Liddo Bitta Tita

“April showahs bring May flowahs.”

For Maui born Tita, Kathy Collins, this month brings three reasons to celebrate here in Hawaii, including May Day, Mothers Day and Boys Day.

Tita recalls her childhood Christmas decorations and how long it usually takes to take down the tree every year.

Tita, the alter ego of radio personality Kathy Collins, takes on the Big Apple and decides its more like the Big Ambrosia.

Ovah here. da ua (rain) bring da pua (flowahs), no mattah what da calendah say.

Tita recalls stories about the snow goddesses of Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

Tita shares her memories and choices for the best beaches on Maui and talks about the famous Waikiki Beach on Oahu where her family picks seaweed fresh off the beach and eats it.

Wala‘au with our newest columnist, Tita, a.k.a. Kathy Collins.

To me, da Bes’ of Maui—den an’ now an’ always—is da people. And da people make Maui . . . da Bes’!

Tita talks about Maui's Obon dances, and visiting with the spirit of her Okinawan grandfather.

Reflecting on Mother's Day, Tita shares a story about Hawaiian demigod Maui and his mother, goddess Hina.

Hungry on the run? Tita knows where to go to get the best Maui gas station grindz!

Liddo Bitta Tita

Tita asks Santa to give us the gift of giving.

Our local authority knows bes.

In her column for July-August, Tita talks about cane burning in Maui.

Why I t’ink pidgin is da bes’ language. When come to words, pidgin is way mo’ efficient dan regulah English. An’ yeah, pidgin is one real language. Da real name is Hawaiian Creole English.

This popular legend set in the forests of Kauai shares the story of Hawaiian fire goddess Pele and her sacred ohelo berries.

Pidgin-speaking Tita answers the question: Where does someone from Hawaii go on vacation? She shares all about getting off the rock and exploring.

Tita has writer's block, but comes out alive.

Tita talks about celebrating the state of Hawaii's birthday in August.

Tita talks about lucky numbers, and not so lucky relatives!

Tita tells it like it is: May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i; Garlands of flowers everywhere. . . .

Our local authority shares her fashion advice on what the well-dressed tita wears—and why.

Tita recalls Thanksgiving traditions from childhood.

Maui celebrity Tita says if the birthers had only gone to Obama's baby luau, there wouldn't be such a fuss about the president's birth certificate.

Tita addresses the president.