Hawai‘i Literature & Art
— Since 1978 —
A hefty middle-aged local guy leapt up from his seat when I entered the crowded waiting room, called me Aunty, and offered me his seat. I thanked him but declined…
Seize the day Open your eyes Express gratitude Roll out of bed Make the bed Do it now Breathe in, breathe out And stretch Drink that glass of water Use…
Snow Monkey: The Present The night is deep and dark, and I am the only visitor at the outdoor onsen on the hotel’s roof top. Fortunately, there is no wind,…
“Assistance, please.” A couple of individuals pointed electronic devices in his direction, but the visitor remained locked in time and space. “I need to leave. The guide said that everyone…
A Life Paper waterfall A mountain of scraps slides downward Unreadable handwritten notes Yellowed newsprint Forgotten bills and receipts Recipes torn from magazines I was so inspired Books buried among…
Signposts (100 words) Our writing prompt was an odd one. “What does it mean to be a good ancestor?” Most of my classmates described notable and/or beloved members of their…
They say that after the drowsy stretched out afternoons of childhood, time passes quickly as one ages. That’s true for me. I have no bucket list. I’m sampling bits and…
Seoul, 1990: At 42, I was the youngest in our tour group by at least a decade. Korean soldiers waved down our bus, and the driver nervously told our guide…
BR 100 Word Contest (December): Just one of the many joys of holiday shopping.
BR 100 Words Contest (November): The pain runs wide and deep.