Gorgeous writing from the archive. Glad to be able to read it. This is masterful prose: "The air was hushed and humming. A few seabirds dived and swooped in the distance, laughing at the pale sky. The waves were soft and gentle, creaming across the warm sand." I was *there* with you. Thanks!
Professional Writers, who put their name on a piece, ought to welcome a free fact check. Alicia has. I agree that it is a lovely piece and that’s why it shouldn’t be marred by these mistakes.
Kaua’i island is famous and easy to spell check.
And this is from the HAWAII magazine (my local lei sellers have closed early due to the heat dome) not just my own professional botanical experience:
“ 2. Purple Orchid Lei
Not traditionally Hawaiian, the bright and colorful orchid lei are one of the most popular lei seen at airport and lūʻau greetings. They’re sturdier than most other flowers, are long-lasting, can be dyed and have no scent, making it a lei that truly is perfect for every person and occasion.”
If the flowers have scent, it’s because they hang in a cooler with the airborne essential oils of scented varieties.
Even though you seem to confuse substack with the repressive rules of AA, I truly wish that you’ll experience the exquisite scents of pikake (so ephemeral jasmine) and white ginger leis as they are utterly transporting!
Hi, this piece was orignally published last year (hence the title's inclusion of the words "From the Archive"). I've added a short line to indicate as much.
In 2004, when I told my BnB hosts about the honu (green turtle) that swam up to me when I was diving, they got very quiet, then their whole approach went from polite welcome to full embrace. Honus are roughly on par with ‘angels’. It was like an endorsement! I got certified to SCUBA on my 50th in Kona. Best adventure of them ALL!
Gorgeous writing from the archive. Glad to be able to read it. This is masterful prose: "The air was hushed and humming. A few seabirds dived and swooped in the distance, laughing at the pale sky. The waves were soft and gentle, creaming across the warm sand." I was *there* with you. Thanks!
Jennifer, your postitive review means the world to me :) I admire your writing and editing so much, and I'm so glad you're part of our Universe!
Glad to be here!
A couple gentle fact checks:
No such island as Kawaii. There’s Hawai’i & Kaua’i though.
Purple orchids have no scent, that’s why they’re the ones on your plate.
Maui Strong is still sitting on half of the millions and millions of dollars they already got.
Other organizations that are imitating the name, have you vetted them?
The Maui fire was almost a year ago, not a week.
I’m glad you had a transformational experience in Hawai’i. It really can be a paradise that returns us to a more harmonized state with nature.
Ali, I hope you don’t read my work! Alicia this was a beautiful piece. And I believe YOU CAN smell the orchids!
Thanks Susan, I appreciate that ;)
I’ll try not to.
Professional Writers, who put their name on a piece, ought to welcome a free fact check. Alicia has. I agree that it is a lovely piece and that’s why it shouldn’t be marred by these mistakes.
Kaua’i island is famous and easy to spell check.
And this is from the HAWAII magazine (my local lei sellers have closed early due to the heat dome) not just my own professional botanical experience:
“ 2. Purple Orchid Lei
Not traditionally Hawaiian, the bright and colorful orchid lei are one of the most popular lei seen at airport and lūʻau greetings. They’re sturdier than most other flowers, are long-lasting, can be dyed and have no scent, making it a lei that truly is perfect for every person and occasion.”
If the flowers have scent, it’s because they hang in a cooler with the airborne essential oils of scented varieties.
Even though you seem to confuse substack with the repressive rules of AA, I truly wish that you’ll experience the exquisite scents of pikake (so ephemeral jasmine) and white ginger leis as they are utterly transporting!
Aloha
Hi, this piece was orignally published last year (hence the title's inclusion of the words "From the Archive"). I've added a short line to indicate as much.
I sure hope you’ve been able to return!
In 2004, when I told my BnB hosts about the honu (green turtle) that swam up to me when I was diving, they got very quiet, then their whole approach went from polite welcome to full embrace. Honus are roughly on par with ‘angels’. It was like an endorsement! I got certified to SCUBA on my 50th in Kona. Best adventure of them ALL!
Aloha