Non-Fiction
As regards Hawaii I take your views absolutely, as indeed I do on foreign policy generally. If I had my way we would annex those islands tomorrow.
–Theodore Roosevelt, 18971
Today is the observance of Statehood Day here in …
Pokai Bay on the West Side
Canoe surfing, bullyboards banging everybody around
Braddah Mel, Braddah Russ, Sistah Rell, Uncle Buff
Everybody ripping, shredding, jamming on down to Makaha
—Ka’au Crater Boys “Makaha”
Recently, Misty and I travelled down to Makaha …
Back-to-school blues got your kids down? How about a bento to lift their spirits!
Bento making has really hit the mainstream over the last few years and there’re lots of websites and blogs dedicated to them with a handful of …
Surrounded by a vast array of trees in Hawai’i, woodworkers have a strong “sense of place”—a direct connection to the land. ~Tiffany DeEtte Shafto (author)
We’re lucky here in Hawaii to have such lush surroundings; thick trees that fill and …
Due to the unique character of Kapa’a, a landless Hawaiian had become an established business man in the Kaua’i community.
Hawaii is often seen as very different from other places in the world. In turn, each island has its own …
Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2010
I realize I’m a bit late on this since several schools have already had their ceremonies, but don’t forget about grad parties folks, you need lots of lei for those too! May through …
While he was attending UH Manoa’s Hawaiian Studies program, my younger brother spent a semester abroad in Tahiti. We were all very excited for him, me especially, and were eager to hear about his experiences and adventures across the Pacific. …
We’re right in the middle of Merrie Monarch week! The entire festival runs from April 4th to the 10th with craft and culture events all week long culminating in a hula competition that starts today at 6:00 pm HST. You …
What I do is minimum effort, but maximum pleasure. That’s part of being Hawaiian, brah. —Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
If you’re reading this, you’re either from Hawaii and know Israel Kamakawiwo’ole or you’ve heard the film/TV/wedding rehearsal staple “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What …
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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