Why Fairness and True Intent Must Prevail in the FSM Residency Debate The legal battle surrounding the FSM Department of Justice’s recent opinion (A.C. OP. NO. 2026-004) has brought our nation to a critical constitutional crossroads. By claiming that the 5-year residency requirement demands strict, unbroken physical presence inside the...
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Does it Rain in Eden Roc? (How Much & How to Deal With It)
Does it Rain in Eden Roc? (How Much & How to Deal With It) If you are looking at land or planning an off-grid life on the windward side of the Big Island, there is one question you absolutely have to ask: Does it rain in Eden Roc? The short...
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The Reality of Radiation: Sharing My Experience, My Community, and the Road to Surgery
The Reality of Radiation: Sharing My Experience, My Community, and the Road to Surgery Today, I finally crossed a massive finish line. 25 sessions of radiation are officially in the books. When you hear you have to go through radiation, your mind tends to jump to the treatment itself. But...
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The Seattle Secret: Why Early Summer is the Absolute Best Time to Experience the Emerald City
Everyone who doesn't live in the Pacific Northwest thinks Seattle is just constant gray skies, endless drizzle, and people huddled indoors drinking espresso. But locals know a massive secret: Early summer in Seattle is an absolute paradise. If you are planning a trip to the area, timing is everything. While...
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You Know It’s an Island Wedding When… (The Ultimate Guide to Micronesian Celebrations)
You Know It’s an Island Wedding When... (The Ultimate Guide to Micronesian Celebrations) Let’s be honest: standard Western weddings are nice, but nothing on earth compares to a true island wedding. An island wedding isn't just a ceremony for two people—it’s a massive, high-energy, multi-day community takeover. If you've ever...
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$9,000 Shipping Quotes, a Broken Fuel Gauge, and 2 Days with the Coast Guard: How We Survived the Alenuihaha Channel
How We Survived the Alenuihaha Channel Every boat owner in Hawaii eventually faces the same massive headache: inter-island transit. When I needed to get my 28-foot Grady White Sailfish from Honolulu to Hilo, I figured I’d look into standard shipping. But when the quotes started rolling in, my jaw hit...
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Testing the Heavyweights: Why the Ram 2500 Earned Its Place in Our Fleet
Testing the Heavyweights: Why the Ram 2500 Earned Its Place in Our Fleet When you are pulling a 28-foot Grady White Sailfish, you don’t guess about towing capacity. You don’t look at a shiny brochure at a dealership and take a salesman’s word for it. In the islands, our roads...
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Baptized our Grady White 282 Sailfish in Fish Blood
Baptized in Fish Blood: How a 28-Foot Grady White Fed Our Community There is an old saying among ocean fishermen: You don’t truly own a boat until the deck has been baptized in fish blood. Just days after bringing our 28-foot Grady White Sailfish over from Honolulu, she got her...
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209 Nautical Miles: The High-Seas Adventure (And Costly Lesson) I Will Never Forget
The High-Seas Adventure (And Costly Lesson) I Will Never Forget When you own a commercial boat, the ocean isn't just a playground; it’s a masterclass in survival, preparation, and respect. I’ve had my share of adventures, but there is one voyage that stands above the rest. It was a 209-nautical-mile...
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Reflecting on Our Eden Roc Off-Grid Journey Since Day One
Reflecting on Our Eden Roc Off-Grid Journey Since Day One When you look at a thriving off-grid homestead, it’s easy to get caught up in the final picture—the solar panels catching the sun, the lush crops ready for harvest, and a comfortable roof over your head. But every single empire...