So life has been good — extraordinarily good — for you, you say? And now it's time to say a big mahalo to the person who always believed in you: your mother. How about a gift from Harry Winston, jeweler to the stars (and their mothers)?

The company recommends its youthful, butterfly-inspired Marquesa line for a "modern mom." The colored diamonds and whimsical settings in pieces such as the 5.70-carat drop earrings, pictured, cause light to dance and flutter. A splurge, yes, but we bet Mom will be wild about Harry.

— Paula Rath

BON DANCE CALENDAR COMING JUNE 4

The bon dance season begins in June and continues through August. The Advertiser will publish its annual bon dance calendar June 4. Dances will be listed in the weekly TGIF and Faith calendars as well.

If your religious or community organization is planning an obon observance, we'd like to hear from you by May 26. Include time, date, place, events planned and phone number.

Write: Bon Dance Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Bon Dance Calendar" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.

FINAL WORD

"I'm not a vegetarian. I drive a Ford F-350 — on regular."

John Corbett | the actor on who is greener, him or his pal, eco-Amazon Daryl Hannah, in New York magazine