It was another gorgeous morning in Waikiki. The sun was brightly shining with a fairly strong breeze blowing down the street and into my home/office/compound/magic-making headquarters. After filling a cup with my morning brew, I sat down to get some work done. I was delighted to see an email from an adoring fan in my inbox. I always am. There’s no better way to start the day than by reading how something I wrote impacted a person (all kidding aside, receiving those messages is an awesome gift).

While reading the email some words popped out…

Monday: the rain was appropriate. For many reasons. I heard the schizophrenic weather pattern that winter offers the islands was ready to make its move. It came quick. It was harsh at times and I wondered if I needed to set up the emergency flood gates which consist of towels lined against the front door and the small ledge that separates our lanai from our living room. An effective wall indeed.

Maybe it was appropriate because the grey skies that preceded the onslaught of rain mirrored the way I felt and the less-than-enjoyable conversation I…

What if I told you, I, too, hate your religion?

To be happy, passionate, and prosperous and help others is my only mission

I really enjoyed your video, but if I may be so bold

You’re still waxing poetic about the greatest story ever told

Christmas just passed, holiday parties were ragin’

What if I told you, Christmas was originally pagan

Would you get upset or angry, what other emotions would it bring

How would you feel if I told you Jesus was really born in the spring

Republicans and Democrats are really…

Bestsellers and bourbon. They both intoxicate me, leave me reeling and wondering how I got myself into this mess. It wasn’t necessarily my intention, yet here I am, fumbling about drooling all over myself.

The first time I heard I was a bestselling author, the world spun and I grasped the air trying not to gyrate into madness. It was a titillating elixir, promising me future grandeur and undoubted success. I was unsure of its meaning, unsure of its power and unsure that I gave a rat’s ass. I did, of course. And of course,…

As I welcome in 2012, say goodbye to the holidays while wondering why my pants are slightly tighter than they were a couple weeks ago, I want to to say thank you to all my friends and supporters. I often receive messages on Facebook, Twitter, through my website and email thanking me for my posts and books. I am thankful to all of you that take time from your day to shine such kindness toward me. It means more than words can say. I want to remind all of you (and myself) of a few…

What a day! It’s only 10:41 AM and I’ve already been on a roller coaster. Cursing the Universe because it’s obviously against me today, it started out well enough. I rolled over, saw Diane and the dogs still in bed and noticed the clock said 8:00 AM. After a couple adventurous days, I figured Diane wanted to sleep in.

We both arose and leashed the dogs for their morning stroll; normally a task Diane embarks on alone. I decided to join them, stopping by the local ABC store to plug my body with its necessary…

I had a great afternoon date with a hot chick today. Please don’t tell my wife. Diane’s a Jedi and works anything blade-related like a Samurai Warrior of yesteryear. And she’s Italian; which means she’s not afraid to cut somebody. Just ask her.

My sexy date and I had lunch in Honolulu and then watched, The Descendants, starring George Clooney. I remember when it was being filmed here on Oahu a couple years ago. I thought it was going to be a dark comedy. I was only half right. There were a couple comedic moments,…

Who’d of guessed that sipping cocktails can lead to enlightenment? Well I always thought so; however that could have been simply to justify the amount of cocktails I consume. I’m just kidding of course. I only consume them once or twice a week. Maybe three or four times a week. Who’s counting? Certainly not me.

I’m sure there are many groundbreaking ideas that have come from friends enjoying a round or two of cocktails. That’s when guards come down and people start speaking freely. Egos can get added in but generally ideas flow as quickly…

Running a publishing company is as glamorous as you might expect. Today, after I shined my bestselling plaque made of gold and put on my tuxedo short pant suit, I ate a seared baby duck that a man on the Ala Wai Canal caught for me for a few schillings. It tasted like rainbows. After breakfast and overwhelmed by the immensity of my several bank accounts on the islands, I sat back to smoke a cigar made of figs, rolled by only the best Potsman on the island. As I contemplated world domination, something nagged…

I love this time of year. For most of my life, it meant all the family would get together and enjoy a great feast and each other’s company. As a kid, I loved it when my cousins, aunt and uncle came to our house. We would pull out the old slate bumper pool table and play most of the day with football on in the background. After dinner, our family would usually all come together and play Uno or some other game. My mom would always make a little extra pumpkin pie filling…