When I moved to Hawaii in 2012, the last nation of critters I thought would be teaching me anything in the tropics were cats. But they are now and forever, so they probably know a thing or two about being. Or being here. Or being here now. Whatever it is. If all cats everywhere could write one […]
My roommate’s sister was in town for a visit. We became fast snorkeling buddies. We both loved floating along the hypnotic sea, marveling at all the colorful life. This day we were at Kahalu’u, a storied beach with shallow waters and a protective rock wall that tends to keep fish in and sharks out. As […]
If years of snorkeling have taught me anything it’s that some breeds of fish like to cuddle. They like to swim with you, swim under you, trail you, and, after you’ve earned their trust, be petted. Some keep their distance and aren’t into any of that. They are scared or disinterested where others are curious. […]