The Sum Of All Of Us
One wonders how Cynthia Fritts could remain spiritual or still believe in God. This summer, Cynthia's husband Don, the retired captain of the nuclear submarine U.S. Pasadena, died suddenly, leaving her and their son, Will, alone ... Read More

A Love For People
Hawaii Island's Danny Robinson, Allen Castro and Dennis Heckert have witnessed more than four decades of change in the LGBT community and in their relationships, but one thing has remained constant … a dedication to ... Read More

A Promising Future
They gather every week, bonding, sharing, and supporting one another over the simplest of college staples ... coffee. But this is more than just a group of students gossiping or studying for the next exam. The University of Hawaii's ... Read More

Harmony Of Heaven & Earth
Richard Koob, founder director, and 100 staff and board - mostly volunteers - work and play well to assure that the Kalani Oceanside Retreat, aka Kalani Honua, lives up to its namesake … harmony of heaven and earth ... Read More

What A Blessing It Is!
This photo of the four of us gives you a small glimpse of the Kauali'i 'Ohana on Kaua'i. Our father's ancestors came from Waipio Valley on the island of Hawai'i and the westside of Kaua'i and our mother's ... Read More

Family...Redefined
Wade Bahn remembers texting his life partner Monoiki with a pressing question: What does "drag daughter" mean? A young girl who just transitioned from man to woman had entered Wade's place of work ... Read More

Brunch With Family
Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands with a land area of 729 square miles. The gay population is second only to that on Oahu. The biggest concentration of our community is in the Kihei area of South Maui... Read More

An 'Ohana Of Hundreds
The days start early and sometime go late, when taking care of your 'ohana is your primary responsibility. You have to take your role very seriously, be up and working before they awaken... Read More