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> On Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:54:02 PM UTC-4, dsi1 wrote:
> > On Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 5:30:04 AM UTC-10, Casa de Masa wrote:
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> > > https://nativeamericanconcepts.wordp...-blessing-way/
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> > The Hawaiians are big on blessings. Most people don't know a thing about Hawaiian religion but we don't like to take chances with the gods of the aina. Do people on the mainland bless new buildings and ventures?
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> I'm sure some do. I've never seen it in my 60 years.
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> Cindy Hamilton

I went to one last week; it was the opening of the island's new vet
clinic, which is next door to a church. All the clients were invited and
most brought their dogs. The church minister came to welcome his new
neighbours and bless the building and all who work and are cared for in
it. The pipe band played, a nearly famous person cut a ribbon and we all
ate cake and had a cup of tea.


Janet UK