Minds are like parachutes,

They only function when they are open.

When we take the time to appreciate what we have around us,
We are lucky to be in that moment.
I have been lucky enough to meet some wonderful people along my journey in this life.
Recently, I have been blessed with being in touch with old friends and family members... some from a time gone past.
May your days be filled with such nice experiences as well.
-Makani Lew

Xander (and Pinocchio) on top of the volcano on Ischia in Italy. Nov, 2002

Makani and Rory in Monet's Garden: Giverny, France; Oct 2002

Click here to go see more favorites from Europe (and some)

Check this out: The Rory Criss Plumbing Web Site

Photos uploaded of our family from 2004


	Here are some of our Snacks, Recipes and Activities: Recipes for fun and Healthy Snacks Old favorite Recipes Check out Fun Activities for kids Check out some of our other favorite links: Abraham-Hicks: You ask and it is given, the Universe does that. Your job, however, is to allow it in. In being happy now with what is good around you, you will be in the receiving mode for the good you have been asking for. The Purpose of Life is Joy! Enjoy a peaceful Interview with God Visit with Dr. Makani Lew, D.C. at her Joy-Based Wellness Page. See Makani's Curriculum Vitae Listen to the KPIG radio online Check out Strawberry Music Festival Makani Lew went to Earlham College. She used a nickname from her middle name... Beth Lew. Email us if you like...		Good Quote for every day: Success is having everything you want. Happiness is wanting everything you have. (thanks to sister Bonnie for that one) Favorite things as of today: Rory: Probably just about anything by Bill Champlin. Especially from Bill's Through it All album Biodiesel- Rory has a work truck that smells like Schezwan and supports local homemade diesel. Very cool. Railbikes- something you can ride on old railroad tracks... Check it out. Makani: Pickles Comic Strip Get Fuzzy Comic Strip Foxtrot Comic Strip Xander: Calvin and Hobbes or Mutts Comics

This is Makani's favorite sculpture of all times. Go to Paris and visit the musée R O D I N live or via the internet...
To go directly to see the sculpture, click here: Pour voir le baiser (To see The Kiss)

Walk the path of the labyrinth- visit http://www.gracecathedral.org/labyrinth/ for more information

Here's one of our Favorite poems:

I made myself a snowball, as perfect as can be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet and let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas and a pillow for its head.
But then last night it ran away, but first it wet the bed.
By Shel Silverstein in his book (pg 11): Falling Up!

Some other favorite places:
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Santa Cruz Library Pages

Fun Activities to do with your kids (includes resource list)

Stevia- the only non-toxic, non-caloric, good for you sweetener from the jungle

How to Evaluate Vaccines- (A Resource List about this subject)

Visit our friend Kitty's web pages about the healing arts of gem placement at http://www.whitetimegem.com/
She is currently making beautiful cards about gem placement as well as offering classes.