Kaua'i

First up, ComingSoon has a press release from the governor of Hawaii announcing that Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will be shooting on the islands of Kaua'i and O'ahu this summer.

Disney Buzz: Pirates 4 Shooting This Summer, Burton's Next? « FirstShowing.net 2010

After searching all parts of Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i, O'ahu, Kaua'i, and the Big Island for over a dozen years, here it was waiting for me all this time.

Judy Wieder: Take The Hawaiian Cure 2009

On the heels of this career set-back, her boyfriend dumps her and she decides a return to her childhood home on Kaua'i will put her back in tune with the nature she brings to her garden designs.

Archive 2009-07-05 SeattleTammy 2009

But I do miss those balmy days on Maui and Kaua'i.

Making Sense 2007

And, sure enough, the day got better: both of my classes went well my students were being very funny and made me laugh, which helped, and when I got home, I found a lovely gift from the Boston couple who were in Kaua'i with us: a copy of Oscar and the Pink Lady, a book they'd read in its original French and loved, and recommended to me.

Bad Mental Hygiene Susan Palwick 2008

When I told the priest about my run of klutziness and mistakes on Kaua'i, she said, "Well, you can give yourself credit for doing a good deed this morning."

Oooops Susan Palwick 2008

The day before Obama's speech, Native Hawaiians at Naue on the north shore of Kaua'i blockaded a haole developer from tearing up 30 ancient gravesites to build himself an ocean-front McMansion.

Jeff Chang: Obama Comes Home 2008

I should add that I'm still at a healthy weight, and still think I look decent, but I'd be happier if I could lose 5-10 pounds especially with Kaua'i coming up.

Still More Fun With Meds (Maybe) Susan Palwick 2008

Also, my post about Kaua'i Kitty is included in this week's Carnival of the Cats, which features many other wonderful felines.

Angels and Zombies and Cats, Oh My! Susan Palwick 2008

Oh, and: I'll be in Kaua'i for Easter, and I was sad about missing services at home; I arranged to preach on Maundy Thursday, when I knew I'd still be here, since I love to preach during Holy Week.

Still More Fun With Meds (Maybe) Susan Palwick 2008