I am turkey-d out.  Too much turkey; too much mashed potatoes; too much stuffing.  Too much of a lot of things. Except football. I spe...

I'm baaaaack! I took an extended vacation to attend to my ailing mother.  Unfortunately, KikukatMom had some insurmountable health iss...

I cannot tell you why, but last week was absolutely exhausting.  Perhaps it was because so many things were happening. Early in the week, ...

Happy Labor Day! Today is a much-deserved holiday.  Looking forward to the 4-day work week.  I've been awake since 4:45 am.  Yes, I kn...

KABOOM!!!  By now, most people have heard about what happened at work this past Thursday (it made the Huffington Post).  I was talking to 3M...

Now that November is here, it is a reminder that the family party season is just around the corner.  I wonder what short straw I will draw t...

Chie Ike and Ayaka Kojima For me, summer is officially over.  By the time this post hits cyberspace, I will be knee deep in student file...

After weeks of cholesterol (fat-laden baked beans, smoked brisket & multiple trips to Leungs), I needed some time to regroup.  I love f...

I had a special treat at work this week.  Two pals from my former office in Honolulu came to do a training for us.  I can't say I'v...

I'm not sure I'm quite in sync with Hawaii time yet, and I've been back for over a week.  Oddly enough, The Rents, who retu...