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Tips for Hiking with a Baby

Going on a hike with a 7-year-old is far different than loading up a 7-month-old and hitting the trails. Still, what some would consider a daunting task (and others would call crazy) should not deter you from enjoying the great outdoors with your bundle of joy. The key is preparation. With a little planning and a lot of thought your day in the woods can become a cherished memory. Be Prepared You don’t have to be a Boy Scout to know how vital it is to plan ahead and expect the unexpected. When packing for your trip include the must-haves … Continue reading →

Concerns of Public Education: A = Attitude

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This is my first article in a series of A to Z concerns of public education. I am very passionate about my job and would choose no other career. However there will always be imperfections and things that we would like to change. My first concern that I would like to address is the attitude of the general public in my community toward education. A is for attitude. In my area the attitude toward public education is not as supportive as I would like it to be. Actually it is not necessarily the attitude toward public education that is not … Continue reading →

Perks of Public Education: A = Assemblies

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In my next series of articles, I will discuss what I feel are the perks and concerns of teaching in a public school system. I will address each of these areas from A to Z. I love my job and feel that the perks well override any concerns. However, like with all jobs, there are topics about which I can complain. All topics addressed will be on a personal level for me. A perk for me may be a concern for someone else. I welcome your thoughts and opinions! In this article, I wish to describe what I feel is … Continue reading →

A Car (Trip) To Remember

When we travel to Hawaii we typically don’t rent a car (mainly because we are visiting family and they allow us to use their vehicles). But, during our last trip I ended up renting a car for a few days so I could take my daughter on a few overnight trips to the other side of the island. I reserved an “economy” car and received a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Let me begin by saying that I am not in the market for a new car (not to say that I couldn’t use one, it’s just that it is not currently … Continue reading →

Protecting Your Vehicle From Thieves

When my mom called to tell me my brother’s car had been broken into I was stunned. Thieves not only took his car stereo, his backpack, a duffel bag, and other personal items, they also managed to strip part of his car in broad daylight while he surfed on Oahu’s North Shore. A few days later she called again to tell me that my other brother’s Honda had been stolen from right outside of his Honolulu apartment building. Hawaii is notorious for auto thefts (can you tell). So why am I sharing my brother’s misfortunes with you. For starters it … Continue reading →

Fitness Thoughts & More for September

It’s hard to start a month on a Friday. It’s even harder to start that month on the Friday of a three-day weekend. The first of the month is a beginning where we can get charged and excited. Friday is the end of the week and a time to tone it down and take it easy as you roll into the weekend proper. So how do we establish our thoughts on the month ahead? Well, let’s start simply. Monday is Labor Day, banks and such will be closed as will most business offices, retail will be open though and for … Continue reading →