Monthly Archives: November 2011
Seek and You Shall Find…A Gluten-Free Bakery
Well, I really wasn’t looking… but I did happen to notice a new company’s sign while I banked at the Bank of Hawaii next to Longhi’s on Front Street. The sign caught my eye and called me over to “Maui … Continue reading
Sheraton has a Best Buy Express
Did you know that the Sheraton at Black Rock has a Best Buy Express vending machine? Now with just a swipe of your credit card, you can purchase headsets, earbuds, cameras, cables, and a host of other electronic gadgets and … Continue reading
First APEC, Now NEDO
Ten days ago, representatives of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation met with President Barak Obama in Waikiki to promote free trade and establish our area’s economic guidelines. This week, according to The Maui News 11/23, pg. A3, it was announced that … Continue reading
Barbara E. Sharp — West Maui Author
I mentioned at our last discussion that I was going to meet with Barbara E. Sharp, author of a series of Lahaina Mysteries based on local, historical records. And indeed I did just that last Thursday morning where we had … Continue reading
Leoda’s Really is Open for business!
Leoda’s kitchen and Pie Shop in Olowalu where Chez Paul once existed, is open for business. Hours are 10 AM – 8 PM and they serve quite a bit of interesting sandwiches, salads, burgers and of course pies! We enjoyed … Continue reading
Leoda’s is open…
According to member, Barbara Wong (who ate there on Tuesday), LEODA’S in Olowalu is now open for business! She believes she arrived during a soft opening which explains why there has been no announcement. She also said all the pies … Continue reading
APEC is coming…APEC is coming
Today through Nov. 13 begins the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum in Honolulu, HI and it seems as if it’s in our own backyard…which for Maui it actually is. And while Oahu usually gets all the attention, it is our … Continue reading
Heard it through the coconut wireless…
It’s true! Although my hope was that it was not….Patt Saunders is moving to Bend, Oregon!! Here is a copy of the e-mail sent to me to be shared with you… WE ALL WISH YOU WELL, PATT. BUT KNOW THAT … Continue reading
The Return of A Used Book Store to West Maui
Who didn’t love JoAnne Carroll’s Old Lahaina Book Emporium when it was operating just off Front Street? And who didn’t love the used book store location prior to that at 505 and even before that at The Wharf Cinema Center? … Continue reading
Conversation with a young tourist…
“HI”, I said. “Hi,” he said. “I was reading your t-shirt, ” I offered and pointed to the bright, red and singled-worded Hawaiian souvenir he was wearing. “Isn’t it nice to be visiting a place that is actually a greeting?” … Continue reading