I first sipped a French Pear at Capische? during their lovely, decadent Happy Hour (daily, 5pm-6:30pm). At half price (only $8), it was a must-order. Featuring St. Germain, Grey Goose Pear Vodka, and sparkling wine — served in a martini glass — it was a lovely, elegant, potent cocktail. I ended up ordering a second […]
“I just can’t imagine a long road trip at this point,” the groom said. “I had every intention of driving to Hana and seeing all of that scenery. I’m sure it’s beautiful, and worth going. But I just can’t imagine getting up the energy to go, after a week of relaxing like this. The last […]
It’s almost-official: according to Tech Crunch, Verizon is refusing all employee vacation requests from 9/21 to 9/30, which almost certainly means Verizon’s higher-ups have been notified that the new iPhone 5 will be released on September 21. This is excellent news for me, because I’ve been waiting for years to get a new iPhone. My […]
Our buddy Chris Norberg of Maui Information Guide just showed us his newest site, Maui-Maps.com, and so I have to share it with you. I love the animation and the little details. Watch the zipliner, or the mountain biker, or the plane, or the helicopter. I love the way he’s captured the majesty of our […]
August 10, 2012 was the seventh anniversary of my arrival on Maui, and it was marked with a deep sense of relief. I’m still here. Not everyone stays. I was first warned about the transient nature of Maui within a week of my arrival. A wise friend who has lived here for over thirty years […]