So why Hawaii? Because it’s the most beautiful, soulful, natural state in the US. It’s also inhabited by a culture that believes in Aloha (which translates to Love, affection, and peace) while practicing it! How could it be any better?

Well, if you want tranquility, peace of mind, natural fruits and vegetables, and a nod toward natural medicine, things don’t get much better than a holistic approach engrained in the souls of residents. This is also known as “If you can’t beat them (with Western Medicine), join them—with whatever combination of traditional and modern measures you can take!”

The picture above shows my sister Cathy and my mother, Cheri, at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu (1964) on the island of Oahu with Diamond Head in the background. Although Oahu is the state’s most populated island, the island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island, is much larger. All the islands of Hawaii could fit on the Big Island. And that means there’s room for our family to enjoy a few acres of beautiful land there with flowers, coconut trees, and plenty of animals.

I’m a relatively new transplant to the islands, but we visited in the ’60s, and my folks permanently moved to the island of Kauai in the 1980s. Cathy settled in Honolulu for a while and then made Kauai her home for many years.

We are all blessed to enjoy the people of Hawaii, who share their culture and beauty with us each day. We owe them a heartfelt thank you! This blog shares Hawaii’s many amazing sights, sounds, and people. Live Aloha!