The Pololu Valley is known for its black-sand beaches. On my visit, I was also graced with the sight of multiple rainbows.
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The Southernmost Gaffe in the United States (Hawaii, Day 4)
My elderly, Big Isle-loving neighbors had raved about Place of Refuge, and The Book lauded the adjacent Honaunau reef, so I made that my first stop the next day. The reef delivered as promised, with tons of fish and even a lallygagging sea turtle who saw fit to trail me […]
Paddling to My Death (Hawaii, Day 3)
Just because I’m traveling solo doesn’t mean I’m going to slow down… much. Sure, I take my time getting ready in the morning, usually heading out the door an hour later than I’d intended. But it’s a vacation, what do you want from me? My trusty guide book informed me […]
Manta Heaven (Hawaii, Day 2)
In which a manta ray tries to make out with me and I get to experience an underwater Druid ceremony.
Escape From Cube Life (Hawaii, Day 1)
The first day of a solo woman’s trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, where she visits the Little Blue Church and eats at Ba-Le.
Big Bear Film Festival and Area Attractions
It’s been years since I’ve been up to Big Bear, and I honestly hadn’t given the place much thought recently until a friend of mine mentioned his film, Greetings From the Shore, was in the Big Bear International Film Festival. So up I trekked, taking the back road, CA-38, since the […]
Faithful and Devoted
As a love letter to fellow music lovers, the memoir of Robbins' time following Depeche Mode on the 1993 Devotional tour brings readers face to face with the artists she idolized, while speaking directly to the heart of every music fan.
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