I want to send out a huge MAHALO
to the following, without whom this website and Martin's Write Stuff would
not have been possible (In no particular order and certainly not an exhaustive
list):
Daddy -- Where do I start? Thank you for. . . everything! I can't express how grateful I am to you. You have always gently pushed me in the right direction, yet always allowed me to make my own mistakes so I would learn. I love you, Daddy!
Alan Isbell -- Hanai Papa! Thank you for being so wonderful and supportive over the years. You have taught me that hard work does pay off!
Jerry Ilo, Jr. -- Thanks for believing in me and urging me to follow my dreams! Thanks for helping me to "BE GRAND!" I love you always!
Liane -- My best friend for so many years. I am so happy we've stuck by each other. I don't know what I would have done without you there for me both in good times and in bad. You've always accepted me for who I am and have always been a great role model and inspiration. "Besa mi lapiz!"
Sistah Kehau -- You hated me when we were young, but you saw through that hate to who I really was. For that, I am forever thankful. We stuck by each other through thick and thin, and even though we're so far apart now, I still feel so close to you. Thank you for your support and the memories. If you ever want to hear a goat fart, a person fart, or get drenched by a water hose, you know where to find me!
Kelly Villaverde -- Thank you for telling me to get off my behind and let people know I am out here! And, of course, thanks for the music, the jokes, the good times! You rock!
Monika -- Such a beautiful voice is an inspiration to me! You have inspired me to follow my own dreams. Thank you for your sweetness, your music, your friendship.
Lady J -- Thanks for always telling me stories of my youth and of your editing experiences. Thanks for laughing with me at the riting mis-steaks other's make.
Tonya -- My "Be-a-yacht!" Thank you for many laughs, long talks, and your "fabulous" vocabulary! *grin* I love ya, girl! Y'all have helped me in more ways than y'all know! ;)
Dave (Fred) -- Thank you for sticking by me ALL these years! Lord knows you have more than enough reason to tell me to take a hike! ;) You have been such a great friend. I am glad we got to know each other so well.
Bagu -- You, as well, stuck by me and believed in me. There are no words that can express my gratitude. Thank you.
Mom -- Thank you for fostering the love of reading within. Thank you for teaching me wordplay through rhymes and games. I have fond memories of making up limericks in front of Wailuku Elementary.