My Last Day and Night in Hawai’i


I got up this morning with the full intention of hanging out on the beach and trying snorkeling for the first time in my life. I went to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. It is a beautiful place with turquoise blue water around the coral reefs. It was a volcano at one point in history nut … Continue reading My Last Day and Night in Hawai’i

Pearl Harbor, Pt. 2


Today I went back to Pearl Harbor to see the rest of the things I had not seen yet. First, I went through the displays and stopped to read some things more closely. I watched a film about the attack. It was really a surprise attack of epic proportions. Afterwards, I went to the Arizona … Continue reading Pearl Harbor, Pt. 2

First Full Day in Hawai’i


As suspected, I woke up early due to the time change. Never mind the exhausting day before... I still woke up at 5 AM this morning. I laid around until 6 or so and took a shower. Most everyone else was up and heading to the office. Time for a road trip! I was not … Continue reading First Full Day in Hawai’i

Off to Hawai’i!!!


I am writing this as I travel to Hawaii for the first time. I have been on a plane this size before, but it is still odd being on a plane that holds nearly 300 people and it is full. I will update these entries when I can, but they will possibly and probably not … Continue reading Off to Hawai’i!!!

Trip to South Dakota


I went to South Dakota last week to see my youngest daughter graduate from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Science... a huge milestone in a person's life that no one can ever take away or minimize. I do have to say congratulations to you, Meghan. I am so proud of your accomplishment. I flew … Continue reading Trip to South Dakota