Those who know their capacity and despite their limits have the courage to surpass anyone's expectations: Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Vincent van Gogh, Stephen Hawking. Anyone with vision. Also my grandparents Daniel and Pearl Kaopio, but most especially my parents and siblings who love me enough to keep me going from day-to-day.
About me:
I've earned my Masters Degree in Pacific Island Studies from the University of Hawai'i and now I'm currently working towards my PhD in Hawaiian History. My lastest book is Written in the Sky, an adaptation of my Master's thesis. My 1st book was Hawaiian Family Legends.From Amazon.com: Book Description
Mathew Kaopio began his career as a mouth-brush artist and writer after going through rehabilitation for a diving accident in 1994, which left him a quadriplegic.
His work marries the Hawaiian tradition of story-telling with the modern art form of painting. His paintings reflect his appreciation of the Hawaiian culture and the natural beauty he sees everywhere in the islands. The stories accompanying the artwork were inspired by family legends told to him when he was a young boy by his grandmother Pearl.
Some of the visual images and stories are symbolic of his recovery, such as "Hi’iaka Revives Lohiau" which to him represents his struggle to survive after suffering such a traumatic experience at a young age.
Who I'd like to meet: Jesus and ask him which church would he go to and why
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Hi Chuna, hope u still remembeer me the Samoan wrestler he,he,he anyways, jus stopping by to spread the love of God that is so kind to us everyday, and it lokks as if its ur B-day, Happy B-day Chuna with many more years to come with Love and Aloha, Penina V.
happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear chuna happy birthday to you........ all the monkeys in the zoo send their best regards to you happy birthday to you!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!! love you handsome all the way from Tahoe.
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Hi Matthew, a limited number of Special Edition Benny Mardones collector's packages are being offered to Benny's friends on MySpace! Check it out on Benny's page!!!
hi handsome it's been a while so i just wanted to say hi (it's finally snowing big fat flakes, now only if they stick and accumulate) hope all is well and you are better than the last time love ya
hey mat....just wanted to wish you and your family a happy new years...hope all is well with you and your ohana....as for me...life is getting better...making better choices.....im still working for wilson...thinking about going bac to school to get my rn..well talk to you later...lots of aloha kameanani
hey, i got your new book today - finally!!!!! there's one autographed copy, but i was like 'well, i can get autograph from him, so save this for another stalker then' good girl eh?
noa said 'tanks uncle matt, you are my saviour (yes, he used british spelling LOL)'. guess what, i got some new clothese for him in japan, such as.... samurai hair wig, samurai kimono, liondance costume, and year of the ox wig! gotta post some pics :)
Mahalo for the holiday wishes! Long time no see. So where will you be spending the holidays this year? If you go to Lina's house, let me know when you do! Well, hope all is well with you. Take care & God bless!
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