We are mid-way through 2009 and the year is going by so quickly! Hawaii’s new cell phone ban goes into effect today for all drivers – you’ll be hit with a hefty fine if you’re caught talking or texting on your cell phone while driving. I think it’s a good thing since I’ve seen so …
I just finished watering my plants – two white hibiscus plants, two mountain apple, and an avocado sapling – which I’m growing in large pots. The avocado plant grew out of one of the avocado pits that came from our old tree in the backyard, so I’m hoping that it will bear the same great …
My how the weekend flies by when you’re having fun! It’s the start of another busy week for us filled with rehearsals, performances, and … oh yeah, work! Nick and I played golf yesterday with our golf group and Nick won his flight with a net score of 69, while I struggled in with a …
Those are the first words to a song that Nick sings … very appropriate since it’s Sunday morning and the rain IS falling! As I sit here on our lanai and enjoy the cool & refreshing morning breeze (with my usual cup of strong coffee, of course!), I notice little tiny avocados are starting to …
Good morning everyone! It’s Saturday morning and we’ve just come back from walking our puppies in the Manoa rain! I love it!! We now have to get ready to go to a funeral for my good friend’s father-in-law … it seems a lot of people from that generation are now starting to pass on. I …
We’ve lost so many great people lately, including Michael Jackson who passed away yesterday. Say what you want about him, but that guy was one of the greatest entertainers I’ve ever seen and he brought joy to millions of his fans around the world. I remember when he first started out as the lead singer …
It’s another brisk morning here in Manoa Valley! The mauka rain showers have finally returned and it’s turning everything in the valley green again. For a while there, our lawn was starting to look like someone had painted it brown because it was so hot & dry. It’s pretty much returned to its rich green …
Happy Wednesday to all of you and I hope you’re having a GREAT day! There’s not much to report this morning, except that I’m playing around with some chords and arrangements for the special July 4th song that MDNA will be performing at Ala Moana Center right before the fireworks start. It should be a …
… and I think it’s my coffee! Peanut woke me up this morning by jumping on my stomach … aaaagggh!! It scared the living daylights out of me but I sure woke up fast! Some people walk their dogs as early as 5:30am, so all the dogs in our neighborhood start barking like crazy, especially …
Another beautiful Monday morning here in paradise, and I’m sitting here on our lanai with my laptop and a mug of steaming hot coffee, looking up into the dark green beauty of Manoa Valley. I hope you all enjoyed your Father’s Day … I know I did! Nick & Alex prepared a great Father’s Day …