Category: Living Life
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She’s Such a Positive Crackerjack
Having a very strict father was the key to the life of Jeanette S. Akamine because she has always been very independent. She said that his teachings were always with a positive attitude. She graduated from St. Francis Convent, then helped support the family’s Nu‘uanu Avenue Myogaya Restaurant in the kitchen. Jeanette completed beauty school…
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Home of the Brave
To see Jacqui and Chuck Probst smiling on the pickleball court as they battle their opponents, one may never guess they experienced an actual war at a young age. Both volunteered for service in the Army during the Vietnam War in the late 1960s. They enlisted separately, as they had not met — yet. Jacqui…
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Planning for the Future & Beyond
Real estate is often considered one’s residential or rental property. But as we age, real estate can become a burden. If this is you, you’re not alone. Meet “Mrs. Lee,” a longtime homeowner who finds her home is too big and too much work to maintain. She receives support from a real estate planner who…
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Negotiation Tips: How to Haggle
Paying too much but don’t know how to get a better price? Haggling might help. Negotiating prices via haggling can save savvy shoppers money, especially on big-ticket items like homes, vehicles or expensive services. Although it can be intimidating, haggling is common. When done respectfully, it can create a healthy marketplace. Here are a few…
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Tennis Friends ‘Love’ This Spinach Salad
This refreshing salad is so easy to make, especially when I bake the bacon in the oven. I usually double or triple the salad dressing recipe so there is plenty on hand for everyone to enjoy. While I can’t remember how I got this recipe, my family has enjoyed this salad for over 40 years.…
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Journaling Can Help Us Cope With Grief
Why is grief journaling good for us? Journaling is an effective coping mechanism for our grief. The journal becomes a companion as we navigate grief and serves as a safe, nonjudgmental healing outlet. Many of us may already keep journals , but if we haven’t explored this avenue, let’s track our grief journey on paper.…
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The Scary Thought of Surgery
If you had told me a year ago that I would be experiencing the Granddaddy of Major Surgeries in 2024, I wouldn’t have believed you. But that’s what happened. And I was scared. Last year, my cardiologist found a blocked artery. It was not partially blocked — which might have been fixed by a stent…
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Walls of Honor
One of The American Legion’s main pillars is its concern for veterans who have served their country in any of our military branches during wartime or peacetime. I visited many longterm care facilities as a American Legion Post 1 representative to make short patriotic talks and pass out “Thank You For You Service” certificates. I…
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Safe Falling Principles & Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. But falling is not the inevitable result of aging. Awareness and lifestyle adjustment can help prevent falls or lessen the number of falls. And learning how to fall safely will reduce the potential for…
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Honolulu Kūpuna Shed Grows in Kaka‘ako
Founded in 2016, Honolulu Kupuna Shed was originally named the “Honolulu Men’s Shed,” based on an Australian model that promotes fellowship and well-being among senior men. For the past 8 years, “The Shed” focused on traditional woodworking, bike repair and canoe building. In 2022, The Shed renamed itself the “Honolulu Kupuna Shed” to encourage more…