wait – don’t die yet!
Marlene NakamotoAnnette Kam is on a mission to help people plan for death. She wrote the book, Wait – Don’t Die Yet!, based on her personal experience of settling a loved-one’s affairs after they’d passed. The e-book is a free download at her website, annettekam.com.
Eat Well
spicy pickled onions
Here’s an easy (no cooking required!) recipe for pickled onions. Make it as spicy as you want or not at all. For tastiest results, use local sweet onions such as Maui or Ewa Sweet.
Upcoming Events
Don't miss out on these events that are heading your way!
view more eventsWaimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
Saturday, February 4, 2023
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Big Island
Aloha Home Market – Ala Moana Center
Sunday, February 5, 2023
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Oahu
Monday, February 6, 2023
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
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From the Magazine
Take a look at some of the stories that made their way into the spotlight in this season's issue.
HMSA is fortunate to work with a variety of health care providers such as physicians, dentists, and pharmacists. Several of them are HMSA employees! We asked them to share their knowledge about what it takes to improve your health and well-being.
In Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha, everyone gets a chance to dance. From keiki to kupuna, the art of hula lives on.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to walk through a storybook? Hawaii Volcanoes National Park created a new self-guided storybook trail featuring award-winning author and artist Caren Loebel-Fried’s book, Legend of the Gourd. Find out what inspired Loebel-Fried to tell the Legend of the Gourd and why she uses the ancient art of block printing to express her creativity.
During Makahiki, communities gather and play games to celebrate the Hawaiian new year. But the history of Makahiki also reveals a deep meaning tied to rituals, prayers, and religious activities.
shriners: a young life transformed
Elijah Yim suffered a stroke before he was born. He needed support. So did his parents. A physical therapist recommended they look at Shriners Children’s Hawaii and that recommendation changed Elijah's life.