Hey! How was your Thanksgiving? Right now we're writing to you from among the air-sweetening plumerias, fiery crotons, ti and taro of Kauai, Hawaii. Oh yes. Papayas for breakfast, purple Molokai potatoes with coconut for lunch. Wild chickens everywhere. Fifty gigs on Ryan's camera and counting. So...

Out of the horror and mayhem of yesterday's Boston Marathon bombings, there grew so many acts of heroism, generosity and selflessness. No doubt, many more will come to light this week. We offer our hearts, condolences and prayers to the victims and their loved ones....