“Problems or successes, they all are the results
of our own actions. Karma.
The philosophy of action is that
no one else is the giver of peace or happiness.
One’s own karma, one’s own actions
are responsible to come to bring either
happiness or success or whatever.”
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Shine On
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.”
Edna Ferber
Some of you might remember that I started playing the ukulele a few months back. My love for the ukulele has grown and so has my passion for finding new ukulele artists and music.
I discovered this ukulele virtuoso and award-winning artist Brittni Paiva, who has developed a strong following internationally and back at home in Hawaii.
Paiva started playing piano at the age of four and slowly added drums, bass, and guitar until the age of 11 when she found her love for the ukulele.
This young ukulele virtuoso has released five albums, two singles, and contributed to various compilations such as Legends of the Ukulele Vol. 2. She was the first recipient of the Ukulele Album of the Year category of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
If you haven’t heard her play, I thought I’d share with my fellow bloggers Paiva playing The Christmas Song. Here’s wishing all of you a Mele Kalikimaka.
Shine On
“Christmas is forever, not for just one day,
for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away
like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.
The good you do for others is good you do yourself.”
Norman Wesley Brooks
Redondo Beach Annual Christmas Boat Parade is truly a highlight of the holiday season in Redondo Beach. The harbor area along Harbor Drive lights up with many of the boats in the Marina. Most boat owners lighting their boats throughout the holiday season.
Viewing for the actual boat parade can be seen from many of the restaurants, on the pier or along the break wall. The boats are quite a site to behold. One boat after the other more decorated with lights and the Christmas spirit for all to enjoy.
Have a great Christmas eve and hope everyone enjoys their own as well as others lights of Christmas.
Shine On
“The first thing you need to decide when you build your blog
is what you want to accomplish with it,
and what it can do if successful.”
Ron Dawson
When I began this blog on January 1, 2015, it was my goal to write a post daily highlighting my musings, my photos, and my daily activities.
Also, I wanted to be a ray of light to someone. I wanted to bring a little sunshine and happiness each day to someones life. With my creative juices flowing each and every day, I feel grateful to all my blog followers for reading, commenting and liking my daily reflections.
I didn’t anticipate the following as well as the numerous awards I would receive. That’s not why I began my blog, for followers and awards. However, the friends I’ve made through WordPress and the people I’ve connected with are amazing as well as their blog posts.
My blogging plan in the beginning of 2015 was to stop posting the end of December. However, I’ve discovered so much about myself and fellow bloggers that I will continue The 2015 Chronicles. But, I will be changing the name on January 1st to Chronicles of a Blogaholic. Why? Because I’ve also discovered that “My name is JR and I’m a Blogaholic.”
Shine On
“Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies,
the soul is the piano with many strings.
The artist is the hand that plays,
touching one key or another,
to cause vibrations in the soul.”
Wassily Kandinsky
A neighbor of mine, I haven’t met yet, plays the piano. Not just Chopsticks, but this person is no doubt a classical pianist. When they play, I find myself opening up my windows wider, listening in awe of this pianist talent to be able to play with such ease and effortlessness; never once hitting a bad note.
I’ve been hoping to run into this neighbor. So that I can tell them how much I enjoy their music and tell them how I especially enjoy when they end the evening playing, The Music of the Night.
Shine On
