Snorkeling is one of the most memorable activities you can enjoy while visiting Maui. Book a Maui Snorkeling Tour during your next visit to the island, and create memories to last a lifetime. The incredible variety of marine life you can see is awe-inspiring! Enjoy this blog to gain some fun facts and prepare for … Continue reading Snorkeling in Maui
Author: helster777
I am a creative professional living the good life on Hawaii Island. I specialize in writing about local events, foods, and history. My inspiration often comes from reading about local traditions and researching them to uncover some amazing stories. I enjoy sharing ideas for fun and unusual activities here in the islands I call home.
The joy of being a pet parent
We have a new kitten who loves to outsmart our dogs. Also, cats are nocturnal, and dogs are not. The evening started with us all going to bed - humans comfy and the dogs down around our feet. The usual. Kitten decides to join us at 2am. Dog 1 doesn't approve and proceeds to nudge … Continue reading The joy of being a pet parent
Whale Watching from Kona January 2023
It was a perfect January day, and we were excited to go on this adventure. Whale-watching season off the Kona coast runs approximately December through March. My mother-in-law has had whale watching on her bucket list for a while, and we were able to make it happen on this visit. Finally, at the Kona Harbor … Continue reading Whale Watching from Kona January 2023
Writing prompt 12/26/22
Who are the biggest influences in your life? Without a doubt - my mother. Growing up, I assumed that everyone's mom was like mine. She made food for us, packed our school lunches, and kept up the house. She enrolled us in school, made sure we did our homework, and took us to the doctor … Continue reading Writing prompt 12/26/22
Hawaii’s Lava Flows are a Time to Honor and Reflect
After months of increasingly frequent earthquakes, on November 27, 2022, the world’s largest active volcano awoke for the first time in nearly 40 years. The Mauna Loa volcano makes up roughly half of Hawaii island's land mass, and the news of the event has spread worldwide. “A volcanic eruption is a physical manifestation of so … Continue reading Hawaii’s Lava Flows are a Time to Honor and Reflect
Eating Hawaiian Style
Since moving to the Big Island of Hawaii, I've had a powerful desire to sample all aspects of the culture. Given my culinary background, food is naturally one of my primary interests. I have assembled a short list here, and will continue to add to this list as I have the opportunity. Poi Perhaps the … Continue reading Eating Hawaiian Style
Ahhh Hawai’i Life
I have lived here on the island of Hawaii for a solid seven months now. There has been so much to learn! Yes, all of the times I have been here visiting - as well as my life on Oahu as a child - pretty much prepared me for the culture change, but it's a … Continue reading Ahhh Hawai’i Life
Living with my mother’s dementia
My mother was quite the adventurer during her life. As a Navy spouse, she traveled all over the planet and enjoyed socializing and meeting new people. She volunteered, took art classes, swam laps daily, collected art, and did some scuba diving. After my father died, she still lived a full life and used to email … Continue reading Living with my mother’s dementia
Marjorie D. Erikson
9/14/1924 - 6/17/2020 Marjorie (Marge) passed away peacefully June 17, 2020 at her care facility in Lynnwood, WA. She was born in Mount Vernon, NY to Oscar and Dorothea (Hermann) Abel. Marge was married to Warren "Erik" Erikson, who preceded her in death in 2004. Marge and Erik met in grade school and were reunited … Continue reading Marjorie D. Erikson
My hospital experience – an ode to Mom and her caregivers
“My mom is in the hospital. I feel so lost.” Those were my thoughts over the last few days. My amazing mother, 95 years old, was hospitalized with an infection. She has dementia so the hospital allowed me to be her support person while she was there. She has been living in a wonderful memory … Continue reading My hospital experience – an ode to Mom and her caregivers
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