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Hawaiian Fortnight: Land of Shakas

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

During this cold, rainy July here in San Diego (not a typo), I have found myself thinking back to our vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii from time to time, and realized that I probably left the impression that … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Fortnight: Volcano 1, Steve 0

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

Note: Big post.  But didn’t really want to split it.  Please bear along.  It’s a good story. What do you expect when you go to a National Park? a) To see breathtaking scenery b) To learn something new c) To … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Fortnight: Around the House

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

One of the things you (meaning “I”) worry about the most when buying something on the internet is that maybe the product isn’t quite as advertised.  This is especially worrisome with lodging – almost all hotels look great on their … Continue reading →

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Friday Drabble: Steve Versus The Volcano

Posted on June 11, 2010 by

I'm a little late with this week's drabble, but we're getting ready to hit the road — well, the skies — again.  Remember, a drabble is a very short story of exactly 100 words.  Feel free to join in and write your … Continue reading →

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Aloha Means Hello!

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

So, The Beloved has a couple of friends from grad school that usually try to have a "girls weekend" somewhere fun.  This year one of the pals is celebrating a milestone birthday and so wanted to do something special. It … Continue reading →

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