"Even though we ain't got money..."

Representative Marcus Oshiro, House Finance Chair, turned on the "LOVE" Christmas lights outside his office on the third floor of the State Capitol last night. This is the 2nd year of the lights, with the addition of the "Happy Face" for 2009.

As you drive past the capitol on Beretania Street, look up to the mauka/diamond head corner of the building to see the lights. They will be up until January 3, 2010.

From Rep. Oshiro:

"Reminds me of that Loggins and Messina tune about eternal hope, life's seasons, and the simple truth of how this Christmas is really about our family and friends and loved ones. Here is the refrain from "Danny's Song". How appropriate in these times of little money.

And even though we ain't got money

I'm so in love with you, honey

And everything will bring a chain of love.

And in the morning, when I rise

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

Mele Kalikimaka."