Category: Living Life

Five Reasons to Love Your Library Card!

Loving the library card, Ann and George Fujioka use it to access online and physical resources in the library.

You may not realize the endless possibilities your library card provides for exploring, enjoyment and lifelong learning at your Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS). Get a free card, at any one of your 50 public libraries.

1. Access and Assistance for “Techie” Gadgets. Enter the online world using one of our 800 public computers with Internet access, available by reservation in libraries statewide. You may also borrow a fully functional netbook for a threeweek loan period from 37 of our libraries. Use free Wi-Fi (wireless data access) on your own device at any library during public service hours. Our library staff is available to assist, and can help you set up your device to download e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines from our Over- Drive and OneClickdigital online collections, or create an email or Facebook account to keep in touch with family and friends.

2. Enhance Your Travels Abroad. Explore places, people and cultures by borrowing travel books and e-books. Take Mango Languages or Powerspeak e-earning website courses to learn handy in-language catch phrases to communicate with the locals. Download reading for the “road” to your hand-held device. You may even apply for your passport at the Hawai‘i State Library’s Federal Document Section on O‘ahu and the Kea‘au Public & School Library on Hawai‘i island.

3. Get Trusted Info for Health and More. Our librarians can offer confidential, reputable reference information from databases and websites to suit your individual needs. You may also access hundreds of free instructor-led, online courses provided by Gale Courses, ranging from personal finance to digital photography, and health and wellness. We also offer free access to Microsoft IT Academy’s 250 e-Learning courses, including basic WORD, Excel spreadsheets and more.

4. Find Tax and Legal Forms. Hawai‘i State tax forms are available at your library. Some branches also provide federal tax forms. In partnership with the State Judiciary and Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i, libraries now offer self-represented litigants frequently used civil (family, consumer and housing law) legal forms on www.lawhelp.org/hi. The website guides users in filling out the forms easily and correctly. Please consult your tax and legal experts for specific questions.

5. Enjoy Leisure and Family Time. Explore your interests by borrowing popular e-magazines from Zinio. Topics include food, hobbies, sports, business, fashion and entertainment. Rent Korean TV dramas or family friendly DVDs for just $1. Most branches offer weekly preschool storytimes and year-round programs and activities. Celebrate “Heroes” during our seven-week 2015 HSPLS Summer Reading Program, which kicks off May 31. Call or visit us online for information.

Office of the State Librarian
Hawai‘i State Public Library System
808-831-6878 | lds@librarieshawaii.org
www.librarieshawaii.org

You may not realize the endless possibilities your library card provides for exploring, enjoyment and lifelong learning at your Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS). Get a free card, at any one of your 50 public libraries. 1. Access and Assistance for “Techie” Gadgets. Enter the online world using one of our 800 public computers…
Jai Vegetarian Winter Stew
For a healthy and hearty New Year dish, Jai blends dried and fresh veggies with bean paste. Anyone can make this today using ingredients found in Asian groceries.
Broth:

Ginger root (crushed & chopped 5 in.)

3/4 cup sugar

8 oz. mashed red bean paste (nam yau)

6 oz. mashed yellow bean paste (tau hu mui)

1 dried squid, washed and soaked

12 whole star anise, mashed

1 1/2 cup oyster sauce

2 quarts water (may use chicken broth or hondashi

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. oil

1/2 lb. black mushrooms, wash and parboil

1/4 lb. black fungus, wash and parboil

1/2 lb. dried yellow bean curd (foo jook), wash and parboil

1/2 lb. golden lily flower, wash and parboil

1/4 lb. dried oysters (hau see), wash and parboil

1/4 lb. dry bamboo shoot (sun ha), sliced, wash and parboil

1/2 lb. oil tofu in cubes

1 can bamboo shoots, sliced

1 lb. long rice, soak and parboil

1 pkg black moss (fatt choy) add oil to loosen and parboil

1 large celery or Napa cabbage (won bok), cut up

Directions:

Heat 3 Tbsp. of oil in a 6-quart pot. Brown ginger, add all broth items in order listed, stir fry 3 to 4 minutes, then add liquid and bring to a boil; adjust seasoning.

Pre-wash ingredients and parboil all but canned bamboo shoots. Add all but the last three ingredients. Bring to boil; simmer 30 minutes. Add last three ingredients. Stir well and cook 30 more minutes. Serve with white or brown rice.

Popo’s Kitchen available from the author: 808-734-1063 or Amazon.com
For a healthy and hearty New Year dish, Jai blends dried and fresh veggies with bean paste. Anyone can make this today using ingredients found in Asian groceries. Broth: Ginger root (crushed & chopped 5 in.) 3/4 cup sugar 8 oz. mashed red bean paste (nam yau) 6 oz. mashed yellow bean paste (tau hu…
Upgrade Your Roof This Spring

As seniors consider upgrading their roofs in the spring, they are reminded to select a company who will recommend the ideal roofing application to best protect their dwelling for generations to come. While they may be uncertain at first when choosing between different roofing materials available, one recommendation is PABCO Roofing Products. PABCO makes shingles suited for sloped roofs of 2/12 (roughly 9.5 degrees) or more, including the entry-level laminate Premier shingle. This particular variety is the “heaviest” in its class at 260 pounds, a weight that translates into an ideal defense against Hawai‘i’s steady trade winds.

Most PABCO shingles feature a 3M Scotchgard Algae Prevention System, which offers a 20-year warranty against algae — an unsurpassed guarantee within the market. PABCO’s Radiance shingles feature solar reflective properties and have proven popular in Hawai‘i’s tropical climate, as they keep homes cooler by reflecting heat back into the atmosphere. Radiance shingles also help homeowners save on energy costs as less power is required to cool structures over time.

Hawai‘i seniors are encouraged to learn more about the various roofing products on the market, including everything from three-tab to super heavyweight shingles available in assorted colors and corresponding applications. They will have peace of mind when choosing a roofer who does the work right, using the highest quality products and materials.

Murakami Roofing, LLC
45-558 C-18 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe 96744
808-348-8270 | murakamiroofing@gmail.com
www.murakamiroofing.com

As seniors consider upgrading their roofs in the spring, they are reminded to select a company who will recommend the ideal roofing application to best protect their dwelling for generations to come. While they may be uncertain at first when choosing between different roofing materials available, one recommendation is PABCO Roofing Products. PABCO makes shingles…
Common Types Of Roofing In Hawai’i

As Hawai‘i residents prepare to upgrade their homes before the holidays, many functional and attractive roofing applications are available. The two most common types of roofing in Hawai‘i are asphalt shingles (sloped roofs) and rolled roofing (low-pitched roofs).

Asphalt shingles last anywhere from 30 to 50 years, depending on the desired application, and provide stellar value. Various models offer algae resistance (for wet, rain-prone areas); others boast solar reflectivity (for warm, dry climates).

Rolled roofing is flat and is applied with a torch to prevent holes and damage created by nails. Color varieties are similar to shingles. A protective coating, such as GacoRoof, will help cool the home and prolong the roof’s lifespan.

Late summer was a relentless string of sweltering days. GacoRoof silicone roof coatings are an ideal solution to help beat the heat. Designed to seal and protect homes from leaks , they also reflect damaging UV rays that can compromise the life of a roof over time. Sometimes coatings can help homeowners avoid costly roof tear-offs. For flat and sloped roofs, elastomeric coating features exceptional adhesion, reduces ponding and helps retain the reflective white finish — all while lowering a home’s temperature by 10 degrees.

These GacoRoof coatings also offer longer warranties than conventional finishes, including a 50-year limited material warranty. GacoRoof coatings adhere to a multitude of roof types and are suitable atop various substrates in both dry and wet climates.

Murakami Roofing, LLC
45-558 C-18 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe 96744
808-348-8270 | murakamiroofing@gmail.com
www.murakamiroofing.com

As Hawai‘i residents prepare to upgrade their homes before the holidays, many functional and attractive roofing applications are available. The two most common types of roofing in Hawai‘i are asphalt shingles (sloped roofs) and rolled roofing (low-pitched roofs). Asphalt shingles last anywhere from 30 to 50 years, depending on the desired application, and provide stellar…
Southeast Asian Chicken & Corn Soup
Even in the Islands it can get chilly during the winter months and on those days there’s nothing more satisfying or easy to prepare as a home-made soup. This soup provides a good dose of protein from the chicken breast, lots of fresh ingredients that pack on the flavor and a creamy broth of limey coconut.

Ingredients:

1 15-oz. can of unsweetened coconut milk

2 15-oz. cans of low-sodium chicken broth

1 can of sweet corn, reserve liquid
1 cup water

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly into strips

4 scallions, sliced thin

1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion

1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger root

2 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
(eg. Mae Ploy spring roll dipping sauce)

2 Tbsp. fish sauce

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

4 kafir lime leaves, sliced thing
(substitute the zest from the lime)

1 handful rice noodles
(find these in your Asian section)

1 cup rough chopped cilantro
(stems and leaves)

Directions:

Soak your rice noodles in a bowl of water as you prep the soup base. In a medium saucepan, combine the first four ingredients and bring to a gentle boil. Add the scallion, onion, ginger and chicken and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through. Add the noodles, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, sliced kafir and lime juice. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh cilantro.

Serves: 4 | Time: 20 minutes

Wine pairing: Sauvignon blanc

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Even in the Islands it can get chilly during the winter months and on those days there’s nothing more satisfying or easy to prepare as a home-made soup. This soup provides a good dose of protein from the chicken breast, lots of fresh ingredients that pack on the flavor and a creamy broth of limey…
Active Kona Retiree Volunteers Giving Back

Bernhard Langer celebrates his 2014 win at the Mitsubihi Electric Championship at Hualalai with Kona Rotary Volunteer Chairpersons.

Senior Volunteers with the Aloha Spirit are having fun and preparing for the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Haualalai coming up January 19 – 25, 2015. This PGA Champions Tour event, televised internationally on The Golf Channel, requires the work and dedication of 400 local residents every year. Kona Rotary, with support from The Four Seasons at Hualalai, signs them up and manages their many duties.

“We love our committed seniors, says Larry Webb, Volunteer Co-Chair for Kona Rotary. “Ninety percent of our volunteers are retirees and seniors. Without Kona retirees, the monumental logistics of an event this size could not be carried out. I handle the technical side — spreadsheets, scheduling and volunteer operations.”

Co-Chair Kris Hazard is the front person who coordinates MEC’s mighty team. “Our crackerjack volunteer managers train and run their own crews for Scoring, Standard Bearing, Golf Pro and Spectator Transportation, and staffing Spectator Village. They also assist Tournament Operations and the Golf Channel. What we love about our seniors is their commitment longevity. Every year they return with a smile, creating a well-oiled machine, alive with camaraderie and aloha.”

January’s PGA Champions Tour season-opener also gives volunteers opportunity to give back to their community. Some, like Bill and Cindy Armer, are golfers who retired to Kona from the mainland. “We wanted to be a part of the community. At the Tournament, we’re having fun and helping Hawai‘i. We’re proud to wear our volunteer shirts and play at Hualalai when it is in tournament condition.”

MEC Volunteers who work three full shifts earn a free round of golf at the prestigious Hualalai Golf Club. What a plum to play a private course when it is in top condition. But the Hawaii County community is the big winner. Fabulous international TV exposure builds their economy, and PGA Champions Tour makes generous donations to three local charities each year. Kona Rotary turned their gift into ten $1,000 student scholarships, free eye exams for 500 Hawaii County elementary school children, medical equipment for Kona Community Hospital and new turf at athletic fields in Kona public parks. Champions Tour donations also benefit The Daniel R. Sayre Foundation, which underwrites rescue equipment for Hawaii County firefighters and first responders, and Big Island Junior Golf Association.

Volunteering is a great way for active seniors to make a huge difference in their community. To volunteer call Alan at 808-936-6074. For information on the Mitsubishi Electric Championship log on to www.pgatour.com/mec.

Senior Volunteers with the Aloha Spirit are having fun and preparing for the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Haualalai coming up January 19 – 25, 2015. This PGA Champions Tour event, televised internationally on The Golf Channel, requires the work and dedication of 400 local residents every year. Kona Rotary, with support from The Four Seasons…
A Book By Karen L. Twichell: A Caregiver’s Journey – Finding Your Way

“Karen Twichell presents a unique combination of practical guidance and true stories for caregivers.”
— Jack Canfield, Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul®

Caregiving is as much a crisis as the disease or catastrophe that calls us to service. With little warning and less training, we assume responsibility for our loved one. Karen Twichell, R.N. has written a book for us. Twichell knew bed care, but when caring for her own mother, she found that medical training did not address overcoming fear, exhaustion and balancing two jobs.

Twichell put together A Caregiver’s Journey, a powerful, truthful and most of all, helpful guide that should be in every adult’s home library, and shared with every friend called to care for a loved one.

Millions of caregivers are providing long-term support for patients with Cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s, strokes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. With most of the attention focused on the disease crisis, caregiving family or friends with no medical or social work experience become overwhelmed, but often feel shy to even ask for help. This book’s main concern is the health, stability and perseverance of the loving caregiver.

A Caregiver’s Journey addresses both the practical and emotional issues facing those new to patient care with instruction, references and personal anecdotes. Twichell shares real-life experiences that touch the heart and demonstrate strategies to manage difficult times. Informative chapters packed with information and dozens of resources provide hope. A companion workbook offers charts and journals to keep track of medications and schedule the nitty-gritty details of 24/7 care.

A Caregiver’s Journey — Finding Your Way By Karen L. Twichell
Available at www.amazon.com | ISBN 0595168353

Caregiving is as much a crisis as the disease or catastrophe that calls us to service. With little warning and less training, we assume responsibility for our loved one. Karen Twichell, R.N. has written a book for us. Twichell knew bed care, but when caring for her own mother, she found that medical training did…
Hooked On “Seniors Living In Paradise” Show

George Yoshida and Dereck Kurisu — two guys seniors invite into their homes every day.

“Seniors Living in Paradise” one-hour show on Oceanic Cable TV is a phenom — re-running twice a day in prime time all month, and cut into short Youtubes for the online world. Some seniors watch it nightly to bring sound, laughter, and company into their homes. “I can’t believe how many people in Hawai‘i and on the mainland watch this show!” says Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi. “Tune in and you’ll be hooked.”

It’s a series of upbeat, homespun vignettes featuring seniors, kids and families doing what communities do. For 60 minutes we follow show host George Yoshida, a jovial tutu man who “knows everybody’s auntie,” from one happy activity to another. The program bumps along like a Sunday drive, with something for everyone: banter of personal interviews, community activities, family parties, information for seniors, cooking demonstrations, and kids of all ages and ethnic groups — interacting with seniors. Local style music and Yoshida’s “everything is beautiful” attitude keep viewers engaged and coming back for more.

“I think we deliver a lot of information — we recognize many talents, achievments and values that our kupuna pass on to the keiki. We want folks who are not able to get out to see good things happening in our communities on the Big Island. They get enough upsetting news — we bring them fun, hope, and plenty to smile about.”

Volunteer host Yoshida started out as a high school teacher and coach before joining the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation, their Elder Activities Division. He created Kupuna Hula and Seniors Softball. George is happiest devoting his time, cheerfully showing the world what happy seniors and their families are up to. He didn’t count on becoming a senior superstar, but things happen.

Kurisu is in demand too, as an inspirational public speaker on “plantation values:” norms, values, attitudes and work ethic that plantation workers practiced to get along with one another and share in the benefits of plantation camps communities like Hakalau, where he grew up. Now he teaches younger generations these same values, so they can be successful too. He creates respect and brings the generations closer together.

As Vice President of KTA Superstores, Derek is a business superman, disquised as a kua‘aina farmer who leads a never-ending battle in helping seniors enjoy a better life, and create public/private collaborations that grow KTA Superstores brand in the process. Seniors win big with: The annual Old American Luncheon, monthly cooking demonstration at senior centers and Mountain Apple Brand, KTA’s private label plant that employs many seniors.

These “Seniors Living in Paradise” guys are going to hook you too!

Living in Paradise: Oceanic Time Warner Cable channel 27
Seniors Living in Paradise
Mon. – Fri.: 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Daily: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Primetime Living in Paradise
Daily: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 12:00 am–1:00 pm
Watch recent Youtube episodes online: www.ktasuperstores.com/living-in-paradise-show

“Seniors Living in Paradise” one-hour show on Oceanic Cable TV is a phenom — re-running twice a day in prime time all month, and cut into short Youtubes for the online world. Some seniors watch it nightly to bring sound, laughter, and company into their homes. “I can’t believe how many people in Hawai‘i and…
Preserving Hilo’s Past: The Lyman Museum

Photo by W Nowicki

A few blocks mauka of Hilo Bay at 276 Haili Street is a white frame building with dark green trim and a surrounding veranda upstairs and down, in the style of nineteenth-century New England homes. A guided tour of the Lyman Mission House, listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places, gives visitors a colorful and accurate look at missionary life in 1800s Hilo. The Lyman Museum, which includes the adjacent Mission House, is one of only four accredited museums in Hawai‘i and is also a Smithsonian affiliate.

Sarah and David Belden Lyman were educator-missionaries of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) in Massachusetts, assigned to the Hilo Mission in 1832. The very first missionary station in East Hawai‘i, the Hilo Mission had been established in 1824 at the village of Waiakea. The Lymans entered the Hawaiian mission field at a time of the “Second Great Awakening,” when thousands of converts were filling new churches throughout the Islands, including Hilo’s own Haili Church, founded in 1824. By 1840, over 90 percent of Hawaiians throughout the Islands attended Sunday services every week.

The Lymans also built a large thatched-roof meeting hall where they held religious services and educational programs each week. Later, as seasoned teachers, they were commissioned by Kamehameha III to found and administer the Hilo Boarding School for Hawaiian boys and young men. Native Hawaiians responded so favorably to missionary training in reading and writing that Hawai‘i became the most literate country on the planet.

Photo courtesy by the Lyman Museum

The Lyman Museum was established in 1931, with natural and cultural history collections housed in the Lyman family home, and a mission “To tell the story of Hawai‘i, its islands and its people.” In 1971, an adjacent museum building designed by architect Vladimir Ossipoff was constructed, and all the holdings were moved to this secure space with controlled environmental conditions and expanded room for exhibits. The Earth Heritage Gallery showcases the geological beginnings and natural habitats of the islands, while the Island Heritage Gallery tells the stories of the peoples and cultures of Hawai‘i. The Lyman Hawaiian shell collection is renown. The Museum’s collection of gems and minerals is the life’s work of a Lyman great-grandson, is described by the Smithsonian as one of the ten best in the U.S.

The Museum upholds the Lyman tradition of lifelong learning by regularly hosting educational programs on the natural, cultural, and social history of Hawai‘i, engaging and informing the community and visitors alike. In October, local island historian Boyd D. Bond will present “A Broad History of Hawai‘i Island”; later in November, he will talk story about the complex life and colorful reign of Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III).

For information on the many educational opportunities:
Lyman Museum, Hilo
808-935-5021 | www.lymanmuseum.org

A few blocks mauka of Hilo Bay at 276 Haili Street is a white frame building with dark green trim and a surrounding veranda upstairs and down, in the style of nineteenth-century New England homes. A guided tour of the Lyman Mission House, listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places, gives…
Crossing the Rainbow Bridge
For many people, a pet is their best friend and loyal confidant. Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when you have to make the difficult decision of saying good-bye because your pet is suffering, or no longer enjoying a good quality of life. The Hawaiian Humane Society offers euthanasia and cremation services for pets who are ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge.

In the emotional period following your pet’s death, it’s important to know that no two people grieve the same. Recovering from grief often involves finding positive ways to fill the void created by the loss.

There are many ways to celebrate your pet’s life to help you during the grieving process:

Record happy memories in a journal or a letter.

Make a photo album or collage.

Plan a memorial service.

Volunteer to help animals.

Make a donation in memory of your pet to the Humane Society.

Your pet’s name will be listed in the Society’s community newsletter.

Grieving the loss of a pet is natural and anyone struggling can attend the Pet Loss Support Group. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hawaiian Humane Society. Meetings are facilitated by counselor Rosemarie Grigg.

While a pet may be gone, their memory lives on with the people who loved them.

Hawaiian Humane Society
808-356-2222 | www.HawaiianHumane.org
For many people, a pet is their best friend and loyal confidant. Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when you have to make the difficult decision of saying good-bye because your pet is suffering, or no longer enjoying a good quality of life. The Hawaiian Humane Society offers euthanasia and cremation services for…
Move for Parkinson’s Disease

The Hawaii Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) is inviting the people of Hawai‘i to get ready to move on Saturday, October 25th at 9 am – noon at Honolulu Hale Civic Grounds for the 2nd annual Moving Day Hawaii. Moving Day events are held around the country to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and funds for Parkinson’s research and NPF programs.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly in most people. Approximately 60 – 80% of dopamine-producing cells in the brain are damaged and do not produce enough dopamine, symptoms of Parkinson’s disease appear. In the United States, 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, adding to the one million people who have Parkinson’s disease.

Moving Day Hawaii will feature a Movement Pavilion with yoga and hula, 3K walk, health fair and a kid zone. The event is designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers, friends and families. Studies show movement is beneficial and proven to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, improving flexibility and mobility. Vigorous exercise, such as biking and running has been shown to potentially slow down or delay progression of the disease. The aim is to encourage people to stay active and move for better health.

Learn more about Moving Day Hawaii and how you, your family, friends and/or your company can get involved, visit www.movingdayhawaii.org or email movingday@parkinsonshawaii.org. There is no cost to register and participate, but fundraising is encouraged.

The Hawaii Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) is inviting the people of Hawai‘i to get ready to move on Saturday, October 25th at 9 am – noon at Honolulu Hale Civic Grounds for the 2nd annual Moving Day Hawaii. Moving Day events are held around the country to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease…
Behind the White Picket Fence: The Memoir of Sharon L. Hicks

An award-winning memoir, “How Do You Grab a Naked Lady?” A life about family and acceptance, a daughter’s lifelong search for normalcy is overshadowed by the antics of her mentally ill mother.

Sharon L. Hick speaks of her childhood life raised between two conflicts of opposing forces: mother vs. father, normalcy vs. lunacy. Her father an idealist and role model, mother an irrational, charming, seductive, and unpredictable bipolar, who parades naked in public.

Not the role model Sharon needed. She tries to escape the pressures of, mustn’t becoming her mother as she enters adulthood, distancing herself from her uncontrollable mother, only to learn she can’t escape. The only choice — dad’s dream of the white picket fence, a beautiful home and enough financial security so his daughter would never need to work. Sharon searched for the white picket fence with a squeaky clean husband, turned out empty, having two failed marriages and numerous men, Sharon questioned her Dad’s dream of the white picket fence and discovered the answer in the most unlikely source — her Mother.

With self-discovery, strong bonds, societal expectations, and a fascia of the American Dream, her touching honesty exposed the realisms of mental illness with humor.

Bestsellers like Running with Scissors, Sharon memoir sets apart the emphasis on the rippling effect of a dysfunctional upbringing through adulthood and a reality of mental illness behind the white picket fence.

Winner of Southern California Writers’ Conference Outstanding Non-Fiction Award 2012, tell-all memoir with full of interesting twists and turns.

About the author

Sharon L. Hicks is a retired executive living in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. She is the daughter of businessman and community leader Harold E. Hicks. This is her first book, inspired by her mother.

How Do You Grab a Naked Lady? By Sharon L. Hicks
Available at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com
www.sharonlhicks.com | 808-282-4944

An award-winning memoir, “How Do You Grab a Naked Lady?” A life about family and acceptance, a daughter’s lifelong search for normalcy is overshadowed by the antics of her mentally ill mother. Sharon L. Hick speaks of her childhood life raised between two conflicts of opposing forces: mother vs. father, normalcy vs. lunacy. Her father…