Ukulele Lesson by Bruce Shimabukuro

For those of you who are thinking about learning to play the ukulele but don’t know where to start, here’s a video to give you a starting point. Bruce Shimabukuro, an ukulele instructor and performer, was gracious enough give us a quick lesson on strumming and picking. It’s not really a lesson on how to [...]

Downtown View from Punchbowl

Trip to Japan (video)

Last month I went to Japan for some work and play. The highlight of the trip was feeding the deer and monkeys. The night before we went to see the monkeys, was saw TV news reports of monkeys going crazy and attacking vendors and families for food. So when I asked some hotel peeps if [...]

Aloha Spirit

What exactly is “Aloha Spirit?” Did you know that there is actually a law that is written in the Hawai’i Revised Statutes on the Aloha Spirit (read HRS below) . So this goes a lot deeper than what we normally see written about the meaning of Aloha or the Aloha Spirit.  
 So here’s a story – [...]

Island Style Decorating Idea – Number 3

Hawaiian quilt designs – the Hibiscus.  Get this quilted pillow cover for your sofa, chair or bedroom decoration.   Quilting was introduced to Hawaii in the 1820’s by the missionaries, and the designs represent nature and plants in Hawaii.

Around Honolulu – Pictures of Familiar Places

A View from Diamond Head Road

A View from Diamond Head Road, Honolulu

Walking on Diamond Head Road and stopping at one of the lookouts – peaceful, sunny day with the waves rolling in!

Island Style Decorating Idea – Number 2

What about a “pineapple” theme?  The “pineapple” is a symbol of welcome, hospitality and wealth.  I found this at www.wishiwereinhawaiishop.com, made out of wood, it stands 12inches high and can either be displayed flat or with or a collaspable bowl  (this picture shows  how the bowl drops down to place items in).  You can put it on a [...]