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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Mele Kalikimaka!



That Means
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!


Here's a version of Mele Kalikimaka performed by Bing Crosby!

I hope everyone enjoys their time with family and friends on this very special Christmas Day.

Enjoy, and Have a
Very Blessed Christmas!






































Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!
--Cheryl

The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
Available NOW!
Book Two—Menehunes Missing
Available NOW!
Book Three—Ukuleles Undercover
Available NOW!

cheryllinnmartin@yahoo.com

Thursday, December 18, 2014

'Twas The Night Before Christmas . . .

Ahh, yes! You remember the story, right?

But you’ve probably never heard it quite like this (unless you’re one of my Hawaii readers or you read this post on my blog in past Christmases—but don’t spoil the surprise!)

Pidgin English is a unique form of English spoken in the islands. When I lived there I loved hearing my friends slip into pidgin. Most people speak it only when with friends, simply enjoying the relationships and having a good time.

One of my characters, Kainoa Onakeauses pidgin every once in a while. Don’t worry, if you’re reading and not familiar with pidgin, another character’s comments will let you know what he means. I hope his use of it here and there adds a realistic touch to life in Hawaii.

Click on this link for a great rendition of The Night Before Christmas in pidgin.


And, if you’d like the words in writing, here’s another link. They may or may not match exactly, but you’ll get the idea.


Enjoy, and Mahalo for your support this year!


Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!
--Cheryl

The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
Available NOW!
Book Two—Menehunes Missing
Available NOW!
Book Three—Ukuleles Undercover
Available NOW!

cheryllinnmartin@yahoo.com

Thursday, December 11, 2014

A Very Merry Pidgin and Hula Christmas!

I love listening to Pidgin English, especially when is involves the Christmas story. Here is a wonderful video I found. It has a conch shell horn, the Bible story read in pidgin, and a hula danced to Away in the Manger.

Enjoy as you contemplate this season and
the birth of Our Savior and Lord, Jesus.



Merry Christmas, and please keep visiting. My next post will be a delightful Christmas classic done in pidgin!


Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!
--Cheryl

The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
Available NOW!
Book Two—Menehunes Missing
Available NOW!
Book Three—Ukuleles Undercover
Available NOW!

cheryllinnmartin@yahoo.com

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Silent Night--The Hawaii Connection

It's December!! And if you’re like me, you’re going to watch a lot of Christmas movies during the month.

The movie, Silent Night, is based on a true story that happened in a cabin in the Ardennes Forest on Christmas Eve during World War II. I really enjoyed the movie, and was surprised to hear about all the factual information actually used in the movie. Hollywood, of course, had to increase the drama and conflict, but overall it reflected the essence of what happened.

Then my son informed me about the real-life little boy in the movie, Fritz Vincken, and how he came to America as an adult to locate the American soldiers and did find one of them who had been a part of his special Christmas Eve in 1944. He stayed in America and eventually settled—guess where??? YesHawaii!

So, how cool is that??

Fritz became a baker and lived in Honolulu until shortly before he died on December 8, 2002 in Oregon. Another connection for me! I grew up in Oregon, and only recently moved across the Columbia River into SW Washington.

Do you know any amazing movies based in Hawaii or about Hawaiians? Or, maybe a true story with a Hawaiian connection? I especially love a great story that is also TRUE!!!

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!
--Cheryl
Snowfall At My House!!

The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
Available NOW!
Book Two—Menehunes Missing
Available NOW!
Book Three—Ukuleles Undercover
Available NOW!

cheryllinnmartin@yahoo.com