I had to go back to the place on Maui where my father and I used to fish. Coming to … More
Month: February 2021
The Swimming Lesson
When Art Kamaka was three years old, his father had drowned, along with two friends, while fishing in the Kaiwi … More
To Save a Life
Kwan woke to her neighbor’s rooster crowing. It was a welcome new sound these days for her. Other neighbors hated, she knew, … More
A Bad Connection
The phone rang, distracting her. She was thinking about her husband, Harry. She looked over at the clock: 9:45. He was coming home later … More
The Holy One
Hey! What are you looking at? Are you looking at me? Well, it sure seems like it. Not that I’m the only one here, … More
The Best Gift
“I want the red one,” said the little girl, pointing to it. Mr. Watanabe looked at it. Then at the other colors. All … More
Business as Unusual
Robert Morgado did pest control. His father had done pest control, and so had his grandfather. When his wife said “Nuff already, … More
Still Standing
It amazed him how long, after a tree died, was even completely rotted through like this one appeared to be, … More
