Category: Updates

‘Twas the morning of Christmas … And all through the hale

Santa was reviewing … His holiday hoomalimali.

His gifts were delivered …With items majah and minah

To worthy islanders… Malihini and kamaaina.

For Gov. Josh Green …A good-leadership pin;

And big-budget state funding …With a positive spin.

For Mayor Rick Blangiardi … Fewer delays for the rail;

Plus a savvy ridership plan … Otherwise it will fail.

A vacation in Kailua…For Barack and Michelle;

With poke and shave ice…That’ll jingle the bell.

For POTUS 46…A smooth exit glide

For # 47, constraint…Less Elon-gated slide.

For Auli‘i Cravalho … “Moana” and “Cabaret” star:

Incredible show biz  voyages …Taking her near and far.

For Cirque du Soleil … And its new “‘Auana” show;

May your sunrises and sunsets… Radiate special glow.

Being an “American Idol” …Certainly ain’t a picnic.

So Iam Tongi still struggles …To find the insider’s trick.

For stand-up Frank DeLima... Retirement means rest;

No mo’ Christmas tree costume… Or Imelda Marcos‘ dress.

For dudes Andy and Augie...A new series of the funnies;

Alone or together …They’ll hop to it like bunnies.

For Robert Cazimero …A healthy new year;

He battled the shingles… Yes, with pain and fear.

For singer Audy Kimura … Dog and cat chow,

He’s a perennial pet lover …A rescuer with know-how.

For Shari Lynn and Rachel … Steady jazz gigs would be great;

With John Kolivas’ back-up …Now that would be first rate.

A hot second season … For Fox’s “Rescue: Hi-Surf;”

ABC’s impending “9-1-1: Hawaii” … Should be on first-responder turf.

For Hawaii’s Nicole Scherzinger … A Tony Award next season;

She’s starring in “Sunset Blvd.” … And a loss would be treason.

Dwayne Johnson’s a hottie … With film and TV acclaim;

So wouldn’t it be stupendous … If he’s tapped to a Hall of Fame?

A “Jurassic Park” sequel … Should be filming here soon;

It certainly would rev up …The local industry’s blah tune.

For Jack and Cha Thompson … Something basic: less pain.

Like all other seniors… Aches are tough to contain.

For the isle theater folks … DHT, MVT, IABK, HTY;

Hit titles, full houses… Just reach for the sky.

An] extra special wish…for DHT:

Set design upgrades would bring glee!

To the Ron Bright ‘ohana…With more members doing shows;

You’re all True Believers….How the tradition glows.

For Henry Kapono…good times at multi-venues

He showcases budding talent…Elevating revenues.

Wish there were more clubs …With an all-Hawaii theme,

Think Outrigger Reef’s Kanikapila …And its aloha spirit scheme.

For Na Leo Pilimehana … Why not 40 more years?

They’ve got the verve … The music; what fears?

For ukulele legends Jake …Bryan, Herb, Taimane… please…

Unbreakable finger nails … To strum “My Dog Has Fleas.”

For saxophonist Michael Paulo …Yet another sax gig

With mellow “name” acts …Who are pals, peers. Big!

For Jason Momoa, more TV ads … Even if he doesn’t need the dough;

He delivers with nutty vigor … And viewers chuckle ho-ho-ho.

Poet-author Fran Kakugawa … Is retiring her book tour;

With crowded flights, stress … There’s no more allure.

But for Kevin Iwamoto … He of the Bizly brand;

The trips, the chat-fests … The reunions are grand.

For Glenn Medeiros … And the Saint Louis teams

More championships, yes! To. bring Crusaders beams.

For Lahaina fire victims…Auwe, smooth home returns;

For water-tainted zones? No mo’ worries, with faucet turns.

For Karen Keawehawaii … Plenty florals for her hair.

Can be real, can be faux … She can handle, with flair.

A comeback, stability … For the Kilohana hula gang;

Only a Waikiki title sponsor … Can ensure  the vital bang.

Could 2025 be the next wave … To ring the Hawaiian music renaissance bell?

The leaders could be Jerry Santos, Amy Hanaiali‘i, Keali‘i Reichel.

A sweet round of applause ..For Ho‘okena, Makaha Sons;

They’re a tough, strong breed …So share the hurrahs: Tons!

For visionary Judy Murata…”Today’s thought” is easy.

It’s “Mahalo and Aloha”…With your responses so breezy.

To Dennis Mahaffay and June Yago … My frequent breakfast buds;

As Zippy’s Kahala loyalists … We meet through winds and floods.

To you, loyal readers …Yes, Mr. and Ms.;

Mele Kalikimaka, cheerful tidings…And that’s Christmas Show Biz…

Swinging right along, this one undoubtedly is the most fun-oriented decor in our annual Christmas collection. You be the judge…whether it’s ornamental, of just a toy of sorts…

No. 24— This creation definitely is not about Christmas. But it becomes a funky yuletide conversation piece. I bought a small metallic swing – with two moving seats – and secured two Christmas ornaments, a Santa and a snowman with dangling feet/legs (yes!). Glued ‘em into each seat. Because the swing set is painted black, it begs for some twinkle, so I wrapped green glitter trim around the left and right pillars supporting the seats. It’s playground fun, albeit miniature, and if left on a coffee table or a workplace table, it’s guaranteed to be tapped to make the figures sway. Movement matters!

A tree is a tree is a tree, even if it doesn’t look like one; but it is a Christmas tree, if it exudes the holiday spirit ad challenges the usual mindset. Meet No. 23, in our annual countown…

23—This novelty find –used one previously—challenges the imagination. It proves a tree can be without leaves, as long as it’s something vertical, in this case a series of six circular tree stumps were carefully cut into graduating sizes, the tiniest at the top and the largest at the bottom and anchored with a stump of a base. The space between the slabs is less than an inch in height, so to decorate, you need truly small Christmas stuff: little trees, tiny ornaments, faux candy, Santa charms, and anything that suits your imagination. If it fits, glue it. The reaction will be positive, because it’s certainly different. I bought the tree “nude,”  but can’t recall when or where from, but gussied it up with miniatures. It’s truly one of my favorites, because it has charm because it’s unconventional.