It's March already and in Hawaii, winter has come and gone, spring is in full swing in Upcountry Maui but it feels like summer at sea level already.

We have a lot to be grateful for and should reflect on that each and every day. The tsunami in Japan changed the lives of many people in that country and it even affected us here in Hawaii too and elsewhere in the Pacific.

Finding out what is important in life especially at my age is even more important and making changes takes more self-awareness and conviction than in the past. Growing personally and owning up to mistakes can be difficult but worth every last joyful moment it creates for the future.

My goal of refocusing back to the basics has been accomplished and this list reflects the reemphasis to Miltoniopsis (Mps.) and eventually in a few years enjoying more of life in different ways. We can only hope we achieve our goals that we set for ourselves and to continue to enjoy life to its fullest.

This list cancels all prior list and offerings.