Publisher's Notes

Stories by Diane Haynes Woodburn.

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Publisher’s Note

The publisher of Maui no ka 'oi Magazine relates the story of her jaguar xk8 going up in flames in the Pukalani Foodland parking lot.
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From the Publisher

Reflections on the 2009 holiday season from a tiny boat off Molokai's north shore.
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What Is Luxury?

The meaning of luxury — good health, family, friends and moments of unexpected harmony and joy.
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A Toast to Auld Lang Syne

Wishing you a new year in which the brown dog lies low, the path is clear, and riches abound in the most surprising places.
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Paddle in, Pull Water

Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks about people she knows who have pushed forward, overcoming tough obstacles.
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From the Publisher

Maui No Ka Oi Magazine publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn discusses aloha spirit.
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One Canoe

We are all in the same boat—and strongest when we paddle together.
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Second Helping

The best of Maui is the stories we share, with love and aloha. We are honored to share them with you.
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Round Trip, Full Circle

Diane discusses the annual lilikoi tasting at her house and the launch of Mo‘okiha o Pi‘ilani, the double-hull voyaging canoe of Maui.
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Best Regional Magazine

Maui No Ka Oi Magazine publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn humbly accepts top honors for Best Regional Magazine at the Western Publishing Association's Maggie Awards.
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Happy 20th Birthday, MNKO!

In 1996, hard work and a true-grit spirit of survival launched Maui No Ka ‘Oi — along with a mentor with a heart.
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After the Storm

The aloha we carry in our hearts endures any storm.
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Old Flame

Our theme this issue is “hot stuff” — and what could be hotter than a sexy, champagne-gold Jag . . . in flames?
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An Issue with Swimsuits

Enjoy our senior editor's guest appearance on this column.
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From the Publisher

Happy New Year! Let’s bring this one in with a roar!
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From the Publisher

May your own canoe—and your holidays—be filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of wonderful friends.
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Publisher’s Note

Inside this “Best of Maui” issue are treasures to inspire a new adventure or rekindle a fond memory—a thoughtfully chosen list that is quintessentially Maui.
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Yin Brown Pig—Happy New Year!

The Year of the Pig is a time for calm reflection of the past 11 years.
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Happy New Year!

Maui No Ka Oi magazine publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn discovers the real meaning of luxury living this holiday season.
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More Zest, Please

Change is inevitable . . . embrace it with zest.
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The Porcine Torpedo

What is the quintessential island living story?
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Romantic anniversaries . . . oops, missed it.

This issue offers just about everything to make your special day perfect . . . unless you forget.
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Lilikoi Hunting

Maui No Ka Oi magazine publisher, Diane Haynes Woodburn, shares the perks of living in a tropical paradise on an afternoon excursion to collect lilikoi.
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From the Publisher

A note from our publisher on turning sixty.
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Embracing the Tiger

In this New Year, embrace the optimism of the Water Tiger!
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Dim sum, kugel or Christmas pudding, we’re all family.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with gratitude and tolerance, fond memories, laughter, and good health. And perhaps a little dim sum!
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Among Friends

On an island you are never far from friends.

Publisher's Notes

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Publisher’s Note

Our publisher comments on the simple luxuries we share and that luxury is in the eye and heart of the beholder.

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