I saw a picture of my niece today. She moved back to Hawaii with her mother this year and not a day goes by that I don't think of how my Hoku is doing. I never told my family but... Continue Reading →
I grew up hating my name. Well, names. My first name, middle name, last name, nickname. I was teased by other kids a lot because of them. Years ago my mom and dad gave me a Hawaiian gold bracelet that had... Continue Reading →
Within hours our holiday will be over. Four days of fun and sun. We had many road trips. Been to towns and cities we haven't been to in a long time or ever. We got to watch water baxters sunbathe... Continue Reading →
People say that grief takes time to heal. They say that time heals all wounds. They say that by remembering the lessons that your parent taught you it makes things easier. I've listened to those words for two and a... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/dXQZAwo98KQ Hi Ma. I tried to think of a funny to explain that you've been my mom for 32 years. It didn't make sense - it was Pearl funny, which basically means it wasn't at all. But, would you expect... Continue Reading →
The waves from fellow boats hit the shore complaining about the disruption. I swing back and forth watching the water meet the rocks. I can relate to the waves. The water, clear enough to see the bottom at fifty feet... Continue Reading →
Hey there Gramps, How you doing? It's been ages since we spoke but I can still hear your voice and see the smile you always had for me. I closed my eyes this morning and pretended to walk into mom's... Continue Reading →
By the end of the summer I will have perfected the art of parenting. Ok, I am more full of myself than I need to be right now. I don't think anyone has ever perfected that craft - even parents... Continue Reading →
To all the fathers out there. To the fathers of soldiers. To the fathers of teenagers. To the fathers of grown adults. To the fatherless. To the fathers of patience. To the fathers of laughter. To the fathers of hope.... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 