New Branches and Dark Honey Drips
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 It’s a new month and my first planted cacao tree, Ikaika Pot Breaker, is finally getting […]
Stretching my Roots
Saturday, April 10, 2021 The weather has taken a turn for the beautiful these past few days at the home […]
Clever Information and Flavors Spanning Nations
April 8, Thursday, 2021 Finally! A true adventure, meeting people in person again, in a place I’ve never been before. […]
Accolades and Ales
March 14, Sunday, 2021 Earlier on in February I’d made a chocolate purchase I wanted to save for a rainy […]
The Pleasant, Chocolate-Fueled, Valentine’s Dinner Rescue
Friday, February 19th, 2021 Imagine with me, if you will… Valentine’s Day had begun care-free enough. Having the rare opportunity […]
A World in Bloom
Saturday, February 13th, 2021 It’s been a chilly February, not unreasonably cold, but colder than I’m used to in such […]
A Peek into the Future
Sometimes we are struck with inexplicable hope, even as the wreckage of a tragedy still smolders in view. As disastrous […]
Festive Fortunes
Monday, January 8th, 2021 Whew, What a strange but wonderful Holiday season this past month has been. Though I celebrated […]
Songs Through the Radio Static
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Well, we’re at the beginning of December and I’ve finally found my spark again, thank goodness. […]
The March of a Sudden Stop through May Ruminations
A collection of thoughts from March through May, 2020 The whispers of worry on the wind have become realized. The […]
First Stop: the Planted Seed
Sunday, February 9, 2020 Staring out of my window on the gentle, short ride north out of Hilo, along the […]
Welcome Back to the Club
Saturday, January 25, 2020 Yesterday I stepped aboard the Hawaiʻi Cacao Express, found my seat, and discreetly made my way […]
Belated Arrivals
Monday, June 22, 2020 A few keen eyes may notice my first post was written months before I am now […]
Arriving at the Station
Sunday, December 8, 2019 Well, I’ve got my metaphorical bags packed, and I’m ready for adventure. Deciding to do this […]