“He who would learn
to fly one day
must first learn to stand
and walk and run and climb
and dance;
one cannot fly into flying.”
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
“He who would learn
to fly one day
must first learn to stand
and walk and run and climb
and dance;
one cannot fly into flying.”
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
“And now we welcome
the new year.
Full of things that
have never been.”
~ Rainer Maria Rilke
“The new year stands before us,
like a chapter in a book,
waiting to be written.
We can help write that story
by setting goals.”
~ Melody Beattie
“Try to be a rainbow
in someone’s cloud.”
~ Maya Angelou
“Christmas is joy,
religious joy,
an inner joy of
light and peace.”
~ Pope Francis
“He who has not
Christmas in his heart
will never find it
under a tree.”
~ Roy L. Smith
Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family
and to create memories that
will last forever.
Jesus is God’s perfect,
indescribable gift.
The amazing thing is that
not only are we able
to receive this gift,
but we are able to share it
with others on Christmas
and every other day
of the year.”
~ Joel Osteen
Do you believe in magic? The spirit of the season was alive with festivities in the quaint little town of Hanapepe, Kauai, where music and art thrive. Despite the late afternoon downpour that left scattered puddles along the weather beaten pot-holed street, the aromas of sweet and salty, grilled and spicy foods hung in the air. Without a doubt, sampling and tasting island favorites was going to be the buzz of the night. No worries, challenge accepted. Twinkling lights were strung from rooftop to rafter setting the tone for glee and laughter. While strolling along, with hardly a clue, above the town a shooting star left a streak of light that was nothing short of amazing. Suddenly, as if on cue, distant music began to captivate the crowds. Like a moth to flame, people emerged from the shadows to witness Kimberly Hope McDonough as she eloquently performed a medley of classical-crossover music on an electric violin. Effortlessly, she flowed from progressive Michael Jackson tunes to a classical Phantom of the Opera ensemble as well as a Charlie Daniels Americana favorite. Cheers and applause closed the performance. Without a doubt, the joy of Christmas is alive and well in “Kauai’s Biggest Little Town.”
“There will always be a desire
for something new,
fresh, and innovative,
as well as a yearning
and respect for timeless
elegance and beauty.”
~ Helena Christensen