The downside of Hawaii life?

When people learn that I live in Hawaii they have fantasies of lazy days spent lounging beneath a palm tree on a beautiful beach. Right. Those people have no idea about the cost of living here, that requires most people to work long hours, multiple jobs and barely get by. But I digress… I am … Read more

Mentoring Class

The Hawaii Ministry Development Center presents a six week course Introduction to Mentoring. This 6-week course will help you recognize the contribution of those who have helped shape you into who you are, and the importance of mentoring others. Every leader and everyone who aspires to become a leader should learn the fundamentals of mentoring.  The class … Read more

Show this to your whiney, spoiled kid

I came across this series of photos of children around the world and the places they sleep: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/04/where-children-sleep/ What an excellent reminder that this is not one world. If your kids start whining that their bedroom flatscreen TV is too small, or their wardrobe is six months old, take them through these photos and show … Read more