Kumu Hula Roots and Branches (Island Heritage, 2011) by Dr. Ishmael Stagner is one of the most comprehensive books about the art and history of hula. It’s the story of hula from an insiders intimate perspective. Uncle Ish is a cultural leader and educator of the highest degree and using his many years of expertise, has created […]
Congratulations to Yoonmee for winning Sun and Rain by Stephanie Feeney and a bonus money fold book! Remember, even if you’ve won a book feel free to comment to enter and win again. All winners are chosen at random using random.org. The next book we are giving away is Waikiki, Magic Beside the Sea by Allan […]
It’s an HBB Birthday, but before we start to celebrate, Misty and I want to thank you all for your continuous support. Two years ago today, Misty brought to creation one of her many grand ideas. She noticed that there were a lot of book blogs popping up on the Internet but couldn’t find anything […]
There’s something to be said for the simple things in life. Sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most, and the humblest of gifts are better than the expensive, ostentatious ones. Like in the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” when Paul engraves the ring from the CrackerJack box so that Holly could have something from her favorite store (*girlish sigh*). Most […]
Coming out of the recent 25th Eddie Aikau Memorial Surf Competition and the Billabong Pipeline Masters 2009, this surf season’s swells are still making headlines. Most recently it’s the 30ft monsters making their way to the North Shore that are drawing the crowds and shutting down the beaches. Surrounded on all sides by the Pacific, locals know […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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