HAWAIIAN WORD OF THE DAY - Mokuahua: Disappointment
HAWAIIAN PROVERB OF THE DAY - “I fly away leaving disappointment behind.”

Steven Tyler and his band Aerosmith cancelled yesterday’s (September 26th) War Memorial Maui performance at the last minute due to vague “scheduling conflicts.”

Rock Star Steven Tyler Launches Red Wing Motorcycle Company
“LOUDON, NH - September 25, 2007: Steven Tyler, in collaboration with Mark Dirico and AC Custom Motorcycles, today launched Red Wing  Motorcycle Company. Red Wing Motorcycles are the fusion of rock and  roll artistry and superior engineering. Imbued with Tyler’s sense of  style, each motorcycle is as comfortable to ride as it is sexy.”

Tyler’s artistic vision drove the outrageous design of the custom motorcycles, each hand crafted and hand signed by the legendary rock star.

 Read more about it …

Maui Swap Meet

Don’t you love it? I don’t know of anywhere else you can find such a variety of interesting, colorful, useful and just-for-fun products all in one place. The Swap Meet on Pu’unene Avenue in Kahului is held every Saturday, beginning at 7am  - you’ll want to go early to beat the heat and get the best and freshest fruits and vegetables from local growers.

Do you need a unique-to-the-islands keepsake for a visitor or mainlander? You can find it here. Do you need some colorful, cool island-style clothing at very affordable prices? You can find it here. Do you collect vintage aloha shirts? You can find them here. There is something for everyone, even if you only want to look at the passing parade of shoppers. The 50 cents admission is a bargain - come out and see for yourself.

Keep it fresh. Keep it fun. Keep it Maui.

- Haole Anna, Paia