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Last week I had one of the shoreline photos from Ke‘Anae Peninsula on Mau‘i. This time, we’re looking in the opposite direction from almost the same point. As you can see, the waves were strong on this particular day in May and we had lots of clouds. We were fortunate, however, that we only got rained […]
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Earl Javorsky has always loved writing, he just didn’t see himself as a writer. He was a musician in Los Angeles and worked his way up to mid-level management in the entertainment industry. But then, his world fell apart. His mystery novel is titled “Down Solo” and was inspired by his downfall. “The story just […]
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Here’s a Happy New Year wish for everyone! This photo was taken on Maui at the Ke‘Anae Peninsula during our Road to Hana tour in May. We had a short break here and were able to walk along the shore. I chose to get away from the crowds, but a few other photo shooters also […]
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In my post about holiday package scams two weeks ago, I warned about scammers who follow package delivery trucks and steal delivered packages from in front of homes before the package can be taken in. There’s another type of theft that is becoming more prevalent and it also has to do with deliveries. Instead of […]
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I absolutely love this photo, which was taken in 2006. I hope everyone is having a joyous Holiday season. Mele Kalikimaka everyone! My favs this week on Instagram [yinstagram display_images=”liked”]
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With Christmas just around the corner, the “sales” and Christmas offer scam emails are in full swing. These “opportunities” range from “holiday flooring specials” to holiday gift baskets to sales at Tiffany’s to digitized memories and more. Here are just a few examples you should avoid. Christmas Tree Ornaments This email offers Custom Christmas Tree […]
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John Schulian admits he’s led a charmed life as a writer. He began his career as a sports writer, moved on to TV, and finally decided to make the transition to novels. Schulian wrote for several popular TV series, including LA Law, Miami Vice, and Midnight Caller. He was the co-creator of the popular Xena: […]
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With the holidays approaching, the scammers are seeing green. Here are three holiday package scams showing the different ways that a package delivery can result in money for them and a ripoff for you. Three holiday package scams The “surprise” package According to WBAY TV in Green Bay, WI, this scam begins when you receive […]
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During our last visit to Honolulu, we kept seeing this building from our condo. The architecture intrigued me and so we went to find it. It’s St Augustine by the Sea Roman Catholic Church I had to get a few photos. This gorgeous building turns out to have come from very humble beginnings. The parish was […]
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Do you use online reviews to make a purchasing decision? Whether we’re shopping for a book, a vacation resort, or a new car, those of us who shop online go looking for reviews made by others. Those online reviews can be very helpful, but are they always reliable? In a word—no. There are really two […]
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One of our interests while traveling to New Zealand was to learn more about the Maoris. Fortunately, we had several opportunities to visit historical sites or see ceremonies such as this welcoming ceremony. And though the experience isn’t the same as it would be in a remote area or perhaps a hundred years ago, it’s as close as a modern tourist can get.
