Even in middle school, you need a college checklist. College planning needs to start before you start 9th grade so you can meet high school graduation requirements and college admission requirements. I’ve counseled many young people through the maze of applying for college. I’m sharing my tips for college planning for them. See Part 1 and…
Kilauea volcano eruption 2018 resources for insight
Kīlauea volcano is one of the five volcanoes on Hawaii, the Big Island of Hawaii. Eruptions have been happening there for hundreds of years. The eruption in 2018 has been very serious and long-lasting. My heart goes out to the people of Puna. Timeline for Kīlauea volcano eruption April 21 -27, 2018 the lava lake…
Pin-tastic Giveaway 07.14.18 – 08.19.18
What’s your favorite social media? I’m enjoying Pinterest and Instagram these days. I think I’m a pretty visual person! Did you visit here from social media? Our new giveaway will introduce you to more of my blogger friends and what they do on social media! Pin-tastic Giveaway runs from July 14 through August 19, 2018. …
Palm Beach Story screwball fun: Lisa’s Home Bijou
Film Festival: Weddings, Hollywood Style Palm Beach Story (1942) gets off to a madcap start during the opening credits! A maid faints. A pastor paces and looks at his watch. A groom and best man hurry into a taxi. A beautiful woman is tied up in a closet. A bride hails a taxi. The wedding…
Easy fried rice at home Hawaiian-style local flavor
I love eating fried rice, especially in Hawaii where my favorite is local flavor fried rice. It uses some of the popular meats of Hawaii: Spam, Portuguese sausage, and kalua pork. I developed this recipe so we could make Chinese takeout style meals at home. Try this with sweet and sour chicken or general chicken….