I am hiking up Pālolo Valley with my friend Olav. We’ve brought along way more than enough beer to fuel … More
Month: September 2020
Timing (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Chapter 6)
Back at his desk, Chan took a look at the files of some other open cases. The one that concerned him … More
Time: Lesson #4
See here, this is her jigsaw puzzle, given to me early on, that from the firstI can remember, I began … More
A Drug Connection (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Chapter 5)
“Are we gonna let his father know?” asked Stillman. Chan shook his head. “No. Let’s give him a chance to recuperate.” “What … More
Time: Lesson #3
I stand at my stove, arms against the dark glass surface, watching the water in a pot.I’m waiting for a … More
One Son Lost (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Chapter 4)
“How is he?” Chan asked Dr. Oh. “He’s stable. In and out of consciousness. He should be fine, though the … More
Time: Lesson #2
You must be right-handed. I blush, turn my head and give her a sideways glance. Oh no, not that. I … More
The Meaning of Aloha (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Chapter 3)
As with Mr. Martìnez, Mr. Flores’s room was tidy, everything packed, and there was an airline ticket indicating that he’d … More
Time: Lesson #1
I hear that gentle knock at the door, my teacher Time, again.She comes around, and we sit together on my … More
A Good Deed (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Chapter 2)
Detective Stillman drove. Their first destination was the Oceanside Inn, a cozy little place two blocks mauka of Waikīkī Beach. Mr. Jose … More
Now the bad news
You can’t turn around and follow your sweetbread and malasada crumb trail back in time.Frighteningly, friend, it’s been sucked up … More
Playing in Paradise (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Chapter 1)
Nothing says paradise like be awakened in the early morning hours to show up for a display of bloody bodies. Lieutenant … More
Affair on Eighth Avenue
I sing a fall chill wind exploring the corners here, on the downside of town,the sun unable to peer into … More
The Ways of Storytelling (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part 37, The End)
After I finished writing up this Case of the Curious Car Accidents, I wasn’t sure what to do. I liked … More
Retirement
It’s possible I may live longer than my parents did.Desperation for more time should affect me with less intensitymaybe, given … More
The Whys of Love (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part 36)
“But why steal from old people the cars you use for the other old people to hit?” “Well, boss, maybe … More
Dance to Darkness
I notice her here this evening, watch her closely, intentlylistening to a fly buzz and bump up against the screen. … More
The Whys of Old Age (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part 35)
Chan asked Detectives Kalākaua and Fernandez, the first to arrive, to process the scene. The Honolulu Fire Department was hosing down … More
How Me Invent Prayer
Some others try take credit for this, so me want set record straight. My name Grog. Me invent prayer. One day me in … More
Another End Tied Up (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part 34)
The first vessel, the Doo Sei Nam, was enormous, a good 250 feet. It looked more suited for the Korean Navy … More