Aloha, Kona’s open airport

We arrived at Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, N.Y., before the clock had hit 5 a.m., giving us plenty of time to check our bags, pass through security and board the first of three planes that would take us westward that day. Although the sun had yet to rise, somebody was enjoying the open restaurant…

Looking forward to the Big Island

George Three brought something special over to the pool party and barbecue the other week. He found a six-pack in New Hartford, said my daughter Elisabeth’s significant. It was a good find for a sunny afternoon in the Liverpool neighborhood of Galeville. He, my dear wife Karen and I all enjoyed the flavor. Big smiles…

A new wild ride every month

In October 2010, my dear wife Karen and I took our dream vacation. To celebrate our anniversary, we hopped on a plane to her hometown of Los Angeles and stayed a night so we could poke around her old haunts some. The next morning went to the LA airport to meet Syracuse friends Julie and…

I must watch the golf in Kapalua

Every sports fan in the U S of A was watching the NFL playoffs late Saturday night, right? The Saints just scored another second-half touchdown to go up on the Eagles 20-7. But there was still 3:06 left in the third quarter. Considering what we saw the Colts do overcome a 28-point deficit to break…