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Mangoes That Murder and the Lunatics Who Love Them
Mangifera. Mangoes. I truly believe that they are the fruit of the gods. I remember my first mango with a clarity akin to a first kiss. I was standing in the kitchen of a condo on Oahu with a bowl of fruit next to me. My friend Lisa had access to a tree that was … Continue reading
WHERE Is More Important Than HOW
One of the first things I ever planted in the earth was lemongrass. I was sixteen. This might sound a little strange, but bear with me for a moment. A few weeks after my 16th birthday, with a freshly printed license burning a hole in my pocket, I convinced my parents that it would be a great idea … Continue reading
What Are Your Core Values?
Have you ever had one of “those” years? A year that was life altering? I’m not necessarily talking about moves, marriages, and job changes, but a time in your life where your focus and thinking did a huge shift? I’ve had two ‘aha’ moments so far, at least two that really stick out. The first … Continue reading
Pizza Night – Bon Appétit with Aloha
Pizza night at our house is not what most people think of as “Pizza Night”. Ours doesn’t involve a phone call to Round Table, it doesn’t include a tip, and it certainly doesn’t mean a one size fits all topping choice. Pizza Night at our house means making sure there’s enough kiawe wood chopped for a … Continue reading
Making the Most of Every Corner
In Hawaii, space is at a premium. A postage stamp size yard comes with a high price tag. In Wellman, Iowa the average price of a home is just over $100,000 while in Kihei, Hawaii, it will cost around $540,000. When we moved here we absolutely wanted to live close to work, so that eliminated … Continue reading
Costco’s Organic Push
When you live in a state with a crazy high cost of living, you learn quickly how to cut corners in order to make the budget work. Eating out becomes a rare pleasure. You stop shopping just for fun and stick to the ‘need’ list. You learn to turn out lights and shut off the … Continue reading
