Saturday, January 18, 2020 Mr. Onishi, a petite kindly man, was my favorite grammar school teacher. Our fourth grade class was unusual in that Mr. Onishi had this knack for gently gaining and holding attention. He held our attention as easily as other teachers held chalk. Magic, a child whisperer. In the fall of 1968, … Continue reading Japanese Cultural Center
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Dole Plantation
Friday, January 17, 2020 The Dole Plantation is all about pineapples. There are peaceful train rides through pineapple fields, gentle walks through a pineapple garden maze and a plantation garden tour of tropical plants and trees. We always do the train ride. The anchor for all of this is a first rate pineapple themed … Continue reading Dole Plantation
Waikiki & The Four Paddle
Tuesday 1/14 Through Tuesday 1/28/2020 The temptation to pay $650 or higher per night for an oceanfront hotel room is almost always short lived. Car parking, healthy food availability, cost, laundry, privacy, noise, security and crowding are among the concerns. Cost comparisons between hotels and condominiums have been fairly straightforward. Around $2,500 for two weeks … Continue reading Waikiki & The Four Paddle


