Only up Mauka: Pu’u O’o Trail
By Misty I. July 3, 2019 It’s summer, are your kids going crazy at home yet? Get them off their devices and force, I mean encourage them to go on a hike with… Continue reading
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Thanksgiving 2018 Reflections
How was your Thanksgiving? Whenever November rolls around, I get reflective. I reflect on what I did this past year and what I want to achieve in the coming year. I think about… Continue reading
Thanksgiving Reflections in March
Here is a late post that I started during the 2017 holidays but didn’t have time to finish until 2018. My friends and I rotate holiday gatherings at our homes. One friend hosts… Continue reading
Hiromi in Hilo–Tondo-sai at Hilo Daijingu
by Hiromi W. Chung This year is the 150th anniversary of the Japanese immigration to Hawaii. In Hilo, I have been surprised how many traditional Japanese customs still remain here but have evolved… Continue reading
Only Once a Year: Mochi Pounding
By Misty I. Happy New Year!!! My husband’s first cousin Donn has a mochi pounding day at his home every year. It used to be at Grandpa Inouye’s in Pepe’ekeo but has since… Continue reading
My Six ‘F’ Focus Words of 2018
Happy New Year!!!We made it! We made it through 2017. We made it into 2018. I love new beginnings. Whether it is a new day, a new week, a new month, or a… Continue reading
Hilo Holiday Parties
It is certainly the season to bring out the sweaters, the red and green colors, and the twinkles and sparkles! I’m enjoying the holiday decor, the delicious food, and most of all spending… Continue reading
Only Easy: Misty’s Jell-O Parfaits
By Misty I. Mele Kalikimaka! I always start the season with visions of a picture-perfect holiday similar to a Currier & Ives print, minus the snow. Then reality sets in and I find… Continue reading
30th Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair
Hilo, Hawaii – Malamapono Events Management, LLC, presents the 30th Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair on November 17-18, 2017 at the Edith Kanaka’ole Tennis Stadium. The Extravaganza features 100 of the best… Continue reading
Only Easy: Misty’s Hilo-Style BBQ Pork Ribs
By Misty I. Happy Independence Day!!! I have two questions for you…. #1…What are you doing for Independence Day? If you live in Hilo, I’m thinking you will probably watch the fireworks show… Continue reading