I'll bet the post title got you. We found these two little guys just hanging out during our last visit to the Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island. With their bright splashes of orange, these macaws are the perfect complement to the resort's tropical setting.I hope you're enjoying your Friday! … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — two macaws necking at Mauna Kea Resort
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Behind the story of Girls of the Golden Gate with AP Pierce
AP Pierce is the author of The Freedom Adventures Suspense Series. The second book in the series is Girls of the Golden Gate. The book deals with the ongoing abuses of teenage girls and young women. In this behind the story interview, Pierce discusses how the plot came out of a difficult situation he witnessed personally. He said, "It's tragic how vulnerable people can make … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Girls of the Golden Gate with AP Pierce
The Ninja’s Daughter transports readers to 16th century
From the publisher:Autumn, 1565: When an actor's daughter is murdered on the banks of Kyoto's Kamo River, master ninja Hiro Hattori and Portuguese Jesuit Father Mateo are the victim's only hope for justice.As political tensions rise in the wake of the shogun's recent death, and rival warlords threaten war, the Kyoto police forbid an investigation of the killing, to keep … [Read more...] about The Ninja’s Daughter transports readers to 16th century
Hurricane relief scams — the season begins
It's August, which means the East Coast is gearing up for hurricane season. Sadly, with those tropical storms come the hurricane relief scams. The problem has grown to where disaster fraud is now a recurrent billion dollar social problem. That's a lot of fraud.Greed, ambition, and, yes, even qualifications, determine which hurricane relief scams these guys practice. For … [Read more...] about Hurricane relief scams — the season begins
Friday Fotos — Kauai Beach Villas lagoon view
By now, the sale of our condo at Kauai Beach Villas is a done deal. It's a sad time for us because we both loved the condo and our time there. However, for the time being, having a condo on Kauai is not in the cards, even if it was used as a vacation rental. We had a great lagoon view. We could also walk a couple of minutes and be right on Nukoli‘i Beach. Once on the beach, we … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Kauai Beach Villas lagoon view