Sunday, September 20, 2009

Sunday morning coffee at a sidewalk cafe in Hawaii

I've been jonesing for good, strong coffee at a sidewalk cafe for awhile.  No idea why.  We have had a weekend habit of pizza and Bloody Marys that I didn't want to sacrifice for the cafe coffee fix and weekdays I leave WAY too early for work/school.  Finally, today seemed perfect.  We had the pizza/Bloody Mary combo for brunch on Saturday as Rick returned from his boat and today he wasn't leaving to sail until noon-ish.  We walked to Zia's in Kailua - about a block from where we live.  They are a small Italian restaurant with two micro tables inside so most of the dining area is on the sidewalk surrounding it.  They do breakfast on weekends and have Illy coffee.  That, alone, would have cured my ills.  Their breakfast menu is fantastic, as well.  We shared a breakfast sandwich that was a flavor explosion.  My new favorite taste combination is pesto and bacon.  We talked, drank coffee, shared a leisurely meal, had some more coffee -- all on the sidewalk with a soft, warm breeze.  I may have created a monster memory that will demand to be fed regularly.

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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Top 10 favorite things about Hawaii weather

10.  worst thing that ever happens is I might get raine o and it's not even cold most of the time

9.  the hoodie in my bag is for the office/bus air conditioing 50 weeks of the year

8.  the hoodie in my bag is my winter coat for 2 weeks of the year

7.  the wind powers kites without ripping them to shreds

6.  most common natural hazard is monthly influx of box jellyfish on beach following full moon

5.  surf report on the evening newscast, complete with estimated swells for various beaches

4.  winter boots, school shoes, dress shoes, recreational footwear all = slippers (flip flops)

3.  mild enough (temps + wind) for breakfast, lunch, pau hana and dinner outside all on the same day

2.  mosquitoes fairly unobtrusive and easily avoided without need for napalm

1.  I am in it!

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Saturday, September 5, 2009