Courtesy of Stephanie Silverstein

Shopping malls, pet grooming boutiques, and retail stores and services are coming back this week in phase one of Hawaii’s plan to reopen businesses.

“This is so fun!” My 4-year-old nephew exclaimed to his almost 2-year-old brother the first time they came to visit my condo.

My adorable, sneaky little silky terrier has an affection for my shoes.

As pet owners, we absolutely love everything about our pets — their adorable personalities, wet kisses and companionship, to name a few.

This year, I bought and moved into a one-bedroom condo that’s less than 500 square feet. 

Some of my best memories from growing up are from the summer.