In this episode, we share some reflections on how realizing we were gay also led to a richer, deeper, more meaningful life. The main topic starts at around (8:45). Being queer, non-binary, LGBTQ+ definitely has its hardships. But it can also come with pri

Kapaa (pronounced ka pah ah) is on the east side of the island of Kauai. In 1777 (Captain Cooks time) the town was not populated, according to the bookRainbows Over Kapaaby Bill Fernandez. There is no mention of Kapaa, which means the solid, in early

Were a couple of Asian Americans who grew up in Hawaii back in the 70s and 80s. In this episode, we talk about what it was like back then, to realize, slowly over time, that we were gay.The main topic discussion starts at around 10 minutes.(Before th

On the last podcast, I talked about driving the Ka iwi coast, which prompted a couple of responses from you. Jason, who is a long-time listener, was curious about the hike I take, and I sent him the route; he’s gonna plug it into his iFit. I also heard f

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Just because a lesbian couple is married does not mean they really want you to call them wives. We cant totally explain it, we just know its true. In this episode, we have fun musing over the reasons for our mutual distaste for the term wife.We als

I’ve lived in Hawaii for almost three decades, primarily in the southern part of the island in an area known as Hawaii Kai. If you’re on Oahu, I highly recommend stopping in this community before heading along the coast.  This community is the gateway to

The confusion with pronouns and misgendering has been around a long time. Like, for decades. It’s just that we as a society never talked about it, in public conversation. In this episode, we share some funny stories about being misgendered over the years,

CORRECTION: Toast mistakenly associated Prop 8 with Hawaii in this episode, but it was actually associated with California! More on this, and all the other episode details, on the blog: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/is-coming-out-still-a-thing To

The Ship The NCL Pride of America Cruise is an excellent choice if you’re considering a Hawaii cruise. This ship is unique because it’s permanently docked in the Hawaiian Islands, offering weekly sailings from Honolulu every Saturday. The Pride of America