Where there is love there is life.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
It stands true that there is nothing more powerful than a get together of like-minded souls. I was honored in the past week to play host to a group of people that are indeed, very special to me. They are special to me for their friendship, and they are special to me for their talents, energy, support, and most of all their desire to do something for the greater good. Continue reading
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At this time of year, there are a number of things you can always bet will be on hand in this house. Two of our favorite fruits, which happen to just go beautifully together, exist in droves as their seasons collide together from their respective countries of origin. Continue reading
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The mind is like a parachute, it works best when it is open.
~ Dalai Lama
Holla from Hawaii everyone! I hope everyone is looking forward to a fantastic holiday weekend coming up. We are here for a few more days, which means we are here over Easter. This means the youngest will be treated to ‘Hawaiian Easter’ – which truthfully we haven’t sorted out yet, but I think I see a trip to the grocery store in my future today or tomorrow to stock up on Easter bunny supplies for a Hawaiian style Easter egg hunt 
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Forever is composed of nows.
~ Emily Dickinson
Well folks, we made it!
Here we sit in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, ready for just over a week of family chill time here on Hawaii’s biggest island. I’m tucked away here enjoying the view from the deck of our best friends vacation home, and as usual, am feeling so incredibly grateful for the good people in our lives. I am grateful for great friends that feel just like family, and even more grateful to have them here with us to share this incredible week. Continue reading
Every once in a while it’s necessary to step away. Just like taking breaks through the work day is good to do (and really best for your safety and sanity), I was reminded again that stepping away is good. Really, really good! This weekend I spent two quiet nights at my family home visiting with my parents, a trio that has not been alone together in 16 years prior to this. 16 years! It seems in the midst of my other three siblings coming and going and having two children of my own, it had been almost half of my life since I’d had time alone with my folks, just me and them, them and me. Continue reading
