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I do miss the days of black ash falling from the skies in Mililani when they burned the sugar cane.

Link to some neat footage from around the dawn of statehood in Hawaii. I think about my mom’s stories, and the fact she and my father lived back in these days of old Hawaii. Seeing the old-school Local people is … Continue reading

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King Kamehameha Day

This weekend celebrates King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii, which is observed on June 11th each year. King Kamehameha I, or King Kamehameha the Great, is responsible for uniting the Hawaiian Islands into the Kingdom of Hawaii. This year, Monday is … Continue reading

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It’s Aloha Friday: Art in Kaka’ako

One day, as I was driving back to Waikiki after some server maintenance, I ended up in Kaka’ako. I was trying to avoid the crazy lunchtime traffic clogging the arteries of Nimitz highway, and took a left onto Cooke street, … Continue reading

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National Running Day

National Running Day, is the first Wednesday of June. In celebration of the day, I went on a run around Diamond Head even though I had already done a PT workout this morning focusing on my hamstrings. Did you manage … Continue reading

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2012 Wahiawa Pineapple Run Finished!

This morning I participated in the 37th annual Wahiawa Pineapple Run. For race results, go here. The 10K run began a little after 7 AM. It was a sunny and beautiful morning out in Wahiawa. The start and finish line … Continue reading

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Bride in Profile

I loved her plumeria haku lei-inspired headdress that was attached to her veil. Also, she looked great in all those ruffles. In the building I work at, there’s an agency whose clientele consists of Japanese couples coming to Hawaii to … Continue reading

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2012 Ford Island Bridge Run 10K

This morning, I participated in the Ford Island Bridge Run, which is a 10K around Ford Island, and back to Richardson Field.I was having a discussion earlier this year with a friend who has done his fair share of races, … Continue reading

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The Waikiki Aquarium

Had the pleasure of accompanying my niece and her mommy to the Waikiki Aquarium last weekend. Here are some photos from the Waikiki Aquarium, and the Aloha Koi Show which was happening at the same time on the premises: My … Continue reading

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