Finally. The whole family is reunited here on Oahu! David, our Subaru Forrester made landfall today. We got his safety inspection already but still need get him registered with Hawaii plates. We won’t wait long before taking care of this because with an out of state tag, you may as well ask for a ticket. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Health
day 2: new (purple) roots
This morning we rescued Kaloka (formerly known as Charlie) from puppy jail at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Quarantine. Hawaii is a rabies-free state so all animals have to be quarantined for four months unless you prepare for what’s called the Five Day or Less Program. Animals are only eligible for for this program if … Continue reading
the last supper
Have you ever watched a moon rise over a mountain? We spent out last night in the Benson rental home watching the moon rise. It was the most spectacular sight we’d seen in our time in Arizona. The picture is only proof of the event because there is no way my iPhone was going to … Continue reading
health in friendships
Today I’ve been reflecting on the power of friendship and it’s effect on our mental and physical well-being. I came across this Australian study which suggests that people who have a large network of friends outlive those who don’t by 22%. If that’s not incentive to build and maintain relationships, I don’t know what is! … Continue reading
the healing power of mustard.
I LOVE mustard. In any form; I always have. I put mustard on pizza, salads, veggies, pretzels, steak, chicken, and basically everything except dairy … including burns. I have a bone to pick with the genius behind the Breville panini press design. Why on earth does the exterior of the press heat to the same … Continue reading
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