The Name: Le’ahi
Why? Possibly a combination of lae which means ‘brownridge’ and ahi because of its shape looking like the fun of a yellowfin tuna.
The Nickname: Diamond Head
Why? Possibly because the calcite crystals found on it were mistaken for diamonds.
It’s no secret that my favorite Bible verse comes from Lamentations 3:22-23:
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
It’s difficult for me to be faithful to anything. Let me rephrase that: It’s …
Happy Aloha Friday!
Well, I’m sure you’re tired and hungry after traveling for the past 9 hours from the East Coast of the continental United States to the East Coast of Oahu. My first stop in restaurants is always Zippy’s.
Founded in 1966 by Francis and Charles Higa, Zippy’s …
The Prompt:
We predict the next book by @anya1anya is about #ds106. Design her some cover art.Anya Kamenetz, author of DIYU Book should probably be in her drafting stages of her new book, <ds106>. So, I thought I’d help her out by designing a simple book cover for her. …
One of the most glorious things to do when you’re hungry after a long afternoon at the beach is to pull into Rainbow‘s as the sun is sinking into the Kapahulu horizon. Its simple menu includes local favorites like corned beef hash plate lunches, mix plates (BBQ, mahi, chicken), …
Today we are to make a drawing that emphasizes perspective (e.g. angle of view).
I LOVE drawing Daily Creates! They challenge me to be quick and to get it right in one shot. I was searching images of forced perspective when I noticed that my feet were at a height …
I initially wrote this post for the Games and Culture class blog taught by Dr. Zach Whalen at the University of Mary Washington. I wanted to archive it on my own blog as well, partially because this topic is so dear to my heart and partially because I want to …
That means ‘Good Morning’ in Hawaiian. Today I’m going to share with you our state song, Hawai’i Pono’i. The song was written by King David Kal?kaua in 1874 and was the national anthem. The tune was written by Captain Henri Berger.
Lyrics:
Hawai?i pono??, N?n? i kou mo??,
Kalani …
One very important lesson my dad taught me without him having to speak a word was that he was content with his body. Maybe he’s been blessed by the skin that tans to a rich brown, Asian genes which age well, and slender, working digits that never need an EEE-width. …
In an attempt to blog more I will be writing about all things related to the Aloha State – foods, sights, feelings. To get us all in the mood, here’s a taste of the islands:
Aloha.
definitions: affection, peace, compassion, mercy; hello, goodbye; breath of life, essence of life.
Lei. …
I love traveling. The mountains have been a yearly destination of mine since I was strapped in the car at two weeks old.
We drive to where the cell phone service stops and the out houses begin. But, when you live in a world that never slows down, it’s good …
I am by no means famous. Despite my handful of participation in art shows through my school and my online presence, I haven’t really been anywhere or done anything worth noticing. Yet this week I have made my way onto walls in two states: Arkansas and Virginia. One office, one …
The shrill beeping of the smoke detector waited patiently for me to change its battery. Even with its new battery it beeped on. The detector needed to be tested with its new battery before it ceased its sharp yelps.
But that’s like my life – I’m exhausted. Hanging on with …
I’d like to say that it has been a pretty mediocre return to Daily Creates. It all started with the mention of a July Daily Create Challenge
@melindakumi Doing #ds106 is #4life as you show! We are running a July Daily Create challenge http://t.co/IDRV2XtjFQ
— Alan Levine (@cogdog) July 15, …
A series of tweets sent out by yourstruly on her [second] experience at the Big Time Rush Summer Break Tour 2013. Being a half-twit is difficult… So is going to concerts where the main audience is the little humans who watch Nickelodeon, and their parents…
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— melinda …
What’s wrong with loving hymns? Amazing Grace is a hymn. How Great Thou Art is a hymn. Before the Throne is a hymn which is usually titled Before the Throne of God Above. Are they only acceptable in non-denominational/inter-denominational and contemporary churches because the lead singer is playing on a …
I think I have given up on trying to keep track of all the joys from the Joy Dare. I’ll try again come January. It was a marvelous challenge and I still find the time to collect the blessings, but I think it’s time to move along.
All we need is a little perspective.
For me, finding that new perspective comes as I read old posts.
Praise the Lord for liberating me from those sins, pains, and sufferings. I still get queasy thinking about everything I allowed myself to get into, everything that I had to endure,…
Environmental degradation is a real thing and the damages of pollution are adding up. You may not be able to see, at this point, the direct effects of your trash can. However, we are becoming more aware of the vast, negative impact our trash is having on the environment. How …
Hey guys, sorry for the late updates…. getting wifi for 37 people in a hotel room in Italy isn’t as easy as one would think.
Day 4
For the 4th day, our first official tour in Italy we took a little trip to Pisa. We got a chance to see …
During the second day of our journey we were given an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful city of Cannes, France. This city is particularly known for the annual Cannes Film Festival that usually occurs during the month of May (it’s a shame we were about a week or so late …
FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES IN EUROPE:
Today, June 3rd… my soccer team (UMW Women’s Soccer) begins our journey to France and Italy for a nine day trip. Beginning on the 12th I will take a side trip to Bosnia to visit some family with my friend Erin. During this …
