While on Maui, we took a trip to Wailuku and the Iao Valley. We'd heard that Wailuku was a small town, but because it adjoins Kahalui, we discovered that Maui's county seat is a "modern" city with its share of new and old architecture, traffic, and more. In any case, our real purpose for coming to this part of the island was to see Iao Valley. We drove on until we came to … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Heritage Gardens on Maui
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The good, the bad, and the uncertain with Jamie Lee Scott
USA Today bestselling author Jamie Lee Scott likes to take life differently. A passionate mystery writer, Scott also enjoys screenplays and making indie films. And while her first screenplay, No One Knows, is an “Editor’s Choice” on DirecTV’s ShortsHD channel, she’s not in Hollywood “chasing the dream,” but living on a farm with her husband, two dogs, two cats, and three … [Read more...] about The good, the bad, and the uncertain with Jamie Lee Scott
The IRS Payment Confirmation email — a closer look
Tax Day 2015 is behind us. With the passing of the April 15 deadline, millions of taxpayers are now waiting for, or have already received, refunds. And, what those millions of taxpayers provide is an opportunity for scammers. Hence, we’re now seeing the IRS Payment Confirmation email scam. What the IRS Payment Confirmation email looks like You are receiving this notification … [Read more...] about The IRS Payment Confirmation email — a closer look
Friday Fotos — Horsing Around with Laurie Hanan
These photos were taken by Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan. We begin with a few rodeo shots, then move on to polo, which turns out to be big in Hawaii. As you would most likely guess, horses aren't native to the islands. They were first brought there in 1803 when a mare and her foal were given to King Kamehameha as a gift. Horses, ranching, rodeos, and polo became an integral part … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Horsing Around with Laurie Hanan
Susan Cummins Miller — whitewater rafting and Chasm
In the summer of 2011, Susan Cummins Miller took a whitewater raft trip through the Grand Canyon. From the rafting trip, sprang her thriller, “Chasm.” In this interview, geologist and author Miller describes how that trip affected her writing.“Retracing part of Major John Wesley Powell's explorations, especially with a group of convivial geoscientists, was a highpoint of my … [Read more...] about Susan Cummins Miller — whitewater rafting and Chasm