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Monthly Archives: August 2024

MFA BOSTON’S FABULOUS IMPRESSIONISTIC ART COLLECTION…PART 1

There have been many artists in my family,…my mom, grandmother, aunt, and great grandfather. My appreciation of paintings from diverse artistic genres obviously came from those before me. I have always loved art by the impressionist painters. We visited the fine collection of Impressionism at the Museum of…

WHILE IN BOSTON FOR GRANDSON PAXTON’S GRADUATION FROM BOSTON COLLEGE…WE VISITED THE INCREDIBLE MUSEUM OF FINE ART. IT IS SUCH AN AMAZING INSTITUTION!

Marla and I were in Boston for our grandson’s graduation form Boston College. It was wonderful to be with the family on such an occasion. We all had dinner at one of Paxton’s favorites, Eataly. Paxton’s friend Johnnie joined us as well. The breakfast…

GREAT MOMENTS WITH MY BROTHER ON THE BIG ISLAND, SUPERB DINNERS WITH CHEF MARLA AND GARY, AND TIME WITH FAMILY

It was great seeing Gary again! He came over from the Hilo side to spend a little time with us. Gary began making Garlic bread with a super sour dough. I bought raviolis from Genova Delicatessen in Walnut Creek, then froze and packed them before leaving for Hawaii. This has…

MAUNA LANI ANCIENT FISH PONDS, FASCINATING BIRDS, A GIANT MORAY EEL…AND HAPPY FAMILY MEMORIES AT THE BEACH

The ocean has fascinated me since I was a small boy. Mauna Lani’s Makaiwa Bay and the adjacent ancient fish ponds are perfect for experiencig the fish and birds of the region. A view of the Mauna Lani Auberge Hotel from the Beach Club. I watched a net…

WE LOVE OUR BIG ISLAND FARMER’S MARKETS! FUN SHOPPING WITH MARLA AND MY BROTHER GARY.

Marla and I drove up to Waimea to meet my brother at the farmer’s markets in Waimea. We hugged extra hard as the loss of Kekoa was so difficult for everyone! Gary knows a woman who sells pottery at the “Waimea Town Farmer’s Market.&#8221…