Papa Always Said...

[opihikao]

DTisme, very interesting information. Mahalo so much.

gypsy69, lol! Yes, those boots coming down the hallway! My kids know that sound well. We all miss that sound of Dad's cowboy boots. Our Pake greatgrandfather had the same mind as your Dad. He would say, "You no work, you no eat". Bless them all.

Mr. Tom, great advice! No matter our cultural differences, the ties that bind always cross those potential barriers in culture. You Dad must be the foundation for the good man you are today. (O/T-Thanks for the heads up on the snow!)

Kenny, love the story. That would be "Uncle Ed" to all of us (your Daddy)! He must have been a wonderful man. It shows in your writings that you come from that kind of love. True aloha at it's best.

Enjoy the day, all! Mahalo again for the great memories.

P.S. Oh, one more from my wise Tutu:

"What you do in the dark, will come out in the light".

[opihikao]

quote:

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Originally posted by james weatherford

Lessons from my maternal grandmother when I was a small child.
The soaring hawk and the swarm of starlings harassing it out of their sky.
Eyes see the movement of a hammer swung in the distance before the sound of the strike comes to the ears.

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Aloha mai, Mr. Weatherford! What profound words. Worthy of pondering. Aloha to your lovely wife, please.

ETA: Sp.

[Tink]

My father, when he was home, would usually notice if I was slacking to much on the chores and would respond"looks like somebody needs to earn their beans today". Translation was he had a very big job to do and I was his laborer at his beck and call, plus my usual chores.
My grandmother and Great Aunt taught me to respect a lady and never ever strike her, be a gentleman in the presence of a lady by opening doors, letting them go ahead of you, don't cuss in front of a lady, etc.. Do not waste food and items as so many do, be self sufficient, to the point of "if you can't pay for it, you better learn it". Re- purpose as much as you can, but don't become frugal. Do a random act of kindness as often as you can, as buy a homeless person a sandwich with chips and a drink, or leave a mystery care package at the "poor family on the block", all without expecting anything in return.
And always, always keep a smile on your face and always express thanks for the blessings you have and are given.

Community begins with Aloha

[wyline]

Sam told me " Everything in moderation...even moderation"

Wyline

[punafish]

Oh man what a great thread. The best ever. I love you guys!

[BI-Curious]

My pops always told us:
"It's not the dog that's in the fight, it's the fight that's in the dog".
And…
"Only floss the teeth you want to keep."

[TomK]

Thank you, Opihikao. One day I would love to explain what influence my father had on my life and career, but it all happened back in the UK and probably a little off topic, but would be happy to share if people don't mind and once I feel a little more energetic!

[Kapohocat]

My father was the epitome of fairness. But he didnt fight it out too often. His motto was give them enough rope and they hang themselves.

I guess that was his version of karma visits.

[Kenney]

remembering...
Do unto others....
Waste not want not.
Where there's a will, there's a way.
If at first you don't succeed, try try again.
Two wrongs don't make a right.

[punafish]

My dad didn't "play according to Hoyle" so his advice was a tad unconventional:

"If you're going to do a half-assed job cleaning the windows, I'd rather you clean the corners and leave the middle dirty than clean the middle and leave the corners dirty."

"It's noble to turn the other cheek but when you run out of cheeks..." Oh wait, I can't repeat that one.