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Return to Liliokalani Garden in Hilo with Kay Hadashi

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Two weeks ago, we started a tour of the Liliuokalani Garden in Hilo thanks to Hawaii author Kay Hadashi. This week, we'll finish that tour of the gardens, which are now someplace I have to see in the future. We've driven by these gardens in the past, but never stopped in and so the next time I'm in Hilo, this is a definite place to see in the early morning.Kay writes three … [Read more...] about Return to Liliokalani Garden in Hilo with Kay Hadashi

When adventure calls—an interview with Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan

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When is it okay to lie? That’s a question writer Laurie Hanan has contemplated since she was a child. For this interview, the author of the Louise Golden mystery series talked about that question and her latest release, “Stairway to Heaven.”“Everyone knows we aren't supposed to tell lies,” said Hanan. “Nobody likes a liar. I consider myself an honest, open, truthful person. … [Read more...] about When adventure calls—an interview with Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan

Friday Fotos—around Kauai

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This week's Friday Fotos are going to cover a lot of ground on Kauai and we'll wind up at "Ambrose's", which is a tiny store in Kapa'a that seems to never be open. We've been going to Kauai for about twenty-five years and the store has been there for as long as I can remember. It's very intriguing, yah?By the way, I'm always on the lookout for good Hawaii photos. If you … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—around Kauai

Friday Fotos—rocky shores

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On Kauai, there are plenty of rocky shores. This week, we're taking a look at those down in the Poipu areas. In fact, we've even got Spouting Horn spouting. Do you know the legend about why there's a rhythmic moaning at Spouting Horn? It seems a little Hawaiian boy named Liko was chased into the cave beneath the sea by a giant lizard. The boy escaped, but the lizard was trapped … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—rocky shores