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Airielle & Jason & ELSITA STERLING 2004 – Airielle interviews Elsita Sterling, friend, mother of another beloved friend, Lili Townsend; Elsita was a poetess in her 80s and 90s who recited her poetry by memory. Years later she wrote a book, another video here.
Delightful fun conversation then Jason & Lono – Lono played regularly mid 90s all over Maui, especially in Kihei. Jason had the pleasure of sitting in- then a HalloweenParty bringing out characters having fun – great memories and people .
The video opens with a serene, poetic message about spirituality and the enduring nature of the spirit.
The speaker recites a poem emphasizing that “the spirit never dies,” affirming a belief in life beyond the physical.
The poem reflects on the stars, nature, and the divine presence surrounding us, encouraging viewers not to fear the end of the day or life.
[02:27 → 07:57] Elsita’s Health Journey and Poetry
Elsita’s shares her personal health journey, including struggles with cholesterol and dietary restrictions.
She recounts being a gourmet French cook, fond of rich foods like Hollandaise sauce, but had to adjust her diet after a doctor found her cholesterol above 400.
She discusses conflicting dietary advice from a doctor and chiropractor regarding egg consumption.
Living with her daughter Lily brought a shift toward a modern, vegetable-rich diet, though Elsita misses sauces like Hollandaise.
Elsita and a friend, LCT, share humorous poems about food and diet, including:
A poem about Barbara, who changes sweet to sour and tender to tough.
A poem about “breakfast blues” lamenting dietary restrictions like no tea, eggs, or toast.
Elsita reveals she had polio as a baby and overcame it, developing a strong, determined mindset.
Recently, she was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, which causes her leg to weaken; she now uses a cane but remains optimistic and spirited.
Emphasizes her “joie de vivre” (joy of life) despite health challenges.
[07:57 → 11:08] Living Fully and Social Engagement
Elsita highlights her active social life in Maui, contrasting with others who might stay home and watch TV.
She credits her vibrant lifestyle and strong friendships for her lack of loneliness or boredom.
She is recognized as an inspiration to many, with viewers sending videos of her poems to loved ones.
Elsita values both new and repeated poems, underscoring the joy and healing power of poetry in her life.
She believes her vitality stems from her joy of being alive.
[11:08 → 16:56] Spiritual Awareness and Afterlife Experiences
A guest, Jason, asks Elsita about her spirituality and awareness of the afterlife.
Elsita recalls the first time she consciously sensed a spiritual presence was after surviving a serious illness when a voice suggested she write a poem.
She shares a vivid, poignant story about holding a box of garnet jewelry that belonged to Duncan’s first wife, Natalie.
Upon cleaning the jewelry, Natalie’s spirit appeared to Elsita, described as beautiful and joyful, sharing laughter and blessings.
Elsita reflects on how society typically views spirituality skeptically, but she has personally experienced a “bridge” between life and death.
Her spiritual awareness deepened after her husband Duncan’s stroke and later death.
Writing poetry became a form of thanksgiving and connection to life and spirit.
Elsita is featured regularly on the show Mama Presents, symbolizing her ongoing influence and partnership with Arielle.
[16:56 → 22:49] Personal Philosophy and Life Lessons
Elsita discusses how she is viewed as a role model due to her age and vitality but insists she does not feel old.
She shares an anecdote about her strict upbringing, including rules about romantic relationships:
First kiss only after engagement.
Family opposition to her suitor, but she insisted on engagement and kissed him anyway.
Elsita’s family wanted a “prince” for her, but Duncan was her great love.
She emphasizes the importance of knowing one’s values and pursuing what is important in life.
For Elsita, the most important thing in life is love, and she encourages others to find their own core values and “go for it.”
[22:49 → 24:56] Advice on Grief and Personal Strength
When asked about advice for people in grief, Elsita admits she does not give direct advice.
Instead, she helps people clarify their situation and consider different perspectives so they can find what is right for themselves.
She humorously notes her inner self sometimes contradicts her, but this reflects her strong-willed, stubborn character.
This personal strength and perspective contribute to her resilience and inspiration.
[24:56 → 27:45] Upcoming Book and Spiritual Confidence
Elsita mentions her forthcoming book, which she is motivated to complete despite spiritual hesitations (“funny business”).
She recounts a pivotal experience flying to be with Duncan after his passing, confirming her belief in the afterlife as more than just faith—it is personal knowledge.
The conversation closes with mutual appreciation, affirmations of Elsita’s inspiring presence, and hopes for her continuing work.
[27:45 → 58:49] Closing Poem and Song: The Spirit Never Dies
The video ends with a reprise of the spiritual poem about the enduring spirit.
The poem is sung with an invitation for viewers to join in.
Lyrics emphasize:
Spirit lives in nature and sky.
Physical flesh is transient, but the spirit is eternal.
The refrain “La, la, la…” creates a meditative, uplifting atmosphere.
The message reinforces themes of hope, continuity, and peace beyond physical life.
Endurance of the Spirit: The repeated mantra “the spirit never dies” anchors the video’s spiritual message.
Health and Resilience:Elsita’s candid discussion of polio, post-polio syndrome, and diet reflects a journey of overcoming adversity with humor and persistence.
Joy of Life (Joie de Vivre): Despite hardships, Elsita embodies vitality, social engagement, and positivity.
Value of Poetry: Poetry is a healing, expressive tool that connects Elsita to life and those around her.
Spiritual Experiences: Encounters with spirit guides and afterlife phenomena are presented as personal truths, not just beliefs.
Love and Values: The ultimate advice centers on discovering what matters most—love and personal values—and pursuing them courageously.
Support in Grief:Elsita advocates for empathetic understanding rather than prescriptive advice for those in mourning.
“Find out what is important and don’t let the rest bother.”
“Love is a great ‘go for it’.”
“If I stay here, I’m having a good time. If I leave, I’ll be with Duncan. I can’t lose.”
“I don’t give advice; I help people clarify and understand their own truth.”
Conclusion
This video offers a rich, heartfelt conversation with Elsita, a resilient, vibrant woman whose life embodies the triumph of spirit over adversity. Through poetry, humor, and candid storytelling, ElsitaElsita conveys profound insights on health, love, spirituality, and coping with loss. Her message champions the enduring power of the human spirit, the importance of joy and connection, and the courage to embrace life fully. The closing poem and communal singing create a spiritual and uplifting finale, leaving viewers with a sense of hope and continuity.
The video is both an inspiring life story and a gentle guide toward embracing one’s values, nurturing love, and recognizing the eternal nature of the spirit.
Transcript
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If you feel sad
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At the end of the day, with the fading of the night, think of me and don’t be afraid. With the coming of the night, for the stars shine all around. The stars shine all around.
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There is spirit living in the trees and the ground. Spirit living in the sky. So fast you fail and fall to earth. But the spirit never dies. The love of God.
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Sing them all out with us. La, la, la, la, la. La, la, la, la, la. La, la, la, la, la.
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Oh, give it again. Oh, yeah.
02:27
The spirit never dies. The spirit never dies. Well, I know, LCT, you’ve been through many different ways of trying to keep yourself healthy.
02:57
And some of the things that I love to hear you recite are your poems about food. Oh.
03:07
And staying healthy. And a few of your little doctor poems. Elsita, too, makes up these wonderful little poems for the people who help to assist her to stay the radiant being that she is. Well, I lived quite a different life. I was a wonderful cook.
03:27
I was a gourmet French cookbook. Everything I did with, I mean, Hollandaise sauce made with yolks of egg and heavy cream. I remember those days. Oh, weren’t they wonderful? And then I went to a doctor for a checkup for the first time in a long time, and he found that my cholesterol was 400 plus, which is apparently fantastic.
03:52
I didn’t know anybody got that high. No. So he put me on a strict diet, and then he said, no eggs. So for a short while, I had no eggs. And then I went to a chiropractor, and he said, that’s nonsense.
04:08
The white, if you eat the white too, then it counteracts whatever it is that’s bad, the cholesterol, and the yolk. You can have an egg every day, you can have two. Now, I always want what I’m apparently not supposed to have, and so I have an egg every morning, and it just is wonderful. So then I came out to stay with Lily, my daughter, and she is a very modern thing, way of living.
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Lots of vegetables and… No sauces, huh? No hollandaise? No, none of that lovely thing. And when he said the white contracts the yolks, I said, but then I can’t have hollandaise sauce. And he said, you can’t have everything. But then I’m trying to remember what some of those funny poems were. Well, I remember there was one that had in it, but don’t tell Lili.
05:06
Oh, yes. Let me see. Oh, there was somebody called Barbara. I don’t know if it’s a person or a company. Barbara puts all these things. And I said, if it’s sweet, she makes it sour. If it’s tender, she makes it tough. And then I can’t remember the other one. I was saying, well, this is what I’m eating, but don’t tell Lily. Yeah.
05:33
Oh, and then I had another doctor, the darling little Dr. Couch. Dr. Couch? And he gave me him, but he wanted me only for a week to go on a very strict diet. Oh, I remember when you wrote that poem. That was really cute. Do you remember that one? Yes, yes. He’s a dear man. I love him. I remember that. We’re good friends. But I said, Dr. Couch is no grouch. He’ll always you beguile. He’ll take away your favorite food, but always with a smile.
05:59
And then I said, breakfast blues. Can’t have no tea. Can’t have no egg. Can’t have no toast. Guess I’ll go back to bed. I love how you take everything and make it.
06:16
Yes. I had polio as a baby, you know. I know you did. And I got over it. And, in fact, I remember somebody, some very attractive movie actor, whom I was just thrilled about, asked me, he said, I asked to be introduced to the girl with the beautiful walk. It was a charity thing, and I was holding a book. So I not only went to walk as well as everybody else, but I walked better. Well, you really worked at it, didn’t you? Yes, I did. Yes, I know. You have a very…
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determined mind. I know that about you. I get what I want. If I decide that’s really what I’m going to get, and I do. And you go for it. Nothing gives me, I’m very stubborn. Yeah, well you go for it. It’s important. You know, I think that that kind of stubbornness helps. Then I started, since I got to Maui, it wouldn’t have happened anywhere else. This leg started to get weak and wobbly, and I thought, what is the matter?
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after having worked so hard. And then I went to the doctor, and he said I had post-polio syndrome. And he said, many, many people have it, and you’re lucky it’s not worse. Some of them end up in wheelchairs. So does that mean the polio comes back?
07:29
What does that mean? I don’t quite understand those things. It’s like Lily has hepatitis C, which she got when she was 13 years old from the only blood transfusion she’s ever had. So apparently every 30 years with the polio, it can come back. Reactivate. Reactivate, yeah. Isn’t that amazing? That is amazing. So when you said I make fun of it, I do. I do, and I love the way you do. The doc said post-polio syndrome because now I’m wearing a cane.
07:57
But I beat that bastard long ago, and I will beat it again. And we’ll have a jolly party to celebrate that great game called the post-post-polio party as I swish it down the drain. I just love, I love your… I’m trying to think of the French words.
08:24
Joie de vivre. Yes. Joie de vivre. Joie de vivre. Yes, the joy of life. The joy of life. Yes. And you represent that so well to me. And that’s the main reason that I wanted you to be on here today, because I know all these people out here.
08:43
that are sitting home in their living rooms watching television, not that there’s anything wrong with that, but that they need to see how incredible you are and how
08:59
You can get out and do things. I mean, your social calendar is more active than mine. I was supposed to have lunch with Elcita the other day, and I was so thrilled I was going to have her all to myself. And then two of my friends heard that I was having lunch with Elcita, and they said, I want to have lunch with Elcita, too. I know I am so lucky, lucky to have such wonderful friends, and lucky that I’m never lonely, never bored.
09:29
Never, never. But it’s because of who you are, because you’re so alive and so inspiring. Oh, that’s wonderful to have you say that. Well, it’s the truth. And I know that the last time we did a show that many people in our audience sent videos of you. Did you know that? They sent videos of you to their mothers and fathers and to people on the mainland. Yes, they did.
09:56
Oh, I remember I said to you, I must find that video so I can look at it and find out all the things I did then which I shouldn’t do again. And I couldn’t find it. And I said I’m going to be, well I had a lot of new stuff to say, but my poetry is going to be very repetitive.
10:13
Well, it doesn’t matter. Exactly. People like your poetry, and they like to hear it again, so you don’t have to worry about them. I hear Elsita’s poems over and over again, because you share them with me many times. The new ones that I’m writing, yeah. I always love to hear them, whether it’s the new ones or the old ones. I love to hear them. You know, I don’t think that you would ever bore anybody by…
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telling, repeating a poem, because they’re so beautiful. Oh, well, that’s lovely. That’s lovely. So do you think that it’s your poetry that, what do you think keeps you so alive? The joy of being alive. You can’t say it better than that, the joy of being alive. But at the same time, it’s wonderful. Oh, I’ll tell you another thing that keeps me feeling good, because I can’t lose.
11:08
If I stay here, I’m having a good time. If I leave, I’ll be with Duncan. I can’t lose. Jason, don’t you want to come in here and join us for a little bit? Okay. Come on, Jason. I have a question.
11:35
Stay where you are. Thank you. Here’s my question. Hi, Elsita. Hi. You know, you talk about spirituality and being in touch with Duncan and the afterlife and the angel of death. When did you first begin to be aware of it? Were you afraid of it? Did it suddenly…
12:04
Is that open to you? Never, never, never, never. Can I think about this for a moment? Sure. You know, in our lives… I think the first time that I was conscious of Ivy was when Ivy said, now that you’ve come out of this sickness so well, you could have died. I think it would be nice if you wrote a poem. And that was the first time I was aware of it. And…
12:33
Oh, I did have a strange feeling. Natalie was Duncan’s wife, and we were good friends for a good many years. Before you. Not at the same time. This was before. His first wife. And this was so extraordinary. Am I on? Should I face out? Whatever feels good. Yeah, yeah. Well…
12:58
Doug and I had to go. This was after Doug and I had been married. Oh, I don’t know how long. I really don’t know. I’m not good about time. And I was watching Walter Cronkite on the TV. And that was the first time I was conscious, really, of that voice. I think because as I was listening to the news,
13:18
I suddenly said, Duncan had found a box of garnet, small stones but beautifully designed. There was a necklace and earrings and a bracelet. And he did what he always did. He said, would you like them? And I said, what I always said, no, give them to your granddaughter. And so this voice said, go and get that box of garnets and hold them in your hands.
13:44
And what do you think I said? I said, I’m busy. I’m looking at the news. And then I thought, hey, that was strange. If you heard a voice that said that, that’s weird. You better go and find out what it’s all about. Go hold those garnets. Yes. So I went and I got them. And they’d been lying for a year or so in a drawer. And they looked dingy.
14:09
So I didn’t think at all. I just did what it seemed to me the thing to do. I went and I held them under the kitchen sink and poured the water, poured some soap on them, scrubbed them, and then I rinsed them and dried them in a towel. And they were glowing and beautiful. And suddenly, Natalie was there standing beside me. And she was enormously fat. She weighed 250 pounds. But she was slim and beautiful.
14:35
And I’d been told she was very beautiful and she was there. And she just came and said, and just said, I wanted to come and have a good laugh with you. And so we both laughed together and then she vanished.
14:52
And wasn’t that strange enough that it was so sweet that she came to say that she was happy, that all was well, and to just give her friendship and her blessing to Duncan and me. He said everything was fine. That’s wonderful. I always am wondering, you know, when people suddenly embrace spirituality and an awareness of another world,
15:17
You know, in this new age that we’re in, like you said, you would never mention some of these things if you were sitting back in New York. They’d think you’re losing it. But you’ve come to really understand that the way our society has looked at life and death may not be
15:37
actual, that you’ve really experienced that bridge. And so that’s what I was really trying to see. Was it something you did or it just happened? I guess it happened when I was ready for it, I guess.
16:01
I was going to say it happened when I had the pain of Duncan having the stroke, but it didn’t. It happened when I wrote the first little book of songs of Thanksgiving. And I thought, you’re lucky to be alive. And then I started thinking, you could be dead. Aren’t you glad you’re alive? You’d better write a poem. And ever since then it’s been flowing. That’s when I first heard that little voice, why don’t you write poetry.
16:26
Do you know that on the first show that we have, which is still on the air, Mama Presents, that on the opening credits, on top of the logo there’s me, and then down below is you and Arielle. On every opening show that we do. Oh, really? Oh, really. How nice. How nice. How nice. Yeah. You are a welcome guest on that show, and I know here in Arielle’s world, what would Arielle’s world be without you?
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Well, I think that’s absolutely wonderful. That’s right, Elsita . You are a tremendous inspiration to me.
17:08
Well, people tell me that you’re a role model, you’re an inspiration on account of what age I am, but I don’t feel that I’m that age at all. So I said, oh, well, then I better behave. And then they said, no, no, stay the way you are. We don’t want you to behave. That’s why you’re an inspiration. Oh, good, because sometimes I think I’m too outrageous. You are outrageous. That’s why you’re an inspiration.
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I know that you were brought up, knowing you, I know that you were brought up with a very strict young life, and you were brought up with certain rules and how things were to be and were not to be. I am sure one of those rules was not seeing people sitting on the roof.
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Elsita told me a story, which I like very much. I hope you don’t mind my sharing it. Maybe you’ll tell it to the people. MS. I don’t know what we’ll do. MS. I’m getting there. It was about the story that you told me about first kissing a boy, and that your mother told you that when you decided that you were going to marry this young man.
18:32
Yes, she said to me, well, when I was in my teens, I don’t know just at what age, and I was reading romantic novels, all these beautiful things, and seeing movies. And so I asked her about that, and I said, about this kissing, tell me. And she said, well, I’ll explain to you. She said, when among your suitors you decide which one you want to marry, and he proposes and you accept him, that is when you have your first kiss. Did you hear that?
19:03
After you accept his proposal, you may have your first kiss. That’s right. And then when I was 22 and I had a very sophisticated older friend,
19:15
She was four years older than I am, but she was very sophisticated. And she’d been engaged 12 times. And I suppose that was because you’re not supposed to kiss unless you’re engaged, don’t you think? Must be, I don’t know. Twelve times. But then she said to me, Sweet 16, never been kissed as charming. Sweet 22, never been kissed as ridiculous. So what did you do about that?
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Well, I decided to try it, and then my family didn’t think too much of this young man. They thought I should… He was a very nice young man, but nothing special. Not special enough for you. Yeah, I don’t know what they wanted from me. They wanted some marvelous person. They wanted Prince.
20:06
Yeah, yeah. Of course they did. Yeah. You deserve a prince. So then my stepfather said, you were only allowed to see him once every two weeks. Well, that wasn’t good enough. So I went out and I said, do you still want to marry me? And he said, yes. He was surprised. And there was some time. And then I said, are we engaged? Then we kissed. And I said, are we engaged? And he said, I guess so. I went home and told my family. And they kept saying, you can still change your mind.
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that’s one thing that is such a severe bringing up is not he was a lovely man but duncan was the great love of my life i didn’t really know what it was so so it’s really been so wonderful of you to take your time this morning oh our time is a thing that i have plenty of fortunately fortunately well i don’t know about that lct you’re a pretty busy lady
21:00
Well, yes, I do seem to be, but I’m just so lucky to be here in Maui, and I want to tell all my friends that might look on this how much I appreciate their
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friendship and their love and how much they have made in healing me after my loss. I feel great now, and it’s their love and their sweetness that has helped me. I want to wish you wonderful luck on your new venture here, and may it just roll and roll and get better and better as time goes on. Thank you.
21:38
Well, what I would like to know, if you… I’m going to give you two questions. If you could tell the people in our audience one thing about life that you think would help them, what would you say? Well, I can answer that pretty easily because I’d always been very close to my mother and…
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I hadn’t been on my own at all, and when I found myself married and on my own and could do anything I liked, I started thinking about things for the first time. And I said to myself, now, what is the most important thing in life?
22:20
And then it came up with a sense of values. Find out what’s important and don’t let the rest bother. And I’ve always gone on that. But then years later, I again asked myself, what is the most important thing in life? And it was love. But they weren’t contradicting themselves. You find out what is the most important thing and you go for it. I think for most people it would be love, don’t you? But for other people it isn’t, and they’re not the fortunate ones.
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So that a sense of value, so you know what’s right, and that’s part of the same circle, and what is important, and go for it. And love is a great go for it. Go for it is the key word there, I think. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you, darling. And thank Jason. I have another question. All the people that are out here that are in…
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pain or mourning for whether it be their spouse or their child or their parent, what word of advice would you give them for that? Oh, gosh, that’s hard for me to say because I have a rule that I don’t
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give people advice because I don’t think I’m wise enough. But I do try, if they tell me about what situation that they are, to try with them to clarify it and to try and understand it and consider it from different points of view. Then they must know what’s the right one for them. All I can do is I never give advice.
24:07
Well, that’s good advice. But my inner self says to me very often, well, if I were you, I would do this. And I said, what do you mean if you were me? You are me. That’s so ridiculous. Well, if I were you, I’d do this. Ivy says, that’s ridiculous, isn’t it? No, she knows that if she tells you to do something, you wouldn’t do it. So she has to say, if I were you, I would do this.
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That’s funny. That’s funny, isn’t it? Well, it’s also the truth, right? Yeah. Because you’re very strong-willed and strong-minded. Yes, and stubborn, I’m very sure. Well, I think that that’s part of how you get to be who you are, which is so wonderful. Yeah, well, good.
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And thank you. And, you know, we all look forward to your book coming out. Oh, yes. I must really get going, Adam. I tell you what has been holding me up is what my Duncan would call funny business.
25:11
Anything spiritual or weird like that, oh, he’d say, I don’t want to hear that funny business. He knows better now. He’s in the funny business. Yeah, he’s in the funny business. So that’s what’s holding me up was my timidity. But I think having said a lot of these things in public today, now that I think of it, it is an important day for me because it will say you can say those things about the Garnets and Natalie and about…
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the other things. Yes. About the greatest day of my life was when Duncan was already gone and I flew to meet him. And I, because now I know, I know that it’s true and that’s very different from just believing. It is. I know it because I’ve been there.
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Well, I love that you were there, and I love that you’re here to tell us that you were there. Yes. Thank you. That was very well put. And thank you very much. We are probably, we’ve been talking for such a long time.
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that this show’s probably going to end up in two different shows. So that’ll be fun. Yes. Yeah. I kept thinking it’s getting awfully long. Well, it’s like when you said to me, what am I going to say? And I said, don’t worry. I’ll see to you. Just you and I talking. We always have plenty to say. Yes, that’s right. Because you handled it so beautifully. And the trouble isn’t getting me to talk. I’m afraid it’s getting me to shut up.
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I love you. Thank you so much for joining us here today. Thank you, Jason, and thank you, Ariel. I feel that it’s a day that has really set me going along even better on the path that I’m going.
27:04
I’m so glad for that, and I’m glad that whatever you might have gotten to put out here, whatever doors that opens for you, I know we will all be blessed by those doors opening for you. Yes. So I must get to work and not so much play and get at that book. Oh, playing is good, too. Oh, yes. It’s so important. So we really thank you very, very much.
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I hope you enjoyed today’s show. I’m sure that Elcita, if you wanted to contact her, you could contact her through Maui Arts and Music Association. We’ll put that number on the board for you.
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or send her a letter. I know she would love to hear from you, and I hope that you have a wonderful, wonderful day or evening, and you will tune in again to see what’s next. What’s next on your exciting show. That’s right. I know it’s going to be very exciting, and I’m honored to have been the opener. I’m honored that you’re here. Aloha.
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Aloha! No matter where you go No matter what you do
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Take that Maui style with you. That’s right, brother. But you ain’t Maui styling. You’re just living on an island. Maui styling, don’t let me down. Maui styling, don’t let me down. Maui styling, don’t let me down. Maui styling, don’t let me down. There is sunshine in Jimmy’s heart. It’s being with you.
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from the start. Lift your head high. Look to the heavens. Can you feel? Gotta lift up. Don’t stop me now. Don’t let me down. Don’t let me down. Don’t let me down. Don’t let me down.
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Reach out your hand and help each other. Your mother, your father, your sisters and brothers. There is love in this family. Pick yourself up and get on your feet. Don’t stop me now, I’m staying here.
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Right here.
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Don’t stop me now, I’m starting We’ve all reached the finish line The six of us, no one left behind We are winners, no matter who we are
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Bye. Bye.
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We’ll be right back.
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Maui’s styling, don’t let me down. Maui’s styling, don’t let me down. Maui’s styling, don’t let me down. Maui’s styling. Maui’s styling. Maui’s styling. Don’t stop me now. Maui’s styling.
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Thanks for letting us be on Akaku, Maui Community Television. Oh yeah, yeah, yeah. Akaku. Let’s give Lono a hand. The man.
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Our videographer, Ariel. Ariel, Ariel. That’s right. We’re going to have to bring two microphones next time. So let’s see. We’re just going to do this. Lola wants me to do this just for fun. So let’s see what comes up.
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I’m sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away. I’m sitting on the dock of the bay, wasting
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in time I left my home in Georgia well I was headed out to fiscal pay my God wanted to live for
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It looks like nothing’s gonna come my way I’m sitting on the dock of the bay Watching the tide roll away I’m sitting on the dock of the bay Wasting time Looks like nothing’s gonna change
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10,000 people to meet you So I guess I’ll remain the same Sitting here resting my bones Well, it’s lonely and it won’t leave me alone 2,000 miles I roam But just to make this not my home I’m sitting
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I’m sitting.
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Sitting here resting my bones Well this loneliness won’t leave me alone Two thousand miles I roam Well just to make this that my home I’m sitting on the dock of the bay Watching the tide roll away I’m sitting on
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The dock of the bay, wasting time.
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¶ When the sun beats down ¶ ¶ And hits the tar up on the roof ¶ ¶ Oh, when your shoes get so hot ¶ ¶ You wish your tired feet were fine too ¶ ¶ Under the boardwalk ¶ ¶ Down by the sea ¶ ¶ On a blanket with my baby ¶ ¶ Is where I’ll be ¶
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We’ll be right back.
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¶¶ ¶¶
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Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
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Well, happy birthday, Jonathan. What? Somebody said Jonathan. Who said Jonathan? Brett. Brett, okay, Brett. Happy birthday, Brett. We’ll change it. Now, John, change that to Brett. Brett. Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday. Jason, happy birthday to you too, Jason. Happy birthday.
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We hear the happy sound of the carousel. Oh, you can almost taste the love and french fries they sell. Under the pool, down by the sea. I’m gonna bring it with my baby. That’s where I’ll be.
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On a blanket with my baby, that’s where I’ll be. On a blanket with my baby, that’s where I’ll be. Thank you, guys. Have fun. Happy birthday.
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¶¶ ¶¶ ¶¶
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Looking for words to say Searching but not finding understanding anyway Lost in a masquerade I’m looking for words to say
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We’re all afraid to say we’re just too far away. Being close together from the start. We try to talk it over, but the world’s got in the way.
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This lonely game we play Thoughts and fears just disappear Every time I see your eyes No matter how hard I try Ooh, right
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We’re trying to talk it over
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We’re lost inside this lonely game we play. Thoughts and fears just disappear every time I see your eyes.
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I understand the reason that we carry on this way We’re lost in a masquerade We’re lost in a masquerade
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Thank you. Thank you, Loro.
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Thank you, Sports Page. Thank you, guys, for being a wonderful audience. Thank you. Happy birthday. Happy birthday. Aloha. Thanks, Lono. Thanks, Jason. Let me in. Hello there. Vote now. Hello there.
Please vote no. They were Betsy and Don at the beginning without a last name. Hello. We’re Sue and Harry. Yes. Dude, I don’t know you, actually. But I said you could come to the party, right? Yes, you did. Oh, that’s right. Okay. Thank you so much.
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Nice to meet you. You’re German, right? Austrian. No, I’m English. Nice to meet you. You’re what? Austrian. Austrian. I lived in Austria. Oh, good. Oh. The 19th district in Vienna, Austria. Oh, in Vienna, the 19th district. For a year and a half. Really? That’s right. Yeah. Yeah, very nice. But no son. Son. Son. Uh…
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I’m going to go do my little door thing. You’re going to be up for a booby prize. Oh, she’s going to be up for a booby prize. Oh, this is a good one. Uh-oh. No moaning.
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He’s got another voice already, right? How? How? How do you do? Hi.
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Come on in, honey. You have to write the name down. Oh, you’re out here. You needed that, right?
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Ah!
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Okay.
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Oh my goodness.
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Thank you very much.
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Look at this girl. Come here. Come here. Look at this girl.
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Hello, Jason. Any dead people out here? Oh, there’s been a couple come close to it. Yeah, but we dragged them out.
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I should say.
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okay thank you that’s fabulous
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Do you have little children in there? Uh-huh. No little children?
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Thank you.
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This is going to enjoy you.
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Let’s get a picture of the… That’s a fling. Enjoy it. Enjoy it.
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And there he is, the star of our enjoyment. It’s true. I like that. That’s good. Yeah, look at her. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. That’s a couple of cries. I can feel it. Oh, my God. Look at you, honey. Oh, babe. Babe alert. Babe alert. Babe alert. I like your hair like that. I know you can say that.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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It’s called The Wise Woman’s Stone. There was a wise old woman who was traveling in the mountains. And one day, she came upon a precious stone in a stream. And she put the stone in her bag. The very next day, she came upon another traveler
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who was very hungry, and she opened her bag to share her food with the traveler. When he saw the stone in the bag, he admired it, realizing the value of this stone, and he asked the woman if he could have it. She gave it to him without hesitation.
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He left rejoicing in his good fortune because he knew that that stone was worth enough money that he would never have to work another day in his life. But a few days passed, and he came back to the mountains searching for the woman. And when he found her, he gave her back the stone. And he said,
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I give you back this stone. I’ve been thinking. I know how very, very precious this is. But I give it back to you in hopes that you can give me something far more valuable. If you can, can you give to me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone?
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