Uncle’s Slippers Went Missing Again: The Mysterious Black Hole Outside Every Hawai‘i House
He swears he left them right outside the door. But when he came back? Gone. Replaced by a different size, different brand, or worse...
The Lei You Forgot You Needed: Why Giving (and Getting) a Lei Still Matters
It starts with a smile and a rustle of cellophane. Maybe it’s plumeria, maybe it’s purple orchid — but once it’s around your neck,...
Tide Pools and Time Machines: Why Keiki and Kūpuna Love the Same Spots
At low tide, you’ll find three generations crouched side-by-side on a lava rock ledge, poking gently at a tiny pool of water. One of...
The Secret Sauce Is Shoyu: How Hawai‘i Turned a Japanese Staple Into Liquid Gold
You can find it in your auntie’s pantry, your cousin’s musubi, and probably in the bottom of that reusable bag from Foodland. It’s not...
Why Auntie Brings a Cooler to Everything: The Sacred Art of Being Overprepared
You show up to the beach with a towel and sunscreen. Auntie shows up with a 90-quart cooler, a portable grill, six folding chairs,...
