In the final, dramatic pages of Kamehameha: The Rise of a King (Kamehameha Publishing, 2013) author David Kāwika Eyre elegantly writes what the last moments of life may have been like for Kamehameha I–the beloved chief’s parting words of wisdom and guidance for his people summarizing all that he fought to accomplish. However, it was these words […]
Hey, did you know it’s Children’s Book Week? I feel like we say that a little too often, but it’s true. According to the Children’s Book Council, Children’s Book Week spans from May 2-8, 2011. So, if you haven’t read any books to your child yet this week (shame on you!), then now is a […]
Happy Valentine’s Day I don’t think there’s any other “holiday” that can inspire such a variety of opinions and reactions in people like Valentine’s Day does. It’s often the holiday people love to hate, an excuse to take their cynicism to obnoxious levels. While I certainly agree that it’s one of our most commercial occasions, I still love Valentine’s […]
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 can become a fan on their Facebook page for live updates and photos. Most of the […]
Well we’re wrapping up our Rec-Fest and First Book-Oahu will be here until 4:00 pm… but remember, you can say “First Book” at any Barnes & Noble Hawaii ANYTIME this weekend to help them raise money to buy new books for children in the community. The last book review is one of my own picks. […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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