An ambulance arrived, as did the police. A Detective Lieutenant David Chan and Detective Robert Stillman took our statements. Finally, everyone cleared … More
Month: May 2020
Man in Black (400)
It was nearly closing time. I was the last customer, and Margie was the only barber still there. As the ensuing scene … More
Plan A (350)
To hear mom speak, however tersely about him, I’d gathered a good idea that my father might be one of … More
Wanhei (300)
Up through the ‘60s, Wanhei was the wild west of Korea, crime the number-one occupation and murder the number-one pastime. Gangs … More
Dad (250)
Once when it was my turn to bring my dad to school to talk about what he did for a … More
Mom (200)
My parents gave up on each other when I was five, and my mom raised me alone. She died just after … More
Help on O‘ahu to Feed Your Children
Haircut (150)
I remember the smell, that robust combination of incense, sour milk, sweat, and boiled peanuts. On broiling sunny days, you could … More
Chinatown (100)
Before Waikīkī became the center of attraction,there was downtown Honolulu, and the biggest chunkof real estate in downtown Honolulu was … More
Survivor (100)
Snuffy Apana said, “It could be anyone who wrote it, or even anyone who passed your desk and saw it. For … More
Reunion (125)
David Chan approached the buildings. Beyond, in a garden-like setting, many monks were practicing tai-chi. Oddly, turtles of different sizes were roaming … More
Suspicion (150)
Victor Yamamoto stared at the note, then eyeballed each of his colleagues. No one said he’d taken the message from … More
Weapons (175)
David Chan’s mother was relieved to hear Denise might be all right. She confirmed Denise had started practicing Daoism. Chan drove … More
Retreat (200)
Denise Chan had stumbled into Daoism. She’d taken a wrong turn in the back of Nu‘uanu Valley and discovered the temple. Curious, … More