In this episode we swap some memories of childhood Christmases in Hawaii during the '70s and '80s. Then we share ideas for managing extra ribbons, cards, treats, and gifts, and at the end, we include a song about a sometimes snow-capped mountain called Ma

Were not mental health pros but we do have some thoughts and feelings about the holiday blues, some of which, we bet, you wont find in a Google search. At least we havent seen it. If you want to jump ahead to the main topic, it starts at about 10 minut

When thinking about a Hawaii vacation, its important to consider the type of traveler you are. Do you want to have an adventure? Are you looking just to chill out? Is this a special occasion, a once-in-a-lifetime experience?Or maybe you don't know!

In this episode, we discuss anxieties specific to the holidays. Anxieties about gift-giving, social events, the pressure to make dreams come true, and more. We also discuss some thoughts, practices, and attitudes that can make for less anxiety and a littl

If you've been considering a trip to Maui recently, you might be surprised by the steep prices you encounter. One would expect that with such high prices, Maui would have a thriving tourism industry, and supply and demand would naturally govern the curren

Hows your etiquette when it comes to energy? Do you have good energy etiquette? In this episode, we chat about what Energy Etiquette is, how it relates to good manners, and how its not the same as having good intentions. We discuss how Energy Etiquette

In this episode we discuss our reaction to watching The Silence of The Lambs, the movie from 1991, in 2023. The discussion is mostly about LGBTQ+ rights, and the evolution of social norms. We remember what it was like in The ’90s because we were there, an

Conventional wisdom in personal growth circles used to include the adage: Dont just survive, thrive! As if surviving was undesirable, and as if the opposite of surviving was thriving. But the actual opposite of surviving is not thriving, its dying,

The worlds gotten pretty tense and anxiety-ridden in recent years, and it isnt going to let up anytime soon. This affects all of us, even in our personal lives. In this episode, we share the things that have helped us get a better sleep. A good sleep he

Today, we're going to discuss Hawaii Bungalows and Villas. This question arises frequently, and today, I will clarify what these terms truly mean in the context of accommodations here in the Hawaiian Islands. Recently, a client called me and attempted to