Photos are from the summit of Haleakala, the dormant volcano on Maui that is home to Haleakala National Park. At 10,000 feet elevation, and 2,500 miles from the nearest large land mass, the peak is home to several observatories because of the clear air and dark skies. It's a major tourist destination, but is also an important cultural location to Hawaiians. The name Haleakala … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—stunning light at Haleakalā summit
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Susan M. Boyer discusses Lowcountry Bordello
Susan M. Boyer is the USA Today bestselling author of the Liz Talbot mystery series and the winner of the 2012 Agatha Award for Best First Novel. Her latest novel in the series is Lowcountry Bordello, in which PI Liz Talbot investigates when her bridesmaid finds a body in a historic Charleston bordello.The book came about when Boyer was asked by her agent for upcoming … [Read more...] about Susan M. Boyer discusses Lowcountry Bordello
The Miser’s Dream author talks magic and mystery
John Gaspard’s new mystery, “The Miser’s Dream,” has put him in the mood to talk magic. For instance, he describes himself as a director—“of eight low-budget features that cost very little and made even less—and that’s no small trick.” In fact, even the reviewers got in on the act. For instance, one said, “It’s full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic … [Read more...] about The Miser’s Dream author talks magic and mystery
Use these tips to avoid the chip card scam
You’ve probably already received a new credit card with an embedded microchip from your bank. These cards are intended to help cut down credit card fraud, but come with new opportunities for crooks. The embedded chip is intended to improve the card’s security by creating a unique code for each in-person transaction. For these in-person transactions, the cards are definitely … [Read more...] about Use these tips to avoid the chip card scam
Friday Fotos – from the Waikiki Wall in Honolulu
We had time during our last trip to Honolulu to visit the Waikiki Wall. It was a beautiful day and the waves were just high enough to get a little splash off the wall, but nothing serious. If you get a chance to visit Honolulu and the Waikiki Wall, this is a wonderful place to spend a few minutes and enjoy the sun, sea, and beautiful scenery. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – from the Waikiki Wall in Honolulu