Aloha, McKenna here, talking story today about three Olympic-hopeful paddle boarders at the Oceanside Harbor yesterday. So what if paddle boarding isn’t a sanctioned sport yet? They added shooting those little air-rifles. Maybe boarding is next in line.The day began with our three newbies, Brenna, her dad Bill, and Terry on the docks with their guide, Jimmy. Jimmy’s been in … [Read more...] about The paddle boarding incident
Scrivenings
Fashion and economic prosperity
Aloha, McKenna here. Ah, pretty girls on the beach wearing skimpy bikinis. Here in Honolulu, we have the privilege of seeing this sight all year long. After all, that’s why people come here, to hit the beach and get that great “Hawaiian tan.” The funny thing is that as bikinis have gotten smaller, board shorts have gotten baggier. To this old codger, the same seems to have … [Read more...] about Fashion and economic prosperity
What’s up with today’s music?
Aloha, McKenna here and I’m humming along to “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett. Those of you who have read Photo Finish know that I like Jimmy. His voice may not be the best in the world, but he’s a great storyteller. That’s right, that’s not a typo. The thing I love about Jimmy Buffett’s music is not his voice, but that he tells a story. Like many of the Hawaiian songwriters, … [Read more...] about What’s up with today’s music?
The Wicky Wacky Bookstore
Aloha, McKenna here. On Kauai, there’s a spot at the southern end of Lydgate Park where people have erected a series of shelters made of driftwood, downed trees, and local plant material. Some of the structures are obviously in memory of loved ones. Some of the others? Who knows. This particular structure might be classified as a beachfront penthouse compared to some of the … [Read more...] about The Wicky Wacky Bookstore
Do you believe in mermaids?
The buzz around the globe is all about mermaids. Aloha, McKenna here. And because I’m just a fictional character, it makes perfect sense for me to address this issue. If you haven’t heard, the Animal Planet TV channel recently broadcast a documentary about the discovery of a mermaid. Well, humuhumunukunukuapua’a! That sounds good to me.Before you go getting all excited … [Read more...] about Do you believe in mermaids?