Monthly Archives: June 2012

Wild about “Wild”, a Novel by Cheryl Strayed

Posted on June 17, 2012 by elainegallant

Have you ever read a book that so captured the more poignant times in your life that it left you breathless? Reading the latest novel by Cheryl Strayed titled “Wild” did exactly that for me, except I wasn’t so wild … Continue reading →

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Amazing Maui People

Posted on June 17, 2012 by elainegallant

Today I swam off North Beach with a former two-time Olympic swimmer, Karen Moe. In 1972 she won a Gold Medal in the 200 meter butterfly and in 1976 won in the Olympic Trials. She created four world records during … Continue reading →

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The HILife — “Friends you haven’t met yet”

Posted on June 9, 2012 by elainegallant

Just back from a visit to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii and I don’t believe there is any place closer to what an older Hawaii must have been like. People smiled and actually saw you. They came forward … Continue reading →

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