In need of a tropical escape? Sharing a photo diary of Waimea Bay Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii Are you guys sick of my Hawaii beach photo diaries yet? I hope not, because taking and editing photos might be the only thing keeping me sane right now. I’ve blogged about my love of Waimea Bay before (okay, maybe a little… Continue Reading
Hawaii Beach Photos: Sandy Beach Park
In need of a tropical escape? Sharing a photo diary of Sandy Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii It probably seems a little bit crazy given that we have so many beaches to choose from (and ALL of them are beautiful in their own way!), but Dane and I have a handful of favorites here on Oahu. One of the beaches… Continue Reading
9 New Psychological Thrillers For Summer 2020
9 new psychological thrillers to read this summer that will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you’ve been around here for awhile, you know that the books I read are almost all of the psychological thriller, suspense or crime genre — the more twisted, the better! Every now and then I’ll throw in historical fiction books or… Continue Reading
The New Normal – Part Three
My first ‘the new normal’ post went live two months ago, almost to this exact day. At that point, we had already been, more or less, locked down for around two weeks. From my desk then, I remember feeling frustration that more people weren’t taking it seriously and despair that I wouldn’t be able to make the trip back to… Continue Reading
Memorial Day Lantern Floating In Hawaii
Every Memorial Day, thousands of people gather on the shores of Oahu for the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii, a ceremony symbolizing collective remembrance for those who have gone before us. Hawaii is a beautiful place and one aspect that makes the Hawaiian Islands so special is the tradition. One such tradition is the annual Memorial Day Lantern Floating Hawaii…. Continue Reading
American Flag Cookies
These easy American Flag Cookies are the perfect patriotic treat this summer – and who doesn’t love sugar cookies? A couple months ago, one of my very dearest friend’s husband returned home from a deployment. I was with her to take photos of the occasion (their family is the SWEETEST!) and I made them some patriotic sugar cookies to celebrate the… Continue Reading