The Life of the Land
Taro, ‘Ohana and Jerry Konanui
…By Marya Mann… Lau or Lū’au ~ Leaf Turning over a new leaf this magical year of 2012? Think of making that a taro leaf. For a taste of the divine, simmer it into a soothing soup with coconut cream and garlic, or place cooked taro corms into a Manapua for a savory new delight. [...]
Mushroom in a Bottle
By Denises Laitinen… The mushroom—actually a fungus—grows on a lot of different matter in the wild, from tree logs to cow pies. It’s called “substrate,” as opposed to soil. In cultivation, the substrate makes a difference in the quality and shelf life of the end product, as we shall learn. Janice and Bob Stanga have [...]
Pilgrimage to the Sky: Mauna Kea
Pilgrimage to the Sky: Honoring Mauna Kea —Kuahiwi Kūha‘o i ka Mālie: Mountain Standing Alone in the Calm …By Marya Mann… The Summit Pu’u Wēkiu, Sunrise, Fall Equinox, 2011 – Shimmering in the first light of morning at the top of the world, the sun paints brilliant shades of red, orange, pink and gold on [...]
…A Flavorful Agribusiness: Vanilla
Growing a Flavorful Agribusiness: Vanilla —Hamakua Couple Takes on the Finicky Vanilla Orchid and Makes a Market for Hawaiian Vanilla …By Denise Laitinen… When Jim and Tracy Reddekopp purchased their property in Pa‘auilo back in 1998, they weren’t sure what they were going to build or grow. The two O‘ahu natives just knew that they [...]
A Breadfruit Lunch
A Breadfruit Lunch with Chef Olelo Pa‘a …By Fern Gavelek… Olelo pa‘a Faith Ogawa respects and loves the land through the preparation and celebration of food. The private chef and food educator, who prepares meals for Fortune 500 executives and celebrities, will participate in the Breadfruit Festival–Ho’oulu ka ‘Ulu, September 24, at the Amy BH [...]
The Story of “Lefty” the Sea Turtle
The Story of “Lefty” the Sea Turtle …By Margaret Kearns… Green sea turtles (honu in Hawaiian) are among Hawai‘i’s most popular, positively charming marine creatures. Revered by ancient Hawaiians, one legend tells the story of a mystical honu, Kauila, who resided in the waters off Hawai‘i Island. Kauila, as the legend goes, possessed special powers [...]
A Vegan Revolution
A Vegan Revolution: 40 Years Without Meat …By Cynthia Sweeney… It’s easy to dismiss peace of mind and peace on planet Earth as utopian ideals. However, a visit with our vegan friends, with 40 years of a truly peaceful lifestyle under their belts, gives us tangible proof that we are actually evolving in that direction. [...]
Saving the Kona Nightingale
Saving the Nightingale: Four-Legged Coffee Farm Workers Now Unemployed and Endangered …By Margaret Kearns …One of Hawai‘i Island’s most charming creatures—known as Kona Nightingales—played an integral role in island heritage, especially in the history and development of the island’s Kona coffee industry. These beloved donkeys bray from farm to farm at sunset, and their nickname [...]
Worldʻs Longest Lava Cave
The Mysterious World Beneath Our Feet A Fascinating Exploration of the Worldʻs Longest Lava Cave …By Noel Morata …Walking through a stretch of pristine forest filled with ‘ohia, large native hapu‘u ( tree ferns) and beautiful bamboo groves is a nice hike in the Puna District of Hawai‘i Island. However, that’s not our destination today. [...]
Ocean Trash Art
Ocean Debris Becomes a Work of Art …By Devany Vickery-Davidson …Few people have the talent and the vision to literally take trash to an art form. Hawai‘i Island was fortunate to have a visitor here in January that did just that. Aurora Robson, an artist who was raised in Maui and now lives in [...]
The Life in Art
A Master Chinese Brush Painter
…Shirley Pu Wills Practices the Art of Imagination and Chi …By Fern Gavelek … It’s both what you see and what you don’t see that create the magic in Chinese brush painting. “The thing about Chinese brush painting is you imagine what’s not there,” says Shirley Pu Wills of Captain Cook. “A painting of koi [...]
Gille Legacy: The Man Who...
…By Cynthia Sweeney… Gille Legacy does not have the distractions that the rest of us do. Unable to use his body since birth, he is not confined to it and lives largely—both figuratively and literally—in his imagination. And the peace of that place comes through him and onto the canvas as a tangible connection between [...]The Life in Music
Konabob and the Unique Kona...
…By Shirley Stoffer… Bob Stoffer, known as “Konabob” to many people in Hawai’i and around the world, had loved Hawai’i and Hawaiian music for a long time before moving to the island. He listened to Hawaiian music at his bakery in the mountains of Colorado, with a picture of Gabby Pahinui and a map of [...]
A Passionate Kanaka Maoli:...
A Passionate Kanaka Maoli*: Keoki Kahumoku (*Native of this land) —Inspiring the Next Generation with ‘Ukulele, Guitar and Life Skills …By Shirley Stoffer… Keoki Kahumoku is a passionate guy. His beautiful musical talent comes naturally, genetically, from a family that’s well-known in Hawaiian music. But it’s almost secondary...
Gary Washburn: Jazzing Up a...
Gary Washburn: Jazzing Up a High School Band —Heʻs Taken Honoka‘aʻs Music Program to the Top …By Catherine Tarleton… It’s a bright, windy afternoon in Honoka’a for the Peace Day Festival, and the Honoka‘a High School Jazz Band is rocking the field with some big, belted-out blues by a diminutive female vocalist. The kids...The Life in Spirit
Ke Ao
… Na Kumu Keala Ching… Ua hāmama ka ‘īpuka o ke ao – The door of heaven is opened Ke ao (i) ‘ike ‘ia o ke ālaula – As seen, the clouds of the morning light Lālau ho’i ke aloha o nēia ola – Love of this life is placed and carried E ola ka [...]
Ku‘u One Hanau e
Ku‘u One Hānau ē — Na Kumu Keala Ching… Eia ku’u one hānau ē – Here is my place of birth E ku’u ‘āina Kaulana ē – A famous place to me Eia ho’i ke aloha pau’ole ē – Present indeed is unconditional love Aloha ku’u one hānau ē – Love for my place of [...]
