The story of Cheese, the adopted kitten
I got Olivia another cat. It’s a little silver tabby she named Cheese, to go with the other rescue cat,
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Diane Ako
Addiction to Crackers
It’s been just over a month since we adopted Graham Crackers the cat (Crackers for short.) She’s brought so much
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The Boba Tea Project: The Alley
Today’s boba tea tasting was at The Alley, which in December opened a new shop at Ala Moana Center on
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The Boba Tea Project: Jamba Juice Hawaii
Olivia and I are launching an ongoing series we’re calling The Boba Tea Project. She got me into liking boba
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Flex on this
Nearly two weeks ago, we thought Hurricane Douglas hitting Hawaii would be the biggest news of the weekend. Little did
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I became a reiki practitioner during COVID-19 quarantine
Something unexpected happened to me during this coronavirus lockdown: I became a reiki practitioner. It wasn’t something I was planning
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New book teaches how to harness the power of chakras
What are chakras and how can they help you reach your goals? They are believed to be energy meridians that
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Tom Hanks, typewriters, and a Kailua pen pal
Thanks to my friend Josh Wisch, I’ve had two long-distance brushes with actor Tom Hanks. THE Tom Hanks! This is
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Breathing techniques help with healing meditation
When Southern California resident Gene Ang started his career in science, he never guessed it would lead to what he
Read moreHome alone, partying like it’s 1999
My husband takes our girl on a daddy-daughter trip every spring break. I don’t go. I’ve had work and can’t
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