Goodie bags from parents full of love and motley food
Visiting my parents’ house almost always means going home with a grocery bag full of unsolicited food — and the offerings are as random as they are welcome. Read more
She Speaks
New excitement over elastic highlights eternal struggle
Pull-on pants, where have you been all my life? It’s a little embarrassing that such a simple thing could send me over the moon, but that pretty much illustrates the struggle many women face in finding pants that fit — and maybe how boring my life is that I get excited about elastic-waist bottoms. Read more
For mom with a sassy streak, it’s looking like payback time
What goes around comes around. I am living proof of that universal proverb, as are most parents. Read more
Don’t let fear of future stop you from starting a family
Last weekend, National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” program had an intriguing story on, as the headline put it, “climate change activists hesitant to have kids.” Read more
Mom’s hand will be there long after daughters let go
After my oldest daughter refused to hold my hand, I found myself wondering where the time had gone. Read more
Olympics spur memories from South Pacific Games
After two weeks of compulsive TV viewing of the Rio Olympics, my brain went soft, jogging a distant memory of my own Olympic experience. Well, sort of. Read more
Is game harmless diversion or a monstrous obsession?
As if I need one more distraction. “Pokemon Go” came into my life unexpectedly as a download on my iPhone by my 10-year-old son. Read more
When an uncommon name is suddenly taken by storm
For 10 days last month I was the talk of the town. Read more
Piles of paper overwhelm an otherwise organized life
Summer break is officially over, and it’s back to school this week. For my young daughters the beginning of the school year is always a fun time, a chance for a fresh start and exciting possibilities. Read more
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Keeping in touch with adult kids can be tough when ‘radio silence’ hits
No matter how close you were to your kids when they were growing up, there will come a time of “radio silence.” Read more
Oahu’s fast and furious leaving aloha in the dust
Cruising down Likelike Highway on a late Saturday afternoon, the misty Koolaus as a backdrop, I caught a glimpse of a car in my rearview mirror rapidly accelerating behind me. Read more
Celebrated basketball coach leaves legacy of inspiration
Pat Summitt, the University of Tennessee’s legendary women’s basketball coach, was one of my biggest inspirations growing up. Read more
FaceTime just can’t beat real family time together
Thanks to Facebook and FaceTime, my in-laws are able to keep up with my daughters in ways unimaginable a generation ago. Read more
Saying goodbye to Tutu will require a canoe ride
Only recently did I realize it’s been 15 years this month since my mom died. It doesn’t seem possible. Not when she is never far from my thoughts and I look in the mirror and see hints of her knowing smile. Read more
Hopes for wholesome camp dashed by all-nighter adults
My idea of a camp-out is in the backyard, where I have easy access to a hot shower and clean bathroom with basicnecessities like toilet paper and soap. Read more
Turns out it’s not too late to teach cat lover new tricks
I’ll out myself straightaway: I’m not a big fan of dogs. Read more
Being a mom is important but it’s not an exclusive role
My husband and I weaved through crowds of fellow hurried travelers at the airport, making our way to our departing flight, and something was noticeably missing: our children. Read more
Multitasking parents need empathy not reproach
Late one afternoon 20 years ago, I was walking to the office of my daughter’s elementary school after parking the car to drop off some papers or something. I’ve since forgotten exactly why I was there but what happened that afternoon was seared into my memory. Read more
Desperate vanity saturates the facade that is Facebook
I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. So much so that it’s not even an app on my iPhone. I have to log in every time I’m feeling niele and want to snoop around to see if Ku‘uipo is still dating Junior Boy. Read more
Persistence, luck help land elusive fish-themed present
The conversation last month began, as it occasionally does, with a question. Read more
As a woman who is wee, she fights to hit the mark
Even with high heels I’m barely 5 feet tall. I’ve bought myself clothes from the kiddie section. I climb shelves at the grocery store to reach milk and coffee on high shelves. I drive with my seat adjusted as far forward and up as possible. Read more
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