Thankful, Thoughtful, Clear
There is a cultural controversy occurring in Hawaii over whether it is right – a moral, not legal issue – for the state to build a $1.4 billion thirty-meter (18 stories!) telescope on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. Ethnic Hawaiian elders claim this state-owned site has religious significance and want… Continue reading Mauna Kea Telescope: Symbol of Hope and Faith
People change all the time.-Tony Shalhoub People can change, and when they do, we are fortunate to witness it. I recently started working with my dad. He’s an old school architect in his 70s, still drawing plans by hand and driving all over Oahu to measure houses. Recent environmental regulations for storm water runoff on… Continue reading Thankful, Patient, Mellower
A new development creates a challenge but not an end to my blog.
I just completed a blog series covering Hawaii problems with housing density for All Kinds Drafting Services. Although the articles are Hawaii-specific with a few local terms and neighborhoods, people all over the world have similar concerns. Making sure elderly parents are taken care ofWanting our kids to be safe and get to their activities… Continue reading A Series on Obstacles to Increasing Housing Density
Pig hunting in Hawaii is beneficial to families, dogs, and the environment.
Links to featured writing I've been working on for a different site.
5 compelling reasons to run and enjoy hills
"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive." -Thich Nhat Hanh The reason I run trails is to be in the moment, to feel thankful, to marvel at the miracle of nature. Without a careful awareness… Continue reading Quote on Nature and Being
Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii oozed tons of lava daily for years. It covered roads, burned homes, and remade acres of land. Yet, on top of this unlikely Candyland, lava crickets flock to mate and gorge on plant debris and sea foam. ‘ūhini nēnē pele in Hawaiian and Caconemobius fori in scientificese,… Continue reading A Lava Cricket Rave
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