KahakaPOW!
I was distracted by the kupukupu ferns and the sunbeams bursting through the forest to create spotlights along the trail. I fell and...
Trail Signs for Kahakapao Plants
I never stop to look at the informational signs. Today I did because I wanted to read about my favorite native plant, the kupukupu fern....
Sunrise in the Forest
Dear Kahakapao, I'm full of anticipation in the morning wondering if the sky will be clear and the rising sun will slice through the...
Waimea Valley Day 2
Dear Waimea Valley, I arrived a few days after the flood. The rains on Oahu caused flash floods all over the North Shore. The hillside...
Waimea Valley Day 1
Dear Waimea Valley, It's been years since I've been here and there was a destructive flood less than a week ago, but you look just the...
Between Conference Calls
Dear Kahakapao, I miss you. I think of you all the time. You are always on my mind. Today, for the first time in weeks, I had time...