Downtime is wonderful, until you have too much
Completely out of commission from basic daily activity for three months, I found myself utterly restless — almost lost — without the constant hustle and bustle. Read more
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Gym tutelage illuminates lifelong war on errors
I’m not new to lifting, but I had never sought formal instruction beyond what I’ve learned from friends or what I’ve seenin online demonstrations. Read more
Unpacking brings on end-of-vacation blues
I know I’m not alone when I say unpacking after a trip sucks. Not only is it a dreadful chore, it also signifies the very end of your vacation. Read more
Digital trainer keeps you going, step by step
If sitting is the new smoking, then I’m a five-pack-a-day sitter. Sometimes two or three hours go by without me getting up from my desk. Read more
Little does little treasurer know he’s the treasure
My son is now 8, and his room overflows with all his “precious things”: shells and sea glass, sparkly bits of ribbon, broken crayons, paper clips and scraps of wrapping paper. I have a collector. Read more
It’s good to have a friend when evil comes creeping
I like to think I’m a decently self-sufficient woman. I can take care of my finances, health and well-being, and entertain myself, thanks very much. But when it comes to one thing, I’m hopelessly helpless. Read more
Splendor of southern France is icing on sweet family time
Summer in the south of France is spectacular. But for this particular trip, the destination — as enchanting as it is — is not as special as the company. Read more
Empty nest gets even better when it’s portable
We moved last month from a lovely rental in Kaimuki to a downtown apartment. The main reason? Parking, itself a major stressor for anyone living in Honolulu. Read more
Vacations are great to plan, but no plan is also fun
It’s summertime, and like so many others I’m planning a Disney vacation, except I don’t know when we’re going. Read more
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After making the switch, iPhone resistance remains
Last year I made a huge tech decision and purchased an iPhone for the first time. Read more
Favorite-teacher affection lasts after school’s pau
When I hear my daughter speak so highly of her teacher, I’m reminded of my enduring affection for Mrs. Low. Read more
When in the sun, covering up trumps exposure
I see old photos of myself looking fit and radiant with a rich, coppery glaze, and look down at my pale legs and wonder if a short session in the sun would return my skin to a healthy glow. Read more
Living with traffic turns car into second home
Like so many other commuters, every morning we pack up the car for a long trip through traffic. Once we leave home in Pearl City, we’re not venturing back, so we bring everything we need for the day. Read more
Bride’s origami accomplices help ease 1,001-crane mission
Tiny silver sheet by tiny silver sheet, my army of 1,001 origami cranes is slowly coming together. Read more
Simple delights keep marriage happy
In a ballroom filled with hundreds of our closest friends and family, my husband channeled his inner Michael Jackson and moonwalked across the dance floor, rousing our unsuspecting guests into ajubilant ovation. Read more
At summer camp, merry, merry queens of the bush were we
Today’s Summer Fun Guide got me hiking down the dusty trails of my memory to a summer more than 50 years ago at Camp Paumalu in the forested ridges above Sunset Beach. Read more
Rules of potluck never waver until someone steals your forks
If you had asked me 10 years ago what the rules of a potluck were, I would have said they started and ended with make sure you have enough to share. But after 13 seasons of baseball, seven seasons of soccer and one season of cross-country, I am a little more seasoned. Read more
Hapalua remains a goal and a journey
The Hapalua was created six years ago by the folks behind the Honolulu Marathon, and I’ve run it since the first race set off from the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Waikiki. Read more
True friends provide support through celebrations, tragedy
Over the past 30-plus years, our get-togethers have evolved from birthday parties at Chuck E. Cheese to hotel parties after prom to club-hopping nights throughout college to holiday potlucks at each others’ home with our families. Read more
Library lets mom relent to voracious requests
At the library where books are free, how can I say no to my boys who have inherited my passion for reading? Read more
Shift outlook on inevitable to stop overtaxing sanity
There were some major wrinkles in our financial situation over the past year, and I was apprehensive about how we would fare. Read more
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