https://lavagal.net/2017/03/29/cancer-free-yay/2018-05-04T19:25:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2017/01/07/immunotherapy-is-over/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1483857847957.jpgwp-1483857847957.jpgPineapple zip purses from a tea towel. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1483857837596.jpgwp-1483857837596.jpgA California tea towel turned into two zip purses with matching straps. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1483857345133.jpgwp-1483857345133.jpgPresident Obama with Secret Service agents held babies, talked to the littles, and greeted people who gathered to see him at Island Snow Hawaii in Kailua. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cropped-20131008-203909.jpgcropped-20131008-203909.jpgI sure do miss her when she's gone, but she is flourishing at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. 2017-01-09T13:27:14+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2016/09/28/the-interferon-temperament/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/576423_3745920051205_1548889453_n.jpg576423_3745920051205_1548889453_nLots of hair in 2012. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wp-1475104500356.jpgwp-1475104500356.jpg2016-09-30T00:01:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2016/08/29/reed-college-meet-our-sophie/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/wp-1472545365130.jpgwp-1472545365130.jpgGraduation. Sophie with her Sophomore English teacher, Mr. Paul Balazshttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160824_090646138.jpgimg_20160824_090646138.jpgParent information meeting in Kaul Auditorium. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160823_131657256.jpgimg_20160823_131657256.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160823_103053131.jpgimg_20160823_103053131.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160825_090417960.jpgimg_20160825_090417960.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/wp-1472543918249.jpgwp-1472543918249.jpgChecking out the bed loft in her dorm. 2016-08-30T09:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2016/07/02/halfway-through-my-treatment/2016-07-03T08:07:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2016/05/03/the-slowest-and-the-fastest-year/2016-05-05T12:56:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2016/04/04/a-life-on-hold/2016-04-20T21:59:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2016/03/01/the-leap-year-eddie-aikau/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/wp-1456862940711.jpgwp-1456862940711.jpg2016-03-02T07:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2016/02/19/refreshing-ginger-cole-slaw/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wp-1455939379992.jpgwp-1455939379992.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160219_171339271.jpgimg_20160219_171339271.jpg2016-03-13T22:52:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2016/01/29/how-its-going-cancersucks/2016-01-29T23:40:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/12/16/camp-chemo/2015-12-17T15:23:14+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/12/09/what-do-you-train-for/2016-01-16T01:26:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/12/07/interferon-inauguration-this-aint-no-disco/2015-12-08T22:11:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/10/fresh-tomato-sauce-2/2015-11-26T17:56:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/11/26/thankful-for-good-news/2015-11-26T19:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/11/05/not-letting-cancer-dictate-my-life/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/wpid-wp-1446796288244.jpgwpid-wp-1446796288244.jpgWhite roses from my expository writing students, class of 2015. A sweet moment. 2015-11-24T08:12:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/16/poem-10-pleasure-sonnet-apostrophe/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sophie-waimanalo.jpgSophie WaimanaloSophie shooting in Waimanalo at dawn. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-wp-1445027410109.jpgwpid-wp-1445027410109.jpg2015-10-20T07:11:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/15/poem-9-cold-concrete-poem-anaphora-and-epistrophe/2015-10-16T10:14:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/14/philly-cheesesteak/2015-10-15T08:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/13/poetry-7-neighborhood-ballad-assonance/2015-10-13T19:17:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/08/poem-5-map-ode-metaphor/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-wp-1444445881080.jpgwpid-wp-1444445881080.jpgThe original melanoma site after it was punched out and stitched. 2015-10-13T06:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/02/finding-a-clinical-trial-that-is-just-right/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-wp-1444445088890.jpgwpid-wp-1444445088890.jpg2015-10-13T06:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/09/22/patience-patient/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-wp-1444445123653.jpgwpid-wp-1444445123653.jpgPohinahina in our yard. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/wpid-wp-1404420306888.jpegwpid-wp-1404420306888.jpegLilikoi is taking advantage of my convalescence by going wild in the yard. 2015-10-13T06:18:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/08/23/truly-misguided-crazy-ass-cancer-cells/2015-10-13T06:18:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/07/24/the-skin-im-in/2015-10-13T06:18:11+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/08/06/but-i-feel-fine/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-wp-1444445313975.jpgwpid-wp-1444445313975.jpgWalking along Haupuna Bay, my favorite place on the Big Island. 2015-10-13T06:18:04+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/09/04/cancer-2-paula-8-whats-next/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-wp-1444465703911.jpgwpid-wp-1444465703911.jpgLeaving the hospital while tropical storm Ignacio swept through the Islands. 2015-10-13T06:17:54+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/08/20/farro-with-blistered-vegetables/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/wpid-img_20150819_194431505.jpgwpid-img_20150819_194431505.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/wpid-wp-1440142337235.jpgwpid-wp-1440142337235.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/wpid-fb_img_1440051928107.jpgwpid-fb_img_1440051928107.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/wpid-fb_img_1439864824154.jpgwpid-fb_img_1439864824154.jpg2015-10-13T06:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/06/01/ironman-honu-triathlon-70-3-2015-the-download/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wpid-wp-1433232729449.jpegwpid-wp-1433232729449.jpegBuoys on the bay ready for the swim, two days before the race. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wpid-wp-1433231838702.jpegwpid-wp-1433231838702.jpegA suitcase, a bicycle, a swag bag. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wpid-wp-1433231805185.jpegwpid-wp-1433231805185.jpegA late afternoon test ride down the Road to Nowhere and back. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wpid-wp-1433231769034.jpegwpid-wp-1433231769034.jpegThe only tattoo I ever get is the temporary race number. This year: 530. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wpid-wp-1433231734750.jpegwpid-wp-1433231734750.jpegBuh-bye! I've learned so much from my coaches about my ride. It was a flawless ride, but I wish it were faster. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wpid-wp-1433231707904.jpegwpid-wp-1433231707904.jpegA beautiful place. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wpid-wp-1433231702364.jpegwpid-wp-1433231702364.jpegIronman 70.3 Hawaii Honu 2015 finisher medal. 2015-10-13T06:16:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/07/poetry-course-day-3-skin-prose-poetry-internal-rhyme/2015-10-13T03:07:16+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/12/poetry-6-face-chiasmus/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-wp-1444698599649.jpgwpid-wp-1444698599649.jpgWaves outside Waikiki.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/3252_1061449261113_5003834_n.jpg3252_1061449261113_5003834_nSurfer Girl, pre kids, early '80s. . 2015-10-13T03:50:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/06/09/offering-hope/2015-10-11T00:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/09/07/editing-the-cancer-experience/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wpid-wp-1441678548111.jpgwpid-wp-1441678548111.jpgCatheter. Stitches over lymph node removal. Bandage holding drain in place. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wpid-wp-1441678530224.jpgwpid-wp-1441678530224.jpgThe patient.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wpid-wp-1441677015961.jpgwpid-wp-1441677015961.jpgDrain for the groin lymph node area. A tube is in place to remove excess fluid to prevent edema. I measure it twice a day and dump it out. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wpid-2015-09-07_15-42-43.jpgwpid-2015-09-07_15.42.43.jpgMelanoma timeline. Who knows how long I had it before it was discovered in March 2015?2015-10-11T00:12:50+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/10/07/poem-4-imperfect-limerick-enjambment/2015-10-11T00:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/poetry/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-wp-1444000135902.jpgwpid-wp-1444000135902.jpgAbstract art by my daughter Charlotte Bender. 10/2/15 2015-10-07T00:12:50+00:00weekly0.6https://lavagal.net/2013/03/05/haleiwa-triathlon-hph-10k/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130305-055629.jpg20130305-055629.jpgFun Guy and event organizer Chris Gardner over my left shoulder. Third place, winners' circle. Age group: 50-54, Women Who Refuse To Act Their Age.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130305-055620.jpg20130305-055620.jpgFinishing the bike leg.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130305-055614.jpg20130305-055614.jpgFinishing the run, coming from the beach. Haleiwa is a pretty little town. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130305-055607.jpg20130305-055607.jpgColleagues Val Yamamoto and Dara Hubin and I were part of the 1,440 finishers in the HPH Women's 10k run. They both did great!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130305-055601.jpg20130305-055601.jpgQueen Kapiolani. Many events begin and end at her park between Waikiki and Diamond Head. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130305-055544.jpg20130305-055544.jpgRoses for the Queen. Each finisher of the HPH Women's 10k was given a rose. Mine was a pretty yellow one.2015-07-24T20:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/02/25/my-first-bicycle-time-trial/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130225-191446.jpg20130225-191446.jpgThe Red Firecracker. Such a sweet ride. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130225-191502.jpg20130225-191502.jpgWhite whole wheat flour and traditional whole wheat flour. Pizza dough rising.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130225-191439.jpg20130225-191439.jpgTryFitness. Hotness!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130225-191416.jpg20130225-191416.jpgShare the road. Farrington Highway from Wailua High School to Camp Erdman. Great ride. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130225-191403.jpg20130225-191403.jpgLaunching. I prefer you have this view of me if we are riding bikes together. 2015-07-24T20:50:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/02/21/guest-post-queries/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/0605111417201.jpg0605111417201.jpgOnly I can be Me. 2015-07-24T20:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/02/20/good-morning-pueo/2015-07-24T20:50:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/02/14/a-daily-top-10-list-of-gratitude/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130214-061655.jpg20130214-061655.jpgBy Kid2: A mountain, a feather, a heart in an ocean, which is in a bigger ocean. Luv it!2015-07-24T20:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/02/12/tryfitness-overnighter-at-camp-erdman/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-071019.jpg20130212-071019.jpgAn Oahu beach to myself?! Camp Erdman on the North Shore. High surf advisory, so all the action was east of Haleiwa. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064557.jpg20130212-064557.jpgCan you see the white glider? https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064444.jpg20130212-064444.jpgParty gals watching the sunset before dinner.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064419.jpg20130212-064419.jpgAt the bus stop across from Dole Plantation, after our climb up Pineapple Hill. Boo-Yah!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064406.jpg20130212-064406.jpgThe end of the road for us toward Kolekole Pass on Schofield Barracks. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064350.jpg20130212-064350.jpgMy chair on the beach, cabins in the background. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064330.jpg20130212-064330.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064316.jpg20130212-064316.jpgObligatory red cups. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064302.jpg20130212-064302.jpgYa can't camp without a fire. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130212-064234.jpg20130212-064234.jpg2015-07-24T20:49:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/29/a-quiet-place/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130129-060937.jpg20130129-060937.jpgKid2 is creating an inventory of Fimo swirls for jewelry. One of the many endeavors she launches into. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130129-060920.jpg20130129-060920.jpgKid2 is drawing with a calligraphy pen now. Fimo snails. 2015-07-24T20:49:33+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/24/recipe-schiacciatina/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130124-191901.jpg20130124-191901.jpgThe ingredients.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130124-191854.jpg20130124-191854.jpgFlattened and dusted. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130124-191849.jpg20130124-191849.jpgReady for my closeup.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130124-191840.jpg20130124-191840.jpgIn the skillet.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130124-191827.jpg20130124-191827.jpgTurkey schiacciatina with baby kale, tricolor fingerling poatoes, and broccoli.2015-07-24T20:49:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/23/recipe-kale-chips/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130123-130343.jpg20130123-130343.jpgThe crunchy finish.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130123-130328.jpg20130123-130328.jpgRaw dinosaur kale ready to roast.. 2015-07-24T20:49:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/21/my-kitchen-garden/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130121-203922.jpg20130121-203922.jpgSun dappled raphis. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130121-203849.jpg20130121-203849.jpgPretty potted plants.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130121-203824.jpg20130121-203824.jpgRosemary. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130121-203807.jpg20130121-203807.jpgSomething new. Chocolate mint. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130121-203753.jpg20130121-203753.jpgSweet Genovese basil.2015-07-24T20:49:10+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/04/27/boca-hawaii-triathlon-training-weekend-2015/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wpid-wp-1430196597266.jpegwpid-wp-1430196597266.jpegMy view from Tower Four includes Tower Three and a slice of beach. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wpid-wp-1430196561418.jpegwpid-wp-1430196561418.jpegSunset at Hapuna Prince Hotel. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wpid-wp-1430196535326.jpegwpid-wp-1430196535326.jpegResting at Hawi. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wpid-wp-1430196522785.jpegwpid-wp-1430196522785.jpegMy side of the room. Love the beds at the Hapuna Prince Hotel! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wpid-wp-1430196498374.jpegwpid-wp-1430196498374.jpegAwaiting our flight from Honolulu to Kona. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wpid-wp-1430196454760.jpegwpid-wp-1430196454760.jpegA boardroom of bikes. 2015-07-24T20:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/04/21/lanikai-triathlon-part-3/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11138550_10206382466462046_2108249752123527770_n.jpg11138550_10206382466462046_2108249752123527770_nAfter I brought down the bike rack in the Boca Hawaii Lanikai Triathlon. I always do this little cup shower thing. Mahalo, Edna, for the photo. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/image-1.gifimage (1)Good morning chop for crazy triathletes! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/image.gifimageRunning across the sand in the final stretch to the finish. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/image-7.jpgimage (7)Look closely. There are two of me! This is getting out of the ocean and running toward transition one and the bike ride. 2015-07-24T20:48:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2015/02/22/suppressing-my-expressions/2015-07-24T20:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/10/27/you-just-climbed-koko-crater-not-koko-head-which-is-way-easier/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414461936823.jpegwpid-wp-1414461936823.jpegJulian and Evan walking down with their bikes after riding up to the peak on the tramway. This is who I mean by young invincibles. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414461807546.jpegwpid-wp-1414461807546.jpegJulian and Evan walking down with their bikes after riding up to the peak on the tramway. This is who I mean by young invincibles.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414451440644.jpegwpid-wp-1414451440644.jpeghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414451429332.jpegwpid-wp-1414451429332.jpeghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414451398504.jpegwpid-wp-1414451398504.jpegA toddler is on dad's back, mom is right behind them, and their little big man raced ahead. It couldn't have been easy. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414451363359.jpegwpid-wp-1414451363359.jpegKoko Crater tramway. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414451349570.jpegwpid-wp-1414451349570.jpeg2015-08-25T01:30:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/10/02/big-south-shore-waves/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1412271810611.jpegwpid-wp-1412271810611.jpegThe clown goggles. Seriously, these TYR goggles are polarized, so great for a sunshiny day. One earplug for my right ear. This year's WRS cap. 2015-07-24T20:47:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/09/17/infrared-yoga-and-recovery-healing-and-optimism/2015-07-24T20:47:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/09/03/health-happiness-and-relevance/2015-07-24T20:47:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/08/17/kawela-endurance-triathlon/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/run-to-swim-lap-two.jpgRun to swim lap two.Running to swim lap two as the sun rises in the east. Mahalo for the photo by Kim Burnett.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/wpid-wp-1408314999503.jpegwpid-wp-1408314999503.jpegThe Great White needs a good cleanup. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/small-finish-kawela-2014.jpgsmall finish kawela 2014Elated at my finish, pouring water over my head. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/wpid-wp-1408311208349.jpegwpid-wp-1408311208349.jpegThird 70.3, best finish so far! 2015-07-24T20:47:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/08/03/share-the-road-with-us/2015-07-24T20:47:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/07/29/thoughts-become-reality/2015-07-24T20:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/06/09/and-from-death-we-get-alone-time/2015-07-24T20:46:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/06/02/2014-honu-ironman-70-3-racing-against-my-own-demons/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/honu-2014-run-start.jpgHonu 2014 run startAt the start of my run I realized I had a water bottle in my back pocket so I tossed it aside as I went by John. I also had a tire tube but I didn't realize it until miles later. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wpid-wp-1401740240150.jpegwpid-wp-1401740240150.jpegFinisher. For the record: 08:23:56, 12 minutes slower than last year. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/honu-2014-finishing-the-bike.jpgHonu 2014 finishing the bike and telling John how I'm worried I won't finish in time.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/honu-2014-north-on-the-bike.jpgHonu 2014 north on the bike.Big shoulders on the Big Island made doing the Ironman 70.3 a relaxing ride. Headed north to Hawi from the Mauna Lani turnaround, 50 miles to go. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/honu-2014-swim-to-bike-transition.jpgHonu 2014 swim to bike transitionSwim to bike transition. See how happy everyone is around me? I just realized my time was slower than last year. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/honu-2014-womens-start.jpgHonu 2014 women's startHonu 2014 women's start.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/honu-2014-pre-swim.jpgHonu 2014 pre swimFirst swimmer on the beach. So eager! So ready! No idea how the day would go, but that's really how it is for anyone. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/im-2014-prerace-crowd.jpgIM 2014 prerace crowdPros in white caps, men in blue caps, women in pink caps. Officials. Spectators. Photographers. Kids. It's crazy. We're all nuts. 2015-07-24T20:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/05/08/the-young/2015-07-24T20:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/05/05/triathlon-training-on-hawaii-island/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pre-ride-hapuna.jpgPre ride HapunaReady to ride to Hawi and beyond on Sunday morning. Wind wasn't as strong, thank goodness. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10259966_10203440966055647_7689755831938970030_n.jpgRK photoThe long run, still fresh during the first half. Rick Keen photo.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/raul-briefing-us-on-the-beach.jpgRaul briefing us on the beach.Getting briefed by Raul Torres before our morning swim in Hapuna Bay.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/petroglyph-cropped-042014.jpgPetroglyph cropped 042014We had a little bit time before our flight back to go exploring. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/windy-at-hapuna-beach-april-2014.jpgWindy at Hapuna Beach April 2014The wind on Saturday morning at Hapuna Beach. Training in windy conditions pays off. We all went in for the swim. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140427_130001.jpgIMG_20140427_1300012015-07-24T20:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/06/24/hawaiis-first-sexting-case-2/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20110803-080004.jpg2014-07-30T01:49:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/about/2014-06-18T23:36:35+00:00weekly0.6https://lavagal.net/2013/09/08/two-easy-swiss-chard-recipes/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-144513.jpg20130908-144513.jpgRolled.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-144430.jpg20130908-144430.jpgRaw ball ready to roll.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-144312.jpg20130908-144312.jpgWaiting for cheese and ready for the oven.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-144052.jpg20130908-144052.jpgSmells delicious!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-144030.jpg20130908-144030.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-115006.jpg20130908-115006.jpgFresh from the garden, a rainbow of Swiss chard. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-114931.jpg20130908-114931.jpgSautéed stems and onions.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-114920.jpg20130908-114920.jpgThinly sliced stale baguette.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-114910.jpg20130908-114910.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130908-114851.jpg20130908-114851.jpgRolled and sliced chard. 2014-08-09T03:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/04/23/smile-and-the-whole-world-smiles-with-you/2014-06-02T20:50:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/04/01/getting-schooled-by-little-people/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/playing-dead.jpgPretend.Let us pause for the dramatic arts. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/microfashions.jpgMicrofashionsKinder Microfashion statements.2014-06-02T20:50:35+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/03/21/finding-my-zen-zone-while-running/2014-06-02T20:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/02/27/the-curly-peg-in-a-straight-and-square-world/2014-06-02T20:50:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/02/24/backtoschool/2014-06-02T20:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/guest-posts-guidelines/2014-04-10T07:56:37+00:00weekly0.6https://lavagal.net/2014/01/28/alone-time/2014-03-01T06:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2014/01/05/how-best-to-begin-a-new-year/2014-03-01T06:47:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/12/17/what-2013-has-taught-me/2014-03-01T06:47:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/12/02/new-frontiers/2014-03-01T06:47:23+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/11/14/the-teacher-is-the-student/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131114-201320.jpg20131114-201320.jpgOld style bikes and chickens. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131114-201245.jpg20131114-201245.jpgThe teacher's work table. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131114-201235.jpg20131114-201235.jpgUnicorn bones.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131114-201223.jpg20131114-201223.jpgStudents' work.2014-03-01T06:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/11/05/visiting-hokulea/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131105-111336.jpg20131105-111336.jpgHokule'a docked in Koko Marina. Koko Crater in the distance. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131105-111302.jpg20131105-111302.jpgCrew members talk about life on the Hokule'a.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131105-110943.jpg20131105-110943.jpgStudents learn about the Hokule'a.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131105-110901.jpg20131105-110901.jpgSolar panels to power the lights required for night sailing are a modern embellishment. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131105-105933.jpg20131105-105933.jpgBruce Blankenfeld gives a captivating talk to the students. 2014-03-01T06:46:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/10/24/riding-with-a-seasoned-triathlete-and-kona-im-finisher/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/999779_10202332851307169_1074978985_n.jpg999779_10202332851307169_1074978985_nLori and I in our TryFitness kits. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photo.jpgphoto2014-03-01T06:46:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/10/20/the-perfect-ride/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131020-100806.jpg20131020-100806.jpgThe Hokulea at rest off Waimanalo Beach Park. Kid2 and her class will visit it at Koko Marina this Friday. 2014-03-01T06:46:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/10/08/beach-baby/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131008-203909.jpg20131008-203909.jpgBarnacle Ball on the beach today. I touched it to see it was rubber. Didn't see any glass balls. It sure was windy! I was ready for anything! 2014-03-01T06:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/10/01/reflecting-on-a-century/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131001-133531.jpg20131001-133531.jpgSandy Beach. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131001-133513.jpg20131001-133513.jpgWashington Middle School gets kudos for the best idea ever at a Century ride! Shave ice! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131001-133442.jpg20131001-133442.jpgStickers for 50-, 75- and 100 miles. 2014-03-01T06:46:27+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/09/17/italian-wedding-soup-by-a-non-italian-jersey-gal/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130917-194931.jpg20130917-194931.jpgEasy Italian Wedding Soup.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130917-194804.jpg20130917-194804.jpgGet it at Costco. We have both chicken and beef. Luv this stuff! 2014-03-06T15:16:42+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/09/06/my-third-metric-writing-for-you-and-me/2014-03-01T06:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/09/04/waikiki-roughwater-swim-2013-hard/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130904-220954.jpg20130904-220954.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130904-220940.jpg20130904-220940.jpgA tagged monk seal woke up to a few thousand people on the beach for the Waikiki Roughwater Swim. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130904-220920.jpg20130904-220920.jpgMe and the sign. 2014-03-01T06:46:03+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/08/26/dukes-ocean-mile-2013/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130826-220916.jpg20130826-220916.jpgWaves wash away our footprints. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130826-220214.jpg20130826-220214.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130826-220047.jpg20130826-220047.jpgNo matter how big a buoy is, I have a hard time spotting them while swimming. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130826-220030.jpg20130826-220030.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130826-215957.jpg20130826-215957.jpgMen first, women second. It always feels good to pass a few guys on my way in. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130826-215929.jpg20130826-215929.jpgBetter days in 2013: The Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Mile swim. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130826-215842.jpg20130826-215842.jpg2014-03-01T06:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/08/09/comets-big-secret/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130809-143027.jpg20130809-143027.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130809-143010.jpg20130809-143010.jpgComet blended in well with the rocks in our yard. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130809-143002.jpg20130809-143002.jpgKitty Girl, the last of three Bender kitty siblings, aka, Chief of Security.2014-03-01T06:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/07/29/my-second-tinman-it-gets-better/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130729-123240.jpg20130729-123240.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130729-123013.jpg20130729-123013.jpg2014-03-01T06:45:21+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/07/22/the-flutter/2014-03-01T06:45:12+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/07/12/from-the-garden/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130712-140809.jpg20130712-140809.jpgFrench blue lentils from Kale's Foods. As pretty as river rocks.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130712-140617.jpg20130712-140617.jpgHerbs dried and stacked in the chopper.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130712-140601.jpg20130712-140601.jpgGarden herb mix with Hawaiian salt. Each batch is different.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130712-140549.jpg20130712-140549.jpgFresh and dried Caribbean red peppers, onion, carrots and limes ready for the sauce.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130712-140538.jpg20130712-140538.jpgHomemade Belize Hot Sauce. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130712-140511.jpg20130712-140511.jpgSwiss chard. Love how big these get! 2014-03-01T06:45:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/08/05/swim-with-the-fishes/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130805-173730.jpg20130805-173730.jpgFun waves at Pipeline at the start. Wheeeeee!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130805-173544.jpg20130805-173544.jpgCourtesy of Steve's Gardening Services, a Native Hawaiian plant for participating in the whole series. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130805-173535.jpg20130805-173535.jpgVertra Elemental Resistance Mick Fanning 28spf facial sunblock and a huge microfiber towel. Mahalo! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130805-173528.jpg20130805-173528.jpgThe Vertra microfiber towel is thin enough to wear as a scarf! Mahalo, Rae! 2014-03-01T06:44:36+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/08/27/tell-the-story-dont-be-the-story-2/2013-08-28T07:40:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/07/04/waiting-for-the-right-fit/2013-08-10T05:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/06/24/natural-childbirth-and-endurance-sports/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130624-103520.jpg20130624-103520.jpgView from the one-lane bridge above Manoa. Diamond Head in the distance. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130624-103513.jpg20130624-103513.jpgThe Red Firecracker was FILTHY when we got home. Big clean up. 2013-08-10T05:25:47+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/06/10/writing-for-fuel-and-profit/2013-08-10T05:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/06/05/my-honu-half-ironman-triathlon/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130605-182418.jpg20130605-182418.jpgOh, it's just some bracelet I got for being an athlete. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130605-182410.jpg20130605-182410.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130605-182356.jpg20130605-182356.jpgThe day before the race John shot a photo of me with the Ironman rocks at the entrance of the Fairmont Orchid Hotel. Eager and anxious.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130605-182322.jpg20130605-182322.jpgWe visited the bay at Hapuna Beach State Park the day after the race. What a gorgeous place. 2013-08-10T05:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/05/29/packing-it-all-in/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130529-081654.jpg20130529-081654.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130529-081640.jpg20130529-081640.jpgYesterday's flash-flood clouds continued to dump rain out to sea at sunset. Ala Moana Beach Park for our last Honu workout.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130529-081524.jpg20130529-081524.jpgMorning rays of sunshine across this year's TryFitness Honu 70.3 shirt. 2013-08-10T05:24:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/05/17/sandy-beach-bar-drill-2/2013-08-10T05:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/05/16/dolby-atmos-an-earful-at-star-trek-into-darkness/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130516-153542.jpg20130516-153542.jpgBenjamin Cumberbatch in space. Cool.2013-08-10T05:23:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/05/08/invigorating-insecurity/2013-08-10T05:23:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/04/26/way-too-much-fun/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130426-123707.jpg20130426-123707.jpgSun, clouds, sea, Ka Iwi. 2013-08-10T05:23:23+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/04/18/when-its-not-easy-to-write/2013-08-10T05:23:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/04/08/life-is-like-riding-a-bicycle/2013-08-10T05:22:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/04/04/put-a-child-on-a-plane/2013-08-10T05:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/03/07/swim-bike-run-mom-yes-me/2013-08-10T05:21:36+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/03/18/gold-or-porcelain/2013-08-10T05:19:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/03/22/honu-triathlon-training-update/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130322-061913.jpg20130322-061913.jpgBento box right above the number. This baby is about to get outfitted for triathlon with new bars and new aerobars. That will be a new experience for me.2013-08-10T05:18:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/19/cauliflower-steaks/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130118-223527.jpg20130118-223527.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130118-223341.jpg20130118-223341.jpgThis cauliflower came from WholeFoods Kahala.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130118-223331.jpg20130118-223331.jpgSliced thick, dressed with a little flavorings, zapped, then roasted. Tastes good. Like itself!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130118-223324.jpg20130118-223324.jpgCauliflower sliced into a steak and roasted was delicious. 2014-08-12T02:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/04/10/4390/2013-03-28T07:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/18/4939/2013-02-21T19:42:47+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/18/4937/2013-02-21T19:42:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/16/stationary/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130116-195533.jpg20130116-195533.jpgBelieve.2013-02-21T19:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/08/try-fitness-winter-cycling/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130108-064145.jpg20130108-064145.jpgToday's graze. 2013-02-21T19:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/04/whipsy-weather-for-the-obama-ohana/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130104-061845.jpg20130104-061845.jpgWhen in Hawai‘i and driving in the rain, and sitting at the stop lights, enjoy the rainbows. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130104-061821.jpg20130104-061821.jpgThe replicat Torii Gate at Moiliili through my van's window in the rain. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130104-061754.jpg20130104-061754.jpgLots of clouds, wind, and rain in Hawai‘i lately!2013-02-21T19:42:11+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/02/4914/2013-02-21T19:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2013/01/01/this-just-in-developing-story/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130101-161500.jpg20130101-161500.jpgThe Secret.2013-02-21T19:41:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/12/30/more-green-in-2013/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121230-080819.jpg20121230-080819.jpgAvocado season!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121230-080144.jpg20121230-080144.jpgEnjoy green.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121230-080133.jpg20121230-080133.jpgSee differently. 2013-02-21T19:41:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/12/25/merry-christmas-now-eat/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120310.jpg20121225-120310.jpgFinished Nutella Wreath. Full of mmmmmmm!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120302.jpg20121225-120302.jpgFinished Breakfast Wreath. It's all gone! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120241.jpg20121225-120241.jpgThe fold-over technique.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120231.jpg20121225-120231.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120219.jpg20121225-120219.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120210.jpg20121225-120210.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120202.jpg20121225-120202.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120137.jpg20121225-120137.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121225-120130.jpg20121225-120130.jpgMy new green French oven!2013-02-21T19:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/12/11/honolulu-marathon-2012/2013-02-21T19:40:40+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/05/20/training-is-humility/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120520-172850.jpg20120520-172850.jpgMe, after. Next week? Hibiscus 13.1. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120520-172816.jpg20120520-172816.jpgJohn and our twin pineapples. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120520-172751.jpg20120520-172751.jpgKim and I before the run. The Click Chick can really KICK! Less than one hour. She's fast!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120520-172650.jpg20120520-172650.jpgPineapple Run, before.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120520-172638.jpg20120520-172638.jpgOne of the bigger hills between stands of eucalyptus. Smelled so good. 2012-12-27T16:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/05/28/mango/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120528-134623.jpg20120528-134623.jpgThe finishers medal is very sturdy and doubles as a bottle opener! Runners are so dang practical!2012-12-27T16:48:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/06/03/honu-envy-ironman-70-3-in-kona-yesterday/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120603-174408.jpg20120603-174408.jpgAfter I swam nearly a mile at Queen's Beach, where I'll be swimming in the Tinman next month and the Na Wahine in September, I took it easy on the beach while Charlotte enjoyed observing wild sea creatures. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120603-174350.jpg20120603-174350.jpg2012-12-27T16:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/12/06/the-honolulu-marathon-game-plan/2012-12-27T16:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/11/28/writing-whispering-waiting/2012-12-27T16:46:36+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/11/14/completing/2012-12-27T16:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/11/08/humoring-the-runners/2012-12-27T16:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/11/01/distant-journaling-on-a-bad-storm/2012-12-27T16:46:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/10/19/a-kitty-gets-another-life/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121019-073329.jpg20121019-073329.jpgKid2 and Ian had a connection. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121019-073247.jpg20121019-073247.jpgIan, aka, Gus, aka Mr. Cuddles. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121019-073154.jpg20121019-073154.jpgWinner, winner, chicken dinner!2012-12-27T16:45:47+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/10/17/me-and-minime/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/charlotte-at-recital.jpgcharlotte at recitalA potluck plate full of desserts. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ivyfeather_230.jpgIvyFeather_230Ivy Feather, drawn by Kid2.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/charlotte-powder.jpgcharlotte powderKid2 hiding after the powder snow, about eight years ago. 2012-12-27T16:45:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/10/14/whole-hearted-half-assed/2012-12-27T16:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/10/09/run-like-a-mother/2012-12-27T16:44:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/10/04/microchip-your-beasts-update-your-info/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121004-094256.jpg20121004-094256.jpgHandsome and polite. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121004-094243.jpg20121004-094243.jpgMr. Cuddles with Kid2.2012-12-27T16:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/09/27/personal-doldrums/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120927-105759.jpg20120927-105759.jpgThe Hapalua 2013 half marathon organization sent 1,000 of us dri-tech t-shirts this week. I have to say, it's inspiring. My girls are probably happy I'm gonna go run a few nights a week! 2012-12-27T16:44:23+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/09/20/is-this-your-big-beautiful-cat/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-071744.jpg20120920-071744.jpgThere's this white spot on Gus's left side. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-071727.jpg20120920-071727.jpgGus. I think he misses his family. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-071657.jpg20120920-071657.jpgHe's really just a puddy cat! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-071614.jpg20120920-071614.jpgComet peers around the big flower pot at Gus. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-071539.jpg20120920-071539.jpgGus is bigger than Comet. Comet, who generally doesn't get into it with other cats, is none too pleased about this big cat perched on the table. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-071527.jpg20120920-071527.jpgGus hangs out on the big bag of cat food. 2012-12-27T16:42:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/08/26/the-bitch-inside/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/showering-after-the-duke-1.jpgshowering after the duke (1)Showering, surrounded by average people who have accomplished extraordinary things.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/paula-runs-up-beach-duke-2012-1.jpgPaula runs up beach duke 2012 (1)Would be wrong to edit. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sandy-shoreline-duke-2012-blog.jpgsandy shoreline duke 2012 blogThe sand swirls at the shoreline as the women swim away. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/women-launch-duke-2012-1.jpgwomen launch duke 2012 (1)I hang back during a beach launch because it's crazy out there. New Road ID tri top worked really well. 2012-12-27T16:40:13+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/09/17/try-fitness-hawaiis-annual-na-wahine-festival/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-134617.jpg20120917-134617.jpgBoth of my daughters volunteered and helped with dispensing water. It was really nice for me to see them. And they were PROUD OF ME! FTWhttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132947.jpg20120917-132947.jpgCoach Sonya winks. These are some of my Try Fitness Hawaii teammates. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132935.jpg20120917-132935.jpgBut I did finish, eventually: 01:30:36. Yay! I was PUMPED!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132854.jpg20120917-132854.jpgFaye and Carrie finish together. I took off on my run with Faye. And then she was gone. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132830.jpg20120917-132830.jpgFinishing. My favorite part of the event is riding!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132803.jpg20120917-132803.jpgCheck out the form of our overall winner. That young lady is 23. And she was very sweet. Remember when we could ride bikes in bathing suits? LOLhttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132746.jpg20120917-132746.jpgWe've got The Right Stuff.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132725.jpg20120917-132725.jpgTeammate Carrie with her bike.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132704.jpg20120917-132704.jpgLaunching on the bike.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120917-132644.jpg20120917-132644.jpgEmerging from the ocean. I'm third here, getting cheered by my Try Fitness teammate.2012-12-27T16:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/09/11/todays-milestone/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120911-211805.jpg20120911-211805.jpgTonight's sunset during our workout.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120911-211746.jpg20120911-211746.jpgJapanese newlyweds at Magic Island watching the sunset.2012-12-27T16:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/09/04/my-first-waikiki-roughwater-swim/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_3108.jpgIMG_3108My strong finish. You have no idea how happy I am at this point. Well, maybe you do! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2888.jpgIMG_2888If you look closely, you can spot Sonya, Yvette, Allison, and me. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2761.jpgIMG_2761Waikiki Roughwater Swim wave A launches. The fasties. The elites. John Bender photo.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_3196.jpgIMG_3196Coach Joe finished an hour before I did, but he stuck around to cheer his masters swimmers in. Mahalo, Coach!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_3159.jpgIMG_3159Coach Joe spots me approaching the finish and gives me a shout out! John Bender photo. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_3126.jpgIMG_3126After more than six competitive swims, I'm figuring out a graceful exit strategy. John Bender photo.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/spy-fitness-cropped.jpgSPY Fitness croppedKristin, Paula, Sonya, Yvette. Kristin and Yvette are training for Ironman Kona. This was a good workout for them. As you can see, I'm like, "PHEW!"2014-07-08T16:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/10/14/just-a-regular-gal-who-works-out/2012-10-14T21:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/10/10/signing-up-with-bloglovin/2012-10-10T22:48:47+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/08/21/the-thrill-of-the-hunt/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120821-073208.jpg20120821-073208.jpgKid1 on the left, Kid2 on the right. Enjoying a dip in the H2O. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120821-073100.jpg20120821-073100.jpgWhat's out there?2012-09-12T20:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/08/13/balancing-act-family-work-the-pursuit-of-personal-records/2012-09-05T17:09:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/08/06/hardest-event-so-far-you-should-see-my-hickey/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120806-125745.jpg20120806-125745.jpgSteve's Gardening Service, Inc., provided the hat swag for the final race. I will run in this hat. It's a badge of honor. This swim kicked my a$$.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120806-125110.jpg20120806-125110.jpgIt's not a hickey! It's still pretty bad, two days later. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120806-125054.jpg20120806-125054.jpgMy times. Hawaii Tinman Triathlon time, too. I hope I do better in the Duke Ocean Mile Swim and the Waikiki Rough Water Swim!2012-09-05T17:09:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/07/31/hawaii-tinman-triathlon/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120731-071756.jpg20120731-071756.jpgUp way before the butt-crack of dawn. 2012-09-12T20:18:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/07/24/tapering/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120724-065113.jpg20120724-065113.jpgSome of my Try Fitness teammates after a swim-run workout at Ala Moana Beach Park. I think this was July 3rd. It was crazy packed!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120724-065029.jpg20120724-065029.jpgRunning out of Lanikai for the third time during our triple-mini-triathlon workout last weekend. Photo by teammate Jules. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120724-065005.jpg20120724-065005.jpgPacket swag.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120724-064941.jpg20120724-064941.jpgGlassy calm pool at The Oahu Club last night. It was exactly how I was feeling inside after our 2,650-meter workout. Gotta remember that feeling while I'm in the Tinman.2012-08-20T00:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/07/19/you-are-here/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kitten-dot.jpgkitten dotSweet Pursuit.2012-08-20T00:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/07/17/happy-birthday-john/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120717-064448.jpg20120717-064448.jpgKid2, John, Kid1. They really do have pretty smiles, when they use them!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120717-064442.jpg20120717-064442.jpg2012-08-20T00:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/07/15/tri-tri-tri-sudoku-style/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120715-140244.jpg20120715-140244.jpgThe bumpy bay before we got started. Hurricane Daniel has gone by to the south, I think this is Hurricane Emilia remnants affecting us. Hurricane Fernando is on its way. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120715-140053.jpg20120715-140053.jpgThe Knee. Sexy, huh? Osteoarthritis, bone spurs. Letting this girl down!2012-08-20T00:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/07/13/who-exactly-is-a-bicyclist/2012-08-20T00:33:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/07/08/swimming-waimea-bay/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/031.jpg031John probably thought it was funny to get the rainbow near my head. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120708-162700.jpg20120708-162700.jpgJump Rock, and the little islands off its point. We had to swim in the channel between those two rocks. Bumpy! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120708-162624.jpg20120708-162624.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/729.jpg729https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/698.jpg698I emerge. I wonder if it took me 36 seconds to get up that hill!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/322.jpg322Women: A sea of swim caps, arms, and legs. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/264.jpg264The men launch. The wahine wait on the beach. Yes, it's mayhem. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/217.jpg217Getting tips from my senior executive v.p. Yep. Some of us who work together even get to play together! The Dude is FAST. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/121.jpg121In my Pearl Ozumi trisuit. We like to call it the "Pearly Zoomer." LIKE! RECOMMEND!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/077.jpg077Old Dudes on their SUPs in Waimea Bay on an overcast morning.2012-08-20T00:33:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/07/02/why-mondays-are-ok/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120702-130159.jpg20120702-130159.jpgThis is my view. Watching my girls in the pacific Pacific. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120702-130133.jpg20120702-130133.jpgThis is John. Obviously the horizon is wrong. Gorgeous house behind him is not ours. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120702-130020.jpg20120702-130020.jpgThe new Sidis. Haven't broken them in yet. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120702-125934.jpg20120702-125934.jpgRic shot me with my iPhone. Love the glow of a light box! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120702-125917.jpg20120702-125917.jpgLaurie gets it right. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120702-125850.jpg20120702-125850.jpgRic and Richard collaborate with food artist Laurie.2012-08-20T00:33:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/06/29/celebrity-news/2012-08-20T00:33:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/06/25/weathering-hawaiis-elements/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/663.jpg663About to get spit out onto the beach at Pipeline. It was OK. I landed on my feet. A surfer girl never forgets. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/227.jpgGetting into the water. See? I held back. Part of my strategy.Getting into the water. See? I held back. Part of my strategy.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7640.jpgGetting ready. Look how calm I am!Getting ready for the Sunset to Pipeline mile swim. Look how calm I am!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_7640-1.jpgGetting ready. Look how calm I am!2012-08-20T00:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/06/21/locks-for-love/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120621-152805.jpg20120621-152805.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120621-152736.jpg20120621-152736.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120621-152718.jpg20120621-152718.jpg2012-08-20T00:32:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/06/15/this-is-not-an-emergency/2012-08-20T00:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/06/10/todays-ride-inside-and-out/2012-08-20T00:31:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/06/05/boiling-over/2012-08-20T00:31:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/05/16/no-one-has-to-worry-about-me/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120516-132809.jpg20120516-132809.jpgI've had chili pepper bandannas for a long time to dab my sweat and tears. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120516-132643.jpg20120516-132643.jpgI've had a few chili pepper bandannas for a long time. 2012-06-29T22:15:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/05/15/tri-like-a-mother/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120515-080909.jpgHippy Chick.At Starbucks after my workout with John. I saw a biker chick and told her I was one, too. She didn't get it. LOL.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120515-080634.jpgBaby Portlocks merged.A Photosynth edited with Superimpose to bring two photos together. Baby Portlocks.2012-06-29T22:14:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/05/08/time-to-build/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120508-062315.jpgDreaming of being a unicorn.Dreaming of being a unicorn.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120508-062227.jpg20120508-062227.jpgA recent drawing by Kid2. I think she said it is a frilled lizard. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120508-062205.jpgjersey for saleJohn and me. I have another jersey like the one I am wearing for sale, cheap! Msg me!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120508-062150.jpgKoko Head Elementary's Speech Festival Participants.Koko Head Elementary's Speech Festival Participants.2012-06-29T22:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/05/01/why-pinterest/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120501-133607.jpg20120501-133607.jpgPinterest on my iPhone today. 2012-06-29T22:13:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/30/letting-go-of-personal-artifacts/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120130-085041.jpg20120130-085041.jpgBeads from a broken necklace wait in a seashell, with a stone, for what?2012-06-29T22:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/04/25/play-back-triathlon-swimming/2012-05-23T01:15:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/04/22/first-triathlon-a-personal-record-to-smash-in-september/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120422-160435.jpgParty after the triathlon.The crowd gathered under the pavilion for food and music before the awards ceremony. And to hide from the weather!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120422-160423.jpg42https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120422-160416.jpg20120422-160416.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lanikai-tri-042212a.jpgBeach finish.Beach finish: 01:41:33. Room for improvement. And yes, I most certainly will. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/416.jpgOverall female.Karen Thibodeau was the first woman to finish: 01:01:09. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/218.jpgTim MarrsOverall winner Tim Marrs. I wonder if he had a martini today?https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/517.jpgIwa.Overhead, an iwa.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/209.jpgRainbow.A rainbow appeared after I took off on my bicycle. The weather was dramatic: stormy, windy, rainy, and cool for the run.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/070.jpgDawn breaks.While I was swimming I could see the sun break through the clouds. I thought it was beautiful, even though I was having a freak out. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/027.jpgHuddle.Spectators sought shelter under the lifeguard tower during the morning squall.2012-05-23T01:14:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/04/17/aloha-dalai-lama/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120417-205746.jpg20120417-205746.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120417-205648.jpg20120417-205648.jpgFrom the podium at the lower left, the Dalai Lama can be seen on big screens all over the Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. 2012-05-23T01:14:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/04/12/do-you-love-your-job-does-it-love-you-back/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120412-073249.jpg20120412-073249.jpgI love the stock art so much that I'm reluctant to change it. aboutme/paulabenderhttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120412-073002.jpg20120412-073002.jpgI like the stock image so much that I don't want to change it. aboutme/paulabender2012-05-23T01:14:36+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/04/05/of-angels-and-science/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120405-070117.jpg20120405-070117.jpgNiu Valley Middle School Principal Justin Mew with Sophie.2012-04-26T23:11:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/04/04/surviving-mercury-in-retrograde/2012-04-26T23:11:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/30/a-hard-week/2012-04-26T23:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/28/get-in-the-pool/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120328-072032.jpgGirls swimming.Sometimes my girls come to the pool with me. 2012-04-26T23:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/26/collections/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120326-114715.jpgMy new journal. My new journal.2012-04-26T23:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/20/no-pain-no-gain/2012-04-26T23:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/17/my-training-isnt-her-training-or-your-training/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120317-144516.jpgWindy conditions have generated big waves on Oahu's east-facing shores. Windy conditions have generated big waves on Oahu's east-facing shores. 2012-04-26T23:11:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/15/facebook-unable-to-update-status-resolved/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120315-070204.jpgUpdate about Queen's Hospital doing transplants. Update about Queen's Hospital doing transplants. 2013-11-13T19:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/13/looking-over-your-shoulder/2012-04-26T23:10:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/11/waiting-for-something-amazing/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120311-201338.jpgElite women preparing to blast off.Elite women preparing to blast off.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120311-200116.jpg20120311-200116.jpgAt the start with the elite women preparing to blast off. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120311-200059.jpgSunrise at Diamond Head with Koko Crater and Koko Head in the distance.Sunrise at Diamond Head with Koko Crater and Koko Head in the distance.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120311-200049.jpgInaugural Hapalua Finisher's MedalInaugural Hapalua Finisher's Medal2012-04-26T23:10:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/09/finishers-t-shirt/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120309-080248.jpg20120309-080248.jpgThe official finishers T-shirt of the Hawaii Pacific Health Women's 10k. I've been waiting to earn one of these for more than two years!2012-04-26T23:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/contact/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/iphone-pix-1541.jpgiphone-pix-1541https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/iphone-pix-154.jpgiphone-pix-154https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/img_0900.jpgimg_0900backyard giant agavehttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/img_09021.jpgimg_09021Giant agavehttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/blog-test-image-charlotte-superferry.jpgblog-test-image-charlotte-superferryFrom Oahu to Maui on the Superferry2012-03-26T23:23:25+00:00weekly0.6https://lavagal.net/2012/03/08/i-beat-myself-up/2012-03-19T21:55:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/06/hawaii-winter/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120306-073035.jpgWeather todayRain in Hawaii. Looking toward Waikiki. 2012-03-12T17:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/03/01/whats-after-life/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120301-084452.jpg20120301-084452.jpgOne question. So many answers. 2012-03-12T17:38:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/27/now-where-was-i/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120227-064308.jpg20120227-064308.jpgThe next event.2012-03-19T22:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/21/demographic-profiling/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120221-130232.jpg20120221-130232.jpgYes, my favorite thing to wear is a white shirt, sometimes with something unexpected underneath. Because I'm not ready to fade into the background just yet. 2012-04-21T20:00:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/20/bike-ride-plus-run-today/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120220-112820.jpg20120220-112820.jpgThe dragon boat in the daylight. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120220-112804.jpg20120220-112804.jpgDragon boat watches the sun rise between Koko Crater and Koko Head this morning.2012-03-12T17:37:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/19/todays-workout-delayed-but-on-the-books/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120219-131022.jpg20120219-131022.jpgDo you recognize me? I love this Scattante jersey. It has curvy red racing stripes. 2012-03-12T17:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/18/winging-it-through-the-weekend/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/photo-3-e1329607125938.jpgphoto (3)Today's workout: 714 calories burned, 5.19 miles traveled, quite a few strides, and for 65 minutes. Personal LinkinPark concert on my nano helped me kick my own butt.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/photo-4.jpgphoto (4)2012-03-19T22:10:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/17/letting-go/2012-03-12T17:37:12+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/15/the-neighbors/2012-03-12T17:37:04+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/14/let-love-rule/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120214-073928.jpg20120214-073928.jpgThere's no time like the present!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120214-073917.jpg20120214-073917.jpg2012-03-12T17:36:54+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/08/the-poet-is-in/2012-03-12T17:36:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/07/fun-with-power-surges/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120207-130827.jpg20120207-130827.jpgPlotting personal power surges.2012-03-12T17:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/06/the-irony-is-not-lost/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120206-134531.jpg20120206-134531.jpgA sunset. A day's experiences. Reflect on what you have learned.2012-03-12T17:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/03/a-universal-dip/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120203-174138.jpgbackyard goodnessA Meyer lemon on an avocado pile. Looking at tonight's guacamole. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120203-174040.jpg20120203-174040.jpgA wall of Island Scene covers behind me and my colleagues, HMSA writers, editors, and my manager, a PR pro. Tagged on Facebook!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120203-174016.jpg20120203-174016.jpgYou never know when a colleague will bust out the ukulele and serenade the office. This is farewell, Hawaiian Style. Aloha Andrea & Mel! 2012-03-12T17:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/02/there-was-always-a-backdoor/2012-03-12T17:36:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/02/01/groovin-with-lifes-transitions/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120201-070947.jpg20120201-070947.jpgMy Sidis are for bicycle riding, and they get stuffed with newspapers if I get caught in the rain. Not a daily fashion do.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120201-070902.jpg20120201-070902.jpgVibram Five Fingers, VFFs, are strictly for stand-up paddle boarding and not in my daily fashion realm.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120201-070747.jpg20120201-070747.jpgMy new Saucony Mirage running shoes. A man's shoe, but I've got big feet. I wore them for the first time the other evening and did OK. A little long in the toe. I think these are very fashionable with running gear and maybe jeans on Casual Fridays.2012-03-12T17:35:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/31/stalled-by-faded-photographs/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120131-091413.jpg20120131-091413.jpgOn the dunes in Surf City, Long Beach Island, New Jersey, circa '70. My brother, sister, mom, and me. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120131-091358.jpg20120131-091358.jpgMe, my brother, and my sister. Small-kid time. Summer suntans, my favorite dress with the bell sleeves. Circa '66. Yes, I have had this hair my entire life. 2012-03-12T17:35:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/22/converting-hot-flashes-into-athletic-prowess/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120122-193708.jpg20120122-193708.jpgI want to fill my ring with event numbers!2012-02-07T16:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/20/whats-at-the-end-of-your-rainbow/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120120-113201.jpg20120120-113201.jpgWhat's at the end of your rainbow?https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120120-112622.jpg20120120-112622.jpgToast to your future!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120120-112543.jpg20120120-112543.jpgExpose yourself on the Internet carefully. 2012-02-07T16:19:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/26/double-workout-day-2/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111226-202903.jpg20111226-202903.jpg2012-02-07T16:18:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/16/kona-winds-vog-hawaii-paragliding-associatio/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120116-212812.jpg20120116-212812.jpgFor more information visit www.windlines.net. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120116-212803.jpg20120116-212803.jpgSetting up to launch. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120116-212723.jpg20120116-212723.jpgParagliders make faces in the sky above Diamond Head Lookout.2012-01-31T00:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/12/hawaiis-darker-side/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120112-113024.jpg20120112-113024.jpgHawaii has rainbows, and its share of rough spots, too. 2012-01-31T00:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/09/enjoying-life-in-hawaii/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120109-111050.jpg20120109-111050.jpgYesterday at Makapu'u Scenic Point, the parking lot was full as was the sky!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120109-110808.jpg20120109-110808.jpgGiving Kid1 a briefing on stand-up paddle boarding.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120109-110534.jpg20120109-110534.jpgThe same rainbow. I took these pictures while John drove. It was so vivid. I'm surprised there aren't more car wrecks in Hawaii because of the daily rainbows. 2012-01-31T00:50:21+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/04/irl-not-so-much/2012-01-31T00:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2012/01/03/ocean-therapy/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120103-100145.jpg20120103-100145.jpgPaddling out with Kid2. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120103-100118.jpg20120103-100118.jpgEventually, I got to my feet and succeeded in SUPping around Maunalua Bay while the girls tried out the new surfboard. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120103-100032.jpg20120103-100032.jpgKid1's found art composition: Head in the Sand.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120103-100013.jpg20120103-100013.jpgShoreline imagination.2012-01-31T00:49:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/31/good-riddance-to-2011/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111231-212207.jpg20111231-212207.jpgYou might need something to hold onto/ When all the answers they don't amount to much/ Somebody that you could just talk to/ And a little of that human touch... written by Rick Springfield, fabulously sung by Bruce Springsteen.2012-01-31T00:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/30/the-5kin100days-graduation-run/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111230-203020.jpg20111230-203020.jpgToday's rainbow ended in my garage refrigerator where a bottle of Bass Ale awaited me. 2012-01-31T00:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/29/a-year-long-love-letter/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111229-211222.jpg20111229-211222.jpg2012-01-31T00:49:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/28/my-struggle/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111228-200308.jpg20111228-200308.jpgA reward for an evening run is a spectacular sunset. I always take a few minutes to take some pics with my iPhone. 2012-01-31T00:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/16/anxious-vs-eager-running/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110916-073554.jpg20110916-073554.jpgBiking is my thing. This is what I do best! I've added swimming, and now I'm thinking about a 5K. Photo by David Lum, husband of colleague Kari Lum. 2013-01-18T18:21:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/27/3958sometimes-music-says-what-words-cant/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mavado-delilah.jpgMavado DelilahFeel like dancing?2012-01-02T20:35:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/25/merry-christmas-2011/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111225-200621.jpg20111225-200621.jpg2012-01-02T20:33:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/24/merry-christmas-to-all-and-to-all-a-good-night/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111224-211936.jpg20111224-211936.jpgPeace, Love, iTunes & Earth. Christmas, 2011.2012-01-02T20:33:47+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/23/adventure-is-out-there/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ellie-up-13660771-608-336.jpgEllie-up-13660771-608-336Ellie, from "Up." I'm sure this is how I appear to some people. Credit: Pixar.2012-01-02T20:33:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/22/boob-bots-want-me/2011-12-29T06:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/21/pass-the-doobie/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/220px-phineas_and_ferb_across_the_1st_and_2nd_dimensions_soundtrack_covers.jpg220px-Phineas_and_Ferb_Across_the_1st_and_2nd_Dimensions_soundtrack_coversDon't be fooled. This is sophisticated material!2011-12-29T06:45:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/20/dabbling-with-makeup/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111220-135401.jpg20111220-135401.jpgKid1&2 at Asaggio's Hawaii Kai for my birthday dinner. 2011-12-29T06:45:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/19/that-looks-like-fun/2011-12-29T06:45:10+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/18/a-fun-family/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111218-220951.jpg20111218-220951.jpgMy in-laws, and fellow out-law, Bob. 2011-12-29T06:44:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/17/personal-space/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111217-200941.jpg20111217-200941.jpgKid1&2 at the threshold of Kid2's new room. Excitement is in the air. 2011-12-29T06:44:25+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/15/just-17-days-left-in-2011/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2012-planets.jpg2012 Planets2012 Planets. Image courtesy2011-12-29T06:43:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/16/live-theatre/2011-12-29T06:40:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/14/regrettably-an-easy-week/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111214-122707.jpg20111214-122707.jpgIf I were animated, this would be me. Drawn by John, my current Facebook avi. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111214-122654.jpg20111214-122654.jpgIn my book, a rainbow is a sign of encouragement. Fortunately, we see them daily in Hawaii.2011-12-21T00:15:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/13/a-day-off/2011-12-21T00:15:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/12/life-is-meant-to-be-fun/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111212-080151.jpg20111212-080151.jpgPeace, love, Pink and Purple. The offending pajama pants. 2011-12-21T00:14:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/11/honolulu-marathon-commit-me/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111211-201659.jpg20111211-201659.jpgHonolulu Marathon 2011 finisher medal. 2011-12-21T00:14:16+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/10/early-to-bed-early-to-rise/2011-12-21T00:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/09/i-like-to-talk-but-i-like-to-listen-more/2011-12-21T00:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/08/the-thunk/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111208-211517.jpg20111208-211517.jpgSunset tonight from the Maunalua Bay Bridge at Koko Marina. I got to see the green flash tonight!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1456.jpgIMG_1456One of last winter's avocados, which landed in a giant agave. 2011-12-21T00:13:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/07/birthdays-other-holidays/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111207-212315.jpg20111207-212315.jpgI should take a cue from Kitty Girl and chill under the tree. It's no big deal!2011-12-21T00:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/06/rules-i-make-up-about-ice-cream/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111206-210005.jpg20111206-210005.jpgIt'll wait. 2011-12-21T00:13:29+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/05/spreading-the-aloha/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111205-203201.jpg20111205-203201.jpgYesterday I took this shot at Diamond Head Lookout. Little wave action, but breezy!2011-12-21T00:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/04/together-apart/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111204-190121.jpg20111204-190121.jpgGood night, sun!2011-12-21T00:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/03/do-you-hear-the-elements-call-you/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_7988.jpgimg_7988Kid1&2 watching Mom on her SUP. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/paulasurfqueens.jpgpaulasurfqueensI used to be that girl!2011-12-21T00:13:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/01/a-kiss-is-not-just-a-kiss/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cover_laseduction.jpgcover_laseductionA guidebook for the bumbling American?2011-12-21T00:12:50+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/12/02/retire-young/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111202-125229.jpg20111202-125229.jpgAlways the rogue executive. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111202-125213.jpg20111202-125213.jpgIn Hawaii, the cake always has a lei on it. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111202-125157.jpg20111202-125157.jpgMahalo, Fred! Have fun in the wild!2011-12-21T00:12:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/25/a-grimace-or-a-smile/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111125-204506.jpg20111125-204506.jpgThis photo was taken from the overpass that spans Kalanianaole Highway at Lunalilo Home Road. So pretty! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111125-204444.jpg20111125-204444.jpgThis was taken at the end of my street and I put it on Instagr.am. I love gazing at sunsets. 2011-12-14T22:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/30/missteps-in-the-dance-of-life/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111130-072548.jpg20111130-072548.jpgTwo rainbows. 2011-12-06T16:32:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/29/casanova-feminist/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111129-074911.jpg20111129-074911.jpgHoney-crisp, forbidden no more. 2011-12-05T17:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/28/sparkly-is-the-word-of-the-day/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111128-184606.jpg20111128-184606.jpgWith flash, without flash. A sparkly cheerful tree greeted me when I got home from work tonight!2011-12-05T16:59:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/27/thanks/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111127-191723.jpg20111127-191723.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111127-191708.jpg20111127-191708.jpgTurkey parts ready to roast. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111127-191656.jpg20111127-191656.jpgCleaver in motion.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111127-191626.jpg20111127-191626.jpgSides.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111127-191611.jpg20111127-191611.jpgTails. Five turkeys have no butts. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111127-191545.jpg20111127-191545.jpgWe gather together.2011-12-05T16:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/26/perpetual-soap/2011-12-05T16:59:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/24/happy-thanksgiving/2011-12-05T16:59:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/23/time-for-a-haircut/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/deadhead-jersey-oct-16-2011.jpgDeadhead jersey Oct 16 2011Shook off the helmet head after my morning ride. What to do about this hair?2011-12-05T16:58:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/22/measurements/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111122-214602.jpg20111122-214602.jpg2011-11-30T01:07:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/21/thrill-of-the-kill-the-conclusion-of-thrill-of-the-hunt/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111121-130305.jpg20111121-130305.jpgNot too big, not too small, pretty, shiny, new, and GREEN! 2011-11-30T01:07:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/20/isnt-it-a-wondra/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111120-154016.jpg20111120-154016.jpgMake your gravy with Wondra and you'll be known forever more as a legendary hostess! 2011-11-30T01:07:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/19/hed-goes-here/2011-11-30T01:06:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/18/thrill-of-the-hunt/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111118-112019.jpg20111118-112019.jpgPart of the reason I like to carry a big purse is that I carry a big wallet. It's green, therefore easy to find in my big purse!2011-11-30T01:04:42+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/17/another-mans-refuge/2011-11-30T01:04:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/16/composing-prose/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111116-084856.jpg20111116-084856.jpgNote cards from a good friend. 2011-11-30T01:04:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/15/where-are-the-angels-2/2011-12-04T11:59:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/13/peddling-my-drug/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111113-150708.jpg20111113-150708.jpgSunrise. You might be able to make out the Neighbor Islands, Molokai and Maui. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111113-150425.jpg20111113-150425.jpgMy arm sleeves. I like to portray that I've got a sense of humor, am approachable, but could clearly kick your ass if you wanted to test me on my bike. Oh, OK. I'll give you a pull, too. 2011-11-30T01:03:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/14/nine-minutes-to-write-this/2011-11-24T05:25:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/12/rip-mary-kaye-ritz/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mary-kaye-ritz.jpgmary kaye ritzOn her Facebook page, Mary Kaye's caption for this one was, "Borrowing babies...but always giving them back." Yup. 2016-11-03T17:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/11/5kin100days-on-111111/2011-11-24T05:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/10/wienies-and-worms-pasta-and-pups/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111110-102854.jpg20111110-102854.jpgWienies and worms!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111110-102845.jpg20111110-102845.jpgServe this wiggly delight to kids of all ages!2011-11-24T05:24:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/09/salty-sweetness/2011-11-24T05:24:11+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/08/why-i-haiku/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111108-080241.jpg20111108-080241.jpgPens, pencils, poetry. And prose. Possibilities. 2011-11-16T08:15:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/07/live-each-day-as-though-it-were-your-last/2011-11-16T08:15:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/06/i-used-to-swing/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111106-145552.jpg20111106-145552.jpgExploring Koko Crater's xeriscape is fun, but, you gotta watch out for the freak vegetation! 2011-11-30T06:29:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/05/came-up-short/2011-11-16T08:14:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/04/the-privilege-of-giving/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111104-072029.jpg20111104-072029.jpgMy colleague Lisa C. kicks off the annual food drive with a highly desired island staple: 20 pounds of RICE!2011-11-16T08:14:33+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/03/to-sir-with-love/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/618w_strictly_2011_lulu-small.jpg618w_strictly_2011_lulu smallThis is what 63 looks like. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/national-sandwich-day-600uw.jpgnational-sandwich-day-600uwEAT ME. 2011-11-16T08:14:25+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/10/monster-in-a-box/2011-11-08T18:30:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/09/naughty-words/2011-11-08T18:29:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/11/how-do-you-write-how-do-you-read/2011-11-08T18:28:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/02/designer-or-knock-off/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111102-071039.jpg20111102-071039.jpgThe timeless black sweater meets the trendy animal print skirt. I gotta be me.2011-11-08T18:28:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/11/01/last-chance-november/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/20111101-075628.jpg20111101-075628.jpgA pile of spicy ahi on top of a won ton, on top of a pile of spicy ahi, on top of a won ton, on top of a pile of spicy ahi. It was all yum and then some the next morning. 2011-11-08T18:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/31/is-fat-permanent/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111031-074807.jpg20111031-074807.jpgHappy Halloween! 2011-11-08T18:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/30/fresh-tomato-sauce/2011-11-04T07:25:27+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/29/big-bold-lives/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111029-194155.jpg20111029-194155.jpgFurson Comet things I'm a bit of a super hero. 2011-11-02T06:31:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/28/i-need-to-see-your-i-d/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111028-215938.jpg20111028-215938.jpgThis is how I spent my allowance tonight. SAD FACE. 2011-11-02T06:30:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/27/cubed-to-the-10th/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111027-065808.jpg20111027-065808.jpgI'm displacing the 10th-floor First Aid station. But if you say please, I might take care of you if you hit a few bumps. 2011-11-02T06:30:35+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/26/what-not-to-wear/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111026-071749.jpg20111026-071749.jpgDon't. Don't. Don't. 2011-11-02T06:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/25/packing-boxes/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111025-124917.jpg20111025-124917.jpgPaperweights. I didn't realize how monochromatic they were!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111025-124910.jpg20111025-124910.jpgA blue penguin, a tiny bowl, a turkey made by Kid2. A shrimp and a skunk.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111025-121847.jpg20111025-121847.jpgA Photosynth capture on my iPhone.2011-11-02T06:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/24/a-day-without-earbuds/2011-10-30T06:33:35+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/23/so-who-rests-on-sunday/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111023-152528.jpg20111023-152528.jpgAwesome breakfast. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111023-152256.jpg20111023-152256.jpgBreakfast: A stupid white donut. 2011-10-30T06:33:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/22/happy-16th-anniversary-john/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_0001.jpgIMG_0001John. Yup. Quite the handsome guy! 2011-10-30T06:33:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/21/saying-thank-you-with-a-mahalogram/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111021-075748.jpg20111021-075748.jpgMahaloGrams come in four colors, have pretty pictures, and a flip side to share your love. A great program onboard the Mothership!2011-10-30T06:33:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/19/wordpresss-freshly-pressed/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111019-070801.jpg20111019-070801.jpgThe Great Huntress Kitty Girl. I just had to share this photo I took with my iPhone4 yesterday at dawn. 2011-10-30T06:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/18/gfd-gone-for-the-day/2011-10-30T06:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/17/body-image/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111017-081448.jpg20111017-081448.jpgJust 20 years old and I thought I was a fatso. We spend too much time beating ourselves up. 2011-10-30T06:32:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/16/double-workout-day/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111016-144311.jpg20111016-144311.jpgAfter the ride I let my hair down. Who's taking the shot? Rock Racing arm sleeves paired nicely with the Dead Head jersey. 2011-10-30T06:32:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/15/how-romantic/2011-10-30T06:32:21+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/14/its-all-dread/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111014-072216.jpg20111014-072216.jpgThe Brothers Lileikis: Tom & Joe. Even after last night's workout, I wanted to get their pic for today's blog entry. They are the best. 2011-10-30T06:32:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/13/the-benderettes-and-5kin100days/2011-10-30T06:32:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/12/wet-awareness/2011-10-30T06:32:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/20/save-the-world/2011-10-29T17:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/07/koko-crater-vs-koko-head/2017-03-20T04:09:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/07/stay-tuned/2011-10-10T17:07:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/05/rip-steve-jobs/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111005-161356.jpg20111005-161356.jpgiAdmire.2011-10-10T17:07:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/05/a-night-off/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111005-115505.jpg20111005-115505.jpgYou mean they're not paperweights? 2011-10-10T17:07:14+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/04/personal-pinatas/2011-10-10T17:07:03+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/03/week-2-begins-5kin100days/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111003-075953.jpg20111003-075953.jpgYesterday's helliptical results. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111003-075926.jpg20111003-075926.jpgNoreen Kam's "Nitro" was one of the pups in yesterday's walk. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111003-075913.jpg20111003-075913.jpgKid1&2 at yesterday's Hawaiian Humane Society Pet Walk. 2011-10-10T17:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/02/hawaiian-humane-societys-pet-walk-2011/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/petwalk-wedding.jpgpetwalk-weddingWedding on Pet Walk Day. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/petwalk-fisherman.jpgpetwalk-fishermanFishermen near Ala Wai Boat Harbor.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/diamond-head-kid2-kid1.jpgdiamond-head-kid2-kid1My girls with Diamond Head. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/petwalk-2011-balloons.jpgpetwalk-2011-balloonsPet Walk 2011.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/relax-much.jpgrelax-muchRelax much?https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wendell-oda-sammy.jpgwendell-oda-sammyWendell Oda's bright and white Sammy.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/one-of-these-pups-is-not-like-the-others.jpgone-of-these-pups-is-not-like-the-othersOne of these pups is not like the others.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mike-yens-doberman.jpgmike-yens-dobermanMike Yen's doberman sniffs the competition.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/roychloe.jpgroychloehttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lei-pooch.jpgLei Mano'i's Ace. Lei Mano'i's Ace. 2011-10-10T17:06:47+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/10/01/the-force-of-jersey-gals/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111001-185311.jpg20111001-185311.jpgThe Jersey Gal Force, 2011. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111001-185301.jpg20111001-185301.jpgThe Jersey Gal Force 2011. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_6545.jpgIMG_6545Mary Jean, me in my green cast, and Tina. May the Jersey Gal Force Be With You. Photo by John, March 2010.2011-10-10T17:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/30/inspiring-community-service-among-our-youth/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110930-073354.jpg20110930-073354.jpgYou've got less than 30 seconds to make the right impression. 2011-10-06T06:17:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/29/adding-the-bff-element/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110929-065553.jpg20110929-065553.jpgKid1, BFF, Kid2, just before our #5kin100days run at Triangle Park in Kahala last night. 2011-10-06T06:16:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/26/the-ryan-suenaga-effect/2012-04-29T06:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/24/dedicating-30th-annual-honolulu-century-ride-to-ryan-suenaga/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ryan-suenaga-midpac-runners-ribbon-2010.jpgRyan Suenaga MidPac Runners Ribbon 2010Ryan Suenaga with a MidPac Runners ribbon in 2010. Love ya, Dude. Miss you so much! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110924-053137.jpg20110924-053137.jpgNew this year is our name on top. Cool! I also wrote @lavagal, and: In Memory of @rsuenaga. This ride is for Ry Ry. 2011-10-04T22:49:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/25/honolulu-century-ride-in-the-books-sub-6-hour-moving-time/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110925-045634.jpg20110925-045634.jpgAt the start at Kapiolani Park. See the moon?https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110925-045617.jpg20110925-045617.jpgJohn at the start. I made him work hard today! He says he made ME work hard today! Great Minds!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110925-045604.jpg20110925-045604.jpgWe always do a leg shot at Swanzy. 50 miles and my feet were sore! Loosened up the Sidis and they felt better. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110925-045532.jpg20110925-045532.jpgHTFU, LIvestrong, and hey, this is what time we got to Swanzy!2011-10-04T22:49:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/26/before-5kin100days/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110926-191310.jpg20110926-191310.jpgBefore. Some day this blog will feature an "AFTER." 2011-10-04T22:49:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/27/single-vs-married/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110927-074732.jpg20110927-074732.jpgCasting our shadows. 2011-10-04T22:49:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/28/look-the-part/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110928-071740.jpg20110928-071740.jpg#325, a work in progress. Always. 2011-10-04T22:49:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/23/man-down-on-sidewalk/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110923-065901.jpg20110923-065901.jpgHe was OK enough to tell me to go the eff away. 2013-01-18T18:30:04+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/22/hau%e2%80%98oli-la-hanau-to-kid1-12-happy-birthday-kiddo/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110922-080700.jpg20110922-080700.jpgA happy Kid1 with her "Let Them Eat Cupcakes" guava cupcake and candle. Photo by John Bender, aka @AlohaJohn.2011-10-17T07:26:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/21/enduring-the-self-anointed-expert/2011-10-04T22:47:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/20/posting-an-entry-whether-i-feel-like-it-or-not/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110920-052138.jpg20110920-052138.jpgHow to be Perfect 101. 2011-10-04T22:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/19/the-ethics-of-hotdogs/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110919-112419.jpg20110919-112419.jpgYou know the grill: Chicken; chicken sausages; asparagus. No more hot doggies. 2011-10-04T22:47:16+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/18/just-a-different-sunday-in-hawaii/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110918-082539.jpg20110918-082539.jpgToday's Honolulu Star-Advertiser.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110918-082227.jpg20110918-082227.jpgComet the Furson cat who thinks he is a dancing bear. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110918-082216.jpg20110918-082216.jpgChalk marks.2011-10-04T22:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/17/punctures-and-riding-bicycle-in-exciting-hawaii-weather/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110917-074844.jpg20110917-074844.jpgYup. My saddle on red at rest at Diamond Head. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110917-074421.jpg20110917-074421.jpgThe green glass next to my tube cap in my gloved hand. Big, huh? https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110917-074413.jpg20110917-074413.jpgYou're probably wondering how I ended up with such a great guy. So am I! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110917-074406.jpg20110917-074406.jpgJohn telling me all the things I have to do since he's fixing me up. Such a kidder! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110917-074355.jpg20110917-074355.jpgMe and my shadow and John's leg and John's shadow. At Diamond Head where the sun was shining. 2011-10-04T22:46:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/15/hawaii-weather/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110915-073612.jpg20110915-073612.jpgLahaina Noon: When the sun is straight up in Hawaii and you have a very small shadow. Kid1&2 demonstrate. As you can see, it was also gusty that day. I think this was in May 2011. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110915-073602.jpg20110915-073602.jpgBright clouds shower into the ocean. 2011-10-04T22:46:42+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/14/surfer-girl-memories/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110914-073548.jpg20110914-073548.jpgLetting my girls hang out with my board in Moanalua Bay, circa 2008. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110914-073537.jpg20110914-073537.jpgOn a Local Motion 8-foot tank at the Queens break in Waikiki. Circa 1985.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110914-073527.jpg20110914-073527.jpgLearning to stand-up paddle board, circa 2009.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110914-073449.jpg20110914-073449.jpgEven the littles like to hang out at the beach. 2013-01-18T17:37:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/13/a-few-na-wahine-pics-and-others-taken-by-alohajohn/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-074009.jpg20110913-074009.jpgAfter the 9/11 concert at Niu Valley Middle School later that afternoon. See how hard it is to shoot a photo of the chief photographer? There he is with MiniHim, Kid1, with her viola. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073951.jpg20110913-073951.jpgLinda Murai, Margie Davis, me, and Patty before the Na Wahine. I believe they all did the full triathlon. How great is that?https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073943.jpg20110913-073943.jpgNervous #325. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073907.jpg20110913-073907.jpgNa Wahine swimmers starting. Can you spot me? https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073856.jpg20110913-073856.jpgArriving at the finish on my bicycle. Presence of mind to smile and shaka. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073815.jpg20110913-073815.jpgWalking down from the Kapiolani Bandstand with my first-place ribbon. Na Wahine Festival founder KC Carlberg is on stage in the green T-shirt. That gal is all about the love. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073749.jpg20110913-073749.jpgI'm putting on my swim cap as we women watch the men launch in the Duke's Waikiki Ocean-Mile Swim in August. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073654.jpg20110913-073654.jpgThe furson Comet blends in with our rocks. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073637.jpg20110913-073637.jpgA preying mantis in the Fit's wheel well, in our driveway. Bad Kitty Girl ate it later. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110913-073625.jpg20110913-073625.jpgThe girls like to tear up the straw papers at Starbucks and make designs. This was at the Moorestown, N.J. Starbucks when we were on vacation in June. 2011-10-04T22:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/12/my-michelin-man-middle/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110912-073537.jpg20110912-073537.jpgThe Michelin-Man Middle HAS GOT TO GO! 2011-10-04T22:40:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/11/my-first-na-wahine-festival-my-first-win/2011-10-04T22:40:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/10/what-dont-you-do/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110911-013356.jpg20110911-013356.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110910-020423.jpg20110910-020423.jpgAs you can see, my colleague Marvin is a man who gives himself permission. He plays a mean WordsWithFriends game, too. 2011-10-04T22:39:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/09/why-do-you-go-on/2011-10-04T22:39:33+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/08/postaday-postaday2011/2011-10-04T22:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/07/hiking-koko-crater/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110907-103539.jpg20110907-103539.jpgLast night's sunrise over Maunalua Bay, as captured by Kid1. It's right next to Koko Head. 2011-10-04T22:37:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/06/fitful-sleep-strange-dreams-self-doubt/2011-10-04T22:37:42+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/05/labor-day-ride-tapering/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110905-120113.jpg20110905-120113.jpgTaking a break at Diamond Head. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110905-120059.jpg20110905-120059.jpgLook beneath the seat by the light on my seat post. See the person on the beach?2011-10-04T22:37:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/04/last-week-of-na-wahine-festival-preparations/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110904-103023.jpg20110904-103023.jpgRed at Rest after the ride. I'm catching my breath, too! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110904-103014.jpg20110904-103014.jpgAfter the ride, I drove over to Diamond Head Lookout and captured the moment. Gorgeous day! 2011-10-04T22:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/03/we-ache-bicycle-honolulu-ftwind/2011-10-04T22:37:12+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/02/the-price-of-being-kind/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110902-074912.jpg20110902-074912.jpgTuesday's Moon.2011-10-04T22:36:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/09/01/modern-meals-mouth-watering-munchies/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110901-072552.jpg20110901-072552.jpgA fine pickle. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110901-072539.jpg20110901-072539.jpgWe got your Mojo right here! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110901-072528.jpg20110901-072528.jpgA handful of ham & cheese on whole wheat. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110901-072518.jpg20110901-072518.jpgThese spicy chips are addictive and a dollar!2011-10-04T22:36:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/31/brain-farts-and-other-it-can-happen-to-you-moments/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110831-064807.jpg20110831-064807.jpgSometimes I wish I could turn back time. 2011-10-04T22:36:35+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/30/buying-time-with-non-answers/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110830-072208.jpg20110830-072208.jpgPause, Break, Own it. 2011-10-04T22:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/29/minus-mine-craft/2011-10-04T22:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/28/volcano-to-volcano/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110828-010331.jpg20110828-010331.jpgEarly morning at Makapu'u Lookout. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110828-010306.jpg20110828-010306.jpgFleeting rainbow at the Kapahulu Groin in Waikiki. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110828-010246.jpg20110828-010246.jpgGrit and grime.2011-10-04T22:36:13+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/27/swimming-the-dukes-waikiki-ocean-mile/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110827-014732.jpg20110827-014732.jpgConsidering the course. 2011-10-04T22:36:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/26/waves-for-the-duke-in-waikiki/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110826-065559.jpg20110826-065559.jpgWaikiki morning, last Saturday. 2011-10-04T22:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/12/first-event-dukes-waikiki-mile-ocean-swim/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110812-075913.jpg20110812-075913.jpgLIVESTRONG. HTFU.2011-10-04T22:35:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/11/lucky-we-live-hawaii/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110811-074101.jpg20110811-074101.jpgMoonrise into Pink Sky. August 10, 2011.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110811-073542.jpg20110811-073542.jpgSunset over Hawaii Kai #2. August 10, 2011.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110811-073516.jpg20110811-073516.jpgSunset over Hawaii Kai #1 August 10, 2011.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110811-073506.jpg20110811-073506.jpgJellyfish Clouds over East Oahu. 8/10/112011-10-04T22:35:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/10/an-ocean-mile/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110810-074745.jpg20110810-074745.jpgCharlotte's hand in the pool at The Oahu Club. 2011-10-04T22:35:23+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/09/disease-pretention/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110809-075813.jpg20110809-075813.jpgMy wordy desk companions. 2011-10-04T22:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/08/i-wish-it-were-curly/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110808-080743.jpg20110808-080743.jpgMy mom told me that because of my hair I could never get away with anything so I better be good.2011-10-04T22:35:10+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/07/share-the-shoulder/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110807-112824.jpg20110807-112824.jpgRed Saddle at Rest at Diamond Head Lookout. 2011-10-04T22:35:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/06/guts-and-gusts-kiss-my-derailleur/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dog-school-08062011.gifdog school 08062011Doggie School at Niu Valley Middle.2011-10-04T22:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/05/aloha-friday-and-looking-forward-to-a-busy-weekend/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110805-072741.jpg20110805-072741.jpgEven though it's supposed to be windy this weekend, I'm already mentally preparing to do Kamiloiki and Makapu'u hills. 2011-10-04T22:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/13/dodging-the-raindrops-in-east-oahu/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110813-021648.jpg20110813-021648.jpgRed at rest at Diamond Head. Good waves today! Surfer chick with her board. 2011-10-04T22:34:42+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/14/happy-birthday-byron-hauoli-la-hanau/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110814-104859.jpg20110814-104859.jpgMy father-in-law, Byron Bender.2011-10-04T22:34:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/15/dinner-in-honolulus-chinatown/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110815-082023.jpg20110815-082023.jpgBob and Susan.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110815-082017.jpg20110815-082017.jpgSophie and John.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110815-082008.jpg20110815-082008.jpgThe Family.2011-10-04T22:34:16+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/16/coachs-oats-breakfast-in-a-jar/2011-10-04T22:34:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/17/blog-positively/2011-10-04T22:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/18/what-a-crock/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110818-092704.jpg20110818-092704.jpg Chicken Provençal in the crock. Man-made by John. 2011-10-04T22:33:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/19/looking-into-your-eyes/2011-10-04T22:33:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/20/spinning-through-the-weekend/2011-10-04T22:33:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/21/life-is-busy/2011-10-04T22:33:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/22/homework-for-parents-get-out-your-checkbooks/2011-10-04T22:33:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/23/swimming-zen/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110823-071203.jpg20110823-071203.jpgReflections.2011-10-04T22:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/24/positive-changes/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110824-083822.jpg20110824-083822.jpgPush these buttons. 2011-10-04T22:32:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/16/ftwind/2011-10-04T22:32:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/17/hauoli-la-hanau-john/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110717-031847.jpg20110717-031847.jpgJohn and the girls shooting the Tacony Palmyra Bridge from the Palmyra Nature Center. Because of John, we're all quite the shutterbugs!2011-10-04T22:32:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/18/i-like-mondays/2011-10-04T22:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/20/the-mental-exercise-of-swimming/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110720-071424.jpg20110720-071424.jpgSunset at The Oahu Club.2011-10-04T22:32:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/19/quirky-search-engine-hits-to-lavagal/2011-10-04T22:31:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/21/cloak-of-invisibility/2011-10-04T22:31:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/22/seeking-to-improve-my-blog-help/2011-10-04T22:31:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/23/hill-drills-siestas-culinary-pursuits/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110723-072702.jpg20110723-072702.jpgCauliflower steaming in the new pan. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110723-072651.jpg20110723-072651.jpgMacaroni and cheese in the Russel Wright casserole dish.2011-10-04T22:31:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/24/tour-de-hills/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110724-110124.jpg20110724-110124.jpgNice waves at Diamond Head today!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110724-110113.jpg20110724-110113.jpgKevin (left) and Rodney at Makapu'u. How nice to find them there!2011-10-04T22:31:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/25/awkward-moments/2011-10-04T22:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/26/dawn-patrol/2011-10-04T22:31:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/27/listening-to-the-young-and-fit/2011-10-04T22:30:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/29/pride-proud/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image.gifJohn & The BenderettesJohn and The Benderettes in the pool at The Oahu Club.2011-10-04T22:30:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/28/little-miracles/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110728-080100.jpg20110728-080100.jpgCharlotte art #1: Proud Pride.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110728-075823.jpg20110728-075823.jpgCharlotte art #3: Frantic Kitty Girl.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110728-075744.jpg20110728-075744.jpgCharlotte art #2: Fine Felines.2011-10-04T22:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/30/praying-prey-a-quick-bicycle-ride-to-diamond-head-and-back/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110730-031433.jpg20110730-031433.jpgWho me? Kitty Girl is a ruthless killer. We should call her Killer Girl. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110730-031410.jpg20110730-031410.jpgThe praying mantis clinging to the Honda Fit. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110730-031322.jpgThe set up.John shoots while Kitty Girl patiently waits to kill.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110730-031308.jpg20110730-031308.jpgI'm in my Bee Crazy jersey!2011-10-04T22:30:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/31/admiration-for-tin-man-triathletes/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/gif_shop-bike2.gifHawaii Tin Man 2011.Triathletes run with their bicycles from the transition area.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/gif_shop-bike-1.gifgif_shop bike 1Triathletes and their bicycles launch through the chute at Kapiolani Park.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110731-084516.jpg20110731-084516.jpgDrizzly morning at the start of the Hawaii Tin Man in Waikiki.2011-10-04T22:30:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/01/wedding-bells-for-mark-gypsy-raven/2011-10-04T22:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/02/the-breast-milk-baby-doll/2011-10-04T22:29:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/03/hawaiis-first-sexting-case/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110803-080004.jpg20110803-080004.jpgAfter the storms/ The sun breaks through, shining light/ And hope for the world.2014-06-25T02:33:11+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/08/04/what-is-your-darkness/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20110804-081001.jpgHawaii Kai moon rise.The moon and the street lamps. 2011-10-04T22:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/26/reconnecting/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110627-113206.jpg20110627-113206.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110627-113150.jpg20110627-113150.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110627-113123.jpg20110627-113123.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110626-103333.jpg20110626-103333.jpgThe cousins today, 2011.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110626-103254.jpg20110626-103254.jpgThe cousins, five years ago in 2006.2011-10-04T22:28:50+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/27/extra-baggage/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110627-113532.jpg20110627-113532.jpgThe 'Rents: Kimberly and Lou, my brother; me and John. At Lou & Kimberly's house. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110627-113327.jpg20110627-113327.jpgBroccoli raab from www.ragazziMarlton.com. As is the cheesesteak Italiano. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110627-113057.jpg20110627-113057.jpgSoft pretzels from the Philly Soft Pretzel Factory in Moorestown, N.J. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110627-113043.jpg20110627-113043.jpgFoot-long cheesesteak Italiano: steak, provolone, broccoli raab, roasted peppers and onions. Take the canoli. Leave the sandwich!2011-10-04T22:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/28/jiggedy-jig-2/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110628-090640.jpg20110628-090640.jpg2011-10-04T22:28:36+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/29/happy-trails-to-you-until-we-meet-again/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110629-090023.jpg20110629-090023.jpgDebbie Donaghue Weller shoots pix while I shoot her. Maria Pietroforte Pozniak, Stephanie Steber Iszak and Jan Alzamora Kenney are at the table. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110629-090000.jpg20110629-090000.jpgClass of '78 gals Donna Eichhorn McCool and Faith Foran Reilly found some class of '76 love. Always nice to see them!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110629-085810.jpg20110629-085810.jpgChrissy Goodwin Johnson, who with Joanne Sophia whips our reunion into shape, is already thinking about what we'll do next.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110629-085349.jpg20110629-085349.jpgClassmates and now Facebook friends Erin Hughes Blank and Patti Dunn-Cesario.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110629-085252.jpg20110629-085252.jpgBill Baker now lives in Japan, Brian Forbes married Sheila Garvey, and Chris McCool married Donna Eichhorn ('78). All three went to St. Pete's grammar school with me. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110629-085224.jpg20110629-085224.jpgSue Moylett Hagan, Kathy Seiter Bowe and Marybeth Browne Caracci. You cannot tell me they're a day over 35!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110629-085143.jpg20110629-085143.jpgWaiting to board in Philly yesterday. Yup. We're tired. 2011-10-04T22:28:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/30/trip-highlight-visiting-performance-bicycle-in-philly/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110630-083625.jpg20110630-083625.jpgBicycles at Performance Bicycle in Philly. 2011-10-04T22:25:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/01/a-birthday-wishlist/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_1308.jpgIMG_1308The Benderettes tackle Washington, D.C. last week. Had a blast! Yes, totally unrelated to post. 2011-10-04T22:25:12+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/02/back-on-the-bike-motrin-cocktails/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/278782_1828290115783_1496234509_31479780_5732358_o.jpg278782_1828290115783_1496234509_31479780_5732358_oWho's sassy? 22.1 miles into a 32.39 mile ride. 2011-10-04T22:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/03/riding-for-fun-and-contemplation-instead-of-pain/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/washington-monument-benderettes.jpgWashington Monument BenderettesThe shot. And yes, that's me shooting back. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_1407.jpgIMG_14072011: The Benderettes chilling at the Washington Memorial's shady side. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110703-110824.jpg20110703-110824.jpgJohn shoots the Benderettes at the Washington Monument. He takes his art seriously. 2011-10-04T22:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/04/fitness-takes-no-holidays/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_1145.jpgIMG_1145John Trumbell's 'Surrender of Cornwallis,' a painting in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C. This is just a partial shot of the painting. Something appropriately patriotic from our East Coast trip for today's holiday.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110704-121015.jpg20110704-121015.jpgNew Jersey Peace Dove. Diamond Head Lookout. So that's what I look like from behind!2011-10-04T22:24:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/05/back-on-board/2011-10-04T22:24:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/06/i-was-the-ugly-one/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_1942.jpgIMG_1942I am what I am. 2013-01-28T15:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/07/im-a-mature-athlete/2011-10-04T22:24:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/08/cross-training/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110708-081748.jpg20110708-081748.jpgRockin' the new Phillies T-shirt! 2011-10-04T22:24:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/09/developing-a-taste-for-ocean-swimming-again/2011-10-04T22:24:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/10/38-mile-bicycle-ride-4-hills-0-photos/2011-10-04T22:24:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/11/searching-for-alan-rickman/2011-10-04T22:23:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/12/perils-of-curls/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110712-081121.jpg20110712-081121.jpgI m2011-10-04T22:23:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/13/brand-me/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110713-090014.jpg20110713-090014.jpgMorning rainbows in Hawaii are a common sight. They fill me with optimism that the day will be bright.2011-10-04T22:23:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/14/cycling-through/2011-10-04T22:23:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/07/15/my-hawaii-home/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110715-075046.jpg20110715-075046.jpgLast night's full moon rising over Hawaii Kai.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110715-075018.jpg20110715-075018.jpgWahine paddlers on a glassy Maunalua Bay on a under storm clouds.2011-10-04T22:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/06/minime-time/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110606-062816.jpg20110606-062816.jpgCharlotte, aka, MiniMe, in front of Kilauea Caldeira on the Big Island.2011-10-04T22:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/07/anxious-vs-eager/2011-10-04T22:22:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/08/working-on-my-flexibility/2011-10-04T22:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/09/the-importance-of-adjectives/2013-01-02T16:39:33+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/10/hawaii-kais-fourth-of-july-celebration/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110610-082247.jpg20110610-082247.jpgAnuheahttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110610-074546.jpg20110610-074546.jpgHawaii Kai's Fourth of July Extravaganza!2012-11-18T04:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/11/a-family-day/2011-10-04T22:22:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/12/mahalo-to-an-old-conti-tire-and-to-oahu-bicyclists-who-pay-it-forward/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110612-112532.jpg20110612-112532.jpgThe slash on my tire as shown by Lou. Bruce and Paiea had plucked a piece of metal out of the tire earlier. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110612-112418.jpg20110612-112418.jpgKaty and Lou got busy helping me out. Lou got me to the point where I could get home if I didn't put too much weight on the back tire. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110612-112217.jpg20110612-112217.jpgBruce in yellow, Paiea in the red, were the first to assist me today. Mahalo!2011-10-04T22:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/13/just-a-thought/2011-10-04T22:22:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/14/adventures-in-eating/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110614-075203.jpg20110614-075203.jpgThis is what you get when you Eat At Mom's!2011-10-04T22:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/15/turning-memories-over-upon-themselves/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110615-074340.jpg20110615-074340.jpgCharlotte, Sophie, John, Barnegat Lighthouse, Long Beach Island, N.J., June 2006.2011-10-04T22:21:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/16/visiting-the-republicans/2011-10-04T22:21:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/17/flocked/2011-10-04T22:21:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/18/raising-sisters/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110618-013812.jpg20110618-013812.jpg2011-10-04T22:21:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/19/we-shoot-with-cameras/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110619-082225.jpg20110619-082225.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110619-082209.jpg20110619-082209.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110619-082135.jpg20110619-082135.jpg2011-10-04T22:21:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/20/new-york-city-has-aloha-too/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110620-054949.jpg20110620-054949.jpg2011-10-04T22:21:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/21/global-positioning-systems-old-haunts/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110621-100657.jpg20110621-100657.jpgBarnegat Lighthouse. 2011-10-04T22:21:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/22/the-thrills-are-in-the-journey/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110622-053901.jpg20110622-053901.jpgEntering Delaware, aka, Bad-to-the-Bone Zone. 2011-10-04T22:21:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/23/a-capitol-day/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110623-101722.jpg20110623-101722.jpgElise, of Sen. Akaka's office, provided us a great tour.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110623-101632.jpg20110623-101632.jpgKid2, exhausted. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110623-101611.jpg20110623-101611.jpgThe Hall of Statues.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110623-101546.jpg20110623-101546.jpgThe Capitol Rotunda.2011-10-04T22:21:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/24/a-memorial-to-survivors/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110624-113409.jpg20110624-113409.jpgA flag, a tin of chewing tobacco. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110624-113358.jpg20110624-113358.jpgTwo women take an impression of the named of a loved one. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110624-113343.jpg20110624-113343.jpgStrangers bond as they help each other get reliefs of out-of-reach names. 2011-10-04T22:20:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/25/on-my-way/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110625-081237.jpg20110625-081237.jpg2011-10-04T22:20:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/17/where-oh-where/2011-10-04T22:20:04+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/18/aloha/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110520-072047.jpg20110520-072047.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110518-061551.jpg20110518-061551.jpgKimberly Click, lei'd. Aloha, Girlfriend!2011-10-04T22:19:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/19/meeting-of-minds-over-minime/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110519-081655.jpg20110519-081655.jpgCharlotte rides the Schwinn Stingray. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110519-081602.jpg20110519-081602.jpgKitty Girl, being herself. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110519-081231.jpg20110519-081231.jpgGoliath. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110519-080739.jpg20110519-080739.jpgThe Benderettes.2011-10-04T22:19:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/20/back-in-the-swim/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110520-073041.jpg20110520-073041.jpg2011-10-04T22:19:40+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/21/and-the-band-played-on-and-on-and-on/2011-10-04T22:19:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/22/did-verizon-give-me-a-drug-dealers-phone-number/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110523-021117.jpg20110523-021117.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110523-021104.jpg20110523-021104.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110523-021042.jpg20110523-021042.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110523-021030.jpg20110523-021030.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110522-055836.jpg20110522-055836.jpgMay 3, 2011; 4:38 p.m. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110522-055823.jpg20110522-055823.jpgMay 22, 2011; 5:26 p.m. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110522-055812.jpg20110522-055812.jpgApril 16, 2011, 11:47 p.m. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110522-055800.jpg20110522-055800.jpgApril 3, 2011; 12:58 p.m. 2011-10-04T22:19:23+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/23/blogging-just-another-word-for-laying-it-on-the-line/2011-10-04T22:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/24/back-on-the-ww-wagon-again/2011-10-04T22:19:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/25/getting-comfortable-with-each-other-irl/2011-10-04T22:18:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/26/writing-nothing/2011-10-04T22:18:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/27/signed-up-for-masters-swimming-in-east-oahu/2011-10-04T22:18:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/28/wild-windy-ride/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110528-110910.jpg20110528-110910.jpghttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110528-110855.jpg20110528-110855.jpgMakapu'u Lookout. Beautiful clouds!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110528-110839.jpg20110528-110839.jpgDiamond Head Lookout.2011-10-04T22:18:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/29/easy-breezy-east-oahu-ride-the-hibiscus-half-marathon/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110529-103031.jpg20110529-103031.jpgMelissa Johnson of Florida, a half-marathoner for breast cancer awareness. Check her site; www.pinkfeet.net. 2011-10-04T22:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/30/memorial-day-2011/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110530-125136.jpg20110530-125136.jpgPaula with the bikes at Diamond Head. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110530-125111.jpg20110530-125111.jpgJohn with the bikes at Diamond Head.2015-08-02T00:54:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/31/respect-bicyclists-and-drivers-should-share-the-road/2011-10-04T22:17:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/01/listening-to-our-bodies/2011-10-04T22:17:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/02/swimming-through-a-mid-life-crisis/2011-10-04T22:17:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/03/about-that-mid-life-crisis-thing/2011-10-04T22:17:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/04/trying-to-find-a-happy-place/2011-10-04T22:17:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/06/05/a-date-a-few-rescues-a-storm-a-south-shore-swell-and-a-ride/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110605-015645.jpg20110605-015645.jpgThe Scattante poses again. My red rascally ride! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110605-015519.jpg20110605-015519.jpgSouth Shore surf was swell and glassy at Diamond Head today!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110605-015213.jpg20110605-015213.jpgJohn and Charlotte with Sophie at UH-Manoa this morning. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sun-salutation-june-4-20112.jpgsun salutation June 4 2011Looking forward to more of these moments. From June 2011: Last night's sunset inspired me to stretch heavenward, iPhone in hand, in gratitude of such a glorious display. 2011-10-04T22:17:23+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/27/barack-obama-hawaii-ohana-malamalama-obamas-mama/2011-10-04T22:16:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/28/mea-culpa/2011-10-04T22:16:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/29/and-the-beat-goes-on/2011-10-04T22:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/30/riding-for-ryan-suenaga/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110430-103641.jpg20110430-103641.jpgToday's waves at Diamond Head.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110430-103625.jpg20110430-103625.jpgMakapu'u Sunrise.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110430-103609.jpg20110430-103609.jpgLooking east from Diamond Head Lookout.2011-10-04T22:16:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/01/gross-stuff-about-bicycle-riding-pasta-with-caviar/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110501-093024.jpg20110501-093024.jpgAngel hair, fresh tomatoes and caviar. Delicious!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110501-092958.jpg20110501-092958.jpgLooking south from the Makapu'u Lookout parking lot.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110501-092932.jpg20110501-092932.jpgLooking north from the Makapu'u Lookout parking lot.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110501-092911.jpg20110501-092911.jpgThe bike and the green bandanna at Diamond Head.2011-10-04T22:16:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/02/its-bad-manners-to-gloat/2011-10-04T22:16:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/03/im-going-to-tweet-this/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110503-070616.jpg20110503-070616.jpgRain sheeted into the ocean south of Koko Head at about 5:45 p.m. last night. 2011-10-04T22:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/04/its-true-mothers-day-is-sunday-may-8-2011/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110504-065701.jpg20110504-065701.jpgChat Noir bicycle jersey: Purrrrr, Meowww! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110504-065652.jpg20110504-065652.jpgSometimes the light's all shining on me. 2011-10-04T22:15:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/05/hmsa-taps-teens-for-community-inspiration/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110505-073244.jpg20110505-073244.jpgThe beauty of the Hawaii Convention Center.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110505-073226.jpg20110505-073226.jpgStudent competitors gather for the HMSA Teen Video Awards event.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110505-073205.jpg20110505-073205.jpgRain, wind and a Manoa rainbow from the Honolulu Convention Center.2011-10-04T22:15:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/06/the-appropriate-use-of-jeggings/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110506-071540.jpg20110506-071540.jpgLaurie poured herself into her jeggings for us today. She says they're comfortable. I believe it. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110506-071522.jpg20110506-071522.jpgModel and colleague Laurie rockin' the jeggings from Express. 2011-10-04T22:15:29+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/07/wintry-busy-mothers-day-weekend/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110507-013619.jpg20110507-013619.jpgNewlyweds at Diamond Head. Clue: Let your spouse out of the house. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110507-013607.jpg20110507-013607.jpgOvercast and cool for the day's activities. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110507-013543.jpg20110507-013543.jpgSophie's crystals. These didn't make the cut. They'll be some fun candy!2011-10-04T22:15:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/08/motherhood-is-not-for-the-meek/2011-10-04T22:15:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/09/megamind-is-mega-mine/2011-10-04T22:14:54+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/10/hawaii-fourth-graders-rite-of-passage/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110510-071929.jpg20110510-071929.jpgCharlotte is ready to go!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110510-064840.jpg20110510-064840.jpgSteam vents from Kilauea Caldeira behind Sophie when she was on her 4th-grade Big Island Trip.. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110510-064829.jpg20110510-064829.jpgThe keiki get worn out, as demonstrated here by Kid1. 2011-10-04T22:14:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/11/the-most-exciting-day-of-her-life/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110511-071832.jpg20110511-071832.jpgCharlotte and BFF Ariana at 3:15 this morning at Koko Head School. Can't you just see the excitement in their faces? 2011-10-04T22:14:36+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/12/conveyor-belt-sushi-in-hawaii-kai/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110512-071004.jpg20110512-071004.jpgSophie knew she had to wait for Charlotte to leave the Island before she'd get to try Hana Sushi for a conveyor-belt sushi experience!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110512-070949.jpg20110512-070949.jpgWe weren't trying to reach the ceiling! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110512-070913.jpg20110512-070913.jpgsteamed bok choy with sesame oil. Healthy!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110512-070901.jpg20110512-070901.jpgFantasy roll is stuffed with snow crab and avocado, topped with colorful tobiko. Salmon roll in the background with Sophie.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110512-070843.jpg20110512-070843.jpgCute little tako sushi went by in pairs!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110512-070829.jpg20110512-070829.jpgSpicy ahi was the lava flow! Spicy is right! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110512-070757.jpg20110512-070757.jpgSushi, sushi! Sushi, sush! Choo-chooooo!2011-10-04T22:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/13/day2-dining-with-kid1-pacific-soul-cafe/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110513-075800.jpg20110513-075800.jpgThree monstrous ribs atop my plate! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110513-075750.jpg20110513-075750.jpgSophie and the buttermilk chicken plate. Succulent! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110513-075735.jpg20110513-075735.jpgSean Priester, aka @PacificSoul and chef of Aloha Soul & Spice on Waialae Avenue at the foot of St. Louis Heights Drive. 2011-10-04T22:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/14/keeping-it-real/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110514-050704.jpg20110514-050704.jpgSteam vents from Kilauea Caldeira behind Charlotte, on her own 4th grade trip.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110514-050608.jpg20110514-050608.jpgSophie fits a shoulder rest on one of the violas she tried. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110514-050550.jpg20110514-050550.jpgZooming by in my Grateful Dead jersey and a black sleeve on one arm and a white sleeve on the other. That's how I roll, LOL. Photo by John.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110514-050532.jpg20110514-050532.jpgCharlotte, Ariana and her mom, Stacy, and Sophie last night when the kids came back from the Big Island. 2011-10-04T22:13:32+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/15/photo-fun-while-riding-in-the-wild-a-touch-of-klass-for-kahala/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110515-104234.jpg20110515-104234.jpgPhotosynth photo of Makapu'u. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110515-103519.jpg20110515-103519.jpgToday's Kodak moment for me was in Kahala. They look like they're putting up a tree ala Iwojima! https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110515-103446.jpg20110515-103446.jpgCould this be the first of several statuaries installed at a Kahala Avenue property? There's room for many more! 2011-10-04T22:13:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/05/16/from-here-to-eternity-kodak-moments-are-forever/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110516-075601.jpg20110516-075601.jpgJohn and the girls at Halona Cove, aka Here From Eternity Beach, East Oahu. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110516-075527.jpg20110516-075527.jpgThat's me posing in a sand chair. Everyone was taking my picture. I wonder why? https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110516-075511.jpg20110516-075511.jpgA family poses for John, who took the photo with their camera. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110516-075456.jpg20110516-075456.jpgCouples in various Kodak moments. 2011-10-04T22:13:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/06/balancing-fitness-and-happiness/2011-10-04T00:05:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/07/good-bye-with-aloha/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110407-073529.jpgStarbucks galsJanine will say good-bye to her friend and manager, Johna, who is leaving Starbucks for another adventure. We wish her well! 2011-10-04T00:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/08/sunday-rain-or-shine-the-haleiwa-metric-century/2011-10-04T00:04:56+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/09/last-training-ride-before-the-haleiwa-metric-century/2011-10-04T00:04:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/10/the-results-are-in-haleiwa-metric-century-well-ours-anyway/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110410-024152.jpg20110410-024152.jpgHalf-way rest stop for today's Haleiwa Metric Century at Swanzy Beach Park on Oahu's North Shore.2011-10-04T00:04:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/11/an-argument-for-having-children-aka-eating-ones-words/2011-10-04T00:04:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/12/home-sick/2011-10-04T00:04:18+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/13/germs-by-the-eugiekazillions/2011-10-04T00:04:11+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/14/erring-on-the-side-of-caution-when-it-comes-to-norwalk-virus-on-oahu/2011-10-04T00:04:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/15/crime-scene-tape-across-east-oahu/2011-10-04T00:03:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/16/back-on-the-bicycles/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110416-123403.jpgDiamond Head April 16, 2011Such a gorgeous day for surfing at Diamond Head thanks to the Kona breezes.2011-10-04T00:03:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/17/great-ride-26-19-miles-oh-solo-mio/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110417-123411.jpgDiamond Head April 17, 2011Awesomeglassiness at Diamond Head today.2011-10-04T00:03:39+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/18/a-protective-coating-of-grime/2011-10-04T00:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/19/morning-commute/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110419-072240.jpg20110419-072240.jpgJust a moon shot. 2011-10-04T00:03:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/20/stretching-the-solar-system-for-my-convenience/2011-10-04T00:03:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/21/administrative-professionals-day/2011-10-04T00:03:04+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/22/life-with-curly-err-fuzzy-hair/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110422-071112.jpg20110422-071112.jpgYesterday, fuzzy!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110422-071053.jpg20110422-071053.jpgToday, less fuzzy.2011-10-04T00:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/23/chicks-who-chest-thump/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110423-103322.jpg20110423-103322.jpgMakapu'u. Featured is my Garmin Edge 500.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110423-103312.jpg20110423-103312.jpgMy bike and my shadow at Diamond Head Lookout.2011-10-04T00:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/24/easter-2011-ride-peace-love-to-all/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110424-105643.jpg20110424-105643.jpgMy Easter 2011 bandana: Pink, yellow, peace & love. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110424-105626.jpg20110424-105626.jpgSurfers at Diamond Head this morning.2011-10-04T00:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/25/rip-ryan-suenaga/2012-04-10T20:50:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/05/my-first-biopsy-shave/2011-10-04T00:02:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/11/23/giving-therapy/2011-10-04T00:01:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/01/january-1-2011/2011-10-04T00:00:29+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/16/would-you-change-anything-about-yourself/2011-10-03T07:11:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/17/kish-me-im-irish/2011-10-03T07:11:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/18/why-hawaii/2011-10-03T07:11:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/19/gusts-guts-and-grit-embrace-all-scenarios/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110319-123535.jpgWindy day at Makapu'uAdmiring the Team Jet gang at Makapu'u Lookout. iPhone photo by John Bender.2011-10-03T07:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/20/wind-whipped-and-wiped-out/2011-10-03T07:10:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/21/monday-morning-admiration/2011-10-03T07:10:35+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/22/tickled-by-a-feather-dangled-by-lei_chic/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110322-073243.jpgSilver, beads and feathers.Pluck a pair of ShesCraftyJewelry earrings at Therapy Boutique at Kahala Mall Center.2011-10-03T07:10:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/23/a-60s-love-icon/2011-10-03T07:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/24/a-high-tech-heritage-in-hawaii/2011-10-03T07:10:10+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/25/avocado-love-for-my-colleagues/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110325-125930.jpgAvocados, after. Avocados, after. I think my colleagues enjoyed the guacamole!https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110325-125903.jpgMashed avocados.Mashed avocados, ready for more ingredients.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110325-125832.jpgAvocados for guacamole.Avocados for guacamole.2011-10-03T07:09:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/26/surfing-and-bicycling-in-the-wind/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110326-124449.jpgWind, clouds, rain for today's ride. Wind, clouds, rain for today's ride. The Scatt at Makapu'u Lookout, waiting for a tourist to get blasted off the wall by a gust. 2011-10-03T07:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/27/be-friendly-on-your-bicycle/2011-10-03T07:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/28/techies-tech-tease-tech-ease/2011-10-03T07:09:26+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/29/is-your-fly-down/2011-10-03T07:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/30/your-virtual-presence-is-all-thats-requested/2015-10-09T08:57:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/31/how-we-age/2011-10-03T07:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/01/brace-yourself-its-april-1/2011-10-03T07:08:41+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/02/haleiwa-metric-century-packet-pickup/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110402-124159.jpgUmbrella ManBillionaire Gensiro Kawamoto at one of his Kahala Avenue properties.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110402-124132.jpgFor saleVarious jerseys were for sale at the packet pickup. But who in Hawaii would want to buy this one that says Canada on it? https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110402-124113.jpgPacket pickupWaikiki Elementary School was the site for the Haleiwa Metric Century packet pickup. 2011-10-03T07:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/03/gorgeous-day-for-a-ride-51-9-miles/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/20110403-120940.jpgred ridesMy red ride and a tourists' red ride. 2011-10-03T07:08:21+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/04/04/does-your-alarm-clock-oversleep-on-mondays-too/2011-10-03T07:08:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/24/smokin-hot-smokin-not/2011-10-03T07:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/25/triggering-that-exercise-high/2011-10-03T07:06:59+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/26/first-training-day-for-haleiwa-metric-century-hills/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110226-124852.jpgMakapu'u Lookout Feb. 26, 2011Just finished the second hill of the day, 20 more miles to go. 2011-10-03T07:06:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/27/solo-ride-second-day-of-training-for-haleiwa-metric-century/2011-10-03T07:06:29+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/28/so-much-for-lanikai-beach/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110228-072023.jpg20110228-072023.jpgParty time at Lanikai Beachhttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110228-071950.jpg20110228-071950.jpgLots of Corona beer.2011-10-03T07:06:20+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/01/getting-back-on-my-elliptical-baby/2011-10-03T07:06:11+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/02/can-exercise-keep-you-young-im-counting-on-it/2011-10-03T07:06:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/03/girls-day-in-hawaii/2011-10-03T07:05:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/04/suspiciously-well-dressed/2011-10-03T07:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/05/hill-slayer-solo-ride-in-the-wild/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110305-122302.jpgClouds loom over the southern horizon as seen from Diamond Head Lookout. Clouds loom over the southern horizon as seen from Diamond Head Lookout. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110305-122245.jpgWeathery at Makapu'u LookoutWeathery at Makapu'u Lookout2011-10-03T07:05:29+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/06/btb-ftw-kmob/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110306-021622.jpgConsiderably prettier day than yesterday at Diamond Head Lookout.Considerably prettier day than yesterday at Diamond Head Lookout.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110306-021604.jpgI'd rather ride in traffic then paraglide amid the cliffs and ocean! I'd rather ride in traffic then paraglide amid the cliffs and ocean! 2011-10-03T07:05:15+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/07/monday-morning-musings/2011-10-03T07:04:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/08/happy-birthday-starbucks/2011-10-03T07:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/09/see-ya-in-heck/2011-10-03T07:04:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/10/raising-daughters/2011-10-03T07:04:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/11/once-again-dodged-a-hitsunami-bullet/2011-10-03T07:03:55+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/12/what-a-man-says-what-a-woman-hears-relationship-landmines/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110312-110432.jpgOceanic Institute and Sea Life Park beyond the roaming Scattante.Oceanic Institute and Sea Life Park beyond the roaming Scattante.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110312-105934.jpgJust call me Jersey Girl! Just call me Jersey Girl! 2011-10-03T07:03:46+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/13/riding-in-groups-vs-riding-alone/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110313-125311.jpg20110313-125311.jpgJust a beautiful day today! Diamond Head Lookout.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110313-125229.jpg20110313-125229.jpgTry Fitness Hawaii offers programs for women, but I spotted some dudes in the mix. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110312-1108111.jpg20110312-110811.jpg2011-10-03T07:03:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/14/a-blind-mans-amazing-point-of-view/2011-10-03T07:03:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/03/15/beware-the-ides-of-march/2011-10-03T07:03:13+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/04/it-isnt-easy-to-question-authority/2011-10-03T07:02:25+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/05/are-you-lonesome-tonight/2011-10-03T07:02:08+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/06/first-date-super-bowl-sunday-1991/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/photo13.jpgphoto(13)Barbecue stew for Super Bowl Sunday2011-10-03T07:01:37+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/07/point-and-click/2011-10-03T07:01:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/08/rethinking-goals/2011-10-03T07:01:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/09/bumps-for-the-benderettes/2011-10-03T07:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/10/try-a-little-benevolence/2011-10-03T07:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/11/being-a-valentine-4-ever/2011-10-03T07:00:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/12/impromptu-ride-to-let-off-steam-at-garmin-connect-details/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/photo14.jpgBlustery Afternoon at Diamond HeadBlustery Afternoon at Diamond Head2011-10-03T07:00:21+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/13/kickin-ass-through-east-oahu/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/paula-at-diamond-head-021311.jpgWatching the surfers at Diamond Head.Watching the surfers at Diamond Head. Photo by John. 2011-10-03T07:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/14/stuffed-peppers/2011-10-03T06:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/15/morning-commute-from-east-oahu-idrive/2011-10-03T06:59:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/16/what-i-mean-by-perfect/2011-10-03T06:59:41+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/17/despite-social-media-some-irl-things-never-change/2011-10-03T06:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/18/at-least-your-life-is-not-an-opera/2011-10-03T06:59:22+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/19/73-hour-ride/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110219-113409.jpgRoad rash or arm guards?Do these tie-dyed arm sleeves look like road rash?https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110219-113350.jpgDiamond Head Feb. 19, 2011Diamond Head.2011-10-03T06:59:14+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/20/alone-on-the-road-and-lost-in-my-thoughts/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110220-125811.jpgMy little scattanteThat's my little Scattante leaning on the bridge at Diamond Head. Love her! 2011-10-03T06:59:04+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/21/three-times-a-charm/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110221-100552.jpgPresident's Day at Diamond Head LookoutPresident's Day 2011 at Diamond Head Lookout.2011-10-03T06:58:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/22/pleasant-people/2011-10-03T06:58:40+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/02/23/mysterious-words-with-friends-opponents/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110223-071535.jpg20110223-071535.jpgEven Words With Friends knows ITWEEET! 2011-10-03T06:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/24/rip-jack-lalane/2011-10-03T06:57:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/15/sony-open-aka-high-concentrations-of-male-hormones-and-bad-driving-in-east-oahu-at-garmin-connect-details/2011-10-03T06:57:28+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/16/wearing-makeup/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cropped-bike-shirt.jpgcropped bike shirtReally. That's what it says. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/337.jpg337Really. That's what it says. https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/20110116-014451.jpg20110116-014451.jpgColorful eye shadows at Bare Escentualshttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/20110116-014414.jpg20110116-014414.jpgJust because we wear makeup don't mean we can't kick your ass.2011-10-03T06:57:14+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/17/dixie-grill-bbq-at-diamond-head-lookout-today/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/photo9-e1295306395629.jpgphoto(9)Paula at Diamond Head on MLK 2011https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/photo61-e1295306235767.jpgphoto(6)John at Diamond Head Lookout MLK 2011https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/photo6.jpgphoto(6)John at Diamond Head on MLK 2011.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/photo8.jpgphoto(8)Dixie Grill BBQ beef brisket sandwiches at Diamond Head Lookout today.2011-10-03T06:57:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/18/an-appetite-for-lasagne-and-life/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/20110118-071122.jpg20110118-071122.jpgJohn's rendition of SIL2's lasagne. Mangia!2011-10-03T06:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/19/workout-day-38-postaday2011-day-19/2011-10-03T06:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/20/january-the-seasonal-health-club-urge-surge/2011-10-03T06:56:11+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/21/what-would-governor-neil-abercrombie-do/2011-10-03T06:56:01+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/22/an-afternoon-east-oahu-ride/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/photo10-e1295752045422.jpgAfternoon at Diamond Head LookoutAfternoon at Diamond Head Lookout2011-10-03T06:55:51+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2011/01/23/three-times-a-charm-by-lavagal-at-garmin-connect-details/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/photo11.jpgphoto(11)Sunday morning BAU at Diamond Head 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at Diamond HeadLove the stop at Diamond Head Lookout!2011-10-03T06:52:17+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/12/23/weight-watchers-week-3-on-pointsplus/2011-10-03T06:50:27+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/12/24/saying-good-bye-to-an-old-old-friend/2011-10-03T06:50:02+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/12/28/celebrating-the-departing-jiggly-thighs-et-al/2011-10-03T06:49:53+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/12/31/last-ride-of-2010-lemme-get-the-bugs-outta-my-teeth-by-lavagal-at-garmin-connect-details/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/camerabag_photo_1013.jpgPaula & the bikesPaula poses with both John's and her bike at Diamond Head. 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Islandscene.com is our virtual hang out. Join us! 2011-09-15T05:23:35+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2009/01/18/obamas-mama-in-malamalama/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/25obama0600.jpg25obama0600August 2008 Obama body surfing at Sandy Beachhttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/malamalama-logo.jpgmalamalama-logoThe magazine of the University of Hawaii2011-09-15T05:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/10/07/dinner-weirdness-spaghetti-tacos/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/20101005-075700.jpg20101005-075700.jpgSpaghetti tacos, ole!2011-09-11T00:18:36+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/10/05/white-girls-can-zumba/2011-10-01T22:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/10/01/learning-from-tyler-clementis-tragedy/2011-09-05T23:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/17/is-something-going-around/2011-09-05T23:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/28/honolulu-century-ride-misses-its-mission/2011-09-05T23:30:19+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/21/is-everybody-happy/2011-09-05T23:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/14/lose-a-palooza/2011-09-05T23:26:50+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/12/split-screen-sadness/2011-09-05T23:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/11/century-training-911-by-lavagal-at-garmin-connect-details/2011-09-05T23:24:34+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/06/big-ring-little-ring-its-no-big-deal/2011-09-05T23:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/04/century-training-94-by-lavagal-at-garmin-connect-details/2011-09-05T23:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/09/01/my-drinking-problem/2011-09-05T23:19:12+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/08/31/diane-ako-director-of-public-relations/2011-08-17T06:25:13+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/08/22/solo-century-training-822-by-lavagal-at-garmin-connect-details/2011-08-17T06:18:57+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/08/21/august-21-ride-with-john-lavagal-at-garmin-connect-details/2011-08-17T06:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/08/15/todays-ride-by-lavagal-at-garmin-connect-details/2011-08-17T05:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/08/12/what-do-you-think-ive-been-up-to/2011-08-17T05:02:31+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/08/04/aging-and-motivation/2011-08-17T05:01:09+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/07/29/listen-to-the-pants/2011-08-17T04:59:49+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/07/24/sun-sea-surf-salvaging-ones-skin/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/skin-treatment.jpgskin treatmentI had to rub Carac on my arms to remove the sandpaper-like bumps on my arms that were precancerous. This was back in 2010. Paula iPhone photo by daughter 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icy treat!Sophie & Charlotte enjoy sweet shave ices with ice cream underneath.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photo38.jpgCharlotte's sand mummyCharlotte shaped a sand mummy.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photo37.jpgKaiaka Beach ParkSea, sun, sand, smiles.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photo361.jpgJohn on bikehttps://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photo36.jpgJohn on bicycleJohn rides away to be in the 2010 Metric Century.2011-08-09T23:15:23+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/04/27/lifetime-goal-weight-watchers-at-work/2011-08-09T23:14:14+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/04/22/ever-wish/2011-08-09T23:13:43+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/04/19/eyjafjallajokull-and-perspective/2011-08-09T23:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/04/15/at-the-mercy/2011-08-09T23:10:58+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/04/13/participate-a-timely-global-mosaic/2011-08-09T23:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://lavagal.net/2010/04/11/the-pleasant-peasant-cooks-1/https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photo33.jpgFresh chiffonade of basil tops the roasted veggies.Generously sprinkle a chiffonade of fresh basil over the roasted vegetables before tossing with the cappellini.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photo34.jpgRoasted tomatoes and onionsTomatoes and onions are roasted with Italian herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper.https://lavagal.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photo32.jpgCappelini with 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