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April 13th, 2017 I am so very excited to be sharing with you today my newest discovery, Waipio Cookhouse. The restaurant is an outdoor cafe near the end of the Mamane Street before you reach Waipio Valley on Hawai’i Island. As I sit here trying to order my food and shake off the frustrating start to this day I notice I am still overwhelmed by the drive out here to Waipio area…. Read More

It’s Ironman season again. The warning signs to “Watch for Athletes Training” are everywhere.  The first cyclist in their cyclist uniform became visible over the last 2 weeks. I say cyclist uniform because we all know the look. The spandex tops and bottoms with so many corporate logos that they remind us of a moving billboard. In addition, the streets of Kona have become a little congested with drivers who, quite obviously,… Read More

  Sitting by the waters edge, watching people walk by wearing t-shirt memories of their present vacation I am moved and humbled. My wife doesn’t allow t-shirts with printing on them in our house. She says they are tacky. She is my fashion stylist and darn good at it. I try to remember when was the last time I purchased a shirt like that. It has been probably 15-20 years ago. I… Read More

There is a very simple formula for success… If you stay focused on this simple 4 Step Formula you can’t go wrong. #1     Define your dreams. #2     Break down your dreams into easy bite size action steps. #3     You have to cut all dreams stealers out of your life… Period! (see posting “Becoming A Man”) #4     Run as fast as you can towards your dreams and don’t ever stop until you achieve… Read More

People often ask me what it takes to live your dreams. The first and most important thing is this: #1   You have to cut all dreams stealers out of your life… Period! Along the path towards your success you will change in many ways. You will outgrow those around you who don’t share or understand or even feel threatened by you achieving your dreams. As you achieve your dreams it shines… Read More

I was doing some reflecting back to a past New Years… 1/1/10 You may notice the date I put is not the date I am posting. I do this because my new life started 1 January, 2010. I recognize this because of where I was at midnight 1/1/10. I was in the arms of the one I love, My amazing wife. I was in Las Vegas for New Years Eve. I have… Read More

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Everyone was lazy, lazy as a mouse (gorged on cheese). The ghost of the Boo rustled in his tent, Presents bought, money spent. With I in my flannel and ma in her nightie We wait until midnight To see the man some call Whitey I never said I was a poet. I just felt the muse come upon me and I had… Read More

This is a most special time of year. There’s a chill in the air. The scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, and peppermint waft passed us as we walk through the shops. There is a warmth and friendliness that says Thanksgiving. The anticipation of hot turkey with gravy, cranberries, stuffing and all the trimmings is almost unbearable. Would you believe that Hawaii has wild turkeys running around all over the place? You see them… Read More

  Life is good. Gosh, life is amazing. Right now I am relaxing in a round, well cushioned chair looking out passed the palm trees to the ocean while listening to the music Keali’i Raichel. Stopping at Pine Tree Cafe for lunch we arrived in Waikoloa Beach for some fun and business. Feeling the need to relax and remember why we moved to Hawaii I walked into the Marriott Waikoloa Hotel and… Read More

It’s autumn again and I am excited. I love watching the leaves on the deciduous trees change through the spectrum that defines autumn.  The air is cool and the colors are warm. I can already smell, in my mind, the fireplaces burning last years seasoned wood. Yes, when you live at 3,000 feet elevation in Hawaii it is cold and people do have fireplaces, unfortunately I haven’t seen any leaves changing yet…. Read More