Siena And Toast

Last Week to Enter the March Contest...Win an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho, or perhaps a glossy photo of Tia, autographed...Enter by:1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entryWinner(s) will be drawn at random on the next episodeTips for Responsible Hugging1. If you're hugging someone else's partner, do not rock them.2. If the person you're hugging is done, be done also.3. Shield up psychically to protect yourself from over-hugging.4. For the non-psychic, you can get a Kevlar bulletproof vest hereTips for Getting Gig-Ready1. Experiment with different keys to find the one that's most comfortable and appropriate for each song.2. Plan out your schedule the day of the gig.  Allow for unexpected delays.  At worst, you'll arrive early.  Nothing wrong with that.3. When you settle on a new arrangement or learn a n

The March Contest continues...Win an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho, or perhaps a glossy photo of Tia, autographed...Enter by:1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entryWinner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the monthLinksTwo Ladies Kitchen - strawberry mochi makers in Hilo, HawaiiCalifornia Interfaith Power & Light - a religious response to global warmingHawaiian Humane SocietyMAKENA gigs coming upSat. March 21, 2009 - Nisei Week Festival in Los AngelesSun. March 22, 2009 - EQUINOX-March 203 days before - Mar 17, 18, 19 - releasing days3 days after - Mar 21, 22, 23 - creating daysMarch 17:  habits to endMarch 18:  emotions to ceaseMarch 19:  dark shadow/identity to endMarch 20:  changes in progressMarch 21:  global dreamMarch 22:  things to create within 3 monthsMarch 23:  ongoing intenti

The March Contest for...an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel HoEnter by:1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entryWinner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the monthFeatured Song"Step It Up" from Step 2: Ukuleles in Paradise 2 by Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho- iTunes- DHC DesignsOther Links- 8 of The Top 10 Porn-Consuming States Voted Republican in 2008 Presidential Election- Herb Ohta, Jr. tour to SoCal - ukulele packages (sorry only available for orders shipped within the U.S.) at 20% OFF!  soprano, concert, or tenor uke, hard case, instruction book, tuner- Nisei Week Festival in Los Angeles- Braggs amino acids -- enter code GIR278 to get $5 off your first order- Creating Sacred Space with Feng Shui by Karen KingstonIf you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

What a girl wants.  Four things that speak to the feminine aspect.  That show and express value, respect, and love, and speak to the feminine heart.1. being championed2. being honored3. being waited on4. being paid attention toGirl's Day - March 3rdIf you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

Carrere's win 'not worthy' according to Lee Cataluna in the Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 12, 2009The Recording Academy, a.k.a. National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, or NARASHawaii Academy of Recording Arts (a.k.a. HARA)Conscious Life ExpoIf you liked this podcast, please consider voting for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho win the Best Hawaiian Album GRAMMY for 'ikena - iTunes - DHC Designs - liner notes and lyrics by Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman "He Aloha Mele" - originally recorded and made popular by The Peter Moon Band on their album Malie Prayers for Bobby movie starring Sigourney Weaver - iTunes If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

We are getting back into the swing of podcasting things!  Here's another quickie while we "follow through" on the swing :)Happy Birthday to all the listeners who've had birthdays in January, and also the February babies, too!

Hope you had a Merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you might celebrate :) and that you're continuing to enjoy the season.  Even if it's cold and/or windy and/or rainy, may there be warmth in your heart and your relations.Happy New Year * Hau'oli Makahiki HouTake Good Care.Love,Toast & Siena, tooP.S.  This is a pic of our lil' Christmas tree

The Season to Celebrate Warmth.  You truly appreciate warmth and realize how crucial it really is, when it's COLD.  Weather wise, and relationship wise.Featured Song"Why Can't I" by Melissa LewisLinks in this Ep7 Days of Christmas CD by MAKENAThe 12 Days of Christmas price indexTofurky!SnuggleSafe Heatpad for Pets (or cold feet?)If you liked this podcast, please consider voting for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

We catch up on listener questions ranging from tofu, to how to string a guitar, adultery, monogamy, and more.  (Pictured: Siena with Violet at Animal Acres)This podcast is brought to you in part by... • www.theLNmag.com • listeners like you Special links just for GMG listeners - read The LN's Nov. '08 issue online • Flash • PDF Congrats to Shannon, winner of the "Mahalo" candle contest!Links in this EpP.M. Yoga For Beginners on VHSProp 8 Protest pics group on Flickrtofu DayWithoutAGay.orgour personal blog writing about the fight for equal rights - democratic statutes cont'd- race/ethnicityIndependent Women's Football League team, The Southern California BreakersHawaii’s quarter went into circulation on Nov. 3the "Naughty and Nice" list of retailers who use inclusive language, and include non-Christians in their holiday greetingsIf you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

A lighthearted episode for relief of election headaches.  (Yay for US...as in U.S.!) This podcast is brought to you in part by... • www.theLNmag.com • listeners like you Special links just for GMG listeners - read The LN's Nov. '08 issue online • Flash • PDF New Contest!The Prize: a "Mahalo" (apple/cinnamon/holiday spice) scented candle handmade by listener ShomoEnter By: suggesting hostess type gifts to have on-hand during the holidays, for unexpected gift-giving Links in this Ep Our personal blog currently featuring ongoing discussion of gay rights The latest post is titled "Prop 8 discussion of 'Democratic Statutes'" If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

Proposition 8, a big ol' discussion.  (Pictured: in the dressing room at The OC Pavilion)Congrats to Stacey, winner of the IFWAG/LUAG contest :)Instead of posting the link to the blog of the Bun In The Oven couple, Jenny and Tanya, well, you have to email them to get the link: jenfabulous at gmail dot com.This podcast is brought to you in part by...• www.theLNmag.com• listeners like youSpecial links just for GMG listeners - read The LN online• Flash• PDFLinks in this Epwww.CanIVote.org - verify your voter registrationwww.ElectionDefenseAlliance.org -- defend democracy in The United Stateswww.VideoTheVote.org - protect voter rights in the U.S.A.Read the entire letter from Liv and RaineQ: How many votes are required to pass Prop 8?A: A simply majority.  From the CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 18 - AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION, SEC. 4:  A proposed amendment or revision shall be submitted to the electors and if approved by a majority of votes thereon takes effect the day after the election unless the

Chemistry and Adultery - how one could lead to the other.  What's the difference between jeans?  Bootcut, straight leg, flare, bell bottoms, skinny leg...Siena unravels the mystery.This podcast is brought to you in part by...• www.theLNmag.com• listeners like youContestThe Prize: T-shirt from www.CAHealthyPets.comEnter By: emailing a pic of your IFWAG or LUAG to girlmeetsgirlpodcast at yahoo dot comLinks in this EpMAKENA gigs coming up* Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 * 8:00 p.m. in Santa Ana, CAThe OC Pavilion - $25/$30/$35Verify your voter registration at www.CanIVote.orgSpecial link just for GMG listeners - read The LN online• Flash• PDFa-lo's blog "My Brain Stretches" at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundationwww.SocialCompassion.org provides free and low cost surgeries.  Your contributions can do the following...$25    Male cat neuter$35    Female cat spay$45    Male dog neuter$55    Female dog spaySame-Sex Marriage: Pro and Con, a reader by Andrew Sullivan If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at Podcast

How do you know if you're gay?  Welcome to the team, Clay and Lindsay!  Announcement from Alicia Silverstone.  Comparing the Obama and McCain campaigns.Links in this EpMAKENA gigs coming up* Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 * 8:00 p.m. in Santa Ana, CAThe OC Pavilion - $25/$30/$35* Sat. Oct. 4, 2008 * 5:00 p.m. in Long Beach, CACompassionate Cuisine, a benefit for Animal Acres - $35Documentaries About Election FraudSTEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote- on YouTubeUNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections- on YouTubeElection Defense AllianceVerify your voter registration at www.CanIVote.orgJohn McCain's affair, divorce, and remarriage less one month laterKimo WatanabeYesOnProp2 - Californians' effort to stop cruel and inhumane treatment of farm animals. If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

Single-Tasking, as opposed to multi-tasking.  Our revealing experiences with it as of late.  Where do you go on vacation when you live in Hawaii?  How do you properly peel a mango?  What nobody's talking about in the U.S. election coverage.Links in this EpMAKENA gigs coming up* Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 * 8:00 p.m. in Santa Ana, CAwith MichaelSG and John Henry CopenThe OC Pavilion - $25/$30/$35* entire MAKENA calendarDocumentaries About Election Fraud - have you seen these?STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote- on YouTubeUNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections- on YouTubeElection Defense AllianceOther YouTube VideosTree-climbing goatsMatt Damon on Sarah PalinIf you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!Have you seen the films STEALING AMERICA or UNCOUNTED?  We're really interested - what are your thoughts on the subject?

Compromise, How Far Is Too Far?  Not settling for second best, to compromise is to make a wise choice on the side of peace rather than destruction.  (Pictured: Siena's eyebrow pencil)Links in this EpMAKENA gig coming upSat., Oct. 4, 2008 * 5-9 p.m. in Long Beach, CACompassionate Cuisine - $35 includes all food and drinksVote No On Prop 8 In CaliforniaDonate to either of these organizations by 9/15/08, and your contribution will be doubledEquality CaliforniaNo On Prop 8Instead of posting the link to the blog of the Bun In The Oven couple, Jenny and Tanya, well, you have to email them to get the link: jenfabulous at gmail dot com.If Podcast Alley comes back online, you can vote for GMG at it here.  Thanks for listening!

Toast rants in favor of the "No On Prop 8" campaign in California; Siena offers ten ways to say you're gay without saying the words "I'm gay."Congratulations to Nobby007 and Mary K. for winning The Recording Academy publication's Summer issue 2008!Links in this EpInstead of posting the link to the blog of the Bun In The Oven couple, Jenny and Tanya, well, you have to email them to get the link: jenfabulous at gmail dot com.MAKENA gig coming upSat., Sep. 6, 2008 * 1:00 p.m. in Ojai, CA-- more info at www.puanani.orgWorthy Endeavors by Listeners a-lo: improving lives of those living with spinal cord injuries, through the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.  Her personal blog for Team Reeve Columbus.Susan and Jen: supporting Christians dealing with homosexuality as a difficult issue in their lives, at http://gaybiblechristians.orgetolix: improving lives of those living with blood cancer, through The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyJennifer and Jeanne: supporting equal rights for gay and lesbian couples who wis

Five things weddings teach us about life, letter from a listener in U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School.  (Pictured: some jewelry Siena made for Kate of "Jon and Kate Plus 8")Ongoing ContestThe Prize: Grammy publication Summer Travel IssueEnter By: Sharing a fun summertime drink in the comments, or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot comLinks in this EpJon and Kate Plus 8Broom and GrideSpayThem.orgL.A. Spay/Neuter OrdinanceIf you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG at PodcastAlley!Post your summertime drinks below!

Earthquakes in California and in Hawaii, Listener Questions like "What's a soundcheck?" "Who made the first move?" and How to pay $12 for a $69 leiNew ContestThe Prize: Grammy publication Summer Travel IssueEnter By: Sharing a fun summertime drink in the comments, or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot comLinks in this EpJon and Kate Plus 8MAKENA's gig calendarIf you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG at PodcastAlley!Post your summertime drinks below!

Some of the things you must do when visiting Hawaii, the islands' presence in tech culture.Congratulations to "Devin" who won the 'ukulele license plate frame, courtesy of DHC Designs!Featured Song"Simple Life" by Melissa LewisLinks in this EpInstead of posting the link to the blog of the Bun In The Oven couple, Jenny and Tanya, well, you have to email them to get the link: jenfabulous at gmail dot com.Must Do's in HawaiiPuka Dog - Hawaiian hot dogs (Kauai, Oahu)Kanemitsu Bakery & Restaurant (Molokai)"Ono's" on Kapahulu (Oahu)Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Oahu)The Lodge at Ko'ele (Lanai)Manele Bay (Lanai)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Big Island)Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National History Park (Big Island)May Day news coverage in HawaiiNew Year midnight fireworks in HawaiiIsland Presence in Tech CultureBento - personal database softwareWiki / Wikipedia - an online user-powered databaseOtherHolisticat.com, holistic treatments for catsMelissa LewisDHC DesignsThanks, everybody, for clicking around to vote for GMG