Its a new month! I am looking forward to spring and watching new life spring from the warmth of the earth. New baby animals, enchanting rainbows and wonderful green grass to run barefoot on. Cool Kona breeze of the tropics, sipping cool refreshing Calli beverage. Preparing the soil for planting. Sights and sounds of children as they laugh and play. Wow! Spring is in the air for me even if there are 5 more weeks of winter. visualize! Send your warm greetings of hope into the universe for all to bask in just for the asking. Welcome dear hearts to a shining spirit of happy, optimistic, positive, energy from my heart to yours.

January 2005 Issue: Introduction:

Happy New Year and may all your fondest dreams be realized. In the University Of Life & Hope System and indeed in the Culture I was raised in we have a belief system that goes like this: "we do not seek the meaning of life. We seek to experience it while we live." I wish you a life of quiet elegance, of abundant love and happiness and that you have the wisdom to share time and treasure with family, friends and the needy, human and animals alike. This is your life, it is not a dress rehearsal.

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December 2004 Issue: Introduction:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mahalo for a wonderful year of fun and getting to know one another. My prayer for you is that you shall have a safe and happy season of joy, spent as often as possible, laughing, praising your children, spouse and co-workers. Sharing and caring for someone in need be they human or furry friends. As a sacred gift for you, on 24-25 December at the hours of sunrise and sunset, I shall lift each of you and your families in prayer to the safe hands of Ke Akua Creator and the universe. Take a moment to pause and embrace the light of peace and hope sent into the universe for you because you are special and worthy of all of lifes gifts.

November 2004 Issue: Introduction:

Aloha e my friends, (joyous breath of life) Happy Thanksgiving my friends. This year instead of having a family turkey dinner we are giving the meal to a needy family as our thanks for the blessings Ke Akua has given to us. I invite you to share a meal with those less fortunate. This cross cultural, all inclusive newsletter is written for you, take what you need from it and discard the rest. Enjoy!

October 2004 Issue: Introduction:

Aloha e my friends, (joyous breath of life) This cross cultural, all inclusive newsletter is written for you, take what you need from it and discard the rest. This past month has been enlightening in many ways. I begin this months newsletter with an important reflection in Hawaiian language then English about mother nature.

September 2004 Issue: Introduction:

Aloha e everyone, (joyous breath of life) This cross cultural, all inclusive newsletter is written for you, take what you need from it and discard the rest. Know this, in all the world there is only one you it is a job description only you can fill. That makes you a unique one of a kind special human being and worthy of the best because God truly does not make junk. Wow, I invite you to stand with me right now, where you are and do your happy dance, yes you know the one! Im good, Im worthy, Iam! If your spouse is sleeping run into the bedroom and yell "pillow fight" and go ahead have fun...........This is your life it is not a dress rehersal so, all together now. Happy Dance!

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August 2004 Issue: Introduction:

Are you as anxious for the election to get here and over with as I am? Rhetoric flying, outrageous innuendos and sometimes outright lies just insults the intelligence of we the American people. I find my self shaking my head often and wishing the journalist would just stop with the power shuffle to get on the front page or "top" news program. Then the power shuffle dance moves to the pundits who often say, "well the American people want this or that!" According to polls comes next, I have never had a national news pollster call me, have you? Then there is the making over of all candidates whose records we have watched over the years, come on and say to us, "well what you are reading or seeing isn't really accurate, because this is what he/she really meant to say or do!" I find myself shifting from laughing to talking back to the television or turning it off. This is what I think! Ready?

July 2004 Issue: Introduction:

It's summer and these Hawaiian bones are rejoicing! Join me now in a happy dance, you know the one; life's good, life's excellent, and we invite ourselves to eat if we want, run if we want, go ahead laugh out loud a deep belly laugh! Soak in the suns rays and claim a big old dose of vitamin D., weha!!! lets recharge those inner spark plugs. Come on, you can do it. (note: sun between 11-3 is at its hottest so don't forget the sunscreen) This is your life my friends it is not a dress rehearsal so enjoy!

June 2004 Issue: Introduction:

I hope all mothers reading this had a very special day, now we plan for Father’s Day.There is an oriental saying that goes something like this; “a home without a mother lacks foundation without a father there is no roof.”Children and Ohana (family) need for foundation and roof. Celebrating life and living as a family is an important piece in the life of a child. When we cherish our spouses we assure the unity of a child's living balanced and feeling secure. Food for thought, as always take what you need from this newsletter and discard the rest.

May 2004 Issue: Introduction:

I hope all mothers reading this had a very special day, now we plan for Father's Day.There is an oriental saying that goes something like this; "a home without a mother lacks foundation without a father there is no roof."Children and Ohana (family) need for foundation and roof.Celebrating life and living as a family is an important piece in the life of a child.  When we cherish our spouses we assure the unity of a child's living balanced and feeling security,  Food for thought, as always take what you need from this newsletter and discard the rest.

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April 2004 Issue: Introduction:

I love wolves. In some ways they remind me of the diversity in creators thinking. My grandfather was fond of telling me, "Nani girl, your character will be measured by how you treat all creatures, big and small, animal and human." The wolf is a misunderstood creature and thus feared by man. Unfortunately that fear often leads to wanton destruction of these rather shy creatures. Isn't it ironic that humans often fear and misunderstand Diversity so they shy away, seek to ridicule, bad Mouth or refuse to take advantage of educational opportunities that could build bridges of hope. Our Newsletter is about inspiring hope, tenacity, focus, And living the golden rule. As always take what you need and discard the rest.

March 2004 Issue: Introduction:

Aloha e everyone and welcome to our March 2004 Nani Notes. Exciting times ahead, can you feel it in the air? I love spring! The warmth of the earth sparks the beginning of new life. Clouds dance softly across the sky and those with imagination can look up and make great pictures out of the clouds. Spring is a time of majestic newness when we observe the birth of new animals, the wonderful hues of greens and browns and the melodious whisper of natures many creatures playing their symphony with the same enchantment of our own human symphony. It is time to cast off the gloom of winters darkness and embrace the sun. Ah my friends, magic is in the air. I invite you to share in this exciting energy of hope. It is a good day to thank Creator God for these abundant gifts of life.

February 2004 Issue: Introduction:

Aloha e everyone and welcome to Nani Notes. This newsletter is printed once a month and my intent is to reach out and touch you in friendship and inspire hope for a brighter day. The tidbits of wisdom we will share are for you. Use what you need and discard the rest. There will be times when I shall ask an expert to comment on issues or questions you have requested. Feel free to email me anytime and I will do my best to respond before days end. Send mana ‘o anytime. (Thoughts)

January 2004 Issue: Introduction:

Aloha e everyone and welcome to Kaleo of Nani Notes. This newsletter is printed once a month. My intent is to reach out and embrace you in friendship, fill your being with an exhilarating message of hope so that together we can enhance the lives of others and each other. These tidbits of wisdom are for you. Use what you need and discard the rest. My advice, keep it simple and never never ever quit. Know why? Right where you stand you are important and indeed, Creator God does not make junk. There will be times when I shall ask an expert to comment on issues or questions you have requested. Feel free to email me anytime and I will do my best to respond before days end. Know you are loved!

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December 2003 Issue: Introduction:

Mele Kalikimaka e Hauoli Makahiki Hou everyone and welcome to Nani Notes. Ron and I wish you and yours a peace filled time of sharing, caring and joyful reflection of all the good things you enjoyed this past year. Some will make new year vows for 2004, others will seek new opportunities in the new year season. This newsletter will continue to be printed once a month in 2004. We may add special features, writers, and as usual answer all questions you pose. I welcome suggestions and comments. Periodically I shall begin to post some of my travel and conference schedule. I thank all of you for your support, you are my success story and I promise to continue this newsletter as long as it provides value for you. Harvest all that you need and let the rest go. Know you are loved and appreciated beyond words! Safe holidays!

November 2003 Issue: Introduction:

Aloha e everyone and welcome to Nani Notes. This newsletter is printed once a month. My intent is to reach out and embrace you in friendship, fill your being with an exhilirating message of hope so that together we can enhance the lives of others and each other. These tidbits of wisdom are for you. Use what you need and discard the rest. My advice, keep it simple and never never ever quit. Know why? Right where you stand you are important and indeed, Creator God does not make junk. There will be times when I shall ask an expert to comment on issues or questions you have requested. Feel free to email me anytime and I will do my best to respond before days end. Know you are loved!

October 2003 Issue: Introduction:

Aloha e everyone and welcome to the October 2003 issue of Nani Notes. Our intent is to reach out and touch you in friendship,inspire hope and provide valuable insights that make a difference. The tidbits of wisdom we share are for you. Use what you need and discard the rest. Staying with our theme of Diversity, I have asked, writer and business owner John Colanzi to share his expertise with you. This issue reflects on Responsibility and provokes thinking.

September 2003 Issue: Introduction: