So colorful, beautiful and fresh!

This amazing work of art was crafted out of a single piece of Koa wood. Something highly prized here in Hawaii for centuries. I was fortunate enough to snap a shot of this on our visit to the Honolulu

I took a picture of this baby cardinal on a tree. Something interesting I learned about these birds is that they were named after the Cardinals of the Catholic Church..who wear red religious robes. They

All the pictures I post are original pictures taken by either me or my mom. I was lucky to take this cool picture of a Kookaburra on our trip to Oahu last summer when I went to have my baby girl at Kapiolani

Some of the nicer shells in my collection ! Two of the big boys I found in my yard last week

Pretty Orchids

Although I was feeling a little sad that day I decided to put all that aside and on the last day of winter break The kids and I decided to make it a special, fun day. First we went to the all you can eat

I took a class in nutrition last year at University of Hilo and learned about the importance of eating more nutritious food verses eating just a ton of empty calories. Eating a plate of something packed

This is another picture my mother Mika McCann sent me from her Japan trip she is on right now. She spends a good portion of the year out there, where she is from. This is called "Taru" Sake and

My VW Bus was a beauty but she became too high maintenance so I had to sell her. I don't know what it is about VW's they really seem to possess a soul, a personality and they just invite fun and mischief.

My mother just sent me this picture from her annual trip to the temple in Japan. We have like twelve generations of our family going back to samurai days buried in the family tomb out there. This corridor

These Shells aka Niihau shells are famous for being from the forbidden Hawaiian island of Niihau which is only inhabited by people of proven Hawaiian ancestry. The shells are considered gems and are insurable.

I always admired this graffiti that was painted all over these concrete ruins at the beach specifically Baldwin beach in Paia, Maui. I don't know what it is but there is a element of mystery with street

We are Blessed to live in such a beautiful place although some people may get bored and restless I draw spiritual nourishment from the beauty all around us..the Mana of the land.

My mother took this picture on one of her trips to Japan. I am half Japanese and have duel citizenship between America and Japan. Growing up in Hawaii I always felt comfortable being immersed in both cultures

Such a tiny fragile little creature. I put this big female next to the little baby for contrast of size and we had to stop her because she was trying to eat the little guy. Close call.. but he is okay.

These special little guys are fully grown and have been part of our little family of birds for a while. The roosters crow is way less annoying than a regular rooster so that a plus. I think they are called

Organic parmesan breaded popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and corn all made from scratch with love for my family who mean everything to me. Love life and live everyday to the fullest

we raised this guy from a tiny chick. there eggs are smaller than a ping pong ball.

I went out on the porch this morning and was delighted to see a rainbow. To me a rainbow is more than a light spectrum reflecting off the rain, it is a symbol of hope, that whatever I am worried about