Hawaii

During my free time in Hilo, I saw an advertisement for a free Hula class. Of course I was going to take advantage. So I took the bus out to the Hilo farmer’s market where they sold local handmade goods and produce, and walked to the historic bandstand. When I arrived, I expected a huge

A Hawaiian mystery you can’t miss If you visit Hawaii expecting palm trees, beaches, and sunsets, you’ll get all of that. What you might not expect? Chickens… and lots of them! They strut through parking lots. They wander onto beaches. They hang out at grocery stores. They may even wake you up before sunrise. So…

If you’ve heard a Hawiian say, “Oh – Spam!”, you might have been confused. Because yes – they mean Spam – The canned meat. In Hawaii, Spam isn’t a punchline. It’s a staple, home. A small but meaningful piece of island’s history. And once you know the story, it actually makes perfect sense. It Didn’t

Introduction Before jumping in, I want to introduce the man behind today’s conversation. Percell St Thomass, known by his Hawaiian name Anela Uhane ‘Ailanamoku, is a Hawaiian culture expert, teacher, and author of “The ‘Real’ Ho’ oponopono: A Step-by-Step Guide to A Better Life”. Anela is hapa – half Hawaiian – and has spent decades