I learned that life lessons are in everything I do and everything you do to me, good and bad. So, I became a student of life. Inspired by: Simulation and Creation: Let the Fantastic Voyage Begin by Carmellita Reading this piece: Simulation and Creation: Let the Fantastic Voyage Begin by…

She continued, “ʻO ka ahi o ka diamond huʻu e hoʻopau ai i ko mākou mauʻenemi.” I fought the power at the word diamond. — In my haste to leave, I collided with a very short lady, who fitted the description of a native Hawaiian. “Alohaʻoe i kou hanohano, e hiki i ka diamond huʻu ke mālama iāʻoe no ka wa pauʻole,” she said. Then she performed a curtsy before I could respond. She grabbed…

Use forgiveness as a cleanser to clean up the hatred and cruelty humanity shares. Don’t let it stay inside of you because it will harm you. “My life is a mess, and no matter what I do, it keeps getting worst,” Belinda complains to Yolanda as they walk for exercise…

I didn’t wait around to find out. I bolted as if the museum was on fire! I quickly swept through the museum. My eyes picked up nothing unusual or suspicious. Closed Circuit Cameras were everywhere surrounding all the artifacts, so I stayed to the side away from them. I beelined…

“You were the only child I knew without a dream.” — “Why don’t you get a regular job?” Sandra criticized her friend Rosie as they enjoyed their weekly Saturday evening dinner. “Don’t you see your writings are going nowhere?” The fire in Rosie’s eye flared up as her anger rose, then she fired out, “Say what!” Cutting into her steak, Sandra…

I needed to know about the ‘cursed’ Oolonpo Tribe and their connection to the Yellow Diamond Hibiscus! Chapter 50 Ten-thirty came and went, with no word from Willoby. His cellphone went to voice mail. Determined to get out of Hawaii, I packed and headed out, glancing back, my eyes focused…

Illumination Book Chapters The Yellow Hibiscus Chapter 49 "Since New York reported no new fires relating to the diamond, you might be right, Sgt. Booker. Maybe she is already here in Hawaii!" Inside the office of Captain Gellert, famed hypnotist Dr. Jonas Getty took a tour. Inspecting the displays of hunting trophies in awe, he…

For many females, Sex is chained to love. It's a meal for most males, and for many, three times per day along with dessert sometimes isn't enough. Sex & Ego: Is It The Destruction of Man? Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, R. Kelly, Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Chris Noth…

When we love ourselves, and who we are, we are not quick to judge and criticize others because of who they are. Listening to Candy and Blessing while shopping. “Don’t call me back,” Blessing said into her cell phone. “I don’t like the way you are.” “You don’t like yourself…