Once Upon A Treasure

Aloha, Hawaii! The Ritz Carlton Hotel and Residences accommodations were outstanding! The room was nice and roomy with a balcony, a...

Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside, perched on the cliffs of Nuʻuanu Valley, offers panoramas of Oahu's Windward Coast and serves as a historic...

This beach is beautiful, however the winds are very strong and powerful. Sandy Beach Park is located on Oahu's southeastern shore. With...

Wiamea Falls State Park is absolutely beautiful! The flora and fauna, wildlife and the waterfall are spectacular and a must see. It was...

Our trip to The Byodo-In Temple was a memorable one. We got an opportunity to visit a sacred place that was built out of hinoki wood...

(from papersunday.com) Cast your burden on the Lord and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

When vacationing, I always plan an excursion to a local Quilt Shop to meet fellow quilters and purchase fabric to add to my collection....

December 7, 1941 is a day America, but particularly Hawaii, will never forget. The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument’s...

A spectacular view!

A beautiful night to enjoy a Luau.

My sister, Constance, asked me to try this ice cream that was recommended by her friend, Rosie. It's a slightly tangy pineapple...

Chocolate marshmallow cookie and a lemon meringue tart. Delicious! (Information taken from the Dean & Deluca website) THE RITZ-CARLTON...

What a perfect way to end my first day of retirement with a spectacular view of fireworks from our hotel balcony! Thanks, Hawaii for this...

Honolulu is chock full of beautiful scenery as we toured the island. So many beautiful flowers and vegetation! Here are a few of my...

What a lovely way to wake up to this beautiful view from the balcony of our hotel room at the Ritz Carlton, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Melvin and I are excited to embark on my retirement in Honolulu, Hawaii. We are ready to experience all that Honolulu has to offer.

Farewell, as I have retired from the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, effective March 1, 2024. I have immensely enjoyed every...

Upon getting settled in my seat on United Airlines, after boarding the plane to begin my retirement journey with a vacation to Honolulu,...