Afterthoughts: When It Comes to First Jobs, the Worse They are, the Better
Managing editor Michael Keany reflects upon his first job–three rough months spent picking pineapples on Maui.
Afterthoughts
Afterthoughts: When Did Aloha Shirts Get So Cool?
Gone are the days of old fuddy-duddy aloha shirts. Local designers like Reyn Spooner, Roberta Oaks Power, Sig and Kūha‘o Zane have made the aloha shirt look cool.
The Joy of Rediscovering a Piece of Your Teenage Years
On reviving a passion from your younger days.
Afterthoughts: That Guy
Biking, I love you, but you’re bringing me down.
Afterthoughts: The Little Details
These days, handmade signage is the exception rather than the rule.
Afterthoughts: Striking A Chord
When does a rant turn into something more?
Afterthoughts: Scenes from the Polar Vortex
Hawaii fails to handle.
Afterthoughts: Unplugged
Going off the grid used to be more dramatic.
Afterthoughts: Moving On
Chinatown’s losing more than just cheesecake.
Afterthoughts: For the Love
Scenes from the special session on marriage equality.
Afterthoughts: Beyond Beauty
Hawaii wants to be loved as more than just a pretty face.
Afterthoughts: Scare Tactics
Maybe a little fear won’t hurt us.
Afterthoughts: Multiplying Cells
Smartphones are taking over, and that’s OK.
Afterthoughts: Sticker Up
On parties, families and what it takes to get a magazine out.
Afterthoughts: No Fly Zone
I used to like doves. Then I found out they can’t take a hint.
Afterthoughts: The Vapors
At an increasing number of businesses, there’s no smoking allowed. Even fake smoking.
Afterthoughts: Happy Returns
Birthdays aren’t what they used to be. I’m OK with that.
Afterthoughts: A Burning Love
Cane fires? I'm for 'em. I might be the only one.
Afterthoughts: What would you want your final words to be?
One Last Thing
Afterthoughts: Neighbors and Strangers
You don’t get to choose them, but you have to live with them.
How Long Does it Take to Become Local in Hawai‘i?
Mahalo Rewards: South Park’s episode entitled “Going Native” gets Hawai‘i residents asking this question.
Afterthoughts: Rear View Mirror
Objects of the past may be closer than they appear.
Afterthoughts: Boooooo.
Halloween in Honolulu? Bah humbug.
Afterthoughts: Risky Business
When an arcade’s not really an arcade.
