Quote of the day: “In many Japanese American households and communities, an annual custom ismochitsuki—the pounding of mochi or rice cakes, which is essential to the “Oshogatsu” or New Year’s celebration. Mochitsuki is an all-day event which requires many hands, long hours, and physical labor, but is also a time Read more…
Quote of the day: ““She loves the serene brutality of the ocean, loves the electric power she felt with each breath of wet, briny air.” ― Holly Black, Tithe There is a place not too far from where I am staying north of Hilo called Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park. Laupahoehoe Point is now a beach park, Read more…
Quote of the day: “Learning to connect with each other, to experience empathy, to step outside our own experience, and to experience love in all its forms — these, I believe, are the experiences for which we became human.” — Martha Beck It is a busy time here at Akiko’s as we Read more…
Quote of the day: “Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more….” ― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas Merry Christmas everyone! I am experiencing the simplest Christmas ever—no Christmas tree to decorate, no cookies to bake, no gifts to wrap (or unwrap), no Christmas season stress. Read more…
Quote of the day: “Cockroaches really put my ‘all creatures great and small’ creed to the test.” ~Terri Guillemets You haven’t experienced Hawaii until you understand the “other side of paradise.” When I tell people I’m spending the winter in Hawaii, I can imagine the pictures in their minds. I too, Read more…