I was born and raised in Hawaii, the youngest of five girls in a Chinese American family. Someone once gave my dad a sideways compliment that he had "five beautiful flowers but no fruit." I've decided to redeem that impoverished perspective and invited the full blessing of my particular design and heritage.  So I named my recording label, FifthFlower.

I've been writing poetry, essays and songs for a long time, but Time Gives Way is my first solo album.

I've worn many hats. Married for for over 30 years, I used to perform with my husband in Chicago as a folk rock duo. That was before we finished too much school, moved to Hawaii and had 2 spectacular children. I did a lot of professional acting along the way. It's a hoot to watch myself speak Italian on the foreign dubs of Lost or Hawaii 5-0. 

Jordan and I accidentally started a couple churches. We pastor one in Honolulu called Bluewater Mission. It's a gorgeous family of misfits and tryers. As messy as families and churches can be, to me they best exemplify the tireless love and humor of God. They are worth growing. 

Thanks for taking the time to listen to my songs. I hope they add joy to your steps today.