Santa: The Morning After

December 25, 2011December 25, 2011 ~ Kana Smith ~ 16 Comments

Ever wonder where Santa goes to unwind after the hectic rush of his Christmas deliveries? Thanks to the sharp reporting of our family in Hawai'i, I'm happy to say I can solve the mystery for you. Here he is, arriving at the beach by outrigger canoe (hey, the reindeer need a break too!)... Keoni and … Continue reading Santa: The Morning After

It’s a Turtle Life

December 23, 2011December 23, 2011 ~ Kana Smith ~ 18 Comments

My husband Keoni has some Dates of Importance among his tattoos. There's the date John hanged himself and Keoni rose from the ashes ("Shifting Paradigms and Half a Pair'o'Dimes")... There's a Lucky Thirteen for our wedding anniversary... And there's December 23, 2008, right below the kanji meaning "A New Life." Today is the anniversary of … Continue reading It’s a Turtle Life

Sailor’s Knot, Compass Rose

December 2, 2011December 2, 2011 ~ Kana Smith ~ 21 Comments

Whenever I'm grappling with a difficult decision, my A.A. Sponsor asks me, "What does your gut tell you?" Usually I already know what course of action my “gut” is pointing me toward, but those instincts tend to solidify when she verbalizes them. "Listen to your gut--that's God talking," she tells me. Oh great...God talks to … Continue reading Sailor’s Knot, Compass Rose

Boxers & Blugs

November 17, 2011December 8, 2011 ~ Kana Smith ~ 50 Comments

I recently took the FaceBook quiz, “What kind of underwear are you?” Please don’t ask me why I would do such a thing. (Ironically, I hit cancel rather than let the results post to my FB page—because I didn’t want people to know I was so silly. But here we are…) I’m sure you can … Continue reading Boxers & Blugs

Rescue Diver

October 29, 2011April 28, 2012 ~ Kana Smith ~ 28 Comments

“We sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men… A new life has been given us.” ~~A.A. Big Book p.28 This far below the surface, 120 feet of seawater filters the color spectrum so only the blues and blacks remain. When I shine my pocket dive-light on the reef it becomes a … Continue reading Rescue Diver

Versatile Blogger (Verbosity “R” Us)

October 25, 2011July 12, 2012 ~ Kana Smith ~ 34 Comments

It's a colorful week--yesterday I painted the web pink, and today I get to forward some green! (Sorry, guys--not money...) Better than money (right? right?)--today I am honored to bestow the Versatile Blogger Award on 15 fellow bloggers! First, my humble thanks to Lynette at Wordtabulous, who honored me with the award last night (just … Continue reading Versatile Blogger (Verbosity “R” Us)