Randy Botti

Follow @hawaiiboy on Micro.blog.

Music

: Not a single team in the sweet 16 that I care about.

: The thought Apple stopping sales of certain products in the EU over DMA fines is crazy, but they do …

: I’ve been involved in an American Cancer Society cancer study for 20 years. I’ve never been …

: To take down a bridge built in 1977, that container ship must have really been off course or out of …

: music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Kentucky losing to Oakland in the 1st Round killed my bracket

: There’s an old adage that teens have selective memory. I think I’m doing the same things, choosing …

: Just recalling how irate we were, on a daily basis, 4 years ago …

: Finally replacing our Bose Lifestyle 135 system. It’s 12 years old. I got it on an open box deal. …

: I think about this David Foster Wallace commencement speech often. This is a relaxing video …

: Read this quote years ago. It changed the way I managed businesses. “You cannot improve one thing by …

: So far. My bracket is 100%. It was more about who I don’t like.

: The only time I’ve had a cat was about 20 years ago. Was in a 5 year relationship in the gap between …

: Taxes filed. Annual annoyance that the tax code makes sure every dollar we make is scraped for every …

: I use the Orion browser on IOS with Kagi search. I pay $10/mo. Ad free no boosted results. I’ve been …

: Gonna make Irish Veggie Sheppard pie as part of my dinner special at work tonight. Also a Guinness …

: And so we begin.

: Everyone in the futuristic shows has a British accents. Does than been the British Empire will have …

: Pleasure be had

: The corned beef is on the stove and the Guinness is in the fridge. But then, we have corned beef a …

: The corned beef is on the stove and the Guinness is in the fridge. But then, we have corned beef a …

: Sure hope #Arsenal don’t draw #Inter. But if they do, c’est la vie

: Apple’s sports scores app doesn’t cover Champions League. Big oversight.

: With all of the doom and gloom in the world, work is my happy place. We put on good music and make …

: A drizzly overcast day. Would rather stay home, but when I get to work in the kitchen down in the …

: Haven’t used our Roku in months. Time to just throw it away. daringfireball.net/linked/20…

: We had a rare discussion on politics at work tonight. Most of the others are younger than 30. I’m …

: This kind of headline is total linkbait. Trying to get Arsenal and Barcelona fans click Ex Arsenal …

: We have them right where we want them. They think #Arsenal is a distant 3rd title hope …

: Wow. Inter on 75 points.

: If you spend enough time at a beach like Hapuna , with surf & tide & lots of people from …

: Paid for the 1st year of Apple’s MLS package, but only watched 3 or 4 matches. They aren’t on at …

: Sounds of Hāpuna Beach

: Recently exported a GMAIL account I had since 2007 & closed the account. 180,854 emails. Was fun …

: Whatever they are saying now, we know what Biden is and we know what Trump is and we know what we …

: Dune 2 was pretty amazing in the Theater. Kinda wish I saw Dune 1 in the theater too. The movie asks …

: We’ve been waiting for Hyundai to drop a 0% APR financing special. We’re going to look at an Elantra …

: We have late season snow on Mauna Kea

: Starting to feel like the constant MAGA attacks on personal (women’s) rights, law and order and …

: Good time to just be at home.

: Very much enjoying Shogun on Hulu. I grew up around Japanese culture in Hawaii. Check out Shōgun on …

: Everyone seems to be mad at Apple for some reason or another. Bound to happen when you’re so …

: ..

: Mind you, Hawaii island is rural. I happened upon my first experience of geofencing. We parked in a …

: Great job Arsenal Women. staying in the race

: 64 years ago. The great Sam Cooke music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Our local Blue Cross / Blue Shield carrier HMSA is changing their policy so that they will only …

: Just checked. All of our Apple products are working fine. Move on …

: Arsenal Women play the Spuds and 2:30am HST. I get home from work at 11pm. I’ll be deep in …

: Heirloom baby carrots 🥕

: The best

: Funny. And I’m not a Brit. Though I can relate www.execupundit.com/2024/03/s…

: The Apple Sports app doesn’t show spring training scores.

: My business cards for the past 40+ years (up to 2020). Think I have them all. they’re not in …

: Just saw a commercial for the new Motorola Razr. I loved my Razr back in the day. $500 is not bad

: Next year I will have been an Arsenal fan for 2 decades. I was first drawn to The Gunners by seeing …

: Just rewatched The Killer. Really enjoyed it, again. Love the soundtrack (The Smiths)

: I tried going without an Apple Watch last year when the battery life on my old one was untenable. …

: Good weekend. Arsenal and Inter take care of business Parma held to a draw, but still 7 pointss …

: The cars I’ve owned -Volkswagen fastback -65 Chevy impala -Toyota Corona -Ford Thunderbird (the big …

: The Peacock broadcast is about 90 seconds delayed. I get notifications on my phone before the goal …

: Quantum gravity lives. www.sciencefocus.com/news/brea…

: Watching again. Because.

: Call spoofing is out of control and the FCC says just don’t answer. What of if I’m expecting a call …

: I bought an iPad 9 over two years ago. We just bought the same one for my wife last week. Old models …

: Liking the new Apple sports scores app so far. I’ve typically use the ESPN app for scores and …

: I’m already deleting news apps and moving more off the grid with this election cycle.

: Almost perfect sports weekend. #Arsenal #Inter-Milan #ParmaCalcio all win convincingly. Mancity drop …

: This is the big one.

: My best professional decision (9 months ago) at the point in my life was getting out of management …

: Every tech blog is writing Vision Pro articles like everyone has one or is going to get one soon. …

: Two simple pleasures. Frozen Junior Mints and day old shrimp and sausage gumbo. Not together mind …

: We’ve (me and my physical therapist) have stumbled on a simple action that is improving my …

: Finally pulling the plug on Instapaper. It was long run. I used it a lot in its heyday.

: MLB still doesn’t have a brain. Hawaii’s home market has 5 clubs. The closest is 2510 miles away …

: I sure hope people vote the right way. If Trump wins, Russia will go off the handle in Europe and …

: I think (hope) the politics are shifting in regards to support of Israel. It’s getting more damaging …

: Looks like all of the SF 49er fans we know called out today. They can’t handle losing well well

: What a great African cup. What a run for Ivory Coast

: Parma Calcio 1913 are in very good form. They should see promotion to Serie A. It will be nice to …

: S4 True Detective Part 5 was a humdinger. Damn!

: If and when Trump loses the election, all of these GOP stalwarts on his bandwagon will be left …

: Watching the “Guns of Navarone”. Just because.

: Pain is exhausting

: A little ole place where we can get together music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Apple Music still isn’t smart enough tough to put Jackson Browne’s “Load Out” and “Stay” together. …

: My wife is very frugal. Midwest sensibilities and all. Her iPad mini (version 2). Finally became …

: I’m a union member for the first time in my long Hospitality career. I find that the …

: I tried watching the show “Bear”. A lot of people rave about it. I’ve worked in …

: I’ve always love this quote and and repeated it hundreds of times in my management career. …

: There’s a new mini subdivision (48 homes) going in next door. We’re the community on the left. It’s …

: My wife and I both had the day off, so we took a drive up to the north part of the island. We live …

: Lots of tech layoffs. I’ve been in Food and Beverage for most of my adult life (45+ years). …

: Kona gets a lot of snow birds each winter. There are hundreds of condos with part-time owners. The …

: Reading a lot more. Subscribed to “The Point” and “County Highway” and the book my Daughter gave me …

: One of favorite places to go was the Kona Brew Pub. We would often got on Fridays for a porterhouse …

: How cold was it in Hawaii. I used a blanket. Sorry arctic chill people.

: More concerned about N Korea’s demeanor than the Middle East due to proximity.

: Great news. A lot of this is former sugar cane land. bigislandnow.com/2024/01/1…

: Had another watch of True Detective season one. Last watched it during lockdown. Caught the essence …

: The Middle East is getting dicey. Something bad will happen by misunderstanding or accident and it …

: I never saw the Sopranos. We didn’t have HBO. Might start watching it now

: All of this about Apple being a corporation and all. I don’t adore Apple, I use their products …

: Fargo. The bisquit. #FTW

: Siri on my watch stopped working. Wondering if the Siri team in San Diego broke something out of …

: This is the year I finally close my Evernote and Instapaper account. These app are a shadow of what …

: I work in a kitchen and use a pen to write food labels (when item was made and shelf life, etc), …

: The NFC East craps again

: The NFC eas

: The COVID Pandemic was a societal demarcation line. Businesses operate differently, “short …

: Made a new batch of my spice mix. I use it for fish and vegetables at the hotel. It has pink, white …

: Back in 2010 I have small media company. Built websites set up social media for small local …

: Our culinary team. Minus 2 guys still in the kitchen.

: The housekeeping ladies are doing the Electric slide

: It’s the hotel Holiday party. Theme was throwback. We went a ways back. We are among the few here …

: Peace is getting a little wobbly

: radioparadise.com/listen/ch… Thoughtful, gentle songs, perfect as background music at home or …

: Inherited this box of 100s of B/W photos taken all around Hawaii Island in the early 1940s. They …

: Day off chef’s cuisine. Roast chicken with garlic, basil and butter penne pasta. Simple, fast and …

: I’ve become my Grampa. I fell asleep at 1PM in my reclining chair. But rather than the TV watching …

: Looked at my SS statement income for the past 40 odd years. Seems as though the years I had peaks …

: This season of Fargo is a doozy. Quite the ride.

: Download our AMEX annual report. We send a lot of money to Apple. Also use Apple Pay a lot too.

: Thank you for the 5:30 am alert NWS. Can only assume it’s bad out there. Got home from work at 11pm. …

: Seems as though there’s some annual consumer electronics thing going on that I used to care about. …

: In our house, I work 5 nights a week, on my nights off my wife owns the TV, I stream on my phone or …

: IMHO. I think Apple will be fine with less sales in V1 of the Vision Pro. It’ll be like they’ll have …

: Starting to hammer out details on our epic 2024 adventure in Sept. Ruled out Europe, too far, that …

: Looks like we’re going to replace our legacy Bose Lifestyle 135 with a Sonos Beam. It’s …

: I hate Facebook, haven’t used for quite few years, 1st was privacy and 2nd was this reason. My …

: I hate Facebook, haven’t used for quite few years, 1st was privacy and 2nd was this reason. My …

: I hate Facebook, haven’t used for quite few years, 1st was privacy and 2nd was this reason. My …

: I hate Facebook, haven’t used for quite few years, 1st was privacy and 2nd was this reason. My …

: I hate Facebook, haven’t used for quite few years, 1st was privacy and 2nd was this reason. My …

: I hate Facebook, haven’t used for quite few years, 1st was privacy and 2nd was this reason. My …

: This year we’re planning a trip to Oregon to see granddaughter, drive to Sonoma to see my wife’s son …

: Looks like we made a decision to not got to Italy. We’ve likely taken our last European trip. It’s …

: radioparadise.com/listen/ch… Thoughtful, gentle songs, perfect as background music at home or …

: Christmas has been packed away.

: TGI Fridays closes dozens of its stores. I worked for TGI Fridays for 10 Years in the late 70s - …

: Hawaiian music at its truest This song “Pu’uanahulu” features the harmonies of Gabby Pahinui and Sonny Chillingsworth. It was …

: I’ve been a conservative most of my life. I am also an environmentalist and believe social programs …

: Been a month since we upgraded to fiber. It had just become available. I also got a new router & …

: Turns out all of pain I’ve been having up and down my right side (same side as total knee …

: ‘Where Do The Children Play’ by ‘Cat Stevens’ on Radio Paradise …

: Looks like we’re going to replace our legacy Bose Lifestyle 135 with a Sonos Beam. The Bose is …

: I am the only employees in our culinary department to have perfect attendance for 6 straight months. …

: As the holidays drift into the rear view mirror, this time of year reminds me that everyone older …

: I hate Facebook, haven’t used for quite few years. My wife still uses FB. 1st I quit was …

: In 2024, to protect my sanity, I will work to avoid politics. I’ll vote on local issues and vote for …

: Well, we’ve started out the year with a shooting on O`ahu. Mahalo SCOTUS for making our …

: It’s either kicking 2023 in the butt or ringing in 2024, but it sure is loud

: Well. We’re bringing up the rear of the pack. Happy new year from Hawaii

: 2023 was the year that I got out of management for good.

: I survived the new years of 1999-2000 as a manager in charge of multiple restaurant POS systems with …

: A Hawaiian early evening. Torches, hammock under an ulu tree. Cool tradewinds.

: As we head into 2024 ‘Many Rivers to Cross’ by ‘Jimmy Cliff’ on Radio …

: Almost completely unsubscribed from Substack newsletters. Don’t miss what you don’t see.

: In 2024 I hope to continue to steer clear of COVID.

: Gary Oldman. Everyone youtu.be/dmkrPWQCm…

: A rats nest. In culinary terms

: Working on my supposed day off. Taking one for the team. 2 call outs, a special wine dinner and it’s …

: I played sports since I was 10 years old. Football, baseball, volleyball, outrigger canoe paddling. …

: My wife got me a bottle of Tullamore D.E.W. For Christmas. What a treat. Tasty

: Interesting that Amazon is advertising no ads in Amazon music while adding ads to Amazon video. I …

: The Lowes implementation of Apple Pay vs Safeway is lacking. It’s the same process as swiping a card …

: Made it to my days off. Worked through the Christmas week. Next up: New Years week. Already scheming …

: Haven’t worn an Apple watch for a few months. Forgot about the little things, like my watch …

: No snow on Mauna Kea on Christmas this year. So a photo of last year

: Got an Apple Watch 9 for Christmas. It was purchased well before the oxy sensor issue blew up. If …

: Listening to Who Shot JFK by Soledad O’Brien. Really would have been a different world if JFK had …

: My wife and I are starting early planning for a trip to Italy in late 2024. We both are not crazy …

: The Hawaiian islands are in the middle of the pacific plate. The oldest of the islands is Kure Atoll …

: Fair result. Both teams had chances. #TheArsenal

: My wife is notoriously last minute, it’s her low level ADD. It really becomes apparent in the …

: I’ve been using the Orion browser with Kagi search on IOS for a couple of months now. Other than …

: Family Liquor Full moon Glad I work on Christmas.

: Polynesians had navigated the entire Pacific Ocean before Europeans had left sight of land.

: Into my days off, then work straight through Christmas till next wed. We’re having our Christmas …

: Upgraded our router. For better security and speed and IPV6 at some point. Didn’t realize it’d been …

: Trump

: Loving ‘More Than This’ by ‘Roxy Music’ on Radio Paradise /music/song/31451

: In the last hour before I head off to work and the bustling kitchen, if I watch something on TV, the …

: Lots of vitriol on both sides of the climate issue. My wife and try to be conscientious. We’re well …

: I can go days without opening my MB Air, and only use it for a short while at that. Just realized my …

: Just watched “The Astros Edge” on Frontline. They cheated and cost other team $millions and cost …

: Are sure that’s not just sewage under DC? There sure is enough on the surface. The nation’s …

: I’ve always liked Gary Oldman, but he’s master class in Slow Horses. I need that level of edgy humor …

: Ok short lived. The Cowboys didn’t show up today. Will the real Cowboys please stand up

: Enjoying it while I can. #Arsenal #Inter and #Cowboys all top of their perspective tables at the …

: Listening to a podcast on cosmology & theoretical physics. They were talking about what would …

: I work until 11pm. The Arsenal play at 4am. Won’t be up for the match. #UpTheArsenal

: Baseball is like church. Many attend few understand. -Leo Durocher

: The @teuxdeux app change to checkmarks changes many years of muscle memory. Makes editing easier, …

: Sad. The hotel I work at is renovating. They’re installing a new coffee and wine bar in the lower …

: I’ve never owned a gun. I don’t hunt and never felt a need. Even with the SCOTUS loosing up rules …

: Effective Jan 1 2024. Hawaii Medical Service Assn. Hawaii’s Blue Cross / Blue Shield insurer and the …

: Made Ginger Confit. Took 3 days. Damn it’s good. The ginger is soft and sweet, the sugar water is …

: Nice. More and more of Hawaii island is being taken out of the grasp of developers …

: We just got new countertop convection over / air fryer. The one we’ve had for a fews was one …

: We just got new countertop convection over / air fryer. The we’ve had for a fews was one of …

: I hate Fox Sports, I hope somebody buys them. Someone who respects streaming this time. All of their …

: When we had Spectrum, we paid for 1G and the fastest we ever got (direct wired) was 625 Mbps, with …

: We got Fiber internet installed today. Just became available where we live. The techs were pulling …

: This Hunter Biden tax charges is a shot over the bow for everyone who crossed Trump if he he gets …

: Went to a community assn. meeting tonight. I used to be President of another association we lived in …

: Sitting on the lanai having a Kona brew and listening to the wind

: The bigger the wall, the harder people will try to get through.

: It occurred to me that Israel is acting like the mafia. When someone does them wrong, they not only …

: The Cowboys escaped last night. Close one.

: Went to my Step Mom’s house for Thanksgiving and found this box of 45 RPM records. They’ve been …

: Our first winter storm of the year. Yippee

: Found a sock that’s been missing for a week. My wife said “wow you have big …

: Remembering when Google had issues with its algorithm doing nefarious things. The same thing will …

: When I was living in California (1981-85), I was really into HO gauge model trains. There was a …

: Bit of a Mynah bird kerfuffle in the parking lot. Thinking a territorial dispute

: As more Americans take an agnostic approach to religion, the religious right will try to force …

: Really can’t tell which Middle-East news is accurate and which issn’t I’m guessing …

: Don’t seem very United these days

: One of my ancestors, Lt. John Gibbs, was a member of the first democratically-elected legislative …

: I guess my question about the NCAA realignments is if it affects every sport at the school?

: Sad about the Pac 10 (12). Now even the west coast powerhouse teams will be in the East coast fold. …

: Some cause happiness wherever they go, others cause happiness whenever they go. - Oscar Wilde

: El Nino in Hawaii means dryer winter and more storms. Those storms will in turn make their way to …

: My wife watches occasionally documentaries on how bad processed food is for our bodies and the …

: The Honolulu Rail boondoggle is challenging Boston’s Big Dig for ineptness. it will be built, …

: .

: There was just a brushfire across the street from us. They got it out quick, but everyone is on pins …

: Remember the Y2K bug. In retrospect, seems silly.

: Shut down my website this month. I’ve had a website since 1999. That first site was for my …

: A hui hou, malama pono. pau

: My ancestor Andrew Kimbley was born in Holland in 1737. Came to the colonies, Married (1773), …

: Amtrak unveils new fleet of Airo trains and the 14 routes they will serve All east coast.

: Watching the CBS sports special ‘Football Must Go On’ about Shakhtar Donetsk from …

: Power

: Found this photo from my first COVID test. April 2020. it was drive-thru test with very strict …

: The Dodgers left their offense in the regular season.

: I just don’t see the point…

: Took this photo Oct 11, 2005 in Waimea on Hawaii Island. Taken on a Canon EOS 20D. The last purpose …

: Proud the be an #Arsenal fan. We had a rough spell through the oughts, but it’s looking good

: Really enjoyed the Continental on Peacock. Had a few slow points, but all in all it was great …

: Recalling younger days when nothing could knock me down. Here in my mid 60s, it wouldn’t take much …

: Fascinating. If I recall correctly, the rotating space station in 2001 Space Odyssey didn’t …

: I’ve watched and read a couple of interviews with respected older conservatives. If you listen with …

: Finally had enough of Eric Clapton’s politics after helping raise $2.2 mil for RFK Jr tonight. …

: Love Lee Oskar. He played with War too. Had this cassette ‘Sunshine Keri’ by ‘Lee …

: Think I’m going to have to go back and watch some of season one of Loki. It’s been too long

: music.apple.com/us/album/… David Gilmour on electric guitar. 😃

: Loving ‘Unknown Legend’ by ‘Neil Young’ on Radio Paradise /music/song/2774 I …

: The book of rules. Loving ‘Book of Rules’ by ‘The Heptones’ on Radio …

: “a bias which prefers the aesthetics of objects over the aesthetics of processes, which translates, …

: Updating the iPod.

: Everyone is pointing fingers post Lahaina fire. Why didn’t we do this or do that. I feel for them, …

: Off the grid looks more and more desirable every year.

: The GOP will implode the country.

: Loving ‘Many Rivers to Cross’ by ‘Jimmy Cliff’ on Radio Paradise …

: My wife is Native American, She had to call the “Indian Office” for her tribe (Ojibwa) …

: Taylor swift is all over the news because she went to a football game. I care about this less than …

: Inter Milan and Arsenal both 4-nil to the good. Good day

: As I have done deeper research into my ancestry, the location results of my DNA are making more …

: When you are dead, you don’t know you are dead. It’s pain only for others. It’s …

: Ran into an old neighbor that I haven’t seen in years at Costco. It was hilarious, 2 old guys …

: I guess Apple’s Friday night baseball is done for the year. I’m off on Fridays and enjoy an …

: Furniture shopping. Feels like walking on hot coals

: First day off after 12 straight. Not deeply exhausted, just tired. I have a solution for that.

: Loving ‘Many Rivers to Cross’ by ‘Jimmy Cliff’ on Radio Paradise …

: Seems as though I can’t follow a Mastodon user on MB

: I remember buying this CD at Borders Books and records at Ward Center when it first came out in …

: Lots of big issues in the world today, my concern are more closer to home. 1. Hope my wife starts to …

: Today for special I made Monchong fish poached in white wine with quinoa and broccoli and …

: Used to see the John Wooden quote “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can …

: Some days the world is so loud and pulling and poking, the only peace is sleeping.

: We typically sign up for a month or two of Ancestry.com every few years to do an update with new …

: The last time we had a lava flow, we had reservations at Volcano house hotel in the volcano park, …

: For years I was interested in Cosmology and science of the big picture. After recently reading …

: Really enjoyed Foundation. It’s obvious we need another season.

: Finished watching Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland on PBS. Heartbreaking. I’m half Irish, from …

: The holiness of reality - Big Think

: Watched Steely Dan: Aja (Classic Albums) on Prime Video! …

: JC Penny post game show???? Didn’t even know they were even still around

: Trivia: When I was young, I used to listen to Al Michaels call the play by play for the Hawaii …

: -

: Apple’s change to USB -C reminded me of this

: My office view in 2016 while maanging at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Note: the amazing view …

: GOP is only playing to their base. Thats all. They hope there’s an enough votes there to stay in …

: As long as it’s consistent > worldsoccertalk.com/news/fifa…

: I can only wish Loving ‘Get Together’ by ‘The Youngbloods’ on Radio Paradise …

: Memories

: Reminder, think different.

: Looks like the new iPhone is faster, thinner and lasts longer. Everything I’m not at my age. I’ll …

: I’ve had a GMail account since 2006, I stopped using it daily years ago, it’s been a …

: McCarthy try to defer attention from the impending governement shutdown. He is so lost.

: Despite the hype, think I can get another year out of my 13 Pro, or maybe get the 15 Pro when the …

: Stopped using my Apple Watch a few weeks ago. It’s getting a little long in the tooth (battery …

: Growing up in Hawaii with tough gun laws, it was never a worry. Thanks to the GOP and Trump’s judges …

: Went totally Japanese with the special tonight. Tempura platter with miso soup

: Different 9/11 experience in Hawaii due to the time difference. I didn’t know anything was up until …

: Halema’uma’u at first light from USGS She woke up at 3:15 pm yesterday

: The thought recently crossed my mind that save for one person who I worked with in 1980 at TGI …

: I’ve used Day One since 2009, June 28 to be exact. I’m kind of looking foward to …

: My M1 Mac mini hasn’t been updated in a while, so now I’m going through the progression of Ventura …

: Chaos

: Took the full leap on IOS to Orion browser and Kagi search. Will look at my Mac tomorrow, use the …

: I have a very bleak outlook for the country if Biden stays in the race. The dems need to look …

: Quality

: Streaming is more and more about making choices. We cut cable to save money and have flexibilty. For …

: It’s not looking good, loosely based on hostory. youtu.be/h-XRR3z23…

: Steaming may have reached its epoch. Lately I find myself gravitating to books and music, well, …

: Everpix was a good idea, but…

: After all is said and done, more is said than done.

: Attended my first community association board meeting in quite a few years. It was civil enough, it …

: Here’s the link to the podcast. sixcolors.com/podcast/2…

: Interesting podcast about Disney v Charter/Spectrum battle. We were a Spectrum cable subscriber …

: I was helping my wife format an Excel spreadsheet, I’ve kind of alway been an Excel nerd. I …

: In a recent clean up, I found my old Apple computer repair tools. I used to change hard drives, …

: HB Gary Larson I’m a restaurant guy, always loved this one

: Agree andersonlayman.blogspot.com/2023/09/c…

: More and more I feel like the world (most humans) are go to war first, seek to understand second.

: Watching The Day of the Jackel 1971. Love the old days of no electronic communication. Wired …

: If the choice is an advanced aging Biden or Trump, then there there is no choice. …

: Classic movie www.execupundit.com/2023/09/o…

: A pair of teas

: Just realized I still have the Airport utility app, but retired my last AirPort Extreme a few years …

: I think the washing machine learned from Apple’s progress bars. It’s been on 9 for 5 minutes

: Not looking for a playoff run with Atlanta in the way #Dodgers

: I bought this 1990 Isuzu p’up new for $5999. I loved that little truck. I put 200,000 miles on it on …

: Bummer. RIP with a song. Changes in attitudes, changes in latitudes …

: The Hawaii Canoe Racing Association website hasn’t changed since it was first launched guessing 20 …

: ❤️ music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Damn straight. www.execupundit.com/2023/09/h…

: I remember my Dad playing this album when I was very young. music.apple.com/us/album/…

: music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Maybe the GOP should consider moving to Africa. They probably already have enough guns to overthrow …

: Went down to the Kailua pier to chat with some old paddling friends on the start of the Labor Day …

: Busy summer for The Arsenal

: Foundation winds down Invasion ramps up Asohka is somewhere in between Who is Erin Carter has …

: Interesting story on the inner voice. My wife has more of an outer voice. She verbalizes every …

: Watching “Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity”. Amazing story. Loved the Wayne Shorter and …

: A group of old guys having fun for our benefit culturaloffering.tumblr.com/post/7272…

: Doing the mundane work of setting up connected leak detectors. We’re in a 2nd floor aging condo.

: It’s been 20 years. Used to be the one big race not to miss.

: Using more of the Apple stock apps, subscription fatigue spills over from steaming service price …

: The GOP vultures are circling. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2…

: www.execupundit.com/2023/08/d… Of course they’re going to say that

: Yay iFixit arstechnica.com

: Mr. Sandman : The Chordettes : …

: Interesting argument. bigthink.com/the-well/…

: We had a 4 ½ hour power outage on Saturday evening in our entire development. A bit annoying. …

: ❤️ music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Ran into a guy I used to manage with at another resort. We were reflecting back on an era before …

: One of my favorite actors www.execupundit.com/2023/08/h…

: Finally got around to to watching “Love notes to Newton” a fun ride. I didn’t have one. I had just …

: I’m reading “Something Deeply Hidden” about quantum physics. This book has given me a greater …

: Make America Fun Again

: Why note-taking apps don’t make us smarter Excellent read. I have stuck with Teux Deux. I’m not a …

: Just watched Flash, it was a lot of fun.

: Watching the Dodgers on Apple TV+. Enjoyable broadcast and they’re winning Haven’t seen many Dodger …

: Traditional Mexican tortilla chips. From Frito Lay

: A lot of Lawyers are going to get rich on the Lahaina fire

: Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence Here is goes. Everyone suing everyone …

: Missing Mo Could use him now.

: overcast.fm/+8Jj85yEf… Love this podcast

: Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead after Russia plane crash - BBC News Putin gets his …

: Going back to watch Fargo Season 3. Master class.

: I used to get excited about every space launch. They were amazing demonstrations of advancing …

: Alphabet, Meta and X. I give up. They’re trying to be different and cute and failing. There seemed …

: The Art of Tea

: Sauté pan

: I’m old enough to have been into very early social media, swore it off, came back, left again, and …

: Amazon Pulls the Rug on ‘The Peripheral’ Season 2 That sucks

: Remember Nextel’s direct connect walkie talkie feature? I miss it. It was simple

: What I saw after the wildfires on Maui Great story. It’s the truth.

: I played with ChatGPT a few times early on. Have not used it since.

: Just watched “The Pope’s Exorcist”. It needs a sequel or 3 with Daniel Zovatto

: Watched “Once Upon a Time in the West”, Released in 1968, for the first time in a few years. Very …

: Got out the good headphones, the way I used to listen. I’ve had this record for almost 50 years. The …

: Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race canceled to prioritize Maui relief efforts

: News organizations keep mentioning the the alert sirens didn’t go off on Maui. They …

: Lahaina had an annual Halloween party that was legendary, if not off the hook. Let’s find a way to …

: Notice

:

: I was in Lahaina in 2015 to watch Arsenal with @ mauigooner Roger and more recently to visit another …

: the NY Times came up with a map of damage in Lahaina

: Myna bird fight

: With the current round of price increase of streaming services, it’s time to take close look …

: Always worth a reminder.

: Apple Maps still shows the Keauhou Beach hotel which closed on 2012 and was demolished in 2018.

: Love this clip. You’re an ahole when you go up and an ahole when you get back

: Not sold on Bluesky. Don’t see what it would give me that Mastodon doesn’t already.

: One of the first photos I took on a mobile phone and one of the first photos I took on an iPhone.

: slán go deo

: Huh?

: In 2005 I started a company to help local small business get on the web. Build them a website and …

: Yesterday we stopped by Sandy Beach. I spend a good part of youth at this beach body surfing, …

: Good, they need to protect the sharks from attacks in their own home. New York steps up patrols off …

: Had a very fun 2 days in the big city (Honolulu) with our grandsons. Rode the rail, mini golf, a …

: Homeward bound. Short, but fun trip to Honolulu. 40 min flight back to Kona

: Everything is amazing and nobody is happy

: Windy day at the water park

: Did all but one at Wet n Wild. The Tornado requires 4 people. My wife wasn’t game

: Elon fired them. Ha ha ha Twitter Accuses Meta of Poaching Employees to Build Threads

: Quite the view.

: They hooked us up. 18th floor. Ocean view. Benefit of workin for a hotel chain

: This was the uniform when I was in high school @tewha@appdot.net

: Yum

: Mini Golf with the grandsons. Lots of fun. Next 5 Guys burgers.

: Can see Diamond Head across the Ewa plain from the Kualaka’i train station

: First trip on Honolulu’s new rail

: Have absolutely no in interest in Threads. Don’t use any other FB properties. No need to start now.

: Honolulu bound for a couple of days.

: I really think it time for businesses to stop saying “due to staffing issues we are doing this_____” …

: July 4th a few years back at the Parker Ranch rodeo. We lived practically next door to the arena

: I have one that still works. I loved it, but my 13” M1 Air blows it away, and I only do the simplest …

: Not a problem with me. I’ve had an AMEX card since 1982. > Apple’s Card partnership could move …

: Justice Thomas has his head so far up the right wing ‘okole (butt) he hasn’t seen daylight in …

: Made it to 64 music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Tired of London?

: Remember when the headlight knob in the car was by your left knee and the high beam switch was on …

: ❤️☹️youtube.com/watch

: Truth. Speaks to the US situation too Execupundit.com: Scary and True

: Arsenal had gone quiet on rice

: That large growth in Hawaiian / Pacific islanders is not Hawaiians, it’s Micronesians, since we …

: #Arsenal are showing intent to kick some ‘okole (butt) next season.

: If you watch the series “The Bear”, I managed at that level of intensity for 30 years. Thats why I’m …

: Thank you for the very helpful info Apple weather app. Great Dark Sky integration

: When you’re slapped you’ll take it and like it. Maltese Falcon

: Nature is getting even. Hope sharks don’t get wind of this. Orca attacks yacht off Shetland

: F’ck him We can’t rest or relent’: Pence reiterates support of staunch abortion restrictions

: “There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading to the same place, so it doesn’t matter …

: If Warner Bros sells off the shows I like, then there’s no reason to keep them Max app Seeing more …

: There are currently no bears in the bearcam webcam view. But it’s pretty relaxing just watching the …

: Now that I’m not working ALL OF THE F’N TIME, I’ve had time to get back into …

: what a list Essential Mixes So Far

: Watching Casablanca. Because why not. I had the Laser Disc of Casablanca. As time goes by.

: Put my Apple Watch back on after not wearing it for a week. Feels strange On another note. The …

: Really enjoyed Drops of God on AppleTV.

: Since Arsenal didn’t get it done quickly, it’s inevitable that one of the big money clubs will swoop …

: Forcing one’s beliefs on another person is one of the most un-American things of all She helped …

: I find it astounding that the medical industry still faxes referrals.

: I had the top photo of Waikiki beach circa 1920s framed 25 years by a local frame shop. She closed …

: The Dodgers lack of off-season updates are coming back to roost. All of their competitors upgraded. …

: My favorite part of cooking Cultural Offering on Tumblr

: Yes, yes and yes. Hence, why I’m now a line cook. It’s really. Signs you’re burned out — and how to …

: Turns out Saturday is not a good day for me to watch MLS. I work. Can watch early euro matches, not …

: This letter was with the tickets

: Came across my tickets from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics while looking for something else

: Haven’t really used ChatGPT that much, most of my queries are simple single step searches. I …

: With the continued staffing challenges, food service needs to re-tool. smaller, simpler menus and …

: It’s different on an island. I grew up at the beach and in the ocean. Leaned to swim in the ocean. …

: classical.music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Looking forward to a trip to O`ahu in a couple of weeks. An end of summer treat for our Grandsons …

: Extraction II popped up on Netflix today. Never a bad day for an over the top action movie.

: So Hawaii is one of the minority of states that DOES NOT pay out earned vacation or PTO when you …

: What does a chef make on his day off. Most times simple fare. Today I wanted to play. Shrimp and …

: A week of not wearing Apple watch. - Still mostly know what time it is, my phone or the 3 clocks in …

: Love this demo version of “While my Guitar Gently weeps”. So pure music.apple.com/us/album/…

: In a George Harrison mood music.apple.com/us/playli…

: Just watched Living with Bill Nighy. Loved it, all of the emotions

: First days off since I started my new job. Loving the mental and emotional freedom of not being a …

: Sunny and raining. Love the tropics

: Starting to see Discovery network shows (of which I have no interest) creeping further up the screen …

: Looks Epic. www.execupundit.com/2023/06/h…

: Ocean view is so subjective

: Nice youtube.com/watch

: New season of Foundation July 14. Yay

: Never really a Rumsfeld fan by any reach. But this quote really does apply to many situations.

: Good to hear. I’ve crossed that channel 21 times. It’s beast. I’ve crossing in a 1-man canoe, 2-man …

: Love the DNA test that I did a few years ago for Genealogical purposes sends me periodic emails. …

: 50th Anniversary of Tubular Bells Amazing Headphones

: Not using my Apple Watch much. The battery life is getting worse and I shouldn’t really be wearing …

: An Offer You Can’t Refuse?

: Need to spend some time in shortcuts. I don’t want shortcuts that in need to speak, I want …

: I guess Texas has money to burn, or to sink. Outcry as Texas to install ‘buoy barrier’ in Rio …

: Really hope this puts Trump out of our misery. My wife is not sure, still calls in Teflon Don.

: They just bought Pro Golf and now this. > Saudi crown prince threatened ‘major’ economic pain on …

: Pele is back, but then, she never really left. We’ll make it over on my next day off.

: First night as a line cook at the Outrigger Keauhou. Had a blast. Great team. Took me right in. This …

: Was cleaning out a closet and finally got rid of 2 scanners, one high speed and one portable. …

: Just made rib sticking chili, no beans and thick. coarse ground beef and pork.

: More stuff added to MacOS, very cool, but my Mac is more of a task device. I open it up, do …

: Exciting

: Not looking for new hardware this year, but IOS and WatchOS updates are exciting, my phone is my #1 …

: I give up on getting my app.net archive. Good on @Manton for saving it, but I’m lost.

: Playing with pasta. Homemade pasta with olive oil, butter, prosciutto, garlic and about 2 T of …

: Seems as though cars with a “Be Blessed” or similar sticker or license plate frame are …

: Stopped by the Marriott Waikoloa Beach hotel for a cold one. The last place I managed before the …

: I used to use an app to track sleep, then I realized I don’t need an app, my body tells me. I know …

: Overcast day. Nice. Not too hot Side note. They keep these trees nicely trimmed so people are hit on …

: Wispy clouds

: First Sunday off in 9 months. Straight to the beach. A day at Anaeho’omalu with the fam

: My office in 2010, 2020 and now. Maybe soon it will just be my watch.

: All west coast teams blacked out in Hawaii. www.espn.com/mlb/story…

: I don’t code, but what I can do is create delicious and creative meals and stand in a hot …

: No clue, I mentioned earlier, this isn’t my thing. Followed instruction to get my ADN archive …

: Changing back to the stock Apple mail app. Tired of fighting with apps

: True

: This is the pasta I’m making. Simple apple.news/AMR_GPY3W…

: We had our bathrooms renovated over the past 2 weeks including new Toilets. With old toilets, you …

: I have a few days off between jobs. Making handmade pasta today. Haven’t had a Sunday off in 9 …

: Here we go

: My nerdyness is confined to mostly hardware and networking.

: I’m not nerdy enough to do anything with my ADN data. Can’t even figure out how to …

: Yea. I’ll take some

: Last shift as a Chef (manager of all things kitchen) was last night. A few days off and onward. I’ve …

: I got an early Father’s Day gift, the Taihiro Mechanical Keyboard. I love it. I’ll sweat it up with …

: I created this Apple play list a few years ago for relaxing. This is traditional Hawaiian music at …

: youtu.be/yVhN-42PS…

: Had a chance to tour kitchen I’ll be working in at the hotel and spend some time with the chef. Im …

: When they put our new laminate flooring in, they just put it on top of the old one, which was on top …

: I’m an aging geek, I grew up in the era of Heathkit and weekly trips to Radio Shack. At this point I …

: Would love to see Wednesday up in the EPL. Bring back some old rivalries. On another note, Stoke can …

: The Honolulu StarAdvertiser charges more for a Digital only subscription than digital and print …

: I’ve rediscovered the magazines and newspapers in Apple News+. I used to love magazines. Had a …

: Looking down at the water while sitting on the sea wall

: My wife and I went for an early dinner, then sat in on the Kailua-Kona sea wall for sunset. You can …

: Add USA to streaming - fixed worldsoccertalk.com/news/the-…

: There’s an old adage “Don’t make me think”, which refers to simplifying a …

: Memorial day weather was nice, then this rolled in. Love the tropics

: Memorial Day at Magic Sands beach park. Nice day. Big surf.

: Other than the local morning news on week days, I’ve lost interest in the news. If something big …

: I’ve had this mug for a few years. Starting to show wear

: Where have I been? Mostly Hawaii; Kauai, Oahu, Molokai Lanai and Maui (I live in Hawaii island) Also …

: Survived my 2nd to the last weekend at current employer. I inherited much of the staff and their set …

: Love how my wife hands me the remote and says I can watch what I want, then starts to vacuum.

: NBC showed today that they CAN broadcast EVERY EPL match on Peacock at the same time. Enough with …

: worm hole youtu.be/scsJZ67ss…

: Cut to the chase and go to the best of album music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Hectic day at work. 12 days to go (I’m off 3 of them). Calls for a little dose of adulthood.

: All 3 branches of our Federal government are F%ckd. For a very long time they have not a clue who …

: I really wanted like it. It’s just weird. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-ra… bad

: Spring Hawaiian Sky

: Shifting gears to the Depeche Mode music.apple.com/us/album/…

: IFTTT free account only allows 6 applets, I have 1 active and want to add 1 more, but there are 14 …

: I love this song music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Here are all of the answers if you have to take a drug test.

: On the wall in my mechanics garage

: The rain is really coming down now. We are on the lee side of the island and rain not associated …

: Rainy afternoon in Kona. That wasn’t in the forecast.

: José Mourinho reveals ‘deep feelings’ for all his former clubs – except Tottenham Even Jose …

: I don’t know about all of this “woke” crap, but I have woke up every morning for almost 64 years, …

: Can we just vote no one to be President and leave it empty? Same difference.

: Dehydrating habaneros

: 1 big thing: Fake sugar’s real risks Not new news. I use mostly honey.

: Everything else

: Memories

: Rewatching the movie Traffic from 2000. It stand up to time.

: Offer letter signed. 16 days left as a manager. Been a heck of a run. Now to the other side of the …

: Yep Today Is the Launch of Max, and It Sucks Even More Than I Thought It Would

: I’ve been using the MB app to browse Mastodon, but the Ivory app is so nice, I have both open …

: HBO Max officially now ‘Max,’ abandons native tvOS video player and Apple TV ‘Up Next’ More bad …

: the Glass app looks interesting, but I don’t need it. Not a photographer, between MB and …

: Just read an extensive conversation on app subscriptions. I not pro or con. I make a decision per …

: My two favorite knives. One German one Japanese. Just went through my sharpening routine. I use 3 …

: in 2015 I managed an Apple and Bose reseller, we were all certified by Apple, my Service manager had …

: Nice to THFC lose and drop out of the Europa zone. Up the Arsenal

: Really love Radio Paradise reminds me of old FM radio with no commercials. I often keep the mellow …

: Queue up The Smiths playlist Andy Rourke was the other melodic genius in the Smiths: spry, funky …

: Over the past few weeks I’ve hit a wall. After 40 years, I don’t want to be a manager …

: Dr Beach’s top 10 beaches Hawaii has 3 in the top 10. Don’s necessarily agree. Duke …

: Apple Music and Apple TV Services Currently Down [Updated] I knew it. Just used the Roku and Amazon …

: Guess I should get comfortable

: Can I help you?

: IGY music.apple.com/us/album/…

: I’m In the Mood for This Me too SISU

: The Arsenal is done and dusted (though safely and unexpectedly secured 2nd) and I have no desire to …

: Pizza Express staff protest as waiters’ hours cut and managers told to do more Sounds very …

: On the box of my bed pillow. I love naps now.

: After 7 months of being Chef at an independent restaurant group (3 units) I’m close to making …

: We’re upgrading the flooring in our kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is half done. New on the …

: Love this album

: My wife had a surprise for me after a 13 hour day

: London’s Liverpool Street station redevelopment: on the wrong track? Hope they sort this out. When …

: End of a love affair: AM radio is being removed from many cars Don’t recall the last time I tuned …

: I help people have a good time. www.youtube.com/watch

: This is interesting. The premise is that ChatGPT et al are killing “link farms”. This …

: I’ve been managing restaurants for a really long time. Kitchen manager at TGI Fridays in …

: This is eye opening, camped there as a kid. Researchers from UH Manoa’s Hawaii Institute of …

: I didn’t know Google Earth was still a thing, I remember how cool it was when it came out. …

: My wife is considering switching to a roller ball, for ergonomic reasons. She’s never used …

: Hope they don’t follow mobile phone companies and reward new subscribers and penalize those who have …

: Took wife’s car in for service. Been using the same mechanics for 20 years. Cools guys, they …

: In all fairness, this guitar duet. Two greats. Gabby Pahinui and Peter Moon I grew up in Waialae, …

: This guitar solo youtube.com/watch

: Every lyric of this song. Today music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Managing a restaurant, any part of a restaurant, is not fun anymore. I currently manage only a …

: Side benefit of getting my wife a Dyson Hair Dryer, I don’t hear a jet engine in her bathroom …

: Not sure what changed, but my Mastodon feed is now showing up in MB this morning. I set that up a …

: worldsoccertalk.com/news/whic… Arsenal. 97 consecutive seasons in the top flight. No other …

: Cool looking Mac

: I guess the FA has no intention of holding them accountable for financial malfeasance. It’s a …

: A themal image of the parking lot fronting our condo

: Draft management plan available for Kapāpala Canoe Forest on Big Island Really should have started …

: I Know the Motive Behind Every Mass Shooting It’s the F’n guns.

: Killed another one Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Yum

: Worked all day, finally got to watch the derby. Good on the long shot. Fun race to watch. Came back …

: Yep. Right about there !

: Derby Day. It was a big deal in our home growing up. My Mom was from Louisville.

: Taking my website down May 26th. Just turned off renewal. Not using it anymore.

: My weekend is over. Back to work tomorrow.

: Los Habaneros for Cinco De Mayo dinner Yum www.habaneroskona.com

: Went for a morning walk along one of our favorite paths. It runs on the makai (towards the ocean) …

: Still not biting on Bluesky. Don’t have the time or bandwidth for another network. When Twitter …

: The IOS system to move a new phone is pretty seamless and simple. It’s the apps that have an issue. …

: Current status music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Got my wife a Dyson hair dryer. She’s talked about her hair dresser having one and how good it …

: So many of Pink Floyd’s ( Syd Barrett and Roger Waters) lyrics from the 60s & 70s are just as …

: New toilets secured. Bathroom renovation advances. The current ones were put in when the condo was …

: Black Hawk Down just popped up on my Netflix. What a stunning movie. The ineptitude, arrogance and …

: Just renewed Mailbox.org for another year. No issues to report. It just works, and it’s secure.

: During the Lockdown I used to watch Swiss Railroad POV videos. Early on I used airplay coffee shop …

: took this photo last year on my way back from California (home to Hawaii), over the Pacific

: Does anyone know what this crane this is on a cruise ship. It goes up, then comes down periodically. …

: I had a Palm Pre. Loved WebOS, the hardware was mostly crap. The slider jammed a lot. The cards …

: Got my replacement phone from Apple very fast. Apple care replaced for failed charge port. I use the …

: finished the series Extrapolations on Apple+. they portray a scary, but plausible future. Not good …

: That first sip of coffee in the morning.

: 2/3 of the way through Extrapolations on Apple+. The premise is an interesting way to look at the …

: A morning rainbow 🌈

: Been cleaning out the number of domain names I owned down to the 3 I actually use. Likely going to …

: With MLB blackouts and no cable, the only chance I have to see the Dodgers is on Friday night …

: They managed to slip in “Statcast powered by Google cloud” on Apple Friday night baseball

: Rainy afternoon. But then there’s this

: Just listened to Nilay Patel’s interview with Eugen Rochko, founder of Mastodon. Don’t …

: Charge port on my 13 Pro doesn’t work anymore. Going all wireless I guess. Gonna try Apple Care

: My wife just booked her (almost) annual trip back to N. Dakota to see her family. I only went with …

: Just looked out of curiosity. My first Day One entry was Tuesday January 11, 2011. 20,040 entries.

: Rarely drink during my work week, but on my day off…

: New flooring picked out (Golden Koa laminate) and delivered for bathrooms and kitchen. Picking up …

: We seem to be getting more storms, but they blow through faster

: Bottles Truffle oil, water, olive oil, garlic oil

: Ready for the night Truffle oil, water, olive oil and garlic oil

: See a cattle Egret in our neighborhood now and then. They are usually in marsh areas.

: Injuries killed the Arsenal chances for the 2nd season in a row. We know what they need; squad …

: Had Mr In-Between in my Hulu queue for a quite a while, finally got to watching it. Really like it. …

: One of our local banks (Central Pacific Bank), the one we use, has reported an increase in deposits.

: Bluesky looks interesting, but I have enough conversations going on between ADM and Mastodon I …

: There’s a big battle here between people who want to feed and care for feral cats and the …

: One year ago I saw the Dodger at Petco and this guy was roaming outfield during warm ups.

: Don Lemon was kind of the anti Tucker Carlson during Trump years. Ironic that they are both gone the …

: Lots of rain up mauka (towards the mountain). Guessing we’ll get some.

: Back end of day off

: “Rapid unscheduled disassembly” Sounds like a lot of business game plans gone awry …

: The county is repaving Kuakini Road in Kona. I drive it daily. I find myself still driving around …

: Convinced 12 hour decongestants only work for 10 hours and 20 min.

: Arsenal will undoubtedly be in the UCL next year. But this goal leaking issue needs to be fixed …

: looks like I’m going to stay up late to catch my Daughter’s halau in Merrie Monarch

: Every time I’m asked to check box that says I’m not a robot, I have to stop and think …

: Productive and fun 2 days off, we went to Hilo (the other side of the island - 2 hours drive) to …

: Stayed up late to see my Daugher’s halau performance in the Merrie Monarch.

: So it seems pretty much all MLS matches are on Saturdays. I work on Saturday, so this won’t work.

: We had a great time taking in the Merrie a monarch festivities in Hilo yesterday. My daughter’s …

: Been playing with Hipstamatic, but can’t find zoom.

: The Craft show circuit

: We’re pretty much destroying this Hawaiian plate.

: We’re off to Hilo to take the Merrie Monarch festival festivities. www.merriemonarch.com

: I don’t directly have a dog (so to speak) in the abortion fight, but I do believe in a wahine’s …

: The opening scene of Mandalorian chapter 23 looks haunting like Blade Runner

: I’m uploading an older Twitter archive. The vast majority of my Tweets the past couple of years have …

: I’m uploading an older Twitter archive. The vast majority of my Tweets the past couple of years have …

: .

: In 2019-2020 I lost 80#. Mostly by eliminating most sugar and simple carbs and retraining my brain …

: Just rewatched Tinker Tailor for the umpteenth time. Never gets old and see new details every time …

: Another shooting. Kentucky this time. I came across this website on gun violence. The Southeast US. …

: Not sure what else to attribute it to, but my 13 Pro battery life has gotten markedly worse …

: Had a great outing to Hawaii Botanical Gardens. It goes from up high (Mauka) down to the sea …

: Heading to Hawaii Botanical gardens for a day hike with grandsons. Nice day in the rainforest. …

: In Nutcracker Suite Dance of the flowers the Harp, flutes and clarinets are so delicate, the French …

: Listening to Nutcracker suite. Usual a Holiday listen, but if conjures up feelings of such happiness …

: Off work before sunset for a change. I’m usually seeing it from the kitchen

: The Pandemic sure brought out the best & worst in people. Lots of high profile people came out …

: I don’t think Trump getting charged is unprecedented. Doctor, Lawyer, Indian chief or former grand …

: The one thing I’ve learned in 40+ years in the restaurant that holds true through the years …

: My Quiver Fish knife for cutting fillets from loins Every day utility french knife 2 vegetable and …

: Hawaii ranks first in preventing COVID deaths Side benefit of being in the middle of the ocean and a …

: Hoping Bending Spoons gives Evernote a real export option.

: I’ve got nothing but thyme

: Bought a little over a pound of thinly sliced Boar’s Head Roast beef this week. Had a Philly style …

: Likely going to cancel my Washington Post subscription since I decided to support the Guardian. …

: I supported the Texas Observer not because I feel a need to keep up on Texas news, but because I …

: For years, in the AM and I’d go straight to email, etc. It used to be that I relied on …

: Typically when I come across something interesting on my phone, I email it to myself. With the Arc …

: I learn something new every single day, whether I try or not. Sometimes something so mundane.

: Credit to Apple’s Symphony app. I actually listened to this entire piece rather than just The Blue …

: Really liked the Matter app I’m maxed out on subscriptions. Thinking what I would cancel to justify …

: Rhapsody in Blue classical.music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Listening to Ravel’s Bolero from 1974 by the NY Philharmonic. What an epic piece.

: I’ve been playing with the Classical app. I don’t have deep knowledge of the genre like I do with …

: classical.music.apple.com/us/record…

: Talking about the latest shooting. I do not understand the idea that when you are mad at someone or …

: Another social network. If I was younger, sure. But no thanks

: My wife has and iPad mini 2 that she uses every night to read her “fluffy” apps. It …

: My first listen on the Apple Classical app Johan Strauss II. The Blue Danube Waltz …

: Just got the Apple Classical app, didn’t expect it until tomorrow.

: I love the Great 78 RPM Project …

: Today we could clearly see the snow still lingering on Mauna Loa. The top photo was from last week …

: Today we could clearly see the snow still lingering on Mauna Loa. The top photo was from last week …

: Very sad to see this tree down at Holoholokai beach park from last month’s storm. That tree was the …

: One of the things I did to stay up on daily news as I moved away from Twitter and most media went …

: Still haven’t had COVID. Not trying to get it, just use common sense

: Finally killed this birthday present from last year. To be fair, I had a few other libations as a …

: I’ve been to one MLB (Dodger) opening day, 1982, I recall the pomp and circumstance and we …

: I’m at the back of the boomer generation at 64, the passing of my Dad’s bro late last year made me …

: We often walked by Gordon Moore’s big house here on Hawaii island walking the shoreline trail. He …

: Love this version music.apple.com/us/album/…

: We’re constantly trying too impress upon our Grandsons the effect algorithms have on people. …

: With TikTok in the news today, my wife and had an AM coffee discussion on algorithms in the social …

: West Hawaiʻi Vietnam War Memorial to be dedicated on 50th anniv. I remember Viet Nam like it was …

: I don’t know what’s worse (re: the Fed’s rate hike). Managing inflation or trashing the financial …

: “The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and How Old You Think You Are” I have found as I got into …

: I’m keep the twitter app because there a few people I follow and communicate with on there that …

: Some Things I think about daily My wife’s work schedule (meeting etc. she works at home so I need to …

: Finished all 5 seasons of Luther just under wire. Leaves Hulu in 10 days. I’ll watch the movie later …

: Hoping Arc’s mobile browser is close.

: My favorite pic from our trip to Hawaii Volcano Nat’l park. Saturday morning. Halema’uma’u crater …

: An oldie, but goodie

: Saw rumblings on the left that some are upset that they’re going after Trump for the Stormy …

: #Arsenal 8 points clear at the International break. Then A 10 match sprint to the finish.

: A beautiful song about Kauai. music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Just walking into Macy’s, you feel like they are going to crash and burn anytime

: Snow from the February storms still on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa

: Trail cut though rock.

: This trail is feat of engineering built decades ago down a slope through a rain forest.

: Halema’uma’u crater from above and at crater level

: After all we are on an active volcano

: The obligatory stop at Punalu’u bake shop in Ka’u on the way to Volcano. Fresh Malasadas

: Stop making sense 4K restoration Can’t wait. Saw Taking Heads in concert during that period in LA …

: ha ha ha

: The first website I built was in 2000, I’m long since out of that game, but those were fun …

: We’re going on a short Staycation here this Friday. Taking our grandsons. It’s a 2 hour drive, but a …

: T-Mo bought Mint Mobile. Was with T-Mo, for a long time. They helped us get out of an onerous Sprint …

: music.apple.com/us/album/…

: I’m a lifelong Dodger fan, season ticket holder in the early 80’s. Cutting cable & MLB’s …

: Happy Pi day

: Looks like ESPN (or someone impersonating them) created 3 Mastodon accounts and have 0 posts and …

: The FBI with Efrem Zimbalist JR. youtu.be/zu7Gj1uUI…

: Got this in the mail today. I used to read a lot of physics and such. I find it fascinating and the …

: Here’s that stat #Arsenal

:

: I believe that with that 3-nil today over Fulham today that #Arsenal kept a clean sheet against all …

:

: I lived (with my ex) in California from late 1980 to late 1985. I worked for TGI Fridays and came …

: Guess it’s good news that we are spread over a couple different financial institutions. Already got …

: I erased these 2 guys, not bad @pratik

: Post a great album with no explanation. Tag others to do the same. @rcrackley @hawaiiboy …

: Rabbit Island Music Festival music.apple.com/us/album/…

: I loves this entire album. 1973 2 of the songs are about places I lived on Oahu. Waialae and Palolo. …

: Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band from 1974 Every thing about this song is amazing. Instrumentation, …

: This was written in 2015 and it’s still true today. If you don’t have cable, it’s …

: Remember early in the pandemic, if you sneezed, people ran. Fun times.

: Looking at an old document. I had a @webtv.net email address. Completely forgot about that.

: I still use the Kardia device and app since an electro cardiologist suggested it when I was having …

: Fun thing about being connected with people around the world is the time differences. It’s 11:30pm …

: Pre shift pick me up. They’re down stairs from the restaurant

: Watching Miles Davis, the Birth of Cool on Netflix. Fascinating. Kind of Blue was recorded and came …

: I can’t imagine living in a big city. LA doesn’t count, it collection of smaller cities all piled …

: Something’s coming our way.

: My EDC as a chef. Small flashlight to see what’s on bottom shelves in the walk-in and in the back of …

: Just looked for a 60qt stock pot online. Found one for $98. Shipping to Hawaii: $468. WTF

: Been watching a lot of older movies (1990s-2000s) that I’ve seen before, for no particular …

: “We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out.” - Winston Churchill …

: So fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate’er befalls Then gently rise and …

: Watching Pulp Fiction for the I don’t how many times, just because.

: Mt Hualalai look so clear today

: IOS started as web apps, looks like we may be going back in that direction.

: After being down 2-nil, Arsenal snatch victory at the death. Wow!

: 43 years ago. Damn culturaloffering.tumblr.com/post/7108…

: iPod 5 video

: I have 215gb of music that is independent of any app in on 2 different HDs. This is mostly from my …

: Just watched Tar. Amazing performance. How fall the mighty have fallen.

: Just watched Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) Delightful. www.imdb.com/title/tt1…

: Everyone is California is posting snow pix. We have snow on Mauna Kea today

: Just went on Twitter check on some Arsenal updates. Can’t see the feed for ads.

: It’s stormy. Doors are slamming. Didn’t expect that, I just got home from work.

: Used Instapaper since the beginning. I fell in and out of it as my flow changed and I’ve tried …

: Oh well #NBCfail. Put the Arsenal match on USA where a cable account is required. So I read s live …

: The Kiawe trees are dancing in wind. Maybe not the best decision sitting under one. We’re so Lava …

: A little breezy

: Not that long ago, this was every day. Still COVID free. 🤞

: When we first moved to LA in 1981, having grown in Hawaii, we never saw snow in person. We took a …

: Turned off Stage manager on my Mac. Don’t’ have enough windows open for it to be …

: MS Word and Excel are by far the largest files on my MB Air. Decided to delete them both and use the …

: They come from a drying planet. youtu.be/KTpcF42lr… I can confirm this.

: Waiting for season 2 of Foundation, Power of the Rings, Perry Mason, Wednesday, Mandalorian, Obi …

: Hair is not a friend of age. It stops growing where you want it and starts growing where you don’t.

: I binge watched so many shows and movies during the lockdown I almost can’t recall if I saw …

: Mid day pint (actually 14.9 oz).

: I’ve been going back and rewatching the Star Wars movies. No particular sequence, just as a …

: My M1 13” Air battery last for days of casual use. Love that machine.

: music.apple.com/us/album/…

: What if we went to Italy music.apple.com/us/album/…

: I have late 2014 Mini Mac that stopped working a couple of years ago. Thought it was just dead. Just …

: Cold (by Hawaii standards) rainy day. Made orzo mac and cheese with rotisserie chicken. Rib sticking …

: My office for the night

: Road to nowhere music.apple.com/us/album/…

: I really like the Arc browser’s peek feature. “The best tab never made”

: I’d like to give Apple Podcasts another whirl. but can’t find where in import OPML file. …

: Found my baseball. 20 yrs ago when I was building websites and setting up social media platforms for …

: That mood music.apple.com/us/album/…

: What I really like about Dido is her music had a jazz foundation. Sade is kinda of the same. The …

: A cluster of small rumbling earthquakes on the SE part of the island. Magma is on the move, but to …

: The Valentines special for tonight. I came up with the recipe and concept, my team did the final …

: Waiting for the Air Force to shoot down a high school science project that floats off course.

: I really don’t agree with Eric Clapton’s politics, but I still like his music. 461 Ocean Blvd was a …

: No Super Bowl for us. Not that I really want to watch, but we don’t have cable and don’t subscribe …

: I’ve been listening to Dark side of the Moon for 50 years, and that David Gilmore Comfortably Numb …

: FTW

: You took your life, as lovers often do… music.apple.com/us/album/…

: I met my wife in Nov 2004. We moved in together in Jan. and on St Patrick’s day I came home to a …

: Among the people I know, I seem to be the lone wolf who is all-in with Apple Music. I had the mother …

: It’s not that Mastodon was difficult, but Ivory had made it easier. Less friction.

: I did the same thing as Parag as soon as I saw the shot.

: Watching the 2022 MLS Season Review to get up to speed for 2023. My first season all-in with MLS.

: Really enjoying Wednesday on Netflix. Watched the Addams Family as a kid in the 60s …

: Shoulda, coulda, woulda, oh well, move on.

: I’d be way more interested in the MLS if they adopted promotion / Relegation. For now I pretty much …

: We’re doing a 5 year review of our revocable living trust. We created it after seeing what …

: What happened in Turkey can happen to the older sections of any large American City. Older brick and …

: I deleted my Twitter crossposting s few days ago.

: A couple of shots from Waimea. I guess you could say, that’s the upcountry.

: I opened the Twitter app for the first time in a couple weeks to check comments on the football …

: This was what Waimea was like today. Still had a great time. The Pukalani farmer’s market, lunch at …

: The cherry blossoms that didn’t blow off. The wind was howling in Waimea

: Heading into Waimea for the annual Cherry Blossom festival. It’s wet and windy. Fun times.

: We don’t have winter weather lock downs like people up North do, but we had COVID spikes none the …

: Meeting of the minds. Nefarious moves indeed

: My Great Grandfather (Giuseppe) his brother and my young grandfather. They had a bakery in …

: I actually had a rudimentary website in 1999 hosted by a network provider in Hilo, they helped me …

: Listening to Ray LaMontagne and the Prairie Dogs. “Been howling at the moon like a slack jawed fool“ …

: Working on shutting down my personal website. The first post on the site was Feb. 10, 2003. It was …

: IBM Centennial Film [](https://youtu.be/aYtY-_Emsig)100 X 100 A century of achievements have changed …

: Bad British Baseball Commentary youtu.be/lKY5fmDGV…

: Does anyone else remember the relational database / spreadsheet program Lucid 3D? It came out before …

: Cadbury Commercial from 2020, love it. It captured our reality. youtu.be/kU9bENZ_0…

: Whatever they say it’s not, that’s what it is.

: Love this photo. The ties, Ringo on the Bongos, the cigarette on the left

: Pulled the trigger and subscribed to the Apple MLS package. Go LAFC

: Sunset from the kitchen l

: Seeing a story this AM about the final 747 being delivered, despite seeing them at Hawaii airports …

: I have so many screen shots from trying to turn down my iPhone volume with one hand and hitting the …

: My office. Pretty darned analog. Only the tablets that orders come in on are connected.

: I used to change my Wi-Fi name often just for fun. But with so many devices connected in our place, …

: And of course the 2nd album on the new headphones That shape is my shade, where I used to stand. …

: Got my new 1MORE SonoFlow headphones. The album I listened to was Wish you were here. …and by the …

: Kitchen routine. my daily kitchen routine Get in about and hour before my team. Check every station for what sold …

: Lots of posts on the Things app update. Sounds interesting. I was a Things user for a long time when …

: Apple Maps shows the Keauhou Beach hotel which closed about 6 years ago and was torn down about 3 …

: Watched “If these walls could talk” on Disney+. I’ll watch it again. I’m a music person. Amazing …

: Rewatching Dune 2021. This time with headphones.

: We continue to have about 75% of applicants confirm an interview and never show.

: I’ve been on Mastodon for quite a while, Ivory makes it better. The true nature of Twitter was …

: My Wife and I went on date. Watched this cruise ship pulling out of Kona Bay at Sunset

: Then there’s this. Saturday afternoon. Got off a little early kind of mood. Sometimes we give, …

: How about this gem from many years ago music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Looks like the Matter app won’t let me read anything until I go premium. Love the app, but don’t use …

: I’ve been working 7 days/wk since losing one of my 2 assts to a medical situation 2 weeks ago. …

: True Twitter, John Siracusa: twitter.com/siracusa/…

: This album came out in 1978. Doesn’t seem late long ago. It still sounds amazing. …

: Enjoying that glass of whisky on the back lanai Yum

: Just finished this bottle that I got for my birthday last year. Redbreast is my favorite so I tend …

: Why, he’s no different than he was then CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Tech Section: Trump …

: Very clear and calm morning, so the VOG (volcanic haze) will be bad. The tint of orange in the …

: Maybe

: I haven’t looked at the official Twitter App in a really long time. It’s really spammy. …

: I still used Twitter to follow Football (soccer) news. Also followed a lot of foodies, until last …

: This place is stunning. We live in a little condo we’re fine. It’s still Hawaii and still home. …

: Late night listening while finishing up. Making Gumbo for tomorrow music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Arsenal went to White Hart lane and stuck to their game. Playing like a champion should. The Spuds …

: Just finished season 1 of Perry Mason on HBO. Really enjoyed it. All of the other Perry Mason …

: Love the snark in this Saturday post from @Arseblog.

: Music is so important to me that I would delete everything else from my phone before I’d delete the …

: “You could say I lost my belief in the politicians, they all seem like game show hosts to me”. …

: That missile attack mistake was 5 years ago. My wife and I were talking about it. The thing is, at …

: No 3rd party app, no Twitter

: I bought this album at Vinyl Donuts in Kapahulu back in high school 1975. I listened to it very loud …

: First clear day in a week

: Don’t think #TheClientele will every come to Hawaii, but there’s YouTube. youtu.be/pPICBmnli…

: The Pale Blue Eye. Big fan of Christian Bale www.imdb.com/title/tt1…

: If the current eruption of Kilauea continues for a long spell with the resulting VOG (volcanic haze) …

: From Hawaiian Chili Peppers came Hawaiian Chili pepper water. Watch out tomorrow’s lbreakfast eggs, …

: Hawaiian chili peppers

: Just stumbled on this while looking for something else. My Das used play Platters albums when I was …

: Well, since Kilauea decided to wake up last week the volcanic haze is back. We brought our big air …

: Born in the 50s music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Just finished watching Kaleidoscope on Netflix. Interesting concept. I watched it in the order on …

: My best friend and I would play Risk in the stairwell of his Mom’s Condo back in the early 70s. We’d …

: My best friend and I would play Risk in the stairwell of his Mom’s Condo back in the early 70s. We’d …

: Concur

: I’m glad I live in a liberal state not connected to the others. At least we have the senate.

: We don’t have a volcano in Kona, but we do have this

: Thar she blows. www.usgs.gov/volcanoes…

: That wasn’t long, Kilauea has lava back on the surface

: Remember when CES had CB radios, video recorders, the Altair 8800 and VCR cameras. The good old …

: Finally opening my last Christmas present on my first day off of the new year

: #NowPlaying “Blue Hawaiian Moonlight” by Gabby Pahinui on @Sonos Nahenahe

: After years of volcanic haze, it still feels so amazing to have it this clear…and snow still on …

: Seems like all of the podcasts I normally listen to are on holiday hiatus. So I’m just listening to …

: Hawaii has the second worst roads. Don’t we know it. On Hawaii Island we know it’s bad, it’s a very …

: Reading about AR glasses coming out soon. Not much of it interests me, though it would be cool to …

: Listening to my 2017 Apple Music replay. I listened to a lot of Santana and The Clientele that year. …

: Dark Sky is really dark now

: The social media Watching Meet the Press on how we manage social media. Nice follow up discussion with my wife on the …

: Well here we go, looking down the barrel of 2023. I started 2022 as GM of the 2nd busiest Macaroni …

: I’ve been in Hospitality for 40+ years, I’ve spent almost every NYE in this period doing …

: Surprise, surprise, NBC moved the Arsenal match to Peacock. It was listed as USA. I’m happier …

: Thank you NBC for relegating top if the table Arsenal to cable only USA network.

: Just watched “Everything Everywhere all at once”. I loved it. Had a few overly silly moments, but …

: Cruise ship day. With the tenders ferrying passengers back and forth to shore

: Very clear day. Can see Mauna Loa peeking out over Hualalai. Usually the clouds obscure it.

: Always been a Steve Winwood fan youtu.be/fmoL-qXAr…

: “There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading to the same place, so it doesn’t matter …

: “Tin roof rusted” music.apple.com/us/album/…

: I saw little snippets of Southwest Airline’s frailties last year when I was flying weekly between …

: My wife got me a new Electric razor for Christmas. The old one (Silver) lasted about 6-7 years. To …

: It’s a white Christmas, at least on the mountain tops, on Hawaii Island

: Travel looks nasty. I have never traveled for the Holidays in my life. Family wants to come to …

: I was big fan of Franco Harris RIP

: Got off work a little early. Merry Christmas everyone. All of you are wearing so many clothes in …

: Still my favorite mug.

: I go down the worm hole of watching this Seville Row Tailor I’ve lived in Hawaii most of my …

: Rough couple of days at work. COVID is still a thing, 3 employees positive yesterday alone. People …

: New terms of services emails from everybody and their uncle this week. Was there a new law passed or …

: It’s interesting that most of the people I’ve talked about it to need white noise of some kind to …

: I was looking around HBOMax today. I am reticent to start watching a new show there as the new …

: Big surf…Kona style. Our big surf isn’t like Oahu or Maui. We don’t have reefs that allow the waves …

: Watch the Abbey Road Studio show on Apple+. Really enjoyed it interview with Pink Floyd (separately …

: Last night while the power was out the water and ice in the door of the refrigerator didn’t work. I …

: The storm did bring snow on both Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea

: There’s also a huge swell from the storm peaking today. 25-30 foot swells on north and west (us) …

: Our storm was manini (small) compared to big snow storms and typhoons, but it packed a punch. Our …

: About 0 seconds

: The storm proper has hit. Power off in large parts of Kona. Restaurant closed

: I guess the main part of the storm hasn’t even passed us yet. All of the rain and lighting we got …

: Wow. Non stop lighting and thunder. This storm means business. Not too common here in Kona

: The storm is here

: Sitting on the back lanai as a winter tropical storm rolls in looking for lightning.

: Stumbles on Jamiroquai. Haven’t listened to them for 20+ years. Their music means even more …

: Our home sound system I have one small Home Pod. I got it when I had a 6 week stay in a hotel room so I could play music …

: Virtual Insanityhttps://youtu.be/OeTFAiYbR9o was so ahead of its time. The Lyrics and the video

: Hey Netflix, would it not be reasonable to put recently watched RIGHT AT THE F’N TOP?

: Top streaming shows getting relegated to free ad based TV is akin to top movies going to DVD and …

: Between shows we’re streaming or when I’m not ready to watch another episode or we are leaving …

: Morocco are good

: As a manager of people I love this quote from East of Eden “You can’t make a race horse of a pig.” …

: Instagram launches its BeReal clone, Candid Stories www.engadget.com/instagram… It’s not …

: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes have stopped erupting, scientists say But for how …

: Don’t see a duck in a parking lot in Kona, ever. He’s lost. In Hilo they live in Wailoa park

: The subscription model is ok, but there are some services or apps that I’d prefer to just buy. They …

: Guessing it will never come back, but I miss the pre-pandemic shopping experience, you know when …

: Two days off, together. As long as they don’t burn the place down. That’s about the only thing that …

: Did I just see Slow Horses Season 2 is out. I’ve always liked Gary Oldman. The Book of Eli, …

: I’ve had an Evernote account since 2008, the year it launched. It’s was our primary repository when …

: We’ll that was fun. Back to work early Sunday. We were behind one of the #HELCO (Hawaii Electric …

: The fire trucks are always the end of the parade. Spraying water canons. Everyone is having a blast …

: #HELCO out in force.

: Felix Navidad. In Hawaii

: Here we go

: Big crowds at the Christmas parade. Haven’t had one for a couple of years. We keeping our distance.

: We’re early for the parade. Kapu (claimed) our spot

: My wife is totally in the mood, she shanghaied the Sonos system to play all Christmas music. I …

: Finally unsubscribed from what I think is the first email newsletter I subscribed to. I subscribed …

: Like the British commentators say, Portugal is asking a lot of questions, but getting no answers.

: This Mar v Par match looks like it’s on fast forward. What a pace

: We have a bartender from Argentina. She was pretty darned excited after they won today. She’s …

: I’d love an app that combines all of my watch lists from every streaming app into one list. I’ve …

: The early days When I used to set up small businesses with websites and social media back in the early days, I used …

:

: If we knew what we were doing it wouldn’t be called research, would it? - Einstein

: Shutting down my personal website. Its usefulness has lapsed. 20 years ago I built my 1st site and …

: And according to this theory I guess I’m not getting sick because I worked through it all. Haven’t …

: Kind of a bad day for Trump and the GOP.

: In the middle of a 10 shift stretch with a couple of doubles in the mix. Barely look at any device …

: It’s always great seeing the large precession of Parker Ranch trucks in the parade. Waimea is what …

: I escaped from work to take the family up to Waimea for the 62nd Annual Waimea Christmas light …

: This happened on the same day on our island. We drove up and saw the lava on the slopes of Mauna …

: I love that Japan and Morocco won their groups. Hope they both move on.

: I have found that after cleaning up my Twitter and RSS feeds that ,outside of soccer and tech, there …

: We saw the lava flow today

: My wife got me new socks

: My daughter is coming to visit for a couple of days. She lives on Oahu. it’s only a couple of …

: I read this book a few years ago. Common sense application of the constitution

: The last thing my wife purchased from Pier One before they closed their store in Kona in 2019. Much …

: The season is upon us

: Here we go. This one’s closer to us. No threat of lava, just the VOG (volcanic haze and gases) …

: This sounds so f’n simple. “Government must be “sufficiently neutral between the different …

: All of the Black Friday emails deleted. Now I can get on with my day. Off to work

: My wife picked out this delicious looking Beaujolais for me. She a Cab Sauv drinker almost …

: The Turkey is in, the ham follows in 90 minutes. We won’t be eating for a few hours yet. …

: Love this quote, it’s stuck with me. Football combines the two worst things about America: it …

: “Learning how to think” really means learning how to exercise some control over how and what you …

: On another note. Just watched the final Andor season 1. Really liked it. Since Rogue one a Star Wars …

: I’ve never owned a firearm. I’ve never felt the need. Never had a situation where I wished I had …

: Turkey out of the brine, now it sits in the fridge for 24 hours so the skin can dry out and cook up …

: Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. “egregious. most people think that word means terrible or unheard …

: Wife and I are watching the Elton John special on Disney+. One of the first albums I had as a kid …

: France took care of business.

: Still annoyed that Fox won’t offer live streaming of the World Cup without a cable account.

: All of these early World Cup draws. Is it early tournament nerves or parity.

: It’s sad that the news organization that I trust the most isn’t in the US.

: Can’t wait till Trump starts losing primaries and accuses GOP candidates of stealing the election

: I think I’m going to ask any of my cooks who have cut onions (all of them) to send me a screen shot …

: Bizarre start to the show 1899, but didn’t expect any less from the creators of Dark. Have to stick …

: Making Our Democracy Work by Stephen G. Breyer First, the Court should reject approaches to …

: Also, the MB app on Mac won’t post at all, just buffers.

: Pretty boring weather here.

: What I’m getting on the IOS Beta all afternoon. Did a restart. Will delete the app next.

: I gotten the point that my bird feed is mostly fluff, getting my news from my RSS feed.

: Dawned on me why I’ve never become a serious MLS fan. It’s the time of the matches here in Hawaii. …

: Sure am glad Hawaii is as far far away from Mar A Lago as you can get and still be in he US, and …

: Nice

: Staring down the throat of two much needed days off

: My Mom’s family is from Kentucky going back to the 1790s. One of founding families of …

: I’m off and it’s still daylight for a change

: …we Americans have, over the past two hundred plus years, absorbed the notion that in order …

: I saw Chef Gabriele Bonci from Rome make deep fried Carbonara pasta (Suppli’ di Carbonara) on …

: I recall saving grocery store receipts to get a free Thanksgiving turkey a few years back. We got a …

: I love a good Patagonia shirt for a number of reason, but I recently discovered a $6 T-shirt at …

: Thank you to everyone in the US who voted. It does make a difference

: I don’t think that tree is supposed to be there

: A good time to be an Arsenal FC fan. Men and women top of the table.

: Taking the GOP approach, Philly should not accept the World Series results and claim to be the …

: Poked my head out of kitchen just in time

: Morning has broken

: I’ve mentioned this before, but I have a well curated Twitter feed over the past 10 years (lots of …

: Nice side benefit of the restaurant I’m chef at, we’re closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’ve …

: Farming and Ranching in Hawaii 1937 vs 2015. We live on Hawaii Island in the far right. It was …

: Sharpening a Japanese knife while watching Ronin 47.

: Therapy session

: The Apple Watch 6 that I have now will likely be my last. It’s kind of a nice to have, but I don’t …

: The people who choose to NOT vote are choosing the path of our country. Always has been that way.

: Found another old one. This was my home office when I was building websites in 2010. I had a MB Pro …

: I took this photo of Mauna Kea in Oct of 2005 with a Canon EOS as the sun sets on the mountain. One …

: I have a well cultivated Twitter feed, I’ve kept it mostly non-political. It’s tech, football …

: All of the local Newspapers have gone behind paywalls. Most owned by the same media conglomerate, …

: Biscuits and gravy. Even though I grew up in Hawaii, my Mom is from the south. We had this often …

: Paramount can stream every UCL or UEL match, simultaneously, on the same app. Peacock (NBC) still …

: Found this show Bosch, about a Los Angeles Detective on Prime Video. It’s not new, but I like …

: It made it safely to the county

: This Mynah bird has been hanging out on the roof of this SUV for a while. Must be a good view.

: Had to turn off Apple Private relay on my Mac, was killing my connection.

: I tried Stage Manager for a day on my M1 MB Air. I like the concept, but it seemed to sap resources. …

: A pair

: I think I need to watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy fopr the umpteenth time, just because.

: Not sure about Stage Manager, I use Spaces on my Mac and have for years. I also have MB Air, not a …

: Women and men both play shortly. I’ll be in ZZZzzz land. Just got off 10:30 pm and have to work at …

: Amazon not so Prime I often have sellers on Amazon simply not ship an item that is big or delicate when it’s using …

: Our kitchen before snd after renovation. We finished it in late 2019 just before Covid lockdowns, …

: Came across the Hateful Eight extended version on Netflix, didn’t realize they broke it up …

: I have an iPad 9. Thinking of upgrading to the 10. Don’t need a Pro. Only remotely interested in the …

: .

: Received my Playdate today. Linked it to my account, did the update, now the fun begins

: Dark roux for Gumbo

: I have lots of thyme on my hands

: This how I feel shopping these days. www.google.com/search

: Need a Dunkin’ Donuts in Kona. There is no place to get a fresh donut and a descent cup a joe and …

: The notoriety of Wrexham Football Club has put their FA Cup qualification match on ESPN on demand. …

: I want dress like him when I finally retire. Just be me.

: Home from 🥗🍖🍗 11 hours in the kitchen cooking Steady Friday night. Good times with my crew

: I just got home from work And I’m wiped out

: A concise explainer of Hawaiian earthquakes. All driven by either the activity or the weight of the …

: That was a 5.0. The whole place shook

: Wow. Sizable earthquake. The volcano is in motion. Looking for details now

: Day in the life. Kailua Kona Hawaiii 5:00 pm My final one. Where I spends lots of days in my life. …

: And of course the real day in the life The food walk in at the restaurant I spend literally hours a …

: Day in the life. Kailua Kona Hawaii Cruise ship day

: A day in the life. Kailua Kona Hawaii 10:10 am To think that in the late 1970s I managed a sizable …

: My Paydate has shipped YAY!

: Just watched Robin Hood 2010. Very entertaining. boxd.it/1D6o

: One of the most upsetting things about the Russian war on Ukraine is when they show videos of the …

: I’ve had the M1 MacBook Air for about a year. I came from a 2015 rMBP. I was so accustomed to …

: Food and home staple items have always cost more in Hawaii. Everything is shipped in. Container ship …

: Last thought before I head off to work and go offline for 9 hours or so The Constitution only …

: Life’s two most important questions are “Why?” and “Why not?” The trick is knowing which one to …

: Got to love the National league (FA). Wrexham gave up 5 goals, but put up 7 to take the 3 points.

: Nice print ad

: Laying in bed a mile and a half from the start of the Ironman men’s race and I can hear the …

: I’m at an age where something on my body hurts just because. Where it hurts depends on wether …

: The leaders of the Ironman Triathlon world championship women’s race are in our neighborhood. That …

: Rewatching Dark on Netflix. First watched it during the lockdown at the outset of the pandemic. …

: Came across this building on a detour on the way home. 1920 Pepe’ekeo Sugar Company. This entire …

: We went on a road trip to the other side of the island to the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens at …

: That’s a lot steps working in a relatively small kitchen.

: Watched the movie M*A*S*H again. Another Quote worthy movie.

: Well, I applied to my emloyer in Kona as a line cook, they offered me Asst. Kitchen Manager (5 weeks …

: I guess all of those stroke reporters need to pack up and move up to Charleston

: Puna Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Eden Roc Altercation Forty-year-old Shane Fann of Mountain View has been charged with attempted murder and numerous …

: Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 29, 2022 Photo Credit: James Grenz Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Friday …

: Here we are 15 years ago in the home we loved, until we didn’t. I think we realized that we lived …

: We have an Apple TV, a Google Chromecast, an Amazon Fire Stick and a Roku. We’ve only used the Apple …

: Hawai‘i Police Confirm Suspected Fentanyl Bust in Kona One person was arrested in connection with a suspected fentanyl drug bust in Kona on Tuesday …

: Wow. Waimanu Valley here on Hawaii Island on the Apple TV screen saver.

: County Reports Water Main Break on Kalaniana‘ole Street in Hilo Water customers on Kalaniana‘ole Street, from Kōlea Street to Leleiwi Street and including side …

: Retired Law Enforcement Officer Sentenced to 46 Months for Cruise Ship Assault A Nevada man was sentenced to nearly four years imprisonment and one year of supervised release …

: Police: 18 Motorists Arrested For DUI Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an …

: State: COVID Reinfection Rate Rising COVID-19 reinfections are on the rise. The state Department of Health said Wednesday morning that …

: Department of Health Adds Reinfection Cases to Weekly COVID Case Count The state Department of Health reported 12,755 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 28, bringing the …

: off to work, essentially off the grid for 10 hours. Cheers

: Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 28, 2022 Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. A 20 …

: Are climate and Covid deniers also Hurricanes deniers?

: Free ocean learning kits are available Saturday to students on Big Island One thousand free Grab & Go Ocean Learning kits will be distributed to students on the Big Island, …

: Officers search jungle for hours at night to rescue woman lost after hiding from feral pigs Officers Kyle Murray, left, and Devin Ah Chong pose for a photo Tuesday at the Kea’au Police …

: Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 28, 2022 Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Thursday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM …

: Does feel like a Russian revolution is possible. A little revolution now and then is a healthy …

: Fentanyl Distributed in Hawai‘i Now Made to Look Like Rainbow-Colored Candies Courtesy of U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Hawai‘i’s High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Agency …

: This movie was released 32 years ago. I actually had the Laser Disk.

: Mini peach pies. Yum

: Watching the Hunt for Red October for the umpteenth time, well, just because. It’s such a …

: State Fines US Navy Nearly $9M For Sewage Discharges The U.S. Navy is being fined nearly $9 million because of discharges of sewage into state waters. …

: M 4.5 Quake Rumbles Near Kīlauea Volcano A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattled the southwest rift zone of Kīlauea volcano this afternoon. No …

: Unusual Ebola strain kills 23 in Uganda; no vaccines, treatments available Enlarge / Health measures are taken at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital after an outbreak of Ebola …

: Micro.blog seems to be running slow today. It not my connection, tested it and quickly loaded highly …

: Police Investigate Shooting Incident in East Hawai‘i that Left 1 Person Injured Authorities have initiated an attempted murder investigation following a shooting incident in Puna …

: Man Reported Missing in 2020 Is Found and Arrested for Outstanding Warrant UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island police have located 47-year-old Derek Lee Kalani Aiona, who was reported …

: Better than JPEG? Researcher discovers that Stable Diffusion can compress images Enlarge / These jagged, colorful blocks are exactly what the concept of image compression looks …

: Apple no longer replacing entire iPad mini 6 just to swap the battery Enlarge / Apple is willing to actually replace the battery on its newest, smallest iPad, with …

: Hawai‘i Fire Crews Smother Small Brush Fire Near Haena Beach Suppression efforts continue today after Hawai‘i Fire crews spotted a brush fire near Haena Beach in …

: Meta disrupted China-based propaganda machine before it reached many Americans Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images News) China’s ability to influence American …

: Possible Missing Diver in Kea’au, Hawai’i Island Police Investigating A light-colored buoy with attached red rope was found in Kea’au on Sept. 26 and may belong to …

: Apple backtracks, will extend Stage Manager multitasking support to older iPads Enlarge / True external display support is coming to M1-powered iPads in iPadOS 16. (credit: Apple) …

: FCC advances plan to require blocking of spam texts from bogus numbers Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | B4LLS) The Federal Communications Commission today released a plan …

: Early-adopter tax is in full force for the first batch of AM5 motherboards Enlarge / The MSI MEG X670E Godlike raises interesting questions, like, "could God make a …

: Intel: “Moore’s law is not dead” as Arc A770 GPU is priced at $329 Enlarge / The Arc A770 GPU, coming from Intel on October 12, starting at $329. (credit: Intel) One …

: HBO Max drops first teaser for The Last of Us adaptation Pedro Pascal stars as a hardened survivor in HBO’s new series, The Last of Us. A traumatized …

: Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 27, 2022 Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Partly sunny early in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. …

: WoW: Lich King player hits level 80 just 9 hours after “Classic” server launch Naowh explains how he got to level 80 in Wrath of the Lich King Classic in just a few hours. When …

: The Roomba j7+ learns to mop with a dramatic swing-arm setup The Roombo Combo j7+. Sick spoiler, bro! Wait, that’s a mop?! [credit: Roomba ] iRobot—soon …

: Kidnapping Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in 3rd Circuit Court A Hilo man accused of kidnapping a teenage girl pleaded not guilty in Kona’s 3rd Circuit on …

: Everything you need to know about Zen 4, socket AM5, and AMD’s newest chipsets Enlarge (credit: AMD) AMD's Ryzen 7000 launch is bigger than just the processors. The processor …

: Apple Watch Ultra teardown suggests new—but trickier—repair angles Enlarge / A new hard-case battery inside the Apple Watch Ultra is easier to remove for DIY fixers. …

: Youth Summits Scheduled in North Hawaiʻi and Hilo Two local youth summits are scheduled next month in an effort to provide teens and young adults an …

: Alienware QD-OLED monitor picks open standards over G-Sync, is $200 cheaper Enlarge / Alienware’s latest QD-OLED monitor, the AW3423DWF. (credit: Alienware) Alienware …

: Intel’s 13th-gen “Raptor Lake” CPUs are official, launch October 20 Enlarge / An overview of the improvements coming to Intel’s 13th-gen desktop chips. (credit: …

: Dialing back the bling makes a better EV: The 2023 Mercedes EQE sedan Enlarge / The Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan’s shape has been designed to create as little drag as …

: Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 27, 2022 Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Wednesday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM …

: Apps can pose bigger security, privacy threat based on where you download them Enlarge (credit: www.gettyimages.com/detail/ne…) Google and Apple have removed hundreds of …

: Nreal’s $380 AR glasses want to be a virtual monitor for MacBooks Enlarge / Nreal depicts someone using the Air glasses to extend their MacBook desktop. (credit: …

: Ian reaches major hurricane status, will be a historic storm for Florida Enlarge / As of 5:50 am ET on Tuesday, Hurricane Ian had nearly traversed the island of Cuba. …

: Cat Stevens. music.apple.com/us/album/…

: University of Hawaiʻi Astronomers To Track Impact of Today’s NASA Asteroid Collision Test Illustration of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft prior to impact. Credit: …

: DART goes silent after hitting an asteroid [Update] Enlarge / One of the last images from DART. (credit: NASA/APL) Update, 10:30 pm ET: If this is an …

: All State Library Locations Closed Due to Unspecified Threat All Hawai‘i State Public Library System locations are closed today due to an unspecified threat. The …

: Experts debate the ethics of LinkedIn’s algorithm experiments on 20M users Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) This month, LinkedIn researchers revealed in …

: One of first albums I had

: 20-year-old Linux workaround is still slowing down AMD systems Enlarge / A second-generation Epyc server chip from AMD, one that may have been running 2002-era …

: As ISPs seek payments from Big Tech, Google criticizes “sender-pays” model Enlarge / Google’s Matt Brittin, president of EMEA Business and Operations, speaks at the Web …

: E3 2023 books its physical venue, schedule—and confirms new fan-friendly twist Enlarge / It’s baaaaaaack! (credit: ESA / ReedPOP) The annual gaming expo once known as E3 …

: Russia plans “massive cyberattacks” on critical infrastructure, Ukraine warns Enlarge (credit: gwengoat | Getty Images) The Ukrainian government on Monday warned that the …

: Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 26, 2022 Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Mostly sunny with isolated showers in the morning, then …

: ‘Quite a Jewel:ʻ County Offered Chance to Buy Keauhou Bay Property in Kona Fifteen years ago, Ed and Rhonnie Rapoza could have built two beach homes on waterfront property …

: Online Event Connects UH Grads to IT, Intelligence Career Opportunities Graduating students and recent grads of the University of Hawaiʻi system interested in pursuing …

: Road Work to Begin This Week on Stainback Highway Repairs to an East Hawaiʻi roadway are set to begin this week. Repairs are slated for a portion of …

: UH-Hilo Men’s Basketball 2022-23 Season Opens With 17 Home State Games Photo by Joe Poellot/Joe Poellot Photography and courtesy of University of Hawai‘i at Hilo The …

: UH-Hilo Women’s Basketball Announces 2022-23 Schedule Courtesy of University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Sports Information The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo …

: Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 26, 2022 Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Tuesday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM …

: Portion of Kuakini Highway Closed due to Flooding A portion of Kuakini Highway is closed due to flooding this evening. A flood advisory was issued for …

: Cooking Up Opportunity: La‘i‘ōpua 2020, HCC Offer Free Chance to Explore Culinary Careers Have you ever watched a cooking show and thought, “I could do that”? How much time do …

: Council Honors Kaʻū Patrol Officer For Lifesaving Actions The Hawaiʻi County Council on Tuesday presented Kaʻū Patrol Officer Xylon Takata with the Hāweo …

: Hilo Community Players presents Musical ‘The Last Five Years’ Linda Winer of Newsday called it “an engaging chamber musical infused with intimate, …

: Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 25, 2022 Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Mostly sunny early in the morning then becoming mostly …

: Farm Vehicles Have New Safety Check Form to Fill Out Farmers renewing their safety checks have a new form to fill out to do so. The new forms for …

: Pāhoa Community Garden Nourishes Families and Teaches Children about the Land Courtesy of Timothy Rowan With soaring food prices, feeding five children can be tough. But …

: Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 25, 2022 Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Monday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM …

: Since I switched to the beta, Micro.blog does not show up anywhere in the IOS sharesheets. I’ve …

: Instructors Asking for Feedback on Maunakea Teaching Telescope Plan The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo wants to know what the public thinks of its telescope plan. The …

: Volcano Watch: Where’s That Lava Headed and When Will it Get There? Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian …

: Watch: Waipi‘o Valley Home Burns to the Ground A residential home burned to the ground in Waipi‘o Valley Friday, a scene to which firefighters had …

: The Heineken Ad from 2017 is brilliant www.fastcompany.com/90792188/…

: Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 24, 2022 Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 81 to 86 near the …

: I had one of these RadioShack laptops. More of a novelty at the time, used the address book and …

: Had an employee new to the Restaurant business ask me why I’ve stayed in the business so long …

: Watched the 1st 3 episodes of Andor. I really liked Rogue One. Really hope Jyn Erso makes an …

: I can only smile when I read posts by younger nerds getting all persnickety about the tiniest things …

: Went back and watched season 2 of Fargo. That was a good one. Better than of of shows that have come …

: Never really been an MLS fan, but with Apple making a serious commitment in broadcasting almost …

: We’ll written Why The Chef Can’t Make The Dish You Just Invented - The Restaurant Manifesto

: It’s so refreshing working in an analog world. The only digital thing we have is the touch screen …

: The last line says it all. Nothing currently on discovery interests me. www.theverge.com HBO Max …

: Not likely watching many World Cup matches if at all. Fox doesn’t offer streaming and the match …

: Just watched Snow White & The Huntsman. Very much enjoyed it. Been out 10 years, not sure how I …

: This didn’t happen on purpose, but I’ve had an AMEX card for 40 years. Nothing in my …

: Got the latest COVID shot and flu shot today, no side effects so far, though the only side effect I …

: This needs to be posted now and then Louis CK Everything Is Amazing And Nobody Is Happy

: Remember the early internet, every web designer was trying to do something unique and different …

: 9/11 30 years ago, Hurricane Iniki, I had just moved to Hawaii Island. It devastated Kauai, it was a clam …

: I am not into the dramas of British Royals. My wife follows it all. I made one comment and that …

: I guess AAA thought putting 5 of these in with my bill would make it more likely I read it. Not so.

: Changing my career path has been a life changer. I was a top level F&B manager at resorts and …

: Good on Apple expanding AppleCare to unlimited accidental damage incidents rather than just 2 …

: just watched Thor Love and Thunder. Loved it. But then, I’m simple when it comes to movies. I …

: My RSS feed just shifted from Apple and Mar-a-Lago to

: So far only the new AirPods interest me. I don’t dive or run or hike off the grid or play games on …

: Next stop. Milky Way Road

: I set the Arc browser as default to force a deeper dive. Really like it’s simplicity, but …

: Love this version music.apple.com

: Amie what’s you wanna do? #NowPlaying “Amie” by Pure Prairie League on @Sonos

: I remember when a bag of potato chips would go stale practically as soon as it was opened. What …

: Ok Apple. Jackson Brown’s Stay and Load Out are one fricken song. Why do you break them up in …

: I grew up in Hawaii and have never really second guessed our decision to stay when so many local …

: Listening to my 2020 Apple playlist. Listened to a lot of older (late 80s-mid 90s) mellow music …

: Current status

: Three days in at the career roll back. I love cooking, hot kitchens don’t bother me, just need to …

: In college I either did CliffsNotes or quick scans of books. Thinking the Grapes of Wrath next.

: Slowly getting back into reading with this new found free time getting out of top management. I like …

: ❤️ youtu.be/QJ7vgnWAR…

: A couple of weeks ago I cleaned up our home network. The modem and router is in the 2nd bedroom …

: First day. Loving it

: Watching the movie Snatch for the umpteenth time. Love that movie. youtu.be/9Jar2XkBb…

: It’s strange that only Paramount has had live local broadcasts on their streaming app since launch. …

: Got the Arc Browser. Quite elegant. Playing with having everything I typically do on my Mac in the …

: The speed of this was interesting. I applied for the position on Saturday afternoon, I got a message …

: Have a dual sim phone. Have 2 spam call filter apps, as neither will support both numberes Have Hiya …

: I haven’t died yet. Is the 5-Second Rule Healthy? - Food Network Healthy Eats: Recipes, Ideas, and …

: Dodgers’ magic number is 15. They have forced the other teams in the west to win every day to …

: I have about 16 extra hours a week between not having a commute and not doing GM stuff after …

: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship youtu.be/5kiNJcDG4…

: Finally getting around to watching Umbrella Academy. I watched episode 1 a few months back. Love it

: Signed and sealed. And got a higher offer. So only 30% less pay for a lot less stress

: Haven’t sat inside a Starbucks for 2 ½ years. Was almost a daily stop. That place between …

: My invite for Arc arrives tomorrow, looking forward to a test drive

: Looks like I’m taking a job as an Asst. Kitchen manager at a locally owned restaurant. 40% pay …

: The sugar ants are having a party

: It’s getting closer to a point where it makes financial sense to drop out of management and just …

: The biggest change I see in post Covid restaurant is the high cost of labor is forcing places to go …

: When asked Siri to beam me up

: My desk set up 10 years ago. I was still building websites back then. That MacBook Pro was just …

: Lots of news on “Quiet quitting” That’s now new, people have been doing that for …

: My much better half is almost home. She’s been traveling for 13 hours so far. 90 min to go

: Nice, but they shove a number of matches over to USA network, cable account required. …

: Good day sports wise. #Arsenal took the 3 points - top of the table #Inter also took the points - …

: When I read or hear the term MagSafe I still think of the plug on the side of older Macs, not the …

: I’m not a podcaster, but I got one last year for those annual family FaceTime calls on birthdays and …

: Staying put As to climate change. We live on a rather big island (that’s kind of why they call it “The Big …

:

: Extracted from the last of our 4 dead Apple laptops dating back as far as 10 years

: Apple screws

: Every year on August 16 it doesn’t catch up with me until later in the day, it’s the anniversary of …

: Go my Steam Deck today. All set up and downloaded a few games from my library. Then got lost for a …

: First sunset at my new job. Had a week off, got a lot done around the house. First real time off …

: 10 years ago last month, we were in Ireland. Can’t wait to go back

: Nice day. #Arsenal ++ #Inter ++ Met my team the the restaurant I’ll be managing starting next week. …

: It lost its role as the driver of our home network a few years ago, but looking to repurpose it as …

: This time of year the sun shines right in our lanai, so the shade comes down while in enjoy a Kona …

: the big rewire. My wife went to the mainland to visit family. First time since before Covid. I didn’t go this time, …

: .

:

: Found two Apple Microfibers while cleaning. #FTW

: Love the AppleTV+ Baseball All day. Like Red Zone for baseball

: I watch this every now and again. Love it. A new Ireland Rising youtu.be/S-_efraoS…

: Still in the cellophane

: The good old days

: Just finished watching Sandman, Very entertaining.

: Not to mention all of these guys too

: Can never seem to find a lightning cable when one is urgently needed. But of course, in cleaning out …

: I deleted and stopped using Facebook 5 years ago and Instagram 3 years ago. Never going back.

: The Microsoft apps take so much memory.

: That explains it. I think. www.theverge.com Burger King just emailed everyone a blank receipt in a …

: The Dodgers have been on a tear and have a much deserved day off. Hopefully the Pads and the Giants …

: Removed the drives from some old Macs so I can have them recycled

: Inside a non-functional 2014 MacBook Pro.

: Steam Deck ordered, no word on my PlayDate.

: Ry Cooder music.apple.com

: Just watched Paris Texas. Last saw it about 30 years. A video store rental. Didn’t appreciate it …

: The GOP smokescreen. Everything they do is about staying in office. They don’t really do anything. …

: Amongst this man made coconut grove on a former lava flow are the multi $million homes of dot.com …

: Some signs at Ka’upulehu

: Got it. No real issues with this.

: Noted.

: A week off between jobs. Much appreciated. Haven’t more than 2 days off in a row since the lockdown.

: Rough for them, the GOP should support the climate change bill. My family is from Kentucky, since …

: I’m as old as this album. It still sound amazing. Me not so much music.apple.com/us/album/…

: 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 music.apple.com

: NBC has moved most of the Premier League matches to the USA network which requires a cable account, …

: Just got into my car. The dashboard is 167 degrees. Damn

: Cutting the cable 3 years ago gave us the latitude to get faster internet and be able to afford a …

: We have 5 non-functioning Macs in the closet. I’ll spend some time next week taking out the …

: It’s time for Dodger Baseball. RIP Vin

: Last week at my current corporate job.

: Hawaii has all mail in ballot. No polling places. The only in-person polling places are the county …

: Hershey’s Corn syrup

: Whoa! Can’t wait. andor trailer - Google Search

: Wanted to get a new case for my iPhone. Guess not till tomorrow

: Sunday afternoon playlist #NowPlaying “Isn’t This A Lovely Day” by Diana Krall on …

: Spontaneous mid day off nap. Went into the bedroom and the bed wasn’t made up, it was calling me.

: We’re throwing away a dozen expired home Covid tests. Remember when they were impossible to get?

: My first time being home early enough to catch one of AppleTV Friday night baseball. The picture …

: This was today. www.mcsweeneys.net I’m the Average Driver on the Road Right Now, and I’m Out of My …

: Happy dogs

: Apple is the only company the has true consumer overnight delivery to Hawaii. Ships today, arrives …

: I’ve never purchased AppleCare on a phone before, but I’ve never purchased a $1k phone before

: Been on a call with Apple support for over 2 hours. 3 escalations to senior support persons. At this …

: One of the greatest advances in streaming services is “skip intro”

: Keauhou has gone to the birds.

: Trimmed tree and untrimmed tree

: Current status. Keauhou Bay

: Missed a lot while at work today. #Arsenal thumped Chelsea and #Marvel announced a bunch of stuff.

: Uh oh. Brush fire

: Mauna Kea

: Doesn’t seem to be a choice in Mac wallpaper on the beta to apply to all screens. A small thing, …

: Been a Diana Krall fan for years. Nice duet music.apple.com

: Pulled the trigger. 3 weeks more of corporate restaurant. Then working local.

: Sunday afternoon. Made a pot of chili. I use coarse ground pork and beef. I like mine thick, spicy …

: How companies can expect infinite growth is beyond me. www.cnn.com Netflix is in rough shape. This …

:

: Hurricane Darby will miss us, but has sucked the trade winds away. It’s 80 degrees and massively …

: The more Sports Apple gets, the more other things that I can cancel. NFL Sunday Ticket on Apple is …

: Will likely be leaving my current job in short time. The restaurant that I manage is in desperate …

: That 1 second has taken 5 minutes

: The local morning news here in Hawaii had multiple commercials for Illinois tourism. Also one for …

: Clearly remember that morning. Where we lived at that time we were pretty much 38 min from anything, …

: Canoe

: Kind of wondering if California and other blue states will just defy SCOTUS as they continue to …

: Kohala coast from the Eva Parker Woods cottage at Mauna Lani

: music.apple.com

: Something old

: Remanants of s busy night

: I had a number of these devices. Life before iPhone: A look back at early smartphones and PDAs

: Jameson’s on the rocks

: He was right to be concerned overcast.fm

: Low key birthday. Worked most of the day. Home early from work. 22,995 amazing days. No regrets at …

: Is there anybody out there? music.apple.com

: Post sunset

: Ok that all wasn’t enough. Just finished the final episode of season 3 of Travelers

: Productive days off. Finished off The Night Manager, Obi Wan and Counterpart and watched Doctor …

: Fun times Wordle 371 4/6 ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: My 2013 Hyundai Accent has almost 109k miles and still gets amazing mileage. All of those miles on a …

: Wondering if Hawaii can secede.

: Wonder how long it will take for SCOTUS to allow guns on planes

: Sad truth www.theguardian.com The US supreme court just made America a more dangerous, violent …

: Disco music.apple.com

: Wordle 369 5/6 ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: My brain right now

: Heard a quote in an interview this week that really makes sense; the constitution was designed as a …

: True. www.theverge.com There has to be a better way to binge

: 2 months with the M1 MacBook Air. Fastest laptop I’ve ever had. Takes on all tasks

: A classic. music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Just discovered the FX show “The Old Man” on Hulu. Really enjoying it.

: Finally got Canary mail and mailbox.org to play nice together after days of error messages. Set it …

: I love using my iPhone 13 pro at home with no case, don’t dare when I’m out, it does take a beating …

: And my Dad

: Me and my Grandfather

: Nice MLBtv Father’s Day special. No thanks. All of these teams blacked out in Hawaii. Getting more …

: Worked 13 hours, 9 hours on Sauté, waiting for the pain killers to kick in before bed. Whew!

: In choosing an MLS, I’ve kind of adapted Los Angeles FC, I was born in LA and am a Dodger. For an …

: Guess I’m going all in MLS (and Serie A on Paramount) NBC still want to keep most of the EPL behind …

: Father’s Day deal on MLBTv is enticing, but they still blackout all west coast games in …

: Keauhou bay. Shortly before sunset

: Always love these lyrics: While Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters Sons of bankers, sons of lawyers Turn …

: “Take my word, I’m a madman, don’t you know” music.apple.com

: I got this leather satchel from Hide and Drink a few years ago for my 12” MacBook. Now I use …

: The view on my daily commute

: This just happened

: Not only did I eat the “whole enchilada” I had both of them, and a piece of cake.

: Not sure if I’m a Star Wars super fan, but I do have these in my car

: The first year in many that I don’t have a Dev account and am not partaking in the early betas. …

: Still a fun watch after all of these years. www.imdb.com Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) Hitman …

: Really happy with using a dual Sim phone. Have Soectrum mobile on the Verizon network and Mint …

: Always liked this album. Had the cassette and then the CD in my truck for years. music.apple.com

: Got my 2nd booster today. So far so good. Had to delay it a couple of weeks due to a pesky head cold …

: My wife is sucker for a deal or a new item at Costco. Some are winners and some are dogs. This week …

: What a beautiful time to be free. What a glorious world this will be. Hasn’t quite turned out this …

: New lower price on MLBtv. Still not worth it, they still blackout all west coast games in Hawaii.

: Canceled my Facebook and Instagram accounts a few years ago. I miss a few things people post links …

: Glad to see Forest back in the Premiership. These clubs all have history older than the Premier …

: Well well, I vaccinated and boosted and still COVID free. Staying as safe as is reasonable managing …

: Orange you happy

: Signs

: It’s ironic that my credit score briefly when above 800 a couple of years ago, then we paid of all …

: A little shake and rattle 2 mikes away.

: First head cod since before Pandemic. Not too bad so far.

: My mobile service sucks at my new workplace. Dropping calls. Thinking Of using the iPhones dual SIM …

: Just love this song. Alway did. The rifts, the sax. Oh and the vocals. music.apple.com

: Woke up with a scratchy throat and sniffles, Wife brought a COVID quick test into the room and said …

: Cleaning out the car. A collection of masks from the past 2 years.

: First clue our flight is late. Time to board and no plane yet.

: I’m convinced these are for people who’s mobile phones are dead.

: This place is amazing. Reminds me of the long gone Shirokiya bakery in Ala Moana. Love Japanese milk …

: Here it is.

: Ala Moana beach park for sunset. It hasn’t happened yet

: Date night. Chart House Waikiki. Been there since 1968. Still wonderful. Have been here since …

: You know when you have Dr appointment booked 5 months in advance and they still make you wait 40 min …

: American oligarchs Bezos Musk Zuckerberg Google is on a differed level

: Whew. We got all the way to the airport parking lot in Kona, then realised we forgot one bag. Went …

: Got home today. 7 weeks of training. All certifications complete. Woke up at 2:30am in California …

: A young lady walked up to bar at the Sacramento airport, where I’m having coffee and oatmeal at …

: Sun rising over California. In my way home

: I was lamenting about there being nothing open at Ontario airport at 4:30 am to get coffee (flight …

: It’s been a blast. Ready to go home

: Last night in California this time. It’s been a great 2 weeks. This called for rellanos and tacos.

: You can’t come to LA and not have an Original Tommy’s Chili Burger, Fries and a shake

: It’s kind of calming having an Irish Woman narrate my navigation on Apple Maps driving in California …

: In Hawaii #MLBtv blackouts every west coast team. So even when they’re playing anothe mr west coast …

: Sunset Corona CA

: A late afternoon beer in the room with the freeway in the background. The afternoon traffic is kind …

: I’ve noticed while driving in California, the center lane can often turn into a left or right turn …

: Stopped at a TGI Firdays in Corona CA for a beer out of curiosity. I managed for Fridays for 10 …

: Heading back down from Riverside to Corona I told Google maps to avoid highways. It sent me on a …

: Finally finished East of Eden. Didn’t want it to end. Took a while, just haven’t had time to book …

: It was a great day. Glad I drove down there. www.espn.com Dodgers vs. Padres - Play-By-Play - April …

: In person

: Open view. No one in front of me. Potential foul ball zone too. amazing vibe in all of downtown San …

: Nice

: Just got to San Diego for the game. First time here in a decade. A couple of blocks of downtown …

: In- n-out. The first on many over the Next 2 weeks

: Tall and skinny

: Spare parts on the tarmac

: San Jose International

: Just landed in San Jose. First time on the continent in a number of years.

: We all still have to take our shoes off at airports because one dufus put something in his shoe. …

: My 1 day at home before I’m back on a plane in the morning. Laundry, Easter lunch with our …

: I moved away from Honolulu in 1991. After being there for the past 5 weeks, I know I can’t live …

: One day home before back on the road. Laundry done

: Sunset from inside an airline terminal

: my 40 min flight home to Kona is delayed 2 hours

: Last night in the hotel after 5 weeks of trainings. It’s been amazing in many ways.

: Post sunset

: Ala Wai yacht harbor. Where’s the Minnow went on that fateful trip on Gilligan’s island

: Ala Moana beach park was one of my favourite places to come when I lived here. An oasis in the city.

: Went on a walk at Ala Moana beach park and Magic island. The forest of tall buildings seem less …

: The problem is you have to choose a show on demand. When we had cable, my Wife, who has worked at …

: Now we’re cookin

: Going old school island music. A protest song of sorts. music.apple.com

: Back to Honolulu.

: This Elon v Twitter saga will be interesting, hopefully it be just benign folly.

: The record liner from Sunday Manoa Guava Jam released in 1969. The liner features many other …

: Went for a morning walk on one of our favorite trails along the coast at Hualalai resort. This time …

: The Rolling Stones played a private concert in the largest tent ever erecting on Hawaii island for a …

: $15,000 a night. Four season Hualalai

: Coming home on my days off includes doing laundry.

: Flight delayed 90 min. Back at the hotel

: The breakfast cooking line at Liliha Bakery, where I’ve had breakfast almost daily since I …

: Guarantee Elon will influence Twitter to suit his needs. Would not be surprised if we see Trump back …

: I have 2 days off while training in California. Going to spend one of them going down to San Diego …

: Looking out the lanai of my hotel room, all but one of the buildings (the Ala Moana building) in my …

: This just happened.

: Honolulu, I’m coming back to you again.

: Aloha Kona. See you in a week.

: Have a pizza and a beer and taking in a ball game before I head to the airport.

: I wish getting a new Mac was as seamless as a new phone. Took me a few days to get the Mac dialled …

: The video music.apple.com

: No such thing as a winnable war music.apple.com

: We walked the Oceanside path at the Four Seasons Hualalai this afternoon. I fly back to Honolulu …

: Mexican Coke. It was good

: My quiver

: This is obscene. 20 year old condos, 810 sf, lumber construction that originally sold for $99-120k …

: While I’m training at Macaroni Grill on Oahu, I get to try a different dish each day. Yum Haven’t …

: On Hawaii island there’s nothing new coming. Actually we get worked up over a house being built on a …

:

: Another one going up

: Growing up, the Kaka’ako are in Honolulu was light industrial and services. This goes back to the …

: Haven’t been back at my room before sunset often since I got here Nice one today

: Just preordered this. I’m the current climate, sounds like a pertinent read.

: Watched French Dispatch. Not sure. The cinematography was true Wes Anderson, I live that style. The …

: My wife recalled that her great Aunt have given this blanket to her 40 years ago. She was from …

: Home. At least for a night

: Homeward bound. For one night

: How quaint

: Broke down and got a new 13” air. The company I just started with does almost everything in the …

: I moved from Oahu to Hawaii island 30 years ago. Riding an Uber through Honolulu, 90% of the …

: To get the HomePod to work on the hotel network, I first had to switch my iPad to my phone’s hotspot …

: Met my daughter for an early dinner. Haven’t seen her since before Covid. Nice catching up. A lot …

: We’re have Sonos at home, but since I’m in a hotel room for 6 weeks and I have proximity to an Apple …

: Cool afternoon

: I’m going to be training in Corona Ca for 2 weeks in late April, hoping to catch the Dodgers while …

: Here’s one like looking mauka. Up toward the mountains

: Honolulu by night

: Finally off work. Happy St Patrick’s day

: same differences Growing up in Hawaii, at least most of us of a certain age are just more tolerant of other Peoples …

: My home for the next month. Not bad

: Honolulu, I am coming back to you.

: My old school lo tech music player has music that I put on it about 10 years ago. Good job. Timeless …

: People keep on dying youtube.com/watch

: Saw Loggins and Messina a number of times while in High School. They played in Hawaii a lot …

: This is the longest, by time, trip I’m going on in 20+ years. 4 weeks away from home. There’s a …

: The last time I flew. My 60 birthday road trip 2019. Almost forgot how.

: You know that feature when you long press the keyboard and can use it as track pad on an iPhone? …

: The Russians are killing their own www.npr.org 2 members of the Fox News team in Ukraine were …

: Here’s the video youtube.com/watch

: unknown unknowns I don’t always agree with his politics, but this quote was a revelation to me. As a manager, I’m …

: Pi day

: Whew. 30 day notice at now former employer job done. One day off then right into the next thing.

: I grew up during the Cold War. The USSR was the evil empire. Since the break up, I’ve met a lot of …

: A Scholar of Stalin Discusses Putin, Russia, Ukraine, and the West - The New Yorker

: We’ve had 5 Macs and 2 iPhones die in the past 18 months. Likely just a coincidence as we we …

: I’m excited about this. I can’t watch Dodger games since we cut the cord Apple’s big Baseball deal, …

: I’ve always been a Lenny Kravitz fan. That first album as a CD stayed in my car for a long time …

: End of life. Recycling bin

: Someone lost their head

: Homemade Crab Enchiladas. No beans or rice.

: Just got this Mophie triple charger (via Apple) for go “go” bag, ahead of my 7 weeks away from home. …

: Yum

: I actually wrote a check today. Almost forgot how. The carpet cleansers wanted cash or a check how …

: I think when someone bumps me in the kitchen I’m going to fall over and roll all over the floor like …

: Well. Lots of bells and whistles from Apple. I’m most excited about the MLB announcement. Hoping for …

: I have a seek thermal camera that plugs into my phone. Got a few years ago, it still works. This is …

: The new iPad Air looks delicious, but don’t want to buy a new keyboard. It fits my iPad 9th Gen

: Chillin’ before heading to work. Rough stretch coming up. 36 hours over the next 3 days. …

: In 10 days I start training for my new job. I will be off-island in Honolulu for 5 weeks and in …

: When we were in London in 2012, it was during Euros and British flags were up everywhere in support …

: what IS normal?? Back in 2019, the world was chugging along with the normal BS. The environment was pretty much the …

: Reminds me of American Fries and ditching Grey Poupon when France tested nuclear bombs in the …

: Hello

: Damn. That on came too easy Wordle 256 3/6 ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: If Trump is re-elected, maybe the rest of the world should sanction us.

: I had forgotten that this one had a radio app

: Going old school.

: music.apple.com

: My favourite coffee mug has mad it’s way to the front of the cabinet.

: 2 first world problems. Getting a new phone requires logging in to apps one has not logged into for …

: Wordle 255 4/6 ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: music.apple.com

: In the Arms of an Angel youtube.com/watch

: So nice to be out among people.

: Got there amazing fast Wordle 252 5/6 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: Nothing I could post seems relevant in light of Ukraine’s plight. Heartbroken. And concerned that’s …

: Big print giveth, small print taketh away

: Playing with the 13 Pro camera. Night photos. Left with flash, right without.

: Russia are now international thugs. Cyber attacks, invading a neighbors and being a nuisance for …

: Whew Wordle 250 5/6 ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: Gonna find me a hole in a mountain… and blind inside and die. music.apple.com

: Cool baby, strange but not a stranger music.apple.com

: I won’t get my SteamDeck for a couple of months. I had cancelled my original reservation for the …

: Lucky Wordle 249 3/6 ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: 2.22.22 22:22.22

: One thing I really like about the iPad is I can be doing some work, then if I want to read something …

: Got some hands on with some Macs today. Not sure they will do anything that I need that my iPad with …

: Its taken a while to get here, but my Twitter feed is pretty much all art and photos at night and …

: Boom. Wordle 248 3/6 ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: The Ruskis don’t take a crap without a plan ….This business will get out of control and it will get …

: Sometime it works out Wordle 247 4/6 ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: Boy did I wear the correct socks today

: This just a great feel good show. So many of the joke flew by me as a kid. …

: I guess the Olympics are almost done. We haven’t watched a single event. Too busy

: Always been a big fan of the Rippingtons. music.apple.com

: Went to a movie theater for the first time in years while our grandsons spent time with their Mom. …

: Brought our Grandsons to Hilo to spend time with their Mom. Loved here for many years. The Mall is a …

: A homemade latte before I head off to a night working in the kitchen.

: Received my iPhone 13 pro. Apple make the set up so easy. Even moved my watch to the new phone. Just …

: This is interesting, for me, growing up on an island and living on this particular one for 32 years, …

: Nationwide 5G, except here. Maui has 5G because lots of famous people live there.

: I remember laying on the floor of my room playing this album on the turntable with headphones and …

: Submitted resignation yesterday, called my boss 1st to give him a heads up. Last day March 15th. …

: Long Term relationships There’s a few apps (services) that I’ve been using pretty continuously for a number of years. If I …

: “Just to know who is driving, it would be a big help” music.apple.com

: War Children, is just a shot away. music.apple.com

: I had this album in vinyl and a CD music.apple.com

: Kind of feeling all we can do is imaginemusic.apple.com

: My quiver

: One of my all time favorite, since I was a kid music.apple.com

: Well peacock on the Apple TV is unwatchable. Watching the game on my iPad.

: As we get closer to game time, Peacock is buffering more than not

: My strategy is still working Wordle 239 4/6 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: sign here I’m this | | close to signing an offer letter to become GM at a different restaurant that’s part of …

: So true

: Roam around the world music.apple.com

: Damn fine cup of coffee youtube.com/watch

: Watching Three Days of the Condor. I remember seeing this in the theater. www.imdb.com Three Days …

: Ice Cream with local fresh made Blueberry balsamic vinegar. Tasty. Nice balance of sweet and tart.

: Were of these days music.apple.com

: I’m never going to Smokey Joes cafe music.apple.com

: Nobody up at his word music.apple.com

: I’m a late comer. 3 for 3. Developing a strategy. Wordle 232 5/6 ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

: The kind of place located up slope on Mt Hualalai I’d like to see out my days living in. Will keep …

: I keep a couple of these accessible, still have a few working devices that use it.

: Pulled the trigger on a iPhone 13. The trade in for my 10XS softened the blow. Not buying Mac and …

: The thing about Fleetwood Mac is in addtion to making great music, all of their relationship drama …

: Has anyone used a Bluetooth number pad with an iPad? I have a Brydge keyboard but sometimes have to …

: First attempt at Wordle. Saw the fuss, just haven’t had the time or brain power Wordle 229 5/6 …

: This song music.apple.com

: .. a walk on part in a war for a lead role in a cage. music.apple.com

: Don’t give me that do-goodie-good bullshit music.apple.com

: The Hawaii State Department of Health has a radio commercial asking if you are worried about …

: Typically there’s one thing that we expect out of a charger.

: Logging and Messina had a strong connection to Hawaii in the 70s and beyond music.apple.com

: When I first moved to Hawaii Island in the early 90s, it was still kind of a sleepy place. The …

: If I recall, the company Readdle, which created a number of apps that I use daily is based in …

: Switched the family from T-Mobile to Spectrum mobile. They run on the Verizon network. Saving a lot …

: music.apple.com

: ** music.apple.com

: At the ends of a 14 hour day at work. I wish people would come back to work music.apple.com

: My wife is very frugal. Here mid western North Dakota sensibilities. I finally convinced her to …

: The Cowboys have given this game away though unforced penalties.

: Recalling 49er v Cowboys epic battles in the playoffs in years past. Roger Staubach John Brodie …

: worker shortage I said it a few months ago, if the worker situation doesn’t loosen up by the 1st Q of 2022 (we’re …

: Damn music.apple.com

: It’s older than me, and I’m not young

: Marvin Gaye music.apple.com

: Kind of means more today that in the 70s music.apple.com

: Late night paperwork music music.apple.com

: The economy is going tank. 2 supermarket chains on this island have cut hours and now close on …

: I ordered one of these. I’m not supposed to wear my watch when I work in the kitchen (Dept of Health …

: Two years ago today I receive the lay off notice due to COVID. That’s when we know it was real. That …

: Great time for Hawaii bigislandnow.com ‘Final Moments of Their Lives’ : Astronomers Observe Massive …

: Very apropos song. Superman where are you now? music.apple.com

: Every silver lining’s got a touch of grey music.apple.com

:

: I’m gonna be a happy idiot and struggle for the legal tender music.apple.com

: The two annoyances using primarily an iPad rather than a Mac is not having Spaces where apps are in …

: I was so ambivalent about the Webb telescope until it actually launched. I guess cuz it took so many …

: They were not listening, they did not know how music.apple.com

: Ok rocket scientist. We offer a signing bonus, increased pay, have great benefits. The staff we do …

: We don’t have snow like DC, but we do have guys trimming palm trees

: Want to hide somewhere. bigislandnow.com State Reports 3,178 New Cases of COVID on Sunday

: This will be 2022 music.apple.com

: Nothing says 1980s like INXS music.apple.com

: The first sunset of 2022. Let’s get on with it

: My work around for situations where I must have a desktop app or website that has issues on the iPad …

: We just checked out some earth cams. Fasten your seatbelts. COVID be blowin up next week

: Watching episode one of Sense8. Kind of have the same feeling when I saw the first Matrix. I know …

: We’ll as the year ends, I won’t really worry until I see locusts.

: Some really good things happened in 2021, but glad to move on. It was definitely not my worst year. …

: The warm side of the James Webb telescope is a balmy 80 degrees. Nice

: Especially this song music.apple.com

: music.apple.com

: I have this 10’ tough USB-Lightning cable. It works on my phone but not with the new iPad. Rather …

: Diamonds on the soles of her shoes. music.apple.com

: Ending the sporting year on a good note ⚽️Inter Milan are top of the table ⚽️Arsenal are exceeding …

: Someone brought snow down from Mauna Kea for Christmas

: It gets better. Jupiter, Saturn and Venus lined up

: Same view. Venus setting in the west.

: Merry Christmas from the Sandwich Islands

: Light. Pre dinner choice.

: Love this. We get our share of earthquakes designcorner.blinkr.net Christmas post from the Pacific …

: Changed my Netflix user name to “what?” Now I get this

: retirement photo project I have a cache of BW photos left from a great Aunt who was on Hawaii Island in 1939 and 1944 with a …

: Lacing

: A Christmas treat

: My work computer is an iPad with a Brydge keyboard. @fahrni

: One of my team gave us mochi for Christmas Day. Yum

: Due to my wife’s advance planning and her being a Target Ninja, our grandson had an XBox under the …

: Watching Casablanca for the umpteenth time. Oh, he’s just like any other man, only more so.

: It’s been a rough few months. Closed the restaurant early for Christmas Eve. We’re closed tomorrow. …

: The end of the world music.apple.com

: The fundamental things of life still apply. music.apple.com

: My inbox Last call for Christmas shipping Last last call for Christmas shipping Really last last …

: I lived in LA in the early 80s managing for TGI Fridays restaurants (the showtime of hospitality at …

: This would suck. Not that we’re going anywhere or doing anything www.civilbeat.org

: I’m still on Twitter, but my feed is almost all Photos and Football (soccer) with a little tech to …

: North Coast Brewing Co. Okd Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout

: Lawyers in Love music.apple.com

: Pondered this while sitting at a stop light. Wonder if I could get back all of the time I’ve spent …

: mattress fail The fail in regards to boxed mattresses is that don’t tell you in advance that it takes 48-72 hours …

: One week in using an iPad with Brydge keyboard as my daily computer. Have only picked up the Mac …

: When or if this is ever behind us. For the past year and a few months of this COVID re-opening and Delta and now Omicron, I’m managed a …

: Waters edge

: Sapporo Premium Beer

: Listening to this interview by Malcolm Gladwell. I love his rhythm and pacing. Paul Simon is an …

: Using the iPad with the Brydge keyboard reminds me of an old netbook I had about 10-12 years ago, …

: Torn about Kentucky. Feel really sad for the tornado’s destruction and what climate change is …

: The past, present and the future.

: Monday is breaking

: 10 years and 80# ago

: Tonight’s playlistmusic.apple.com

: Threw away all those crazy dreams. music.apple.com

: More people going to the edge of space. I just want to go the waters edge

: Just heard this on Marvel’s Hawkeye. Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way to say Merry Christmas. …

: The drama album music.apple.com

: New iPad with Brydge keyboard. Might be my Mac replacement. Still have a Mac Mini as a fall back.

: A bit of decadence before I head into the fray

: I really like Vivaldi in my Mac, but since they aren’t on IOS, using MS Edge as my default browser …

: This was shared with me. Hope they can get off the ground. I’m not really a writer, code or …

: I know my VPN works. I had it on (via UK) to watch a Champions League clip and forgot to turn it …

: I guess one of the things that makes the Beatles Get Back docu so intriguing is back when this was …

: I really want my Brydge keyboard to get here. My new iPad is pretty much set up. Word, Excel, Edge …

: Kind of cool getting our old passports back in the mail after we got the new ones. Oh the places …

: Received my new iPad yesterday. Not the pro, just the basic one. Still noticeably more responsive …

: Where I’d prefer to be right now. There’s an open table

: Another classic, this one actually released in 1982. ‘95 was a re-release. music.apple.com

: Nahe Nahe (relaxing) music.apple.com

: Woke up in the middle of the night last night and we were in the middle of a vast black out. I went …

: One thing cool in the Get Back docu was seeing the Beatles break out into snippets of old blues or …

: Photo on the left was taken with an iPhone 1 the right on a 10XS. No focusing, zooming or editing. …

:

: We are in the midst of a 3 or 4 day tropical winter storm. Very wet

: Closing music. music.apple.com

: When we go for tacos, I think street tacos (meat and tortillas), my wife thinks taco shells, meat, …

: Made homemade cinnamon dolce syrup. Yum

: Gotta find a way out of this mess music.apple.com

: This is an amazing time when I can spend a Saturday morning here in Hawaii watching live German, …

: We’ll played #Inter

: Classic twitter.com

: Does anyone have experience using MS Edge browser on Mac? We are all windows at work. Currently use …

: My new iPad ordered in October finally shipped. The good news is Apple products are one of the very …

: Enjoy the silence music.apple.com

: I know what time of year it is when he appears in the coffee table.

: If things don’t turn around in regards to staffing challenges in Q1 2022, there’s going to be a …

: The Way music.apple.com

: Though I did order a Brydge keyboard this morning for the iPad I ordered that Apple will ship …

: Didn’t buy a single thing on Black Friday. I was working. Seems like every company that sent me a …

: I guess it’s Black Friday deals. Btw. Should use this as wallpaper

: We’ve had 4 Macs die in the past year 2015 MBP 2014 MBAir 2014 Mac Mini 2015 12” MacBook They all …

: Yum

: kiss me kiss me kiss music.apple.com

: Very loud music.apple.com

: Grow up in Hawaii, we didn’t have Walter Cronkite. We had Bob Jones on KGMB. He broke all of the big …

: Undone music.apple.com

: Inbox bankruptcy. Dozens of sale emails it seems from every online company that I’ve ever made a …

: Love Thanksgiving. Be thankful and buy something.

: Cause we ended as lovers music.apple.com

: found this in my closet. @patrickrhone

: For the first time, we’re doing a turkey roast rather than a whole bird. The family is disbanding. …

: Love’s Theme music.apple.com

: Guns are not prevalent in Hawaii. I have a healthy fear of some big Samoan guy in a bad mood coming …

: Why it’s always hot in Kona. We’re in the shadow of 2 big and 1 smaller mountains.

: Wish I could hit a “like” or a thumbs up button on a email and be done with it.

: Quality snacks.

: Almost there. Black roux for gumbo. I thicken my gumbo with black roux, gumbo file and okra. This …

: Received my McSweeney’s Audio edition today. Can’t wait to dive in

: What is life music.apple.com

: Dead air - Wikipedia I need a period of dead air before I go to work.

: Based on posts today. Taking another look at Basecamp. With there was a middle ground. $99 a month …

: Apple changed my name to Null

: E hāmau ana au no kekahi manawa, e hui hou

: The austerity measures that my wife and I put in place during the first COVID lockdown have stuck …

: Kind of think if OSHA said a vaccine was a job safety issue, it might go over better. We have so …

: thinking of making Opera or other my default browser. Since recently Safari will not open all sort …

: I like to watch an old classic movie when I need a break from Marvel, DC and other new blockbusters. …

: Got my booster shot today. Same day Appt. No issues to report.

: The colors of nature

: How ‘bout dem Cowboys.

: www.youtube.com Save The Cobblestone

: Marvel on Netflix Been going through the Marvel Netflix series’ in suggested chronological order. Just finished the …

: Grandson is Halloween ready.

: Wanted some casual pants, not sweats, but long for cool evenings to wear around the house or run out …

: Very loud music.apple.com

: Four years on from my total knee replacement. I regularly walk 15k step a day pain free. It still …

: Lunch Adulting at the best

: Ordered the base level iPad today. Getting a good trade in on my iPad Air 2, which helped make the …

: Coffee to go My wife and I were talking about where we went for coffee before Starbucks, which didn’t come …

: There were 4 Blockbuster stores here on Hawaii Island. It’s funny how people still say that …

: COVID still a thing here. Hence, no plans to see Dune in a theater any time soon. bigislandnow.com …

: Trying to watch Dune. Got through the title sequence. Thanks HBO

: I kind of agree with Manchin on this one. I guess one of my old conservative values is that social …

: This is how we do it. music.apple.com

: Fascinating concept. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s been told since I remember that quitting is …

: Home sweet home. A bit warm in the crater bigislandnow.com Lava Flow Slows as Kīlauea Continues to …

: I think… therefore I am

: Eclipse. In Dune music.apple.com

: The new Macs look amazing, I’d still like something like the discontinued 12” Macbook. …

: Too many shows to watch and not enough time. Watching all of the Marvel shows on Netflix in …

: Free your mind and the rest will follow music.apple.com

: The problem of staffing is pretty much universal. We can’t simply say people expect more. …

: My Kindle Paperwhite just died. My new signature edition won’t be here for a month. Reading on my …

: Doesn’t get much closer than that. #Dodgers.

: A short rainbow

: I do miss this view of Mauna Kea. This was the view from the back yard of our old house in Waimea.

: It’s been over 10 years since we lived in Waimea. I guess I’d forgotten how friggen cold it gets up …

: The ESPN app is the only sports app that converts game or match start times to my local time.

: Not sure about other places, but when a worker needs to get a COVID test here in Kona, the default …

: This COVID crap is not over yet. 2 employees exposed to family members who tested positive. A other …

: An 80 year old bridge near our house was replaced last year. This the chasm that was once the bridge …

:

: iPhone 1st Generation IOS 3.1.3 It’s can’t connect to a mobile network, but still works on Wi-Fi.

: Too lazy to go out, then I realized that we have everything we needed or make chili cheese fries at …

: I have a 2015 12” MacBook that was for when I used to go an “in between” place, pre pandemic. You …

: Undone music.apple.com

: I’m not playing all month, thought I would drop in on spice. Ichimi pepper.

: I bought a Tom Bihn Nik’s Minimalist Wallet in 2016, after daily use (excluding the lockdown) …

: Inexplicable behavior by my Apple watch. I often put it in my pocket while working in the kitchen at …

: That 1985 series was painful. The Cards have been our nemesis.

: Made Chili today, in our house it requires two batches. My wife, being from the North I suppose, …

: Coconuts.

: This is a great episode of Its been a minute about Soul Train. It used to come late Saturday Nights …

: It’s October, people still aren’t coming back to work. COVID is still an issue. 2 …

: I got mine. #IFTV

: For the, I guess, few of us who don’t use Facebook, or any of its properties, nothing’s …

: An amazing view of Kilauea volcano. twitter.com/USGSVolca…

: All of that hullabaloo about the drama of the last day of the MLB season. We ended up at the same …

: Ok, ready the big guns. Bring on the Cards #Dodgers

: Not sure this will ever change, MLB app won’t let me watch any west coast MLB team playing on …

: I closed my BBVA account after they consumed and closed Simple bank. I still get monthly statements …

: Warm fall evening by the pool.

: No photo, but Dark music music.apple.com

: Wild Horses music.apple.com

: This entire album. Fall of my junior year of high school. The vinyl album spinning on my turntable. …

: Yep bigislandnow.com SO2 Levels Rise With Return of Vog

: The volcano is erupting again. So the volcanic haze (VOG) is back, which means both of our air …

: The Democrats don’t deserve the majority in congress. Aren’t together or ruthless enough. They …

: I think COVID is going to kill me even if I don’t catch it.

: I’ve been at work for 12 hours. Is the government closed tomorrow?

: Ok COVID, you made your point. You can move on now.

: The newish Safari doesn’t open ad links, well ok, but not opening an unsubscribe link, not …

: The network policy on sports for cable cutters is driving me away from sports. The cost/benefit …

: I never you could catch squid slices in the wild. Learn new things even at my age

: Back into the top half of the table. 3 wins on the bounce. #Arsenal whew. Onward

: Exodusmusic.apple.com

: An XS Max can still take these shots.

: 4 years ago this week I had a total knee replacement. I believe in science. I frequently do 15k …

: Are we going to do this or what?

: I have an older external drive with Thunderbolt. To use it with my new M1 Mac Mini, i bought the …

: I signed up for the Craft apps a few weeks ago and got an invite today, after looking around, it …

: Streaming without a cable account is good most of the time, but most news organizations require a …

: Last day of our acquaintance music.apple.com

: Watching the Apple+ series on 1971 and the connection of Music to the war protests. I was 12 years …

: Didn’t order any of the new Apple gear, but did pre-order the Kindle Signature edition.

: This experiment of democracy in the US is not looking good. A Government of the people, by the …

: I’m old, but not limits how much coffee I have old

: I moved my mail to mailbox.org a year ago, not a single issue and they have so many features that I …

: A treat from my childhood that I still love

: Think I’m going to get this for my M1 Mac Mini - add a 1TB SSD (not included) and ports, for …

: My inbox filled with emails from App Devs touting the new features on IOS 15, albeit mostly iPad …

: The Wire. IBM Selectric. My Dad had one at home I could use for my homework now and then.

: If this debt ceiling thing isn’t fixed, can we just shut down Washington? They’re not …

: This what happens on the west side of Hawaii Island. The wind has to go around 2 big mountains and 1 …

: WAKE UP, SAILORS, SCURVY IS A HOAX

: One hundred and fifty nine years ago this week, in 1862, 75,000 United States troops and about …

: My wife and I had an interesting talk last evening. We’ve always been bullish about the future, but …

: Losing weight is great for so many reason, but some of my favorite clothes look like clown clothes …

: #InterMilan is having a goal party. 6-nil with 20 min left

: After a year and a half, I’m really missing that 3rd place in my life. The Starbucks or other coffee …

: Put your lights on music.apple.com

: I read a book slow and deliberate. I don’t have lots of reading time, but do carve out a …

: Getting in to Literal app. It imported my GoodReads library. A few books I started and didn’t …

: If these Afghan refugees speak English and are willing to work, bring ‘em on.

: Thinking about it. I use my IPhone XS for more things, more often and for more average hours per day …

: I’ve been a fan of 1More wired in-ear headphones. My 3rd pair. I wear them out. Wear them daily

: Just came across this looking for something else. My Dad in the middle with his brother, my …

: I love Gary Hustwit’s work, watch Urbanized free for a few days more .

: The tourism lobby won over public safety. Global infectious disease expert: ‘Hawaii forgot …

: how does the Epic court decision affect the average Joe (or Mary) consumer? not through the eyes of …

: I work a lot of nights, therefore I often sleep in the daytime, tolerating all sorts of societal …

: Recalling David Foster Wallace’s commencement speech It’s a good reminder, especially …

: Been watching a lot of shows in the DC world, need to get back to Marvel for a while.

: Interesting. I may have used this feature a few years ago, but I’ve changed and much prefer quiet …

: Still on a Stones kick music.apple.com

: Managing a restaurant during this period is brutal. Short staffed, but as busy as we can handle. We …

: Pictures of You music.apple.com

: Falling Rocks @pratik

: Came across this tree that had fallen over a long time ago. Kind of looks like driftwood.

: Got out of the house on a rare day off. With the extended COVID spike we’re experiencing, we went …

: Love this: WE’RE THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE AND YOUR BILL HAS GONE TO COLLECTIONS

: I’m done with Witecutter then daringfireball.net Wirecutter Goes Behind The New York Times’s …

: Surfing the internet in one window, scrolling social media in another and the Mac app store say no …

: Started to get some glimpses of the speed of my M1 Mac Mini

: Two + years ago we were definitely looking at moving to Italy when we retire (I was working on my …

: The simple joy of crossing something off of my Teux Deux list as complete.

: I pretty much beat up my Field notes books

: Got my new Spoke Design pen. Love it, though the first thing I did was change the ink cartridge to a …

: Had to pull the trigger and get a Thunderbolt 2-3 adapter ($50). The speed of my new M1 Mac Mini is …

: Set up a custom domain email address in iCloud w/seldom used domain. It worked almost instantly. …

: I’m worried in the face of these numbers, it’s not possible to stay safe. Record cases …

: Yea you got, speed freak jive. music.apple.com Ok done for tonight

: RIP Charlie music.apple.com

: With no travel and minimal dining out, we’ve paid off the every debt we have excluding the home …

: Give me one reason music.apple.com

: My wife has her tea lined up on the appropriate mug

: New Mac Mini up and running, but my 2 big external drives are Thunderbolt 2 and the new Mac is …

: With COVID cases and hospitalizations skyrocketing in Hawaii there is talk of another lockdown and …

: With this big push to get vaccinated, I got my flu vaccine today. I got my COVID vaccine in April.

: COVID had a big day in Hawaii, sure feels like it’s winning

: Someday we’ll be able to restore a Mac from iCloud

: Really liking the Axios daily newsletter “🐪 Good Wednesday morning! Smart Brevity™ count: …

: Fun day tomorrow

: I think my 2014 Mac Mini got wind of the new Mac Mini’s arrival tomorrow and decided to quit …

: I read this book many years ago, he’s right in that the Supreme Courts purpose is to uphold the …

: Mahalo everyone. Guess I went through a few days of my entire feed being about writing tools and …

: Feels odd here. I don’t write, don’t have a camera, don’t have a farm. I do talk to people a lot and …

: So many writers here talking about their workflows. I’m more of a doer. Managing a restaurant and …

: Ordered a Refurb M1 Mac Mini. This will be my computer going forward. My 2015 MacBook is hanging on, …

: I’m a definitely a napper. I love a good mid day nap. It has to do with working a lot of …

: This hasn’t seemed to throttle the number of visitors. We’re #2

:

: in other news, I bought a Milanese Loop watch band with my first Apple watch, and 2 watches later it …

: Went back to the Apple Mail app on MacOS a couple of months ago. Can’t do it. Back to Spark.

: Twitter has taught me a couple things. First, there are some incredibly brilliant people in the …

: The best quote I’ve heard in a long time, from an Irish fisherman on Irish TV. “If I get a problem, …

: Friday afternoon. Gettin Jiggy music.apple.com

: Ordered this Pen, I guess I got the last one

: Btw. I like the Fisher refill as it work consistently in a restaurant setting. Especially writing in …

: I prefer pens that support the Fisher Space pen refill. Looking for a good slim pen with a clip.

: My college car. Glad is couldn’t talk.

: Found this photo of my Dad in the late 70s with his Heathkit CP/M based computer named “Charlie” on …

: Baby I love your way music.apple.com

: Productive (rare) day off. Gotta take them when I can. Watched 2 episodes of Punisher, 2 Episodes of …

: A root beer float is so good anytime. Especially now.

: Pretty much decided that I won’t replace my dying iPad. Will upgrade my iPhone 10XS likely this fall …

: COVID Delta cases continue to blow up in Hawaii. Gov says no lock down in the plans, but I’m not so …

: And so it begins…

: That’s probably my most used feature A much-needed Spotlight on the best iPhone feature nobody uses …

: This is so cool kottke.org Miniature Life

: time to change T-Mobile password - AGAIN

: “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” ― …

: Jump Around. About all we can do in the era. music.apple.com

: About 0 seconds remaining. Huh?

: Recalling back in the day when you could edit your iPhone apps and screens in iTunes. If I recall …

: The first rule of holes is, if you’re in one, stop digging. Not sure wether to apply this to …

: I don’t want to be mad about anything today. Turning off the TV

: Lose. File a lawsuit. www.kitv.com Blue Origin sues US government over NASA’s decision to …

: I don’t take near as many photos as I did when I managed as resort hotel. Lots of scenery at a …

: It works, but I don’t think it plays lossless music

: Taking a hiatus from trying to watch live sports. It too frustrating trying to find a place to watch …

: Time to head back to reality.

: Summertime music.apple.com

: I’ve lost so much weight that I’m cold all the time, my wife is at an age where she has …

: “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” …

: This doesn’t look good. Cases are blowing up in Hawai’i. This could be really bad.

: For the past 40 years, when I am upset or annoyed, I often put on this album, very loud. Usually …

: music.apple.com

: Going and studying in old school music.apple.com

: What my age again? music.apple.com

: Just watched Suicide Squad. What a fun ride.

: COVID is relentless. bigislandnow.com/2021/08/0…

: Great story. The saved at lot of homes bigislandnow.com 245 Water Drops Help Douse Historic Big …

: Since the environment, politics, the pandemic and news in general has gone worse, I just bury myself …

: We had a scare at the restaurant, an employee’s Mom was exposed to a housekeeper who tested …

: I just want to fly on Delta and enjoy a Corona and not have to worry about being around people.

: I like Scarlett’s character, but Marvel can make another star www.bbc.co.uk Scarlett Johansson sues …

: Good riddance July 2021. You won’t be missed

: Used to be when a new business was coming to the community and adding xx number of jobs, it was good …

: As I continue prune my Twitter follows, my feed is almost all Football (soccer) and tech. I will …

: The definitive ZZ Top play list. In honor of Dusty Hill music.apple.com

: RIP Dusty Hill music.apple.com

: I’ll have to dig up some ZZ Top later. 😟 variety.com ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill Dies at 72

: I want my MTV youtu.be/AGZSWdh17…

: Got to give it up music.apple.com

: I’ve unsubscribed from so many email newsletter and lists that my inbox is becoming a quiet …

: Marvin Gaye music.apple.com

: I’m working to make it so I get news in a more intentioned manner. I’m over the non stop …

: Just rewatched the season ending episode of Loki. What started as such a simple premise in the first …

: This is getting critical. Losing some staff due to normal attrition (moving career change, etc) but …

: Barry White provided the soundtrack to many a high school date in my era. music.apple.com

: I have an iPhone 10XS. It’s still in perfect shape, not a scratch. I’m on my 2nd #Nomad case (wore …

: The Panic PlayDate looks very cool, but I am on the list for a Steam Deck. Still thinking

: I’m not planning on watching any of the olympics. Between COVID and the entire thing going …

: COVID / Delta Environmental issues Voter suppression Business staffing issues Too many shows to …

: Interesting times.

: It’s time to close out this day music.apple.com

: Way before UB40 music.apple.com

: Crazy little thing called love. That’s what we need now more than anything. music.apple.com

: The 80s is the decade of my 20s. I was married to my first wife in the 80s and my only daughter was …

: I’m scared overcast.fm

: Can’t gallop polls or some other group do a big survey about why people aren’t apply for …

: Honolulu County made a deal that restaurants could open full capacity if they checked COVID tests …

: These Billionaires flying in space, trying to make it look easy. I clearly remember the Space …

: Now that Apple has created every genre Spatial music playlist possible, how about a Spatial Music …

: Not getting vaccinated is part of a larger issue of so many people who are choosing to not take …

: Reserved my Steam Deck. It’s the first gaming device I will have purchased for myself in many years.

: When we remodeled our condo 2 years ago, we had a conversation about warmer summers possibly more …

: I haven’t had HBO for years. Now with HBO+ I can watch all of those critically acclaimed shows from …

: Just finished a 14 hour shift. No one is apply for jobs. I have talked to so many other managers and …

: I don’t have an issue with breaking up all big tech into smaller companies.

: Interesting business name.

: U like the degs ?

: Global warming has been a political football for over 40 years. I’m really starting to feel it’s too …

: Deadly Heat, Fires, Deadly virus still around, voting rights on the chopping block, along with …

: Stairway to Heaven

: Mommy’s alright, Daddy’s alright, they just seem a little weird. music.apple.com

: The Sam Cooke serenade music.apple.com

: This quote: For all the fuss about supporters singing “Football’s coming home”, English football …

: What I really liked about the Euros was it was football with the handbrake off, save for all but the …

: I miss going to the Borders Books & Records Cafe. You could grab book from the store and read a …

: Lot of Brits showing their okole after the match. Would have likely done the same if they won.

: #ForzaItalia

: I’m about 30% through East of Eden. Only read the Cliff Notes version back in college, long …

: Current status

: I’m a huge sports fan, but really have no interest in these ill timed, made for TV Olympics. Feel …

: Amazon provides a QR code to return to a UPS store rather than a label. The one UPS store in Kona …

: This is good: It’s the Seinfeld theme but mashed up with a hit song from every year Seinfeld …

: Here come those Santa Ana winds again music.apple.com

: “Man It’s a hot one, like 7 inches from the mid day sun” Just popped up in the playlist I’m …

: On another note, love this. Classic covers 30 Years of TSJ - The Surfers Journal

: Our VP of operations and CEO will be in my store on Monday. Going to have a conversation on the …

: well, I have my MB export, not quite sure how to get it into DayOne yet.

: We don’t have any wild fires and the volcano isn’t active, but we still have nice sunsets.

: Worn

: I often miss the analog days of the 80s. Had a pager, not a phone. Used pay phones. Read the paper, …

: We had our fireworks a day late due to technical difficulties. Nice show

: Going to work on a day off for the 2nd time in 3 days. It’s fun being boss. Someday, we’ll have …

: ESPN+ turns out to be a joke, can’t watch anything of substance without a cable subscription.

: They both work. If only for nostalgia sake. I tried last year, can’t get a SIM card for the iPhone …

: Have very much enjoyed the international competition more than the EPL season by a long shot. Much …

: Well, earlier in my life we left Viet Nam and it fell, and here we are further down the road of my …

: Love this song writing Deacon Blues music.apple.com

: We are all misfits living in a world on fire music.apple.com

: Found this in the closet. It starts up. The battery fine. Now how to get music on it.

: Companies won’t ship batteries outside the continental US anymore. That means no more do it yourself …

: Very exciting Tour stage today. The tour has been blown up by Pogacar. Great stage win by Dylan …

: Most of my Twitter feed is Brits. They are insufferable with England up 3-nil.

: ESPN sells the alternate feed as a benefit. No replays, doesn’t follow the action, follows 2 player …

: I really hate the #Espn only gives me this feed because I don’t have a cable subscription, even …

: Dead letter box

: Got an Apple Watch for my birthday. I haven’t gotten a new personal Apple device for a couple of …

: My brain on Thursday

: Was not a fan of everything Donald Rumsfeld did (he passed today), but loved this statement and have …

: Closed my BBVA account. The final chapter of the Simple Bank story is closed. The big banks won this …

: Tried the new Outlook for Mac for a day, it’s really dumbed down, went back to the old …

: Too low for Zero**

: Great to have someone speaking for us. There’s a hundred reasons that restaurants don’t have …

: Not near as hot as PNW, but then we have 68% humidity.

: My new Apple Watch has gone from China > Anchorage > Louisville so far, now it has to come …

: Friday 9am HST - BELGIUM v ITALY. Whew! Calendar block. Froza Italy

: Apps and services that purport to offer “Lifetime” plans or access are a marketing ploy. Whose …

: What is life music.apple.com

: I’m not really a Bezos fan and in Hawaii, fast Amazon Prime shipping isn’t really a thing, but …

: I’ve been listening to this Chez Baldwin play list. This list was made from vinyl records left …

: What do you remember from 1965? My aunt played these songs very loud. music.apple.com

: Amazing Grace music.apple.com

: Back to Apple mail on my Mac. The least buggy of the bunch. Since I use Mailbox.org for my email, …

: Lots of chat about Twitter. Through the years I have curated my Twitter feed to match what interests …

: The greatest technological innovation of my lifetime is seedless watermelon.

: Getting Spatial music.apple.com

: We’re never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy. music.apple.com

: I’ve only bitten on 1 Prime day deal, an iHealth scale based on an email from iHealth. Since …

: My Apple Watch V4 is getting a little long in the tooth. The battery time is going downhill fast. …

: I was shopping for and bought only one thing on Amazon Prime day. A new iHealth digital scale. My …

: My Father’s days have become much different now with all of my Grandfathers (I actually had 4 …

: Went on a date night to a new restaurant/ bar in Kailua Village. A-Bays island grill. They’ve had …

: There are so many tourist in town, the floodgates have been opened.

: Spicy links and poi. Yum

: Gone back to the open spaces Home Screen. Everything on the Home Screen including what’s in those …

: A long list that I created in the #TeuxDeux app last night during a meeting disappeared after an app …

: We have unplugged and boxed up our Amazon echos. Too many times, something we talk about shows up on …

: Aloha Friday in Kona

: This isn’t fair, but it’s the nature of technology. This 2013 MacBook Pro with an old spinning drive …

: This is a massive property right in the middle of Kailua Village. It’s been in the Kimi family …

: I’m as much a nerd as the next guy and I love a rocket launch, but all of the space folly with no …

: It’s been said may times that when a couple has a baby it multiplies everything in the relationship, …

: Numbers from this past Monday show more people flew into Hawaii Island than a Monday in June 2019. - …

:

: The last one before I drift off “Into the mystic” music.apple.com

: My Daughter is named Jessica. This song didn’t hurt, even though it came over a decade before she …

: In Spatial audio.

: My Dev account expired last week, but my Mac had an update and downloaded Monterey. Oh well.

: I have no desire to travel anywhere. I feel very safe and content here on Hawaii island. Also almost …

: The employee crunch is starting to show up in restaurants with cut back menu offerings, more self …

: The Democrats lack creativity and guts. Wimpier versions of the GOP. We’re destined to the 1% …

: Great start in Euro2021 for #Italy

: It’s interesting that 30 years ago people always said you didn’t go to Kona Community …

: Feel like Italy has a real chance in the Euros. More so than in recent years

: Quite the eclectic Spatial audio playlist. Good job Apple music.apple.com

: Movement of jah people music.apple.com

: Living in Hawaii so many things happen before we even get out of bed. Today’s internet outage, …

: I am reticent to turn spatial audio (Dolby Atmos) always on. It might mess up a sound I’m used to on …

: Well, Apple made no mention of getting Hawaiian Street names correct in Maps directions.

: Kind of annoyed that those who didn’t get vaccinated and said how bad it is will get swag for …

: Siri: flush the toilet - oh doesn’t do that yet?

: Still excited about what Apple has coming, but my days of being involved in making the sausage are …

: Let my Dev membership lapse. Watching WWDC from the outside. No betas for me this time.

: ★ “The clearest signal that a novel risk is emerging is anomalies—things that just don’t make …

: Roam music.apple.com

: My wife bought an HP Chromebook at Costco. She admitted she was sad about losing her MB Air, but we …

: After losing so much weight, I actually get cold at night. Not typically a thing in Hawaii, …

: Hawaii Island had higher visitors numbers than this time in 2019 and they’ve stoped airport …

: My wife’s 2015 Mac Air finally die, just like that. Worked Tuesday night, dead on Wednesday. …

: Grilled cheese sand before I head off to work.

: This steam (Kolekole) down by the ocean is fed by this waterfall (Akaka Falls) 3 miles up the valley …

: Listening to loud music trying to get in the mood to go work. My supervisor called out. Said it a …

: Summer music.apple.com

: I miss the days when sports were only about the game/match. Now it’s more about the noise that …

: Finally took the time to clean up bookmarks. It’s been too long. Had a folder of COVID links …

: I signed up for AARP last year when we were shopping for car insurance. I get almost weekly snail …

: Love this comparison.

: Seeing what’s going on in these GOP strongholds in regards to voter rights seems to foreshadow a …

: The Kolekole Gulch state park is basically under this old railroad bridge. The bridge was abandoned …

: I love how views of the Pacific Ocean peak out between buildings in Honoka’a town.

: We got out of town today, which means going over to the east side of the island. First stop was …

: scal·a·wag /ˈskaləˌwaɡ,ˈskalēˌwaɡ/ noun. INFORMAL noun: scallywag a person who behaves badly but in …

: This is interesting. Up for bid? Hawaii Island Paddlesports Association, Kona Sailing Club leases in …

: Here we go. Hawai´i’s Tourism Industry Rebounding Faster Than Expected …

: Bring in on. bigislandnow.com Russian Spy Vessel Confirmed Off Hawai´i Coast

: We know what you did during the lockdown [https://www.youtube.com/embed/4WTpO9y2Dh4]() This is so …

: I really wish … … oh never mind. Back to reality

: An old quote that still rings true “I have a reasonably and responsible attitude towards my major …

: I now use my iPhone as my primary computer device for large swaths of the day. I also use it more …

: The Hawaii GOP just picked a new wingnut to be their party chair. She (looks to be north of 70 yo) …

: How I spent my day off. Trying to revive the old Mac Mini. Disk Utility found a couple of errors. …

: All things must pass

: Yep, old Mac Mini has bad SSD. I’ve changed them before and not sure I want to do that. Don’t …

: Looks like my 2016 Mac Mini is failing. It’s backed up and only used as a home server. No data …

: This Gaza strip mess is going to blow up, ISIS will come back in spades. They just need an excuse …

: I had this ball for at least 40 years.

: Watching 1980s music videos on YouTube. It’s was MTV’s golden era

: My wife is set up for the morning.

: I saw them in LA in ‘82. It was an amazing show back then too flip.it Favorite Concerts Ever: Los …

: Many Rivers to cross. Mood music music.apple.com

: My Apple Dev account us up for renewal, can’t even remember how many years it’s been, but not …

: Over the years, I had automated many of the lights in our house. Living room, kitchen, lanai. Voice …

: I look at blood work labs as a report card on my health. 4 years ago in my state of health back …

: The conversion from Simple bank to BBVA bank began today. Not going well. It said my activation …

: There’s are 2 old old sayings in Hawaii (marketing etc) “Lucky you live Hawaii” & …

: Just found these in an iPod touch box

: Bummed that Parma Calcio FC couldn’t pull it together this year and will relegated to Serie B. …

: Roam music.apple.com

: I’m glad I live in a place where COVID, Vaccine and global warming denial are believed by a …

: Watched Mortal Kombat on HBO+ today. Not sure I would have gone to the theater to see ir, but I …

: HBO+ will be boring next year when new films aren’t premiered there on the same day as …

: You gotta die of something [https://vimeo.com/63802530]()

: A sip of Dublin.

: Just rewatched Tenet. I think much like Matrix and Inception, it will take a couple of viewings to …

: Sunday afternoon

: Doing a mass unfollow and cleanup on Twitter today. The feed has gotten a little out of hand.

: Quite the kerfuffle at Basecamp. I took a long solid look at Hey, but didn’t bite. Happy with …

: Unintended consequences. The government has given out additional unemployment $$ and addl. weeks of …

: I’d get a 3rd COVID vaccine if it would make me invincible to COVID. Would still wear a mask, …

: Put too much cinnamon in my oatmeal. Just that

: I’m in the middle of sorting out what’s in Jane’s head on Doom Patrol. I don’t have the brain power …

: Baseball is like church. Many attend few understand. -Leo Durocher

: With new guidelines suggesting those who have been vaccinated don’t need a mask outdoors, but how do …

: Last year during the lockdown I had a few bored moments.

: IMHO the Hawaii Dept of Labor needs to shift back to enforcement on Unemployment abuse. There are …

: As Simple Bank goes away and becomes BBVA bank in a few days, I downloaded all 107 statement. I was …

: We went to get some gelato in Kailua town this evening. Other than masks, it almost felt normal. …

: Fresh Ahi Poke on Inari. Yum!

: Listening to a pre COVID playlist from back when I had a 30 mile commute each way to work. Now it’s …

: Still works.

: With all of the Euro Super League BS last week, Watching #COPA90 videos is exactly what I needed. …

: “The floor is a hard, unforgiving taskmaster. But the floor never hits you – you hit the floor.”

: Love Train music.apple.com

: I just bought a new Apple TV last year, hopefully the new remote will be available on its own.

: Tonight’s mood

: Anita Baker. The Queen of the Quiet Storm radio format of the 80s music.apple.com

: I’ve been using the Fluid app for years to make web apps in the Mac apps. Love it and it still …

: I really do like the sarcastic and cynical tone of the DC Doom Patrol series on HBO

: Looks like the only problem I encountered with my 2nd vaccine shot has been a bout of slight …

: Apple is pretty good at creating the Made for You playlist in the music app, but the weekly email …

: 2nd shot in the bag (or in my arm)

: mailbox.org just released new a pricing structure. Game changer. I’ll move my primary mail account …

: Going through the master drive where I’ve dumped data from the past, oh about 20 years. Scans, …

: Looking back on 2020, 2021 is going much better.

: I think I should play this to start my day, every day youtube.com/watch

: What’s next “I meant to take out my pen and write a ticket, but I mistakenly took out my gun …

: For what?

:

: Nine months since I got my weight under 200# (from a high of 268 in early 2019). Feels good to hold …

: Even after hundreds of eye drops post retina surgery and the subsequent procedures, I still …

: I miss Tim Russert on the Sunday morning talk.

: First these big corporations start documenting and writing you up for little, seemingly benign …

: Amazon will clean house after this vote. Companies know how to get around retaliation claims and …

: During last year’s lockdown and stay at home orders, I realized I don’t really miss …

: Been consistently unsubscribing to listservs and marketing emails over the past couple of months. My …

: Over years of using different email clients; mail.app, Outlook, Airmail, Spark, there are a bunch of …

: Hawaii Volcano National Park

: One of the few things I’ve had for more than 40 years. Still works as is it when new.

: A continuing annoyance is blogs and e-lists that post links to articles behind paywalls without …

: Looks like I’m going all in with #Mailbox.org. Have 1 there now that I’ve been playing with. I’ll …

: I’m going to want to ride Amtrak when we next go back to the continent. It is going to get …

: Start a new job on Monday. Feels good. Had a zoom call with the corporate team last Monday. They …

: The Paramount app is a drama queen Fatal error? I’m not sure anything actually died

: American Pie

: Did something good for my mind and attitude. Sharpened all of my knives. Takes me a couple of hours.

: Brisket sliders from #OhanaQ BBQ in Kona. #Yum

: Renewed my ServeSafe training. Got 1 wrong (50 questions). I can live with that. Good for another 3 …

: The GOP wants an ID to vote, but not to buy a gun. WTF

: I took this photo 1 year and 1 weeks ago on Alii Drive in Kona when we first locked down. It was …

: That stuck ship is huge. The ones that we get on Hawaii Island are stacked only 2 containers high.

: Just rewatched Chinatown with Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Havn’t watched it for at least …

: What I like about Micro.blog (and App.net before it) as well as Mastadon is my feed is not …

: Pain points in streaming We cancelled cable a month ago, and it’s mostly OK. A flaw in streaming is you can’t …

: Finished all 3 seasons of #Legion I know, late to the game. Would love to see all of the main …

: I must be the oddball here. I don’t use Ulysses or Drafts. I tried them both, more than once. If I …

: As we come to the end of the 1 year sign up deals for many of the streaming services, some decisions …

: I’ve lived in the middle of this battle. This is a great overview: The Controversy Over Building One …

: Not sure if I’m ready to do the entire 4 hours this soon Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Justice is …

: The only reaction that I had from the vaccine was a craving for glazed donuts and I wanted to listen …

: Just finished watching “The Head” on HBOMax. Wasn’t sure at the start, but it turned out …

: Had my shot in my bad left shoulder (3 detached tendons), so I can’t tell whether the pain my …

: Weight loss

: Got mine.

: I’m not sure if I’m interested in seeing Justice League in black and white, it’s already a rather …

: Watched in section today, but finished Zack Snyder’s Justice League. What a BIG movie. Really …

: Was laid off due to COVID lockdown 1 year ago tomorrow. My career (hospitality)has not recovered …

: There are some days I just need to listen to REALLY LOUD Rock-n-roll. Right now is one of those …

: Would like to see Dr. Manhattan & Vision sit down for a cup of coffee and talk about the end of …

: Nice to see a shopping center developer using Lawae Fern in their landscaping

: It really is the wrong way

: Going back to rewatch the Watchman series from last year on HBOMax. I’m seeing things that I missed …

: Closed a few accounts Linkedin ✓ Facebook ✓ Instagram ✓ Mothballed my website ✓ About.me ✓ so far, …

: “The floor is a hard, unforgiving taskmaster. But the floor never hits you – you hit the floor

: Quarterly sync done. I have a password protected 4T drive that I keep at my step-son’s house. …

: Trust the science

: Really enjoyed watching the videos on theSt. Patrick’s Festival TV website. Really put me in …

: I’m pretty much equal parts Irish and Italian - roughly 40-45 odd % each. As I’ve gotten older, I …

: “Here’s to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy one. A pretty girl and …

: My wife did her prep for cancelling cable.

: This just happened

: ‘Ohia Lehua on the Kamana Mana trail

: Made fresh Spaghetti Carbonara after seeing it on Stanley Tuci’s CNN show. Can only watch so much …

: cutting the cable, as they say… One dynamic of canceling cable is for 40+ years the behavior has been to turn on the TV, power up …

: Saturday afternoon libation

: I only had a Facebook account to stay in touch with a relation overseas, I used my Grandfather’s …

: What kind of sucks about the new Stimulus is that we changed banks 3 months ago and there was no way …

:

: an Irish Pub in Kona Been thinking a lot about opening a small Irish / British style Pub here in Kona. Small meaning …

: Now that I’ve seen WandaVision all the way through, I’ll go back and binge watch it all over again.

: One channel / app we’ll lose is CNN live. But with Trump out of office, even that is less important

: It’s official, we’re cutting the cord and canceling cable. The recent price increase was the last …

: Crossroads www.hawaiiboy.me

:

: Hawaii is not only NOT part of a grid, each island has its own power generation. It’s Not Just …

: Down to the River …

: No flood map for Hawaii. We’re not really part of the nation, besides, why would island flood? …

: My favorite mug, that my wife has commandeered.

: Republican president and COVID mess Republican state leaders in Texas and the current weather crisis …

: Beef pies galore.

: The news looks like the movies The Day After Tomorrow and Contagion combined.

: Brought the grandsons and their friends to the pool. Rather chase master, their playing Corona …

: Just turned off most notifications on my iPhone so I’m not distracted when I’m reading in the Books …

: This book, which I read a few years ago, really shows how fragile and how much of an experiment our …

: Will not be renewing my Apple Dev account, will just sign up for public betas. My tinkering days are …

: I haven’t posted anything since Jan 2. Here’s the big things that happened in January from my view …

: It dawned on me tonight, after my Mother’s recent passing (COVID), I am now the oldest in our …

: Hiatus

: I just watched the first episode of Restaurant Hustle on Food Network about Chefs, Restaurants and …

: The opposite side of the earth from Kailua Kona is NW Botswana, a New Years Day tanget

: New Years at Anaeho’omalu Bay (A-bay). Everyone suitably spaced. Brisk breeze, but nice. I used to …

: My 2 Tilley hats. I’ve had these for decades. A quick wash and air dry and they bounce back. …

: Not optimal, but it helps none the less, our stimulus showed up in the bank this morning.

: Starting out 2021 with a cloudy and hazy sunrise. TBH, kind of like the outlook for 2021. Want to be …

: Happy New Year East coast - 5 hours to go here.

: Trump’s vaccine plan is like the USPS just leaving the mail at the airport and letting the states …

: If you haven’t read Ed Yong‘a article, please do. Herd immunity is a moving target. It’s not some …

: What a long strange trip it’s been, but we’re still Truckin. music.apple.com

: The loss that hit me the hardest was Chadwick Boseman. So much talent taken early. Cancer sucks

: I lost 51# this year, mostly in the first 9 months and have kept it off the last 3 months. Focusing …

: Goodnight moon

: A degree of time wasting onefoottsunami.com 💧 I’m Saving Hundreds of Microseconds Each Day

: 2020 wasn’t the worst, at least to me Truth is, this was not the worst year in my life. It’s was very different, but I had some unique …

: Lots of posts about new phones and Macs. I need to live vicariously through you all. We’re in the …

: I need a calendar / date based note app. I’m testing Agenda and Note Plan. I need to add, notes, …

: Big year coming www.inverse.com Every Star Wars and Marvel show or movie coming in 2021

: Pretty much what I expected. Summer

: The universe doesn’t care

: check the box with bicycles, what am I missing?

: I just inhaled a perfect Rib Eye steak right off the Grill with caramelized onions and glass of …

: I’ve never been one to look back other than as a lesson. In 2021 I expect better finances, less …

: His days are numbered, but Christmas has been a welcome respite.

: Upped my computer audio sound with the Fulla Schiit DAC/AMP Bigger sound for streaming.

: Sorry King Arthur Flour, can’t pull the trigger.

: The little tree on top of the air purifier. Now running 24/7 with volcanic emissions being what they …

: This was amazing. The only problem is season 3 is far far away disneyplus.com I thought you might …

: I bought NotePlan 2, now I need to spend some time working it into a workflow

: It’s working, our air quality inside is down to good numbers. It was 75 before we locked down.

: The VOG (Volcanic Haze) is bad today, we have all of the windows and doors closed and have the A/C …

: We asked our kids to get us alcohol rather than Starbucks cards this year, being that 2020 is what …

: Disasters I’m old enough to remember Viet Nam, African famine, oppressive dictatorships, regional genocides, …

: Before Trump and BLM I generally didn’t make consumer choices based politics. That has changed, …

: One of the best adverts of the year youtu.be/kU9bENZ_0…

: Shades of 2018 during the of lava flows. Air purifiers running 24/7 in the house.

: Christmas gift opening with 2 Grandsons here and Granddaughter via Zoom

: On tonight’s cocktail menu Hot Buttered Rum Cranberry Old Fashioned Hot Apple Cider (with Irish …

: Seems I’ve seen this play out somewhere before

: With the Volcano back in flow mode and volcanic haze dominating the sky line, I went back to a photo …

: Nice Burberry debuts a mesmerizing, modern take on ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ - Ad Age

: Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you

: Nuclear winter sunset Actually, Kilauea volcanic haze

: Hualalai without and with VOG - volcanic haze

: The VOG (Volcanic haze) is definitely back after the volcano only being active for 2 days. Guess she …

: Starting to see the first vestiges of volcanic haze that hangs over West Hawaii when the volcano is …

: Shazam sucks at Hawaiian music

: The stars were behind clouds, so we’ll look at pictures instead.

: Making Cranberry Old Fashioned for Christmas Eve. Fun times

: Happening now: a new eruption of Kīlauea inside Halemaʻumaʻu It’s beautiful, but can be …

: Oh oh. Here we go again. This is 2020 giving us a final slap in the face. bigislandnow.com Kīlauea …

: The Professor and the Madman. boxd.it

: It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas - December snow on Mauna Kea

: My wife has always over cooked cookies and I have given up trying to fix it, I just dip them in …

: nothing is constant but change After a couple of interviews, Rethinking going back into food & beverage. Expectations to hit …

: With Fargo and Mandalorian over till next year, I guess I’ll go back to reading

: Just watched Tenet. It had premise and promise, the story line was kind of thin.

: You’re part of the problem, part of the solution or just part of the landscape.

: It’s just like the flu

: Glassware. I basically have the proper glass for most types of wine, beer and cocktails.

: Look what I found. This is a rare find in Hawaii. It wasn’t cheap. The last Shiner Bock I had was in …

: Massive cleanup of bookmarks in Safari today. Deleted over half

: On balance, most of 2020 really sucked, and still does, BUT, The Lakers, Dodgers, Biden / Harris, my …

: Took this photo of the Waimea pastures and Mauna Kea is 2012.

: Seeing a lot of posts on camera. I sold my last proper camera early this year. Had used only …

: Planning our next Mac purchases. My wife’s 11” air is getting a little long in the tooth and my 2015 …

: Then and now

: Can’t wait for this election cycle to end. I work with a group of far right conspiracy theorists. …

: The unfortunate chain of events; I had a mocha mid afternoon yesterday, led to waking up at 12:30 AM …

: Seeing a lot commercial for movies “only in theaters” Not for us. We’ve come this far …

: 2021 Supra Coupe. Have $55k of spare cash?

: From yesterday. Mise en Place for cranberry scones. They came out great. I’m still annoyed that I …

: Watched Mank last night on Netflix. I enjoyed it, but then I like subtlety and interesting dialog. …

: Can’t believe this album is 25 years old. I can clearly remember getting the CD when is came out and …

: Soon is a relative term during COVID. This has been like this since January

: Out cruising at the Waikoloa resort. The activity calendar has not updated since…pre COVID

: I was a big fan of Mountain in high school. Even had a bootleg live album. music.apple.com

: My Sonos speakers are crapping tonight, back to TV

: Holiday beverage

: Rewatching Tinker, Tailor, Solder, Spy with Gary Oldman before it disappears from Netflix. A great …

: I don’t like the culture of car sales, I do love my customers. I’ve been told by …

: Stepped outside to this

: Epic. Can’t wait ‘Loki’: First Trailer for ‘Glorious’ Time-Twisting Disney+ …

: If the SCOTUS does anything to mess with the election, there will be civil war. The Black Lives …

: Current status… for at least another week.

: I don’t agree with hyper analyzing every Biden pick, maybe the big cabinet positions. Let’s judge …

: I grew up at the old Honolulu Stadium watching the Hawaii Islanders Triple A team. Minor league …

: Fascinating take. www.inverse.com ‘Mandalorian’ theory: Boba Fett easter egg reveals …

: New annoying behavior by my Beats Flex headphones since the iPhone update. They disconnect when the …

: I’m not a coder, never have been, I speak english (and Hawaiian and a little Italian - still …

: Trump just said “skyrocket downward”. Huh?

: parking is getting a little crowded up there

: I think we can file the vaccines under sometimes “perfect is the enemy of good enough”

: This caught my eye in this video. Son of Mauna Kea For those who don’t know, Mauna Kea is here …

: I loved this album when it came out. I had the vinyl.

: Lazy Sunday afternoon Going out for anniversary dinner tonight. Outdoor dining

: Baked scones for the first time, used a basic recipe from King Arthur flour. They came out pretty …

: The best streaming service is one that you will watch. There are so many, We started keeping track …

: One step closer to getting out of car sales and back into hospitality. Meeting with the owner of a …

: We left the beach earlier that we wanted. It was beautiful day, It was starting to get crowded and …

: Beach day

: Tonight

: I’m glad we have The Onion. #Levity Jared Kushner Says States Should Have Planned Ahead Before …

: Goodnight moon

: Usage observations. The Beats Flex has a way better, consistent and persistent connection with my …

: December F%k’N FIRST 2020. Don’t know if I feel “what the hell happened to this year” or “ let’s get …

: Maybe Micro.Blog can do seasonal icons ???? I

: My vehicles 1985 Isuzu Pup. 250,000 miles 1995 Nissan Frontier 103,000 miles 2004 Nissan Fromtier …

: This may not be much on a continent, but I have driven over 550,000 combined miles (4 different …

: Rosalita music.apple.com

: It’s Cyber “I’m going to work and not spending any money” Monday

: It’s a very Merry Christmas

: Macy’s is so devoid of inventory it sure seems like they’re closing.

: Democrats best not fall into infighting, complacency & trying to grab power for their slice of …

: Go to hell 2020. We’re having a Christmas

: This just happened. Glad I looked up.

: Got my AARP card today, time to embrace being old(er). You only get old once, hopefully it lasts a …

: Sunset looking west, moonrise to the east.

: I am very close to exiting the car business. My 5 month experiment is closing. The dark side of car …

: Stormy night last night, not a cloud in the sky today. Gonna be a hot one.

: Deleted the mother lode of black Friday emails, don’t need anything and the the family has …

: Had our Thanksgiving Japanese Dinner at #IzakayaShiono in Kona, They opened a few weeks ago. …

: We don’t have Autumn leaves in Hawaii, we do have that Fall feeling music.apple.com

: How soon is now. music.apple.com “When you say it’s gonna happen now, well when exactly do you …

: We went for a Thanksgiving walk down at the Four Season Hualalai oceanside walking path. It’s nice …

: My wife went all in holidays today. Even the fireplace app on AppleTV

: My wife and I are not having anyone over, we’re going out for dinner. Japanese bistro food. …

: I had tight nuts during the election

: This pair of roosters live between 2 parking lots. In the afternoon at Ace Hardware next door and in …

: The holiday season, where I can count on getting an email from any company I’ve purchased from in …

: Late to the game (literally). But just blew through Monument Valley. Really enjoyed it. Downloaded …

: Ravel’s Bolero is such an amazing piece of music.

: The sound of inevitability #Trump www.youtube.com/watch

: Look what I found. This will be fun disneyplus.com I thought you might like “LEGO Star Wars …

: 129 days till Opening Day #Dodgers

: Dug out my trusted cast iron skillet to make Cajun blackened chicken. Due to smoke alarms, I put the …

: I really like the Airmail app on IOS, but the Mac version is so so

: Couldn’t resist, had all of the ingredients, had to make another batch.

: As a life long nerd and also old enough to recall Mercury and Apollo, landing a rocket on a dime, …

: I am a sports fan for escape and moments off joy. The Lakers and Dodgers were solid. So far #Arsenal …

: Long shadow

: Made roasted corn and jalapeño corn bread on my day off yesterday. It was a great addition to …

: Enjoyed the Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix. We had our own share of War protests in Hawaii. …

: I have signed up for too many lifetime subscriptions that went out of business. No thanks. flip.it …

: All this happened in my adult life. I used DOS for the first few years on a PC clone (a Gateway if I …

: Day off beverage choice

: I had forgotten how good this album was. music.apple.com

: Just watched “I am Greta” on Hulu. Shame on us, we have been nothing but complacent. The …

: My Apple Watch battery time is massively degraded since the last update. Sucky

: Public health 101 C’mon Hawai’i A Secret to Vermont’s Pandemic Success

: Double rainbow

: This was a very memorable chilly afternoon at the historic Volcano House. We stayed there after the …

: My final fireplace of the day. This was a holiday portrait my Wife and I took at our former home in …

: One of my favorite Fireplaces here on Hawaii Island is at Kilauea Lodge in Volcano village. Have had …

: It’s been cloudy and raining all afternoon, the sun finally peaked under the clouds just before …

: What I want and where I want to be.

:

: Archies music.apple.com

: Kodachrome music.apple.com

: Watch this #HOPE. www.youtube.com/embed/qQ7…

: Can we fire Trump on Twitter

: Quite a few people I work with are gun owners. What I hear from them often is; what would you do if …

: Trump

: Yea

: This song by Jackson Browne says a lot about where we are now. music.apple.com

: They must be new to Kona. That tree will a dried up timber in 3 weeks

: This was in a car that came in for service. Don’t want to be on the road when this guy is.

: The county is replacing a small but important bridge near our home. It’s on a very busy street. It’s …

: Seems line an eternity ago.

: I had completely forgotten to upgrade my home server. It just sits there quietly and does its job. …

: Love the club cover.

: Snow on Mauna Kea this morning. Thought it was a little nippy last night.

: Traditional Republican values Reading this, they really are lost.

: We’ve gone back to Apple native apps. Canceled Spotify, Adobe suite and MIcrosoft Office. Next up, …

: trickeration just heard the announcer use the word “trickeration” on a college football game. had to look …

: When Trump says the vaccine is great and we all should get it, I would tend to run the other way. I …

: The Airpod Pro spatial sound is an amazing way to listen to shows on Disney+

: This will be my last beta cycle. This one was more or less stable on all devices and it was a big …

: Seeing everyone get their new phones is fun to watch. We’re taking a different tack, We will …

: This remote learning, school at home is really wearing on our 9 yo Grandson. He’s tends …

: The #BartenderApp not only works again, it’s much better #Yay

: Update night

: I had the cassette tape of this album in my car back in the early ‘80s music.apple.com

: Guessing Google hasn’t figured out how to monetize photos in the app

: 50.8% is not a total repudiation of Trump but it’s a start and I’ll take it.

: I picked a bad day to quit sniffing glue www.youtube.com/watch

: Lots of press on the vaccine. My wife works in healthcare. Keeping the vaccine at -70° F is a big …

: Wish I was Still drinking music.apple.com

: Here we go. He’ll start burning for down the house from one corner www.kitv.com Trump fires …

: Yup

: Reviewing the IMDB 100 movie bucket list, I’ve seen ¾ of them, albeit many of them 1 …

: It wasn’t all DEMs

: …and Sade music.apple.com

: Just came across Luther Vandross on a playlist on my phone. This was was go to music back in the …

: Our imitation In-n-Out burgers were amazing Ground Chuck Secret Sauce Fresh baked buns (local …

: We don’t have In-n-Out burger in Hawaii so I’m making a copycat version for lunch today. Just …

: My wife and I decided to go out to our favorite restaurant #IslandLavaJava to celebrate #BidenIn …

: It just dawned on me the amazing First Lady we will have. This is going to be amazing, blazing light …

: My wife and I have had a bottle of good champagne in the refrigerator for a couple of years, waiting …

: insurance It’s so annoying when you have to threaten to cancel for a company to offer a better deal. I find …

: Wow, NBC just called it for Biden!!

: Trump’s path forward.

: My brain while looking at the numbers

: .

: 536 AD — the worst year in history This makes me feel better, I think

: Day off. Watching numbers.

: Georgia on my mind music.apple.com

: My Wife and I are both looking forward to the day, hopefully sooner, when the adults move back into …

: You know you’re getting old when you recognize more and more of the medications advertised on …

: Changing the battery in a Prius is quite involved

: This election was better, but we need more Hawaii had a 67% turnout, much better than last time, but …

: I just calling them Electrical votes, either will be shock to certain people.

: Sunset over car lot

: “What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance.” – David Eagleman

: Really hoping Biden trounces Trump, then we just need to worry about fixing all of the damage he …

: Good Monday - almost

: Rum old fashioned coming. Go with what you got.

: IMHO, they should stop posting polls already. I think it really does influence the election.

: Excellent big picture of what’s wrong Review: Five books on our hopeless polarization - The …

: A customer of mine is the granddaughter of Stan “the Man” Musial. She found out how much of a …

: Can’t wrap my head around what we do if SCOTUS usurps the constitution to support Trump. Do we just …

: Hi, Thanks for contacting us. I understand that you’d like to know if you will be credited or will …

: Got my answer from Apple. They will not credit back existing subscriptions when you sign up for …

: Watched David Byrne’s American Utopia on HBO. Love it

: We’re all swearing too. www.voanews.com Amy Coney Barrett Sworn In as New Supreme Court Justice

: I’ll have to wait to update my phone at home tonight. WiFi is dis functional at work. Says 11 hours.

: What the Apple bundles haven’t answered is how to deal with existing annual or free subscriptions. …

: Ok. I’m officially fed up with this. C’mon Apple. Fix it.

: We walk by places like this on our weekend outings and can never see beyond the fence line. Opulence …

: Watching game 4 of the 1984 NBA finals. I remember it clearly. The Lakers won it in 6. Was living in …

: I got the new Beats Flex. I can leave them hanging around my neck and stick one in my ear when my …

: No 5G for Hawaii yet T‑Mobile Nearly Doubles its Supercharged Mid‑Band 5G in Just One Month - …

: The nice thing tonight is my Twitter feed had WAY more baseball than politics.

: I’m a life long #Dodger fan. They’ve now won 6 championships in my lifetime, including the …

: Dodgers!

: I’m avoiding the news for the next week. There is already too mud and lies being slung around.

: My college football coach used to say “don’t leave it till the 4 quarter” score enough to leave no …

: Not renewing my Microsoft Office software subscription. Going back to using Pages and Numbers. …

: My go to relax music. #TheClientele music.apple.com

: Kona is much more interested pleasant when there are these high clouds all day long

: In my estimate, there’s not just one Donald Trump, there are over 60 million of them. If you back …

: 4Runnner TRD Off Road Pro. Lunar Rock Color. Hard to come by. We got one for one of my customers.

: At this point, we might as well recycle the paper the constitution was written on. The GOP is making …

: Saw Jambalaya on TV last night which of course meant I have to make some. Conveniently we had all …

: Needless to say, after the issues coming up with the Indegogo project #SecondScreen and other crowd …

: This week’s day out in the world was to Anaeho’omalu Bay at Waikoloa. The fish pond in the pix is …

: Alice’s Restaurant - A Thanksgiving tradition

: Finally settled on #Newsblur as my RSS reader

: Starting to get the feeling I’ll never see the Indegogo project I backed #SecondScreen - more than …

: Wear the damn mask. I had saved this text from an article a couple of months ago quoting Venki Ramakrishnan from the …

: Vote

: Why not 2020 CDC warns multi-state Listeria outbreak from deli meats - CNN

: Mise en place.

: My Apple Watch battery is confused, or maybe it’s some of the apps. I do the same thing every …

: Love this -welcome to the future Meet the 24-year-old who’s tracking every broken McDonald’s …

: Not watching the debate, though my wife is totally into it in the other room. Getting my …

: Knee breaker

: Not making a global judgement, we see very few Tesla in Kona, but so far the drivers of the ones …

: Babe Ruth and Mookie Betts are connectedwww.espn.com Passan: How Mookie Betts just made the …

: GO DODGERS

: I have no compelling reason to get the new phone. We won’t have 5G for the foreseeable future …

: My ballot has been verified. - Boom!

: Bought Reeder 5 for IOS, don’t really want to pay for Reeder 5 for Mac. Still thinking on it

: Springs

: The industry that I know and love is still dead (hospitality). I’m doing something I don’t really …

: World Series Well here we go, I’m a life long Dodger fan. This will be fun and great diversion from the …

: There are more of us. Everyone needs to vote. youtu.be/9v7FcOq91…

: I miss having a convection oven for pizza.

: Our grandsons (9 & 12) are getting more and more anti-social. Haven’t gone to in-person school …

: My view at work now vs one year ago Now. Used cars, power sub station, utility poles, warehouses, …

: How quaint

: 2020 sucks… But then there’s this

: Someday this will end, Trump will fade way and we’ll focus on repairing the damage and finding …

: At home I often take the Nomad leather case off of my iPhone 10 XS, which thanks to the case is in …

: Top notch security

: my how things have changes, an Apple phone event and Amazon Prime day went by and did order or buy a …

: On another note, that Apple watch update that was supposed to address battery drain, didn’t.

: We are so lucky to live in a State that Trump ostensibly ignores. We got our ballots on Saturday, …

: I’m on the fence about Twitter. I’ve curated my feed to mostly soccer and tech and little noise that …

: I opened this place in 1979. It’s a fixture. Honolulu Club permanently closes after more than 40 …

: No new phones or other stuff this round. Our Sonos speakers work great, no need invest in something …

: I remember the early promise of 5G is that it would replace home internet. Don’t see that happening …

: Chill www.youtube.com/watch

: An unintended consequence of losing a lot of weight is alway being cold. My metabolism went down and …

: I think we were only supposed to post one, but oh well Sunset on #adayinthelife in Kailua-Kona …

: The GOP sure is giving the Dems plenty of excuses to pack the court. The list is getting long. …

: Red bench. That’s all

: Since I posted a depressing COVID pic earlier, I went up the coast to get this one at Puako looking …

: Kailua Village during COVID-19 Kailua-Kona Hawaii Normally bustling with activity both visitors and …

: Han Solo

: Eliminated a couple of more rogue subscriptions while setting up the #Bobby app. Had to go through …

: I would venture to say that COVID will be looked at as a pre-existing condition How Democrats stayed …

: She can say whatever she wants now, once she’s on the court, we can’t recall. She can out and out …

: Each individual has his or her own perception of reality. The implication is that because each of us …

: Santana for a Sunday night music.apple.com

: Fisherman at Puako, Hawaii Island

: My career started in farming. We lost our farm to a freeway on Oahu. I wish I had a farm to go to …

: I remember the last time Hawaii island’s unemployment was this high and the economy had tanked was …

: The old iPods in our house have about a 10 minute battery life

: Done. Will drop off at the county building Dropbox next week. …

: Done. Will drop off at the county building Dropbox next week.

: Protecto

: Protecto

: Going back to reread this book. One question it asks is why we abide by Supreme Court rulings. The …

: Going back to reread this book. One question it asks is why we abide by Supreme Court rulings. The …

: Life is what happens while your waiting for something to happen.

: Life is what happens while your waiting for something to happen.

: Society as a whole would benefit if Twitter just shut down.

: Society as a whole would benefit if Twitter just shut down.

: deleted and reinstalled the Micro.blog app and it works again.

: deleted and reinstalled the Micro.blog app and it works again.

: Picked up a Costco hot dog to pair with the Chili my wife made yesterday - Instant classic #FTW

: Picked up a Costco hot dog to pair with the Chili my wife made yesterday - Instant classic #FTW

: One of my favorite albums of the last few years. I keep going back to it more often these days. …

: One of my favorite albums of the last few years. I keep going back to it more often these days. …

: A very thorough [C0VID/Trump …

: A very thorough C0VID/Trump timeline. Lies, lies lies.

: My fishing trip to Craig Alaska in 2006. A one-off trip, I don’t fish. It was sponsored by …

: My fishing trip to Craig Alaska in 2006. A one-off trip, I don’t fish. It was sponsored by Coors …

: Aloha Wednesday

: Aloha Wednesday

: One of the Van Halen classics. Saw them in 1982 and the LA Fabulous Forum. …

: One of the Van Halen classics. Saw them in 1982 and the LA Fabulous Forum. music.apple.com

: My wife and I had strategy session last night. We definitely want to retire to Italy in a few years. …

: My wife and I had strategy session last night. We definitely want to retire to Italy in a few years. …

: [honolulu.craigslist.org](https://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/ele/d/kailua-kona-rylo-360camera/72039 …

: honolulu.craigslist.org Rylo 360ºCamera

: [honolulu.craigslist.org](https://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/ele/d/kailua-kona-camera/7202772394.ht …

: honolulu.craigslist.org Camera

: This sucks. I read this and Sports Illustrated as a kid …

: This sucks. I read this and Sports Illustrated as a kid twitter.com

: Used to surf there when I lived in So Cal in the early 80s. Used to catch train down from LA. …

: Used to surf there when I lived in So Cal in the early 80s. Used to catch train down from LA. …

: since my 100 day "safer at home" period earlier this year I've become very comfortable baking. I've …

: since my 100 day “safer at home” period earlier this year I’ve become very …

: Maui across the channel.

: Maui across the channel.

:

: Due to COVID, since they’re closed anyway, a number of Hawaii resorts have either moved up …

: Due to COVID, since they’re closed anyway, a number of Hawaii resorts have either moved up scheduled …

: Naupaka. The legend is the half flower is separated lovers. This plant is Naupaka o Ke kai, it’s …

: Naupaka. The legend is the half flower is separated lovers. This plant is Naupaka o Ke kai, …

: Watch a movie on my iPhone with the AirPod Pro. What amazing sound.

: Watch a movie on my iPhone with the AirPod Pro. What amazing sound.

: It’s a little wet today

: It’s a little wet today

: Needless to say, I will miss Saturday’s matches. I will need to be at work at 8am.

: Needless to say, I will miss Saturday’s matches. I will need to be at work at 8am.

: The monthly Hawaii emergency alert siren test. Warning for tsunami, air raids or other emergency. In …

: The monthly Hawaii emergency alert siren test. Warning for tsunami, air raids or other emergency. In …

: Looked it up, I've used the #\Deliveries app since 2012

: Looked it up, I’ve used the #\Deliveries app since 2012

: Love the Sticky Widgets app, and stacking multiple notes is a game changer.

: Love the Sticky Widgets app, and stacking multiple notes is a game changer.

: I guess Hawaii is last. My Mac had a update, but not my phone. Probably in the morning

: I guess Hawaii is last. My Mac had a update, but not my phone. Probably in the morning

: This happened on the way home

: This happened on the way home

: One of my favorites

: One of my favorites

: Watched Long way Round last week and am into Long way down. Love the adventures.

: Watched Long way Round last week and am into Long way down. Love the adventures.

: on Hawaii Island, we had the Onomea arch, it fell in during an earthquake many years ago. There's a …

: on Hawaii Island, we had the Onomea arch, it fell in during an earthquake many years ago. …

: Found a recipe to make pasta using Sourdough starter. I know what I’m doing today.

: Found a recipe to make pasta using Sourdough starter. I know what I’m doing today.

: [micro.json.blog](https://micro.json.blog/2020/09/25/the-political-situation.html)

: micro.json.blog

: The wind patterns around the Pacific are complex. But the window of trade winds from the west coast …

: The wind patterns around the Pacific are complex. But the window of trade winds from the west coast …

: What you need to know about where I live. …

: What you need to know about where I live. bigislandnow.com/2020/09/2…

: At my new job I don’t have a computer terminal of my own. 5 terminals, 6 sales people. I can …

: At my new job I don’t have a computer terminal of my own. 5 terminals, 6 sales people. I can jump on …

: A year ago this week, we had an amazing staycation at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. We won’t be …

: A year ago this week, we had an amazing staycation at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. We won’t be doing …

: Netflix keeps canceling good shows. It sucks

: Netflix keeps canceling good shows. It sucks

: Some repairs are just complicated

: Some repairs are just complicated

: Solo

: Solo

: Created a playlist of the music Fran the show Watchmen. I’ll go back and watch it again. I …

: Created a playlist of the music Fran the show Watchmen. I’ll go back and watch it again. I …

: Ha. I’m not the only one …

: Ha. I’m not the only one www.vox.com After six months and $1.8 billion, Quibi wants a new owner. …

: Deleted Quibi. If they do have an algorithm, it doesn’t work, I have to scroll endlessly to …

: Deleted Quibi. If they do have an algorithm, it doesn’t work, I have to scroll endlessly to find …

: Flashing back to a time when you could open up a Mac and fix it yourself.

: Flashing back to a time when you could open up a Mac and fix it yourself.

: Waiting for a call

: Waiting for a call

: I have news fatigue. I’m avoiding watching news. My Twitter feed is almost entirely sports …

: I have news fatigue. I’m avoiding watching news. My Twitter feed is almost entirely sports and tech. …

: This week’s Time out of house with our grandsons was to Honaunau in S Kona. Home of the …

: This week’s Time out of house with our grandsons was to Honaunau in S Kona. Home of the Pu’u Honua o …

: With Apple’s supposed movement to not put power adapters in the box with new tech, better to …

: With Apple’s supposed movement to not put power adapters in the box with new tech, better to keep …

: Found my “tech go bag” in the closet. We used to travel inter island and do …

: Found my “tech go bag” in the closet. We used to travel inter island and do staycations every few …

: Rewatched All the President’s Men after many years. First thought was how good the newspapers …

: Rewatched All the President’s Men after many years. First thought was how good the newspapers were, …

: Every once in a while I hear a song that make me reslly miss a certain artist. This is one of them …

: Every once in a while I hear a song that make me reslly miss a certain artist. This is one of them …

: I’ve walked 30 miles at work this week. Doing laps around a car lot.

: I’ve walked 30 miles at work this week. Doing laps around a car lot.

: If the GOP pushes through a SCOTUS nominee and approval before the inauguration, they will need to …

: If the GOP pushes through a SCOTUS nominee and approval before the inauguration, they will need to …

: Came to the conclusion after 3 mos that car sales is not for me. It’s not the action of …

: Came to the conclusion after 3 mos that car sales is not for me. It’s not the action of selling …

: When I started my weight loss program and the Doc says the goal is 1# / week, my first though was …

: When I started my weight loss program and the Doc says the goal is 1# / week, my first though was …

: Just like heaven …

: Just like heaven music.apple.com

: I’m typically positive, but I’ve talked to a number of people in the past week who …

: I’m typically positive, but I’ve talked to a number of people in the past week who were very …

: IMHO. In the past 6 weeks the divide between the “haves” and the “have …

: IMHO. In the past 6 weeks the divide between the “haves” and the “have nots” has gotten deeper. …

: Just found an update on my ethnicity. Combined estimates from 3 DNA different results and ancestry …

: Just found an update on my ethnicity. Combined estimates from 3 DNA different results and ancestry …

: This is the way

: This is the way

: My 2015 12" MacBook that I use for work started getting the dreaded “Battery need …

: My 2015 12” MacBook that I use for work started getting the dreaded “Battery need service” …

: We finished season 1 of Away, but season 2 has no date yet and maybe over a year away. We’ll …

: We finished season 1 of Away, but season 2 has no date yet and maybe over a year away. We’ll have to …

: One consequence of losing a lot of weight is I get chilled easily. We wife is at the other end of …

: One consequence of losing a lot of weight is I get chilled easily. We wife is at the other end of …

: This week’s “out of house experience” with our Grandsons was down …

: This week’s “out of house experience” with our Grandsons was down Napo’opo’o road to Kealakekua Bay. …

: Picked up a pork loin. 1/3 will be BBQ. 1/3 herbed and 1/3 garlic and pepper. They will go in the …

: Picked up a pork loin. 1/3 will be BBQ. 1/3 herbed and 1/3 garlic and pepper. They will go in the …

: I was so lucky to not have any student loans. I went into culinary science and travel industry …

: I was so lucky to not have any student loans. I went into culinary science and travel industry …

: Caramelized pears with [Combier ](http://www.combierusa.com) over ice cream. #Indulgence

: Caramelized pears with Combier over ice cream. #Indulgence

: The #Dodgers and in a funk. Needs to get back their ruthlessness

: The #Dodgers and in a funk. Needs to get back their ruthlessness

: Just park however you like.

: Just park however you like.

: Red or White

: Red or White

: My love of baseball grew out of going to Hawaii Islander AAA game at the old Honolulu stadium …

: My love of baseball grew out of going to Hawaii Islander AAA game at the old Honolulu stadium …

: It's a good time to bring out the old [Franklin Covey circle of …

: It’s a good time to bring out the old Franklin Covey circle of influence vs circle of concern. …

: Poolside FM IOS. Yay!

: [Poolside FM IOS](https://cellular.poolside.fm). Yay!

: A cute little rainbow

: A cute little rainbow

: ZZZZzzzzzz

: ZZZZzzzzzz

: I just watched Inception in its entirety for the first time in years. What a ride.

: I just watched Inception in its entirety for the first time in years. What a ride.

: My wife picked up some nice roast turkey, so I felt compelled to play. Made a chili aioli from dried …

: My wife picked up some nice roast turkey, so I felt compelled to play. Made a chili aioli from dried …

: If I didn’t grow up in Hawaii, this might scare me.

: If I didn’t grow up in Hawaii, this might scare me.

: A pear ... or a single

: A pear … or a single

: My office in 2008. Now I have no office, Just a MacBook Pro at the coffee table or on the lanai

: My office in 2008. Now I have no office, Just a MacBook Pro at the coffee table or on the lanai

: So much for making clotted cream. The is no non-ultra pasteurized heavy whipping cream to be found …

: So much for making clotted cream. The is no non-ultra pasteurized heavy whipping cream to be found …

: A Trip to Italy. It was a blast. [boxd.it](https://boxd.it/77go)

: A Trip to Italy. It was a blast. boxd.it

: Enjoyed this movie. [boxd.it](https://boxd.it/ieJk)

: Enjoyed this movie. boxd.it

: Found the pix from this fishing trip to Alaska in 2005. It was so much fun.

: Found the pix from this fishing trip to Alaska in 2005. It was so much fun.

: I don’t recall where I got this image, but I love it.

: I don’t recall where I got this image, but I love it.

: The famous Beach Tree chef’s table at the Four Seasons Hualalai will return someday #COVID

: The famous Beach Tree chef’s table at the Four Seasons Hualalai will return someday #COVID

: Empty beach, empty roads, the sun goes down alone

: Empty beach, empty roads, the sun goes down alone

: Sold this today. It a big one …

: Sold this today. It a big one (null)

: Me wants [Bore, Parma, …

: Me wants Bore, Parma, Italy The timing is not good, expecting something else will be available when …

: COVID has exposed so many public officials. [The Peter …

: COVID has exposed so many public officials. The Peter principle is a concept in management developed …

: At my workplace, our small sales team has a far right conspiracy theorist (massive Trump supporter), …

: At my workplace, our small sales team has a far right conspiracy theorist (massive Trump supporter), …

: As I get older, I share my opinion less and less. Life has taught me that it really carries no …

: As I get older, I share my opinion less and less. Life has taught me that it really carries no …

: Love this article. I go back to it often …

: Love this article. I go back to it often qz.com

: flip.it “Black Panther” Director Ryan Coogler on Chadwick Boseman: “After his family released their …

: [flip.it](https://flip.it/pX3kB_) “Black Panther” Director Ryan Coogler on Chadwick …

: I love this stuff. [flip.it](https://flip.it/P6rPvQ) A new quantum paradox throws the foundations …

: I love this stuff. flip.it A new quantum paradox throws the foundations of observed reality into …

: Re watched Black Panther today. Love the picture. It one that I will re-watch frequently

: Re watched Black Panther today. Love the picture. It one that I will re-watch frequently

: An era drifts away. Used to listen to Vin Scully calling the #Dodgers on a transistor radio under my …

: An era drifts away. Used to listen to Vin Scully calling the #Dodgers on a transistor radio under my …

: I’m old.

: I’m old.

: One of my Favorite Actors - taken too soon CNN Top Stories: [The 'Black Panther' star has died …

: One of my Favorite Actors - taken too soon >>> CNN Top Stories: The ‘Black …

: We are experiencing technical difficulties.

: We are experiencing technical difficulties.

: A Toyota Tundra completely covered in Rhino Lining. Still don’t know how I feel about. No …

: A Toyota Tundra completely covered in Rhino Lining. Still don’t know how I feel about. No need to …

: It’s getting to point where I’m no fun anymore. …

: It’s getting to point where I’m no fun anymore. music.apple.com

: Pies

: Pies

: Making British beef pies today. Reading about @PieburyCorner in London closing made me do it.

: Making British beef pies today. Reading about @PieburyCorner in London closing made me do it.

: in old westerns, the guy running away is always riding at full tilt and the guys chasing with the …

: in old westerns, the guy running away is always riding at full tilt and the guys chasing with the …

: My Wife is Facebook's model user. She spend most of her online time on the site. Facebook and CNN …

: My Wife is Facebook’s model user. She spend most of her online time on the site. Facebook and …

: Finally back home. 5 hours at the Hapuna State Beach. Epic day. We can’t do that every …

: Finally back home. 5 hours at the Hapuna State Beach. Epic day. We can’t do that every weekend, but …

: Approaching noon and the beach is still rather empty. It’s a beautiful day. Light breeze, …

: Approaching noon and the beach is still rather empty. It’s a beautiful day. Light breeze, Passing …

: We made it. Hapuna State beach park

: We made it. Hapuna State beach park

: Loaded up for a beach day. Chairs Tent Boogie boards Towels Food. Lots Drinks Sun screen Music. Go

: Loaded up for a beach day. Chairs Tent Boogie boards Towels Food. Lots Drinks Sun screen Music. Go

: Low and behold. I figured out why the delete button on my 12” MacBook wasn’t working. …

: Low and behold. I figured out why the delete button on my 12” MacBook wasn’t working. The function …

: On one of our mechanics tool box

: On one of our mechanics tool box

: I've been all Apple products for years, but Apple is changing. I am having a harder time giving …

: I’ve been all Apple products for years, but Apple is changing. I am having a harder time …

: My said “you don’t have to shut up, just stop talking”. Er...ok

: My said “you don’t have to shut up, just stop talking”. Er…ok

: 30 days in the hole …

: 30 days in the hole music.apple.com

: The first Presidential election that I voted in was 1980, for Reagan. I was a conservative leaning …

: The first Presidential election that I voted in was 1980, for Reagan. I was a conservative leaning …

: This album was released over 50 years ago and still stands up. It was a game changer for island …

: This album was released over 50 years ago and still stands up. It was a game changer for island …

: When I started on my road to losing weight and taking back control of my health 2 years ago, I was a …

: When I started on my road to losing weight and taking back control of my health 2 years ago, I was a …

: Current status. Kukio beach.

: Current status. Kukio beach.

: As COVID drags on, more and more public officials who were reasonably competent before COVID have …

: As COVID drags on, more and more public officials who were reasonably competent before COVID have …

: Mail [daringfireball.net](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2020/08/15/sullivan-trump-usps)

: Mail daringfireball.net

: Thinking back on the good ole days when news site were more about page views that paywalls.

: Thinking back on the good ole days when news site were more about page views that paywalls.

: I’m not surprised at the quality of the CBS Champions League coverage. They’ve been …

: I’m not surprised at the quality of the CBS Champions League coverage. They’ve been doing sports for …

: I’m sure the best constitutional legal minds are pouring over the laws and precedents on how …

: I’m sure the best constitutional legal minds are pouring over the laws and precedents on how to push …

: You can’t very well quarantine inmates and more …

: You can’t very well quarantine inmates and more bigislandnow.com

: This was amazing - Exactly what Daring Fireball, John Gruber said: [‘2020: An Isolation …

: This was amazing - Exactly what Daring Fireball, John Gruber said: ‘2020: An Isolation Odyssey’

: This just happened

: This just happened

: Look I can post from Gluon. No crashing [@vincent](https://micro.blog/vincent)

: Look I can post from Gluon. No crashing @vincent

: I love my Airpod Pros, I watch a lot of movies on my iPhone and use wired headphones. My Airpods …

: I love my Airpod Pros, I watch a lot of movies on my iPhone and use wired headphones. My Airpods …

: Hawaii was good about containing COVID until the lockdown ended. The biggest error Hawaii made was …

: Hawaii was good about containing COVID until the lockdown ended. The biggest error Hawaii made was …

: Yes, That’s Maui in the distance

: Yes, That’s Maui in the distance

: Watching Interstellar for the first time in a while. Paying extra attention to the soundtrack. What …

: Watching Interstellar for the first time in a while. Paying extra attention to the soundtrack. What …

: My daily steps during the last few weeks of lockdown and getting back to work. Feels good to move.

: My daily steps during the last few weeks of lockdown and getting back to work. Feels good to move.

: I was never a comic book fan, though I’m a big fan of Marvel and DC movies. I feel for the DC …

: I was never a comic book fan, though I’m a big fan of Marvel and DC movies. I feel for the DC comics …

: Hawaii had it highest ever (all mail in) primary election voter turn out, but 52% still means a …

: Hawaii had it highest ever (all mail in) primary election voter turn out, but 52% still means a …

: Hawaii (O`ahu) has really blown it. They thought it was over. Hawaii Island and Kauai will have …

: [Hawaii (O`ahu)](https://rt.live/us/HI) has really blown it. They thought it was over. Hawaii Island …

: I can’t wait for the end of time... …

: I can’t wait for the end of time… music.apple.com

: My favorite everyday knife. A 5” utility knive from the Edge of Belgravia knife company. Have …

: My favorite everyday knife. A 5” utility knive from the Edge of Belgravia knife company. Have 3 …

: I’m enjoying Formula E way more than F1

: I’m enjoying Formula E way more than F1

: There are so many “Harvard Educated" idiots, that it totally degrades the idea of …

: There are so many “Harvard Educated” idiots, that it totally degrades the idea of “Harvard …

: Went for a long walk on the beach side path at the Four Season Hualalai at Ka’upulehu. The hotel is …

: Went for a long walk on the beach side path at the Four Season Hualalai at Ka’upulehu. The …

: Took the boys for a walk along the shore at the Four Seasons Hualalai at Ka’upulehu. The …

: Took the boys for a walk along the shore at the Four Seasons Hualalai at Ka’upulehu. The hotel is …

: I am so over Adobe (and other)subscription model, I think I’m spoiled by the Setapp …

: I am so over Adobe (and other)subscription model, I think I’m spoiled by the Setapp subscription …

: Hawaii's primary is today, lots of important local races. It's all mail in election. Totally secure.

: Hawaii’s primary is today, lots of important local races. It’s all mail in election. …

: Italy of bust I wish we were in a position to move to Italy. Just came accross a property in Bore, Parma, Emilia …

: Italy of bust I wish we were in a position to move to Italy. Just came accross a property in Bore, Parma, Emilia …

: I had a Toshiba laptop in 1986 , my first portable. it was clunky with a fold up screen. Daring …

: I had a Toshiba laptop in 1986 , my first portable. it was clunky with a fold up screen. Daring …

: Don’t know

: Don’t know

: Truth is hospitality jobs and that part of economy is not coming back soon, no matter how much we …

: Truth is hospitality jobs and that part of economy is not coming back soon, no matter how much we …

: I've nver used TikTok and don't care about. I only created a Facebook page under pseudonym (My …

: I’ve nver used TikTok and don’t care about. I only created a Facebook page under …

: Just watched Dr Sleep. As a fan of The Shining I very much enjoyed it.

: Just watched Dr Sleep. As a fan of The Shining I very much enjoyed it.

: Taika Waititi is one of my favorite directors. [www.imdb.com](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169806/)

: Taika Waititi is one of my favorite directors. www.imdb.com

:

: Watching Harlem Nights. Love that all star cast. Redd Foxx, Della Reece, Richard Prior, Eddie …

: Watching Harlem Nights. Love that all star cast. Redd Foxx, Della Reece, Richard Prior, Eddie …

: I've been managing F&B teams for most of the last 30 years. Teams of 20-80. I also had full …

: I’ve been managing F&B teams for most of the last 30 years. Teams of 20-80. I also had …

: Day off. Meeting up with and old friend (both types of old). Dealership is closed Sunday and the …

: Day off. Meeting up with and old friend (both types of old). Dealership is closed Sunday and the …

: My Mobile phone path. Most changes because of coverage where I worked. Challenge of living on a …

: My Mobile phone path. Most changes because of coverage where I worked. Challenge of living on a …

: Wish you were here hits me every time I hear it. Such an emotional song about a friend losing his …

: Wish you were here hits me every time I hear it. Such an emotional song about a friend losing his …

: X-Men Movies I watched Marvel Avenger and Guardians 23 movies in chronological order during the lockdown, now the …

: X-Men Movies I watched Marvel Avenger and Guardians 23 movies in chronological order during the lockdown, now the …

: unexpected benefit of losing lots of weight, my persnickety knees, including one with a total …

: unexpected benefit of losing lots of weight, my persnickety knees, including one with a total …

: We mailed in our primary ballot, but will deposit our General election ballots in a county drop box …

: We mailed in our primary ballot, but will deposit our General election ballots in a county drop box …

: Making a pot of chili. I prefer a spicier no bean Texas style version, my wife who’s from the …

: Making a pot of chili. I prefer a spicier no bean Texas style version, my wife who’s from the north …

: This capsule took a beating in the reentry.

: This capsule took a beating in the reentry.

: Bummer that during all of this activity, we only get to see mission control.

: Bummer that during all of this activity, we only get to see mission control.

: I never thought I would walk more in car sales than I did managing Food and Beverage at a resort.

: I never thought I would walk more in car sales than I did managing Food and Beverage at a resort.

: Bartender app still not Big Sur ready. Due to what it does, it likely needs a lot of work.

: Bartender app still not Big Sur ready. Due to what it does, it likely needs a lot of work.

: Good day #Arsenal won the FA Cup #Inter won, finishing only 1 point behind Juve. The #Dodgers romped …

: Good day #Arsenal won the FA Cup #Inter won, finishing only 1 point behind Juve. The #Dodgers romped …

: ** #Arsenal won the FA cup and I sold a 4Runner Premium on the first day of the month. Off the …

: ** #Arsenal won the FA cup and I sold a 4Runner Premium on the first day of the month. Off the …

: The disappointment I have with the electoral college is Hawaii will, for the foreseeable future be …

: The disappointment I have with the electoral college is Hawaii will, for the foreseeable future be …

: Wow, this is right across the street from us. 12 acres staying in open spaces. Big Island Now, Max …

: Wow, this is right across the street from us. 12 acres staying in open spaces. Big Island Now, Max …

: O’ahu is blowing up. No new cases on Hawaii Island for days.

: O’ahu is blowing up. No new cases on Hawaii Island for days.

: I’ve never ever in my life understood blacking out Major League Baseball games in Hawaii. …

: I’ve never ever in my life understood blacking out Major League Baseball games in Hawaii. It’s not …

: I live on an island with among the lowest COVID case counts in the country. I wear a mask indoor and …

: I live on an island with among the lowest COVID case counts in the country. I wear a mask indoor and …

: Not sure for what

: Not sure for what

: Dark and Altered Carbon on Netflix both have the same feeling and similar music.

: Dark and Altered Carbon on Netflix both have the same feeling and similar music.

: I lost it and don’t want it back I’ve lost 60# over the past 3 years. It was purposeful, not due to sickness. I didn’t …

: I lost it and don’t want it back I’ve lost 60# over the past 3 years. It was purposeful, not due to sickness. I didn’t know how much …

: Our Vector was unconnected from the internet and I didn’t know it. I checked the app today …

: Our Vector was unconnected from the internet and I didn’t know it. I checked the app today and it …

: I complained a lot, but it started working a couple of months ago …

: I complained a lot, but it started working a couple of months ago mjtsai.com

: That’s nice and all, but it’s behind a big wall now. …

: That’s nice and all, but it’s behind a big wall now. www.voanews.com

: There are rumblings that if the MLB season collapses, other sports will follow. Interesting that the …

: There are rumblings that if the MLB season collapses, other sports will follow. Interesting that the …

: Oh oh. The MLB season restart may be short lived. 8 COVID cases among the Marlin players. …

: Oh oh. The MLB season restart may be short lived. 8 COVID cases among the Marlin players. They’re …

: The hurricane narrowly missed, but this just happened. Minor shaking. Central pacific hurricane …

: The hurricane narrowly missed, but this just happened. Minor shaking. Central pacific hurricane …

: Almost gone.

: Almost gone.

: It's good to have a fast moving storm, it will go through all of the main Hawaii Island in one day.

: It’s good to have a fast moving storm, it will go through all of the main Hawaii Island in one …

: Just have to say, I've used [Hover](https://www.hover.com) for domains and email for the past 11 …

: Just have to say, I’ve used Hover for domains and email for the past 11 years since I switched …

: A proper cup o joe.

: A proper cup o joe.

: Escape. Get the Led out …

: Escape. Get the Led out music.apple.com

: New housing development.

: New housing development.

: Only two. Today will be three …

: Only two. Today will be three rss.cnn.com

: Hurricane Douglas is passing N of Hawaii Island, Maui is going to get hammered. Then O`ahu. It is …

: Hurricane Douglas is passing N of Hawaii Island, Maui is going to get hammered. Then O`ahu. It is …

: Saw Fleetwood Mac play in Honolulu in 1980. Still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. …

: Saw Fleetwood Mac play in Honolulu in 1980. Still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. …

: Baseball is back …

: Baseball is back music.apple.com

:

: I guess per capita 73 COVID cases in Hawaii is not too bad, but had the since the start 3 days in a …

: I guess per capita 73 COVID cases in Hawaii is not too bad, but had the since the start 3 days in a …

: It’s quieter on Saturdays in service. Only 2 mechanics. They crank the island music and power …

: It’s quieter on Saturdays in service. Only 2 mechanics. They crank the island music and power …

: Working today. Will keep one eye on the hurricane all day. We should feel effects starting later. …

: Working today. Will keep one eye on the hurricane all day. We should feel effects starting later. …

: Amazing - he's genius: kottke.org, Jason Kottke: [Lin-Manuel Miranda Breaks Down His Biggest Hit …

: Amazing - he’s genius: kottke.org, Jason Kottke: Lin-Manuel Miranda Breaks Down His Biggest …

: A new customer looking at the 4Runner

: A new customer looking at the 4Runner

: Current Home Screen.

: Current Home Screen.

: The #Dodgers have awakened

: The #Dodgers have awakened

: Sure looks like the gangs in Chicago are trying re instill their street authority.

: Sure looks like the gangs in Chicago are trying re instill their street authority.

: Trump’s Kent State is coming. There will be some young federal agent somewhere facing up to …

: Trump’s Kent State is coming. There will be some young federal agent somewhere facing up to …

: “We're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl, year after year”

: “We’re just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl, year after year”

: Why not 2020. We have an event at the dealership on Sunday.

: Why not 2020. We have an event at the dealership on Sunday.

: I was 10 years old when Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon. It was one of the very few things shown …

: I was 10 years old when Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon. It was one of the very few things shown …

: An older but a giddie. Haven’t seen it for years. Found it in an old Mac Bag.

: An older but a giddie. Haven’t seen it for years. Found it in an old Mac Bag.

: First stab at a crusty baguette, Didn't come out perfect. I had cut the recipe in half and think it …

: First stab at a crusty baguette, Didn’t come out perfect. I had cut the recipe in half and …

: The Fix, Amber Phillips: [Coronavirus briefings are coming back. Will they help or hurt …

: The Fix, Amber Phillips: Coronavirus briefings are coming back. Will they help or hurt Trump? Trump …

: My wife has noticed people on Facebook (I don't use it), change their ‘COVID is a hoax" tune …

: My wife has noticed people on Facebook (I don’t use it), change their ‘COVID is a hoax” …

: When I used to work in F&B at resorts, it was common for me to walk 12k steps a day. During my 100 …

: When I used to work in F&B at resorts, it was common for me to walk 12k steps a day. During my …

: I would love to see the cast from Rogue One in another movie maybe another look back side story. …

: I would love to see the cast from Rogue One in another movie maybe another look back side story. …

: Local house (Hawaii). All slippers outside

: Local house (Hawaii). All slippers outside

: Kukio beach is public access which is required by law for all Hawaii Resorts , though they only have …

: Kukio beach is public access which is required by law for all Hawaii Resorts , though they only have …

: We came out to the Kukio beach for the first time in years. Kukio is a exclusive residential resort …

: We came out to the Kukio beach for the first time in years. Kukio is a exclusive residential resort …

: Since Airmail is still broken on Bug Sur, gone back to Spark email. Like with any consumer product, …

: Since Airmail is still broken on Bug Sur, gone back to Spark email. Like with any consumer product, …

:

: My geekiness is evaporating with age, or maybe I just don’t have the patience to tinker …

: My geekiness is evaporating with age, or maybe I just don’t have the patience to tinker anymore. I …

: Our choice of political parties in Hawaii. It’s a democracy and all, but this is a little …

: Our choice of political parties in Hawaii. It’s a democracy and all, but this is a little silly.

: [Just in time production](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-in-time_manufacturing) for auto …

: Just in time production for auto manufacturing has come back to bite. The S. Korean company that …

: Rock and Roll Girls …

: Rock and Roll Girls music.apple.com

: Boom [www.youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlw4NohB678&feature=share)

: Boom www.youtube.com/watch

: So I guess the NBCsports app is dead. It’s all on Peacock????

: So I guess the NBCsports app is dead. It’s all on Peacock????

: It’s taken a few months and a few back and forths, but my trademark application for …

: It’s taken a few months and a few back and forths, but my trademark application for “Hawaiiboy” is …

: I’m a former chef, but when I see a headline “Easy recipe for _____”. I expect …

: I’m a former chef, but when I see a headline “Easy recipe for _____”. I expect 3 or 4 ingredients …

: This is awesome; [Vorticity 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y157GkkrEp0&feature=youtu.be) (4K) We …

: This is awesome; Vorticity 3 (4K) We don’t get weather like that in Hawaii - you know the …

: #Trump solved it, Testing causes COVID-19, if we stop testing and we'll have no cases.

: #Trump solved it, Testing causes COVID-19, if we stop testing and we’ll have no cases.

: Well well. A new low today. In a good way. I have lost 53 pounds in the past year. Slow and steady, …

: Well well. A new low today. In a good way. I have lost 53 pounds in the past year. Slow and steady, …

: The Boogaloos can go to hell [How Hawaiian Shirts Fight Extremism - Honolulu Magazine - July 2020 - …

: The Boogaloos can go to hell How Hawaiian Shirts Fight Extremism - Honolulu Magazine - July 2020 - …

: Love it [Laugh along as Apple takes on 'the whole working-from-home …

: Love it Laugh along as Apple takes on ‘the whole working-from-home thing’

: Dark fans. Here’s a podcast …

: Dark fans. Here’s a podcast twitter.com

: The most annoying niggles of Big Sur for me are the daily occurrence my Mac freezing forcing …

: The most annoying niggles of Big Sur for me are the daily occurrence my Mac freezing forcing …

:

: Hmmm. I’m writing a post and Gluon didn’t crash. It’s a good sign for Monday …

: Hmmm. I’m writing a post and Gluon didn’t crash. It’s a good sign for Monday morning. @vincent

: I love my 2015 13” MacBook Pro. The ports, the memory, the functionality. I hope it lasts a …

: I love my 2015 13” MacBook Pro. The ports, the memory, the functionality. I hope it lasts a couple …

: Down to the last episode of Netflix's Dark. I’m totally into it. But much like Matrix, I will …

: Down to the last episode of Netflix’s Dark. I’m totally into it. But much like Matrix, I will …

: Hang on, I'll be right there, can't be any worse than up here.

: Hang on, I’ll be right there, can’t be any worse than up here.

: Baking sourdough starter discard crackers for the first time. They’re in the over now. …

: Baking sourdough starter discard crackers for the first time. They’re in the over now. We’ll see

: I have unsubscribed from so many email newsletters and marketing emails that my inbox is mostly …

: I have unsubscribed from so many email newsletters and marketing emails that my inbox is mostly …

: I need to find out how I can travel into one of Darks past time periods and do this all over. …

: I need to find out how I can travel into one of Darks past time periods and do this all over. I’d …

: 1975

: Home

: Home

: Guess I’m not getting those masks that I ordered. …

: Guess I’m not getting those masks that I ordered. losangeles.cbslocal.com

: School in Hawaii returns Aug 3 with a number of caveats. Only 2 days a week, based on last name and …

: School in Hawaii returns Aug 3 with a number of caveats. Only 2 days a week, based on last name and …

: Woke up to the new watch beta

: Woke up to the new watch beta

: Think I can file my 100 day stay at home under “life is what happens while you’re …

: Think I can file my 100 day stay at home under “life is what happens while you’re waiting for …

: I’ll pay a subscription for an app that I use daily, but can’t do it for an app that …

: I’ll pay a subscription for an app that I use daily, but can’t do it for an app that does a single …

: Spent some time doing a text search of the constitution, cannot find any constitutional right to not …

: Spent some time doing a text search of the constitution, cannot find any constitutional right to not …

: Guess we won’t ever be able to buy Lysol again. Still haven’t seen Clorox wipes in the …

: Guess we won’t ever be able to buy Lysol again. Still haven’t seen Clorox wipes in the store since, …

: We all need a friend now and then

: We all need a friend now and then

: Zuck and Bezos are teflon. Heartless and justing sitting back and piling up the $$$$.. Most …

: Zuck and Bezos are teflon. Heartless and justing sitting back and piling up the $$$$.. Most …

: And the biggest ahole [www.bbc.co.uk](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53311792)

: And the biggest ahole www.bbc.co.uk

: It’s officially the #TrumpVirus

: It’s officially the #TrumpVirus

: A nice house lot in Hawaii. Just steps from the ocean. It’s only 3 feet under lava

: A nice house lot in Hawaii. Just steps from the ocean. It’s only 3 feet under lava

: It's almost comical (muscle memory). I've participated in so many Betas, OS and apps. I have …

: It’s almost comical (muscle memory). I’ve participated in so many Betas, OS and apps. I …

: Used to do a lot of carpentry, built shelf systems to fit where we lived. I would typically just …

: Used to do a lot of carpentry, built shelf systems to fit where we lived. I would typically just …

: I’ll just say this, then shut up on politics for now. Trump’s limited arsenal for …

: I’ll just say this, then shut up on politics for now. Trump’s limited arsenal for response to any …

: My birthday present. Yum

: My birthday present. Yum

: The boss bought us all huge Chili dogs and onions rings today, since we had to work. He wins

: The boss bought us all huge Chili dogs and onions rings today, since we had to work. He wins

: Well Hawaii us up to 999 COVID cases, but Hawaii island is still the safest place.

: Well Hawaii us up to 999 COVID cases, but Hawaii island is still the safest place.

: Masked up at the dealership

: Masked up at the dealership

: Don’t you mean you caution about drunk driving ANYTIME!!!! …

: Don’t you mean you caution about drunk driving ANYTIME!!!! bigislandnow.com

: Almost finished season 1 of Dark. What an addictive show.

: Almost finished season 1 of Dark. What an addictive show.

: It was great returning to work. I am with a great team.

: It was great returning to work. I am with a great team.

: Now if Biden could just not talk off the cuff and let his team do their job …

: Now if Biden could just not talk off the cuff and let his team do their job www.npr.org

: First day on the job. COVID has done a job on auto supplies. It’s smaller suppliers that have …

: First day on the job. COVID has done a job on auto supplies. It’s smaller suppliers that have the …

: Twitterific is acting strange on Big Sur, Going to Tweetbot for now.

: Twitterific is acting strange on Big Sur, Going to Tweetbot for now.

: More thoughts, 100 days is longest I've been off work since I was 16 years old. Always had at least …

: More thoughts, 100 days is longest I’ve been off work since I was 16 years old. Always had at …

: Stay at Home analytics 100 days - **Sleep: ** Week of March 23 Avg. Time in Bed 6hr 47 min / Avg sleep 5hr 46 min. - …

: Stay at Home analytics 100 days - **Sleep: ** Week of March 23 Avg. Time in Bed 6hr 47 min / Avg sleep 5hr 46 min. - …

: Goldman-Sachs declined me for an Apple Card- mid 700 credit score, good debt to credit ratio, likely …

: Goldman-Sachs declined me for an Apple Card- mid 700 credit score, good debt to credit ratio, likely …

: It's kind of cool how the Apple created for me playlists pull other songs from the albums of artists …

: It’s kind of cool how the Apple created for me playlists pull other songs from the albums of …

: My wife has become very anti Amazon. Bezos is a kagilionaire and just keeps building more homes, …

: My wife has become very anti Amazon. Bezos is a kagilionaire and just keeps building more homes, …

: My last Honey Do project before I go back to work on Wednesday. Paint this rusty screen door.

: My last Honey Do project before I go back to work on Wednesday. Paint this rusty screen door.

: I have a library of ebooks from Amazon (and a few in iBooks) that are resisting conversion. I'll …

: I have a library of ebooks from Amazon (and a few in iBooks) that are resisting conversion. …

: I’ve used a number of sleep tracking apps from when I was in the hotel industry & lacked …

: I’ve used a number of sleep tracking apps from when I was in the hotel industry & lacked sleep. …

: #MediaMonday I’ve always been a fan of the Jason Kottke blog [https://kottke.org]() Just good …

: #MediaMonday I've always been a fan of the Jason Kottke blog [https://kottke.org]() Just good stuff, …

: Testing

: Testing

: First meal out since February. Early Birthday …

: First meal out since February. Early Birthday dinner

: 27 new cases in Hawaii. We’re seeing cases from travel despite the quarantine. This is far …

: 27 new cases in Hawaii. We’re seeing cases from travel despite the quarantine. This is far from …

: Cancelled Facebook 4 years ago, Dropbox 3 years ago, Evernote this week. Pulling back.

: Cancelled Facebook 4 years ago, Dropbox 3 years ago, Evernote this week. Pulling back.

: With focus on picking up a book (albeit on a Kindle) rather that a device, I’ve unsubscribed …

: With focus on picking up a book (albeit on a Kindle) rather that a device, I’ve unsubscribed from …

: I can read again. My internal reading switch, that had shut off years ago has been switched back on. Since forever, …

: I can read again. My internal reading switch, that had shut off years ago has been switched back on. Since forever, …

: I’m done with politics. It’s getting too much. Every day it seems to be more corrupt …

: I’m done with politics. It’s getting too much. Every day it seems to be more corrupt and …

: How I spent my 100 day Spring vacation I go back to Work Wednesday, been home for 100 days. My Wife has worked at home since mid 2018 This …

: How I spent my 100 day Spring vacation I go back to Work Wednesday, been home for 100 days. My Wife has worked at home since mid 2018 This …

: A great day. The sunset one way and a rainbow 🌈 up the mountain. …

: A great day. The sunset one way and a rainbow 🌈 up the mountain.

: Biden needs to stop stretching the truth, that is Trump’s job.

: Biden needs to stop stretching the truth, that is Trump’s job.

: Was just recalling the quote I used to use in social media presentations to businesses 15 years ago …

: Was just recalling the quote I used to use in social media presentations to businesses 15 years ago …

: This is the swimming beach at Mauna Lani. This area was covered with rocks and was cleared when the …

: This is the swimming beach at Mauna Lani. This area was covered with rocks and was cleared when the …

: Rereading Thoreau’s Walden for the first time since college. Back then I read it on …

: Rereading Thoreau’s Walden for the first time since college. Back then I read it on assignment. This …

: Back at the Mauna Lani Bay Club beach with the boys. The hotel is still closed, so not …

: Back at the Mauna Lani Bay Club beach with the boys. The hotel is still closed, so not crowded

: Typically during a beta I keep an index card near my Mac and note any issues to send to Apple. …

: Typically during a beta I keep an index card near my Mac and note any issues to send to Apple. It’s …

: I installed Big Sur on my every day machine. I want to see it through the Beta period in daily use. …

: I installed Big Sur on my every day machine. I want to see it through the Beta period in daily use. …

: Hawaii Island is still doing very good with COVID despite O`ahu seeing an uptick. My wife and I …

: Hawaii Island is still doing very good with COVID despite O`ahu seeing an uptick. My wife and I …

: I still have getting my Italian passport on my radar via Jure Sanguinis. This won’t happen …

: I still have getting my Italian passport on my radar via Jure Sanguinis. This won’t happen for a …

: Certain sports are becoming less fun. Liverpool/Mancity, Real/Barca, Bayern, Juve dominate. their …

: Certain sports are becoming less fun. Liverpool/Mancity, Real/Barca, Bayern, Juve dominate. their …

: Giving up trying to download my app.net archive. I’m not geeky enough to write a script and …

: Giving up trying to download my app.net archive. I’m not geeky enough to write a script and had too …

: Looks like Trump wants to burn down the house on the way out, try to set up Biden for failure.

: Looks like Trump wants to burn down the house on the way out, try to set up Biden for failure.

: The Hey app looks interesting for a higher volume email user. I've been persistently unsubscribing …

: The Hey app looks interesting for a higher volume email user. I’ve been persistently …

: Finally done with Evernote, it's bloated black hole. Everything exported.

: Finally done with Evernote, it’s bloated black hole. Everything exported.

: Relishing these last days of my "safer at home" time. Back to work July 1.

: Relishing these last days of my “safer at home” time. Back to work July 1.

: Seeing people flock to bars and beaches in the face of COVID is idiotic. I've been going to the …

: Seeing people flock to bars and beaches in the face of COVID is idiotic. I’ve been going to …

: One Screen. Taking full advantage of the App Library. One app folder in the dock for 2nd layer …

: One Screen. Taking full advantage of the App Library. One app folder in the dock for 2nd layer …

: used the Fluid app to get the browser version of Micro.blog and all of it's features on my Mac …

: used the Fluid app to get the browser version of Micro.blog and all of it’s features on my Mac …

: Knowing what I know about certain parts of the country, systematic racism will simply not go away in …

: Knowing what I know about certain parts of the country, systematic racism will simply not go away in …

: New iPhone home screen. All on one screen with apps I use daily so the app library is the 2nd …

: New iPhone home screen. All on one screen with apps I use daily so the app library is the 2nd …

: So many good shows hitting the streaming services in July and I go back to work next week. Far less …

: So many good shows hitting the streaming services in July and I go back to work next week. Far less …

: Beta fun. A number of apps don’t go beyond a white screen. Will give it an update or two …

: Beta fun. A number of apps don’t go beyond a white screen. Will give it an update or two before I …

: I’ve had basically the same iPhone screen and folder set up through the last 3 of 4 phones. …

: I’ve had basically the same iPhone screen and folder set up through the last 3 of 4 phones. Going …

: As I go through my day, I come across more apps that aren't ready for IOS14. A few don't work on …

: As I go through my day, I come across more apps that aren’t ready for IOS14. A few don’t …

: My Apple Music curated “My Favorites” hit it out of the park this week, I've listened …

: My Apple Music curated “My Favorites” hit it out of the park this week, I’ve listened 2x …

: We get to boo the Astros too this short season #Dodgers West - Los Angeles Dodgers - Los Angeles …

: We get to boo the Astros too this short season #Dodgers West - Los Angeles Dodgers - Los Angeles …

: Moved a bunch of apps to the IOS app library and set up a widget stack. The future is upon us.

: Moved a bunch of apps to the IOS app library and set up a widget stack. The future is upon us.

: Couldn’t pul the trigger on Hey, Can't justify the $99/year. Nice idea, the timing sucks, …

: Couldn’t pul the trigger on Hey, Can’t justify the $99/year. Nice idea, the timing sucks, …

: Apple Maps has always been annoyingly a few steps behind here in Hawaii. I will exclusively use …

: Apple Maps has always been annoyingly a few steps behind here in Hawaii. I will exclusively use …

: My weight loss has plateaued for a week so I did a modified fast today. I've had about 3oz of ham …

: My weight loss has plateaued for a week so I did a modified fast today. I’ve had about 3oz of …

: Was just reminded, on early MacOS betas I have to return to a few stock apps until the Devs catch …

: Was just reminded, on early MacOS betas I have to return to a few stock apps until the Devs catch …

: Really like the app library

: Really like the app library

: No luck on WatchOS - getting an error on the page.

: No luck on WatchOS - getting an error on the page.

: IOS 14 installed, that's the quickest I've ever been able to get a Beta, being in Hawaii - last US …

: IOS 14 installed, that’s the quickest I’ve ever been able to get a Beta, being in Hawaii …

: I use primarily Mac and iPhone. Never worked iPad into any workflow, still a consumption device for …

: I use primarily Mac and iPhone. Never worked iPad into any workflow, still a consumption device for …

: Patience my young padawan

: Patience my young padawan

: One frustration I've had with AirPod is moving between devices, hopefully their fix works. I use …

: One frustration I’ve had with AirPod is moving between devices, hopefully their fix works. I …

: Kawaihae Harbor. Paddled our of here many many times …

: Kawaihae Harbor. Paddled our of here many many times

:

: The Hey / Apple kerfuffle The Hey / Apple controversy sure hit a nerve this week. I’m not a Developer, I’m a …

: The Hey / Apple kerfuffle The Hey / Apple controversy sure hit a nerve this week. I’m not a Developer, I’m a Consumer, I know …

: Found this photo from 1983 of the Puna Sugar Company offices a few days before closing, having been …

: Found this photo from 1983 of the Puna Sugar Company offices a few days before closing, having been …

: Just watched A Well Spent Life 1971 A tribute to the Texas songster, Mance Lipscomb Loved it, lots …

: Just watched A Well Spent Life 1971 A tribute to the Texas songster, Mance Lipscomb Loved it, lots …

: Embarking on a new careeer, kind of In my career, I've sold: - Beer (Miller and Heineken) - Water - Juices - Wine - Kendall-Jackson back …

: Embarking on a new careeer, kind of In my career, I’ve sold: - Beer (Miller and Heineken) - Water - Juices - Wine - …

: Looks like the barrier to any change in police depts is the police unions. They can all hide behind …

: Looks like the barrier to any change in police depts is the police unions. They can all hide behind …

: I believe a good measure of our society is what level of [Quality of life] across the board is, top …

: I believe a good measure of our society is what level of [Quality of life] across the board is, top …

: Guarantee Obama would have been out talking to the crowd rather hiding in a fortified bunker (eg …

: Guarantee Obama would have been out talking to the crowd rather hiding in a fortified bunker (eg …

: Any war with China would be trouble for Hawaii [c Ngflip.it](https://flip.it/iq7w-9) In a war with …

: Any war with China would be trouble for Hawaii c Ngflip.it In a war with China, the US Navy’s …

: [Great article on …

: Great article on Looting. “People with a lot to lose don’t do things like that. The question you …

: When I lived in Los Angeles in the early ‘80, I had an employee who was originally from …

: When I lived in Los Angeles in the early ‘80, I had an employee who was originally from Watts. He …

: As I get older I don’t need as much computer and don’t need the latest one. Plus …

: As I get older I don’t need as much computer and don’t need the latest one. Plus there’s the …

: Good info. Trumps makes a victory lap and Hawaii is at 20% unemployment[May's unemployment numbers …

: Good info. Trumps makes a victory lap and Hawaii is at 20% unemploymentMay’s unemployment …

: My Mom’s family is from Louisville KY going back to the 1780s (one of the founding families) …

: My Mom’s family is from Louisville KY going back to the 1780s (one of the founding families) I’ve …

: I can’t give any more attention or energy towards Trump. He doesn’t and never did care …

: I can’t give any more attention or energy towards Trump. He doesn’t and never did care and will …

: I deleted Quibi till TMobile gave it to me free, I still don’t use the app. Nothing looks …

: I deleted Quibi till TMobile gave it to me free, I still don’t use the app. Nothing looks …

: In Net NewsWire I generally have 4 folders (there's a few un-filed misc items) News, Sports, Tech …

: In Net NewsWire I generally have 4 folders (there’s a few un-filed misc items) News, Sports, …

: Seeing daily articles about how fast the vaccine will come out. They’re giving up more …

: Seeing daily articles about how fast the vaccine will come out. They’re giving up more testing for …

: My Mac must be too old (2015rMBP), I’m on 10.15, but don't have the battery health feature or …

: My Mac must be too old (2015rMBP), I’m on 10.15, but don’t have the battery health feature or …

: Yay! [9to5mac.com](https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/03/apple-bundle-services-code/) iOS 13.5.5 code …

: Yay! 9to5mac.com iOS 13.5.5 code provides evidence of future Apple services bundle in development

: Going back and rereading Walden. It’s been about 30 years.

: Going back and rereading Walden. It’s been about 30 years.

: I quit FB 4 years ago, do not trust their policies and their aim. I have an account under a …

: I quit FB 4 years ago, do not trust their policies and their aim. I have an account under a …

: 😷

: 😷

: The ISS course is shifting North, we should get about 6 nights in row with a chance of spotting it. …

: The ISS course is shifting North, we should get about 6 nights in row with a chance of spotting it. …

: Reading about how many Hawaii businesses passed on PPP loans due to the strings attached. Reminds of …

: Reading about how many Hawaii businesses passed on PPP loans due to the strings attached. Reminds of …

: My Mom is from Kentucky, her Family are racists. My Mom and G’mother would try to keep it …

: My Mom is from Kentucky, her Family are racists. My Mom and G’mother would try to keep it under …

: [Economist: Tens of thousands could leave Hawaii amid slow economic …

: Economist: Tens of thousands could leave Hawaii amid slow economic recovery

: I need a news detox. It’s not a denial of what’s happening, it’s for my own …

: I need a news detox. It’s not a denial of what’s happening, it’s for my own sanity.

: [rss.cnn.com](http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/p58VLD-lZFI/amanpour-houston-art-acevedo-g …

: rss.cnn.com ‘Keep your mouth shut,’ police chief responds to Trump

: Not sure if it’s my iPhone or #T-Mobile but often my phone won’t connect to the …

: Not sure if it’s my iPhone or #T-Mobile but often my phone won’t connect to the network and I need …

: Hawaii's Ethnic Tapestry It’s interesting, all that's happening all across America has caused me to think back on …

: Hawaii's Ethnic Tapestry It’s interesting, all that’s happening all across America has caused me to think back on …

: Crypto 2019 boxd.it

: Crypto 2019 [boxd.it](https://boxd.it/kOHS)

: All I have are Hawaiian or Aloha shirts. I have local knowledge. [Reyns …

: All I have are Hawaiian or Aloha shirts. I have local knowledge. Reyns Spooner are a more …

: The Patio by Beth Cooper - Maui Microblog art and drawing challenge.

: The Patio by Beth Cooper - Maui Microblog art and drawing challenge.

: As California goes, so goes Hawaii Tourism - 39.4% from the U.S. West - 20.8% from the U.S. East - …

: As California goes, so goes Hawaii Tourism 39.4% from the U.S. West 20.8% from the U.S. East 18.3% …

: Very cool![](https://hawaiiboy.micro.blog/uploads/2020/b1e4221c4b.jpg) …

: Very cool

: Fresh Sunday Morning biscuits going into the oven.

: Fresh Sunday Morning biscuits going into the oven.

: Oh

: Oh

: Was seriously considering canceling my Twitter account, even exported my data. Then all of this …

: Was seriously considering canceling my Twitter account, even exported my data. Then all of this …

: They Kill Black Boys on mopeds. …

: They Kill Black Boys on mopeds. music.apple.com

: Black Lives Matter Native American Lives Matter Hispanic American Lives Matter Asian American Lives …

: Black Lives Matter Native American Lives Matter Hispanic American Lives Matter Asian American Lives …

: [Analysis: Yes, there is misinformation in Minneapolis. No, it's not all Russia's …

: Analysis: Yes, there is misinformation in Minneapolis. No, it’s not all Russia’s fault.

: Beautiful day after lots of rain during the week.

: Beautiful day after lots of rain during the week.

: I am absolutely convinced there is a ton of false media from forces beyond our country. I’m …

: I am absolutely convinced there is a ton of false media from forces beyond our country. I’m …

: Loved the exchange between the Falcon launch team and flight crew. Never really heard that kind of …

: Loved the exchange between the Falcon launch team and flight crew. Never really heard that kind of …

: I think I’m anticipating the return of Baseball more than any other sport. Baseball has a …

: I think I’m anticipating the return of Baseball more than any other sport. Baseball has a calming …

: Eye surgery on Thursday means multiple eye drops for days.

: Eye surgery on Thursday means multiple eye drops for days.

: Yoga. By Beth Cooper - Maui Microblog art challenge. I’m not an artist by the broad stretch …

: Yoga. By Beth Cooper - Maui Microblog art challenge. I’m not an artist by the broad stretch of the …

: That's the pot calling the kettle black [Trump slams White House protesters as 'just there to cause …

: That’s the pot calling the kettle black Trump slams White House protesters as ‘just …

: When Trump sends in the military this will get ugly. Go listen to CSN&Y Ohio: “What if you …

: When Trump sends in the military this will get ugly. Go listen to CSN&Y Ohio: “What if you knew …

: Vast of the Night (Prime) 2019 [boxd.it](https://boxd.it/kJyc)

: Vast of the Night (Prime) 2019 boxd.it

: Reading about how Apple wants to eliminate all phone ports. My 2 favorite music earphones are wired …

: Reading about how Apple wants to eliminate all phone ports. My 2 favorite music earphones are wired …

: Nerdy tools for small things.

: Nerdy tools for small things.

: Lost 17 pounds (so far) since laid off and stay at home order. Would like to drop 13 more.

: Lost 17 pounds (so far) since laid off and stay at home order. Would like to drop 13 more.

: Welcome to Trump’s Great America …

: Welcome to Trump’s Great America www.voanews.com Arrest of CNN Crew in Minneapolis a …

: I've use the #Airmail email app for a long time and has #Spark as 2nd fiddle, but Airmail is so …

: I’ve use the #Airmail email app for a long time and has #Spark as 2nd fiddle, but Airmail is …

: Breakheart Pass 1975 boxd.it

: Breakheart Pass 1975 [boxd.it](https://boxd.it/20Fm)

: Peace out dawg - by Beth Cooper - Maui Micro.blog drawing and art challenge.

: Peace out dawg - by Beth Cooper - Maui Micro.blog drawing and art challenge.

: I’m waiting for 4 outstanding backed Kickstarter projects. All but one is late (one is …

: I’m waiting for 4 outstanding backed Kickstarter projects. All but one is late (one is actually …

: I have news fatigue

: I have news fatigue

: Memorable #Dodgers

: Memorable #Dodgers

: That was a different experience post, or within COVID. Lots of extra cleaning and checks and …

: That was a different experience post, or within COVID. Lots of extra cleaning and checks and …

: Really enjoying the 1988 World Series with Vin Scully on play by play.

: Really enjoying the 1988 World Series with Vin Scully on play by play.

: I was diagnosed with a detached retina last Oct. got that fixed, had the temporary oil removed in …

: I was diagnosed with a detached retina last Oct. got that fixed, had the temporary oil removed in …

: My very cluttered desk from 2010. MacBook Pro with Cinema Display. Now I don’t have desk now. …

: My very cluttered desk from 2010. MacBook Pro with Cinema Display. Now I don’t have desk now. Just a …

: Channel surfing and found the 1988 World Series. Dodgers v As. Game 4. Vin Scully doing the play by …

: Channel surfing and found the 1988 World Series. Dodgers v As. Game 4. Vin Scully doing the play by …

: I had this CD back in the day. Still enjoy listening to it.

: I had this CD back in the day. Still enjoy listening to it.

: Gonna be fun watching Trump and Twitter duke it out.

: Gonna be fun watching Trump and Twitter duke it out.

: These type old general merchandise stores were all over the islands from plantation days. Many are …

: These type old general merchandise stores were all over the islands from plantation days. Many are …

: As we all enjoy the diversion of SpaceX, the 800# gorilla looms

: As we all enjoy the diversion of SpaceX, the 800# gorilla looms

: Devs, please do not ask me to sign up for a beta then immediately try to sell me an in app purchase …

: Devs, please do not ask me to sign up for a beta then immediately try to sell me an in app purchase …

: Trump won't [shut down …

: Trump won’t shut down Twitter, he won’t have an outlet.

: Here's another off of O`ahu

: Here’s another off of O`ahu

: Looking thru old pix. This was my final canoe race 2006/05/07 Molokai - Oahu race. I blew out my …

: Looking thru old pix. This was my final canoe race 2006/05/07 Molokai - Oahu race. I blew out my …

: Martini Afternoon by Beth Cooper

: Martini Afternoon by Beth Cooper

: Lots of press today on Hawaii Tourism. Lt Gov wants to open in July. Economist say soonest is Sept. …

: Lots of press today on Hawaii Tourism. Lt Gov wants to open in July. Economist say soonest is Sept. …

: I've had Poolside.fm in a browser tab since I found it a few months ago. …

: I’ve had Poolside.fm in a browser tab since I found it a few months ago. …

: 2/2 most restaurants have built a clientele based on a specific type of food, flavor profile, …

: 2/2 most restaurants have built a clientele based on a specific type of food, flavor profile, …

: 1/2 Restaurant owners should've already run the numbers vs. their financial model. Most will find …

: ½ Restaurant owners should’ve already run the numbers vs. their financial model. Most …

: Most hotels offer a breakfast buffet. It works financially. Less staffing. Easier to manage …

: Most hotels offer a breakfast buffet. It works financially. Less staffing. Easier to manage …

: My mood …

: My mood music.apple.com

: I figure we'll all know in about a week if the debauchery and lack of COVID common sense has put us …

: I figure we’ll all know in about a week if the debauchery and lack of COVID common sense has …

: Sonic the Hedgehog boxd.it

: Sonic the Hedgehog [boxd.it](https://boxd.it/gdK8)

: We got to the beach early, when we left the parking lot was …

: We got to the beach early, when we left the parking lot was full

: I have ancestors and relatives who fight in the Revolutionary war, Civil war, Mexican American War, …

: I have ancestors and relatives who fight in the Revolutionary war, Civil war, Mexican American War, …

: Came back to Hapuna State Beach Park today. The beach is open now. Everyone here is behaving and …

: Came back to Hapuna State Beach Park today. The beach is open now. Everyone here is behaving and …

: On another note, not renewing AppleNews+ come on Apple give us a bundle option. The Disney+ bundle …

: On another note, not renewing AppleNews+ come on Apple give us a bundle option. The Disney+ bundle …

: My wife keeps saying I should go for one of those remote tech jobs, problem is, I was never a …

: My wife keeps saying I should go for one of those remote tech jobs, problem is, I was never a …

: By Curtis Wilson Cost 1990 Always loved this one. Small shacks like this dot the countryside on Maui …

: By Curtis Wilson Cost 1990 Always loved this one. Small shacks like this dot the countryside on Maui …

: The community pool is empty. Everyone went out. Please don’t bring any viruses back to our …

: The community pool is empty. Everyone went out. Please don’t bring any viruses back to our safe …

: Everything but the Girl. Always liked them. …

: Everything but the Girl. Always liked them. music.apple.com

: This will be Cinnamon rolls later this afternoon

: This will be Cinnamon rolls later this afternoon

: 3 month window: We rarely use AppleTV+ have 1 year free sub. Only go there for a specific shows now …

: 3 month window: We rarely use AppleTV+ have 1 year free sub. Only go there for a specific shows now …

: My wife said all of her family and friends in North Dakota are posting pictures with fish. Said …

: My wife said all of her family and friends in North Dakota are posting pictures with fish. Said …

: Art of the day 2 Paddles by Beth Cooper

: Art of the day 2 Paddles by Beth Cooper

: Avoiding all politics today, The UK up in arms over the PMs speach today and Trump is. .... well …

: Avoiding all politics today, The UK up in arms over the PMs speach today and Trump is. …. …

: If he didn’t win, I would be more worried. …

: If he didn’t win, I would be more worried. www.voanews.com Biden Wins Hawaii Presidential Primary …

: Based on the number of people out in Kona today (traffic, stores busy, beaches packed). we’re …

: Based on the number of people out in Kona today (traffic, stores busy, beaches packed). we’re cured, …

: This is from my good friend Beth Cooper from Maui. We have been friends for 20+ years, She's like …

: This is from my good friend Beth Cooper from Maui. We have been friends for 20+ years, She’s …

: Vacuum cleaners with headlights. Never has this when I was a kid.

: Vacuum cleaners with headlights. Never has this when I was a kid.

: 5 stores, no yeast. Guess I need to wake up my starter.

: 5 stores, no yeast. Guess I need to wake up my starter.

: This one line encapsulates it all: if you put men who care nothing for competence, complexity, or …

: This one line encapsulates it all: if you put men who care nothing for competence, complexity, or …

: I kind of feel, Trump is causing less harm when he's golfing than when he's sitting the White House …

: I kind of feel, Trump is causing less harm when he’s golfing than when he’s sitting the …

: The results of my first COVID test came back in less than 2 days (not detected))

: The results of my first COVID test came back in less than 2 days (not detected))

: After rain has fallen. …

: After rain has fallen. music.apple.com

: It’s been raining 🌧 here in Kona for most of the afternoon. Not going anywhere, so …

: It’s been raining 🌧 here in Kona for most of the afternoon. Not going anywhere, so it’s no bother.

: Parking, I love this clip from Gary Hustwit's [Urbanized](https://www.ohyouprettythings.com/free). …

: Parking, I love this clip from Gary Hustwit’s Urbanized. free to watch today

: Trump and McConnell will continue their attack on the courts. Try filing a lawsuit in support of a …

: Trump and McConnell will continue their attack on the courts. Try filing a lawsuit in support of a …

: Really enjoying the Marvel [Agent Carter](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3475734/) shorts series. Kind …

: Really enjoying the Marvel Agent Carter shorts series. Kind of like. the Star Wars side stories

: The COVID test felt like when you’re swimming in the ocean and inhale seawater through your …

: The COVID test felt like when you’re swimming in the ocean and inhale seawater through your nose.

: Took the COVID test today. (Pre-medical procedure). It’s was rather unpleasant.

: Took the COVID test today. (Pre-medical procedure). It’s was rather unpleasant.

: My weight loss the last 3 months. Safe-at-home has been good for me.

: My weight loss the last 3 months. Safe-at-home has been good for me.

: How can a Telco promise 10 years of anything? …

: How can a Telco promise 10 years of anything? www.theverge.com T-Mobile’s free mobile service for …

: Unfortunately I may have too many posts to download my app.net history using the 2 new tools just …

: Unfortunately I may have too many posts to download my app.net history using the 2 new tools just …

: If Trump is re-elected because people don’t vote, his attack on right and wrong and the court …

: If Trump is re-elected because people don’t vote, his attack on right and wrong and the court system …

: I have spent way too much time trying to find a way to have my Micro.blog posts flow through …

: I have spent way too much time trying to find a way to have my Micro.blog posts flow through …

: Gene Hackman is so entertaining in these old spy movies [Company …

: Gene Hackman is so entertaining in these old spy movies Company Business

: I must have had a lot to say, 7,300+ posts on app.net

: I must have had a lot to say, 7,300+ posts on app.net

: First larger restaurant to close in Kona, Bongo Bens, a popular Breakfast and Lunch destination for …

: First larger restaurant to close in Kona, Bongo Bens, a popular Breakfast and Lunch destination for …

: Fascinating read “Most marine science is gritty as fuck,” Alan Jamieson, the chief scientist, said. …

: Fascinating read “Most marine science is gritty as fuck,” Alan Jamieson, the chief …

: Hawaii has so few cases of COVID-19 that we have virtually no immunity. When travel reopens, we …

: Hawaii has so few cases of COVID-19 that we have virtually no immunity. When travel reopens, we …

: Bye bye miss American Pie. …

: Bye bye miss American Pie. music.apple.com

: “We have to get over this idea that everybody just hunkers down for a year and then one day …

: “We have to get over this idea that everybody just hunkers down for a year and then one day the …

: Wish there was a way to post from Micro.blog to my Squarespace blog. It would be easier.

: Wish there was a way to post from Micro.blog to my Squarespace blog. It would be easier.

: The Russians escaped while we weren’t watching them, like Russian do... …

: The Russians escaped while we weren’t watching them, like Russian do… music.apple.com

: Finally took the time to watch Cloud Atlas in its entirety. A thoroughly enjoyable and thought …

: Finally took the time to watch Cloud Atlas in its entirety. A thoroughly enjoyable and thought …

: 1.5 million COVID-19 cases and 90k fatalities in the US and Trump gloats. This country is screwed …

: 1.5 million COVID-19 cases and 90k fatalities in the US and Trump gloats. This country is screwed …

: I’ve lost 20 lbs in 3 mos. (40 lbs in a year). I don’t feel deprived, because we only …

: I’ve lost 20 lbs in 3 mos. (40 lbs in a year). I don’t feel deprived, because we only have so much …

: Did the import thing, now I have pics and posts going back to Jan 11, 2011 in Mocro.blog

: Did the import thing, now I have pics and posts going back to Jan 11, 2011 in Mocro.blog

: When I went to culinary school, albeit it quite a few years ago, I learned to cook real food …

: When I went to culinary school, albeit it quite a few years ago, I learned to cook real food …

: Second rise coming. Fresh baked cinnamon rolls in the morning it pretty awesome.

: Second rise coming. Fresh baked cinnamon rolls in the morning it pretty awesome.

: The Hawaii 14 day quarantine for all people coming to the islands is a joke with no enforcement. …

: The Hawaii 14 day quarantine for all people coming to the islands is a joke with no enforcement. …

: “Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty.” ― …

: “Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty.” ― David Mitchell, Cloud …

: It was so nice getting back in the ocean at Hapuna. Beautiful day, down the coast Hualalai was …

: It was so nice getting back in the ocean at Hapuna. Beautiful day, down the coast Hualalai was …

: We took the boys to Hapuna Beach state park today. The beach is closed, but the ocean is open. A few …

: We took the boys to Hapuna Beach state park today. The beach is closed, but the ocean is open. A few …

: My wife is more analog than me, she is getting punchy and can't wait to get outside in any way shape …

: My wife is more analog than me, she is getting punchy and can’t wait to get outside in any way …

: Sunset at the Kona old airport park. This was the original airport in Kona. That pavement was the …

: Sunset at the Kona old airport park. This was the original airport in Kona. That pavement was the …

: With things slooooowly opening. Took a walk down at Kona’s old airport beach park. The park …

: With things slooooowly opening. Took a walk down at Kona’s old airport beach park. The park is not …

: For an old guy the Guardians of the Galaxy Mixtape on Apple Music is great Saturday afternoon music. …

: For an old guy the Guardians of the Galaxy Mixtape on Apple Music is great Saturday afternoon music.

: Was finally able to schedule my cataract surgery for the end of the month. This was a result of a …

: Was finally able to schedule my cataract surgery for the end of the month. This was a result of a …

: If I had to go back to work on Monday ... (which is very unlikely). It's been a challenging but very productive 55 days. When we moved into our condo 15 months ago, we …

: If I had to go back to work on Monday ... (which is very unlikely). It’s been a challenging but very productive 55 days. When we moved into our condo 15 months …

: The last photo that I took the day before I was laid off and the Stay at Home was enacted. 54 days …

: The last photo that I took the day before I was laid off and the Stay at Home was enacted. 54 days …

: Keeping busy

: Keeping busy

: Having a lot fun going through the Marvel movies. Both Guardians of the Galaxy movies were very …

: Having a lot fun going through the Marvel movies. Both Guardians of the Galaxy movies were very …

: Fake crowd noise is not new. What's old is new again. All of this talk about empty stadiums and simulated crowd noise is not new. I grew up listening to …

: Fake crowd noise is not new. What's old is new again. All of this talk about empty stadiums and simulated crowd noise is not new. I grew up listening to …

: Facebook buys an app, I delete it. Bye bye Giphy.

: Facebook buys an app, I delete it. Bye bye Giphy.

: Feb 29, 2004. Haven’t seen that much snow on Mauna Kea in years.

: Feb 29, 2004. Haven’t seen that much snow on Mauna Kea in years.

: Many many moons ago

: Many many moons ago

: This little 50 year old bridge on Alii Drive is being replaced. This is a very busy street so they …

: This little 50 year old bridge on Alii Drive is being replaced. This is a very busy street so they …

: Introverts are having the time of their life.

: Introverts are having the time of their life.

: No new COVID cases in Hawaii today, but tourism will still not be back for quite a while, meaning …

: No new COVID cases in Hawaii today, but tourism will still not be back for quite a while, meaning …

: The Apple Music for me Favorites playlist gets better every week.

: The Apple Music for me Favorites playlist gets better every week.

: After 35 years of having Liberty Mutual for Auto insurance we needed to make change putting monthly …

: After 35 years of having Liberty Mutual for Auto insurance we needed to make change putting monthly …

: First time making pretzels, a few steps, but they came out amazing. There are no pretzel places on …

: First time making pretzels, a few steps, but they came out amazing. There are no pretzel places on …

: I can't reconcile the acceptance of letting people die for the sake of sports or any part of the …

: I can’t reconcile the acceptance of letting people die for the sake of sports or any part of …

: Great news for serious writers with IA writer, but for me I’m trying to eliminate layers to …

: Great news for serious writers with IA writer, but for me I’m trying to eliminate layers to sharing …

: The Automatic Labs is shutting down their auto analytics service. I had to export my data in 6 mo. …

: The Automatic Labs is shutting down their auto analytics service. I had to export my data in 6 mo. …

: Seems as though this stay at home is changing me. I was never into comics or gaming. Right now …

: Seems as though this stay at home is changing me. I was never into comics or gaming. Right now I’m 8 …

: UI finally kicked in, plus the stimulus, My wife is still working (at home). Since I’m not …

: UI finally kicked in, plus the stimulus, My wife is still working (at home). Since I’m not working, …

: [These potential threats …

: These potential threats make COVID-19 seem so simple GLOBALIZATION OF WHITE SUPREMACY. ATTACKS ON …

: I’m struggling to find things that I actually want to watch on the platform. Even at 10 min …

: I’m struggling to find things that I actually want to watch on the platform. Even at 10 min …

: Hawaii has not had double digit new daily cases of COVID-19 for over 3 weeks., only [1 active case …

: Hawaii has not had double digit new daily cases of COVID-19 for over 3 weeks., only 1 active case on …

: [Trump intensifies war with Democrats over voting laws - …

: Trump intensifies war with Democrats over voting laws - POLITICO

: The Last Dance is down pretty far on my watch list. Down to the final episode of Devs, but still a …

: The Last Dance is down pretty far on my watch list. Down to the final episode of Devs, but still a …

: Devs has kind of a Matrixy feel to the concept.

: Devs has kind of a Matrixy feel to the concept.

: Data is dead, Long Live Data Phase one of My big stay at home project is winding down. I have accumulated dozens of external …

: Data is dead, Long Live Data Phase one of My big stay at home project is winding down. I have accumulated dozens of external …

: 47 days and counting

: 47 days and counting

: IMO Guys who have to carry a gun around to prove their manhood are lacking in other things.

: IMO Guys who have to carry a gun around to prove their manhood are lacking in other things.

: Lawyers in Love …

: Lawyers in Love music.apple.com

: This extend stay at home has convinced me that when the time is appropriate, I’ll be able to …

: This extend stay at home has convinced me that when the time is appropriate, I’ll be able to retire …

: Binge watching Marvel

: Binge watching Marvel

: I’ve tried to play with shortcuts on IOS, but I don’t do complex actions with my …

: I’ve tried to play with shortcuts on IOS, but I don’t do complex actions with my phone. If I want to …

: Crazy music.apple.com

: Crazy [music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/crazy/78968947?i=78968798)

: OK #Bloomberg, time to step up and crush this gnat. [Trump campaign launching $10 million effort …

: OK #Bloomberg, time to step up and crush this gnat. Trump campaign launching $10 million effort …

: Working my way through the Marvel Universe chronologically. I’ve seen a few, but not all. Up …

: Working my way through the Marvel Universe chronologically. I’ve seen a few, but not all. Up to …

: Playing to a specific constituency. …

: Playing to a specific constituency. www.kitv.com Trump to commemorate National Day of Prayer amid …

: This is solution. More than Trump is offering [flip.it](https://flip.it/NFDbjD) How To Address …

: This is solution. More than Trump is offering flip.it How To Address Unemployment Like We Mean It

: Hmmm

: Hmmm

: I have the one 4TB drive cloned to a 2nd one. Now using Gemini to do duplicate searches.

: I have the one 4TB drive cloned to a 2nd one. Now using Gemini to do duplicate searches.

: During this quality home time, I not only our analog life in order (stuff), I also got my digital …

: During this quality home time, I not only our analog life in order (stuff), I also got my digital …

: In the world pre 9/11 and way before COVID-19 back in 2001, We were able to buy coupon books of 6 …

: In the world pre 9/11 and way before COVID-19 back in 2001, We were able to buy coupon books of 6 …

: OMG, what a difference a few days makes to the outlook. The IRS finally fixed their website and it …

: OMG, what a difference a few days makes to the outlook. The IRS finally fixed their website and it …

: .

: Force vs Gentle enticement Both grandsons (12 and 9yo) came to our place in pissy moods today. They buried their heads in their …

: Force vs Gentle enticement Both grandsons (12 and 9yo) came to our place in pissy moods today. They buried their heads in their …

: They all work and are used

: They all work and are used

: Our master build has gone mobile. We will start with a better plan tomorrow and lay out and group …

: Our master build has gone mobile. We will start with a better plan tomorrow and lay out and group …

: Lego seems to come in only kits these days. Initiated creative play with our grandsons and there are …

: Lego seems to come in only kits these days. Initiated creative play with our grandsons and there are …

: Two year old data, the air is clear since the volcano stopped last year. But maybe it will keep …

: Two year old data, the air is clear since the volcano stopped last year. But maybe it will keep …

: An afternoon pick up. Yum

: An afternoon pick up. Yum

: So if a business follows the poor advice of the state or federal government and opens and their …

: So if a business follows the poor advice of the state or federal government and opens and their …

: Well, I have a job now, it's spending all day trying to get through to Hawaii Unemployment. Have not …

: Well, I have a job now, it’s spending all day trying to get through to Hawaii Unemployment. …

: My Grandfather had cut this out, it was in his wallet that was given to me when he passed in 1985. …

: My Grandfather had cut this out, it was in his wallet that was given to me when he passed in 1985. …

: Just not now.

: Just not now.

: Photo of Hilo bay with Mauna Kea taken in 2014 with a Palm Pre phone. Not bad.

: Photo of Hilo bay with Mauna Kea taken in 2014 with a Palm Pre phone. Not bad.

: Found this in an external drive from 2014

: Found this in an external drive from 2014

: Then of course, this is kind of how I feel with the COVID-19 and Trump combination. …

: Then of course, this is kind of how I feel with the COVID-19 and Trump combination. …

: At least the Jameson's is smooth [youtu.be/yF2IaDQa2...](https://youtu.be/yF2IaDQa2c8)

: At least the Jameson’s is smooth youtu.be/yF2IaDQa2…

: IMHO, any other state can open up whenever and however they want, just don't come to Hawaii until we …

: IMHO, any other state can open up whenever and however they want, just don’t come to Hawaii …

: I guess everyone in Kona thinks this is over. Lot of traffic on the road, people out walking around. …

: I guess everyone in Kona thinks this is over. Lot of traffic on the road, people out walking around. …

: An oldie but goodie

: An oldie but goodie

: Found exports from 2 more defunct cloud services I had used. StreamNation and Dump Truck. Add that …

: Found exports from 2 more defunct cloud services I had used. StreamNation and Dump Truck. Add that …

: Take me to your leader

: Take me to your leader

: Nothing is constant but change. COVID-19 has forced our hand in an unexpected way. We had the wheels in motion to relocate to North …

: Nothing is constant but change. COVID-19 has forced our hand in an unexpected way. We had the wheels in motion to relocate to North …

: The amazing simplicity of the iPod Shuffle. Don’t have to mess with apps and menus, just hit …

: The amazing simplicity of the iPod Shuffle. Don’t have to mess with apps and menus, just hit play. …

: Using the quality time we all have to go through external drives I've had laying around. Came across …

: Using the quality time we all have to go through external drives I’ve had laying around. Came …

: Been working on a Mac with a degrading battery for so long, I forgot what it's like to be free of a …

: Been working on a Mac with a degrading battery for so long, I forgot what it’s like to be free …

: I've always loved what Medium has to offer, but I can't pay for everything on the web. Apps, …

: I’ve always loved what Medium has to offer, but I can’t pay for everything on the web. …

: Thunderbolt cables are fast.

: Thunderbolt cables are fast.

: I haven't watched CNN this much since 9/11

: I haven’t watched CNN this much since 9/11

: Trump and his Covidiot supporters are going to cause a 2nd wave of COVID and we’ll all be …

: Trump and his Covidiot supporters are going to cause a 2nd wave of COVID and we’ll all be screwed.

: :-(

: Love this photo from NatGeo. So French PARIS, FRANCE Neighbors share a drink in the alleyway, trying …

: Love this photo from NatGeo. So French PARIS, FRANCE Neighbors share a drink in the alleyway, trying …

: Finally bit the bullet and unsubscribed from all of the sports team calendars in iCal. Not hopeful …

: Finally bit the bullet and unsubscribed from all of the sports team calendars in iCal. Not hopeful …

: How ironic is this article in the April 2020 Hawaii Business Magazine. the hotels are pretty much …

: How ironic is this article in the April 2020 Hawaii Business Magazine. the hotels are pretty much …

: 1981 World Series on TV. It was good one. Fernando Valenzuela on the mound for LA in his rookie …

: 1981 World Series on TV. It was good one. Fernando Valenzuela on the mound for LA in his rookie …

: Where printed periodicals fail, received 2 this week that went to press before COVID-19 was on our …

: Where printed periodicals fail, received 2 this week that went to press before COVID-19 was on our …

: Got the boys out of the condo or some air, and water.

: Got the boys out of the condo or some air, and water.

: I’m sorry, but if those Trump states want to end the stay at home, let them go out and get …

: I’m sorry, but if those Trump states want to end the stay at home, let them go out and get sick. …

: Setting up rarely used 2015 rMBP for daily use. The battery on my workhorse 2014 rMBP is fading fast …

: Setting up rarely used 2015 rMBP for daily use. The battery on my workhorse 2014 rMBP is fading fast …

: A number of years ago I got my info from RSS feeds (after BBS died). Then came Twitter, Facebook …

: A number of years ago I got my info from RSS feeds (after BBS died). Then came Twitter, Facebook …

: Actually have the time to stand here and watch this #stayathome

: Actually have the time to stand here and watch this #stayathome

: Found this boy in the bottom of a box of stuff. #FTW

: Found this boy in the bottom of a box of stuff. #FTW

: This song sounds about right. …

: This song sounds about right. music.apple.com/us/album/…

: COVID-19 May be flattening out, but the majority of people never got it, what the Plan for that??

: COVID-19 May be flattening out, but the majority of people never got it, what the Plan for that??

: This is us. We’ve only paid the IRS, not received …

: This is us. We’ve only paid the IRS, not received www.theverge.com/2020/4/15… What ‘Payment …

: I’m as much if not more of a sports fan as the average person. Played Football, Baseball, …

: I’m as much if not more of a sports fan as the average person. Played Football, Baseball, …

: [Bursting the Bubble: Why Sports Aren't Coming Back …

: Bursting the Bubble: Why Sports Aren’t Coming Back Soon This is the most realistic piece …

: Apple has been busy today. I hope it's what everyone wants. We're OK here, everything still works …

: Apple has been busy today. I hope it’s what everyone wants. We’re OK here, everything …

: Not a whole lot different than the rest of the world, but nice to hear from trusted local …

: Not a whole lot different than the rest of the world, but nice to hear from trusted local …

: A long time ago, in a far away galaxy

: A long time ago, in a far away galaxy

: If Fauci get's fired, he can work for a public think tank and talk to whoever he wants and we can ll …

: If Fauci get’s fired, he can work for a public think tank and talk to whoever he wants and we …

: On another note, I've become my Father, listening to classical music, by choice. When we were kids, …

: On another note, I’ve become my Father, listening to classical music, by choice. When we were …

: Love it how I take a photo on my phone, open it to edit and share and my phone says unable to …

: Love it how I take a photo on my phone, open it to edit and share and my phone says unable to …

: Trump’s daily informercial

: Trump’s daily informercial

: Back in the day - 1985

: Back in the day - 1985

: Hawaii is probably the flea on the tail of the dog in this crisis. We won’t see even a hint …

: Hawaii is probably the flea on the tail of the dog in this crisis. We won’t see even a hint of a …

: 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. I was living in Redondo Beach at the time.

: 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. I was living in Redondo Beach at the time.

: It doesn’t matter if business reopens if no one has discretionary income to spend

: It doesn’t matter if business reopens if no one has discretionary income to spend

: I think it's total Shibai that young people won’t vote for Biden for some odd reason or in …

: I think it’s total Shibai that young people won’t vote for Biden for some odd reason or in …

: Seems like not that long ago when we were told people over 60 should stay home, but everyone else …

: Seems like not that long ago when we were told people over 60 should stay home, but everyone else …

: Hawaii COVID-19 cases are not slowing down yet. Not a big number, but it’s been steady. Too …

: [Hawaii COVID-19 cases](http://hawaiicovidcharts.com) are not slowing down yet. Not a big number, …

: 40 years of working. First raw was Oahu and California (TGI Fridays), 2nd 2 rows Hawaii Island

: 40 years of working. First raw was Oahu and California (TGI Fridays), 2nd 2 rows Hawaii Island

: Just found out Ola Brew is open. Gonna get these two guys filled.

: Just found out Ola Brew is open. Gonna get these two guys filled.

: Quibi is interesting. Good quality work, though sometimes it takes some scrolling to find something …

: Quibi is interesting. Good quality work, though sometimes it takes some scrolling to find something …

: I’ll take you there …

: I’ll take you there music.apple.com/us/album/… Take me to the river …

: Truth. …

: Truth. music.apple.com/us/album/…

: The Loop, Shawn King: [∞ “Creativity goes …

: The Loop, Shawn King: ∞ “Creativity goes on”

: The reality of the situation is that loosening the lockdown is one thing, but people feeling OK with …

: The reality of the situation is that loosening the lockdown is one thing, but people feeling OK with …

: Had these seats for a couple of season in the mid 80’s. Courtesy of G&G produce.

: Had these seats for a couple of season in the mid 80’s. Courtesy of G&G produce.

: That was fun times

: That was fun times

: Grandsons and their friends have been arguing for 10 minutes about who will be “it” in …

: Grandsons and their friends have been arguing for 10 minutes about who will be “it” in Simon says.

: We put together 2 Anki Overdrive sets with the Grandsons today. 8 cars to choose from.

: We put together 2 Anki Overdrive sets with the Grandsons today. 8 cars to choose from.

: Trump

: Trump

: On another side, I have scanned to trashed 90% of the paper in my life. Even old magazines and …

: On another side, I have scanned to trashed 90% of the paper in my life. Even old magazines and …

: Since we're moving to N. Dakota, if Trump gets reelected, we could just go up to Canada for a few …

: Since we’re moving to N. Dakota, if Trump gets reelected, we could just go up to Canada for a …

: 1962

: 1962

: "You stabbed the Devil in the back." [youtu.be/Z64fY2N83...](https://youtu.be/Z64fY2N83-c)

: “You stabbed the Devil in the back.” youtu.be/Z64fY2N83…

: The old Honolulu Stadium. This was torn down in 1976, it's a park now. I went to AAA baseball, all …

: The old Honolulu Stadium. This was torn down in 1976, it’s a park now. I went to AAA baseball, …

: KITV: [Pence's office blocks public health officials from appearing on …

: KITV: Pence’s office blocks public health officials from appearing on CNN

: Signed up for [Polar Backups ](https://www.polarbackup.com) It's an easier way to use AWS Glacier. …

: Signed up for Polar Backups It’s an easier way to use AWS Glacier. Paid for 5tb got 5tb …

: The networks all obsessed with cleaning groceries.

: The networks all obsessed with cleaning groceries.

: Famed investor Warren Buffett once said it was “only when the tide goes out that you learn …

: Famed investor Warren Buffett once said it was “only when the tide goes out that you learn who has …

: What?

: What?

: For any old rockers like me, here's a scanned copy of Rolling Stone Magazine from May 20, 1976. The …

: For any old rockers like me, here’s a scanned copy of Rolling Stone Magazine from May 20, …

: Organizing cables and chargers. Reticent to toss audio cables since there is no more Radio Shack or …

: Organizing cables and chargers. Reticent to toss audio cables since there is no more Radio Shack or …

: Smile, this too will pass.

: Smile, this too will pass.

: Buckets - This time will end and then we can go back to the beach

: Buckets - This time will end and then we can go back to the beach

: Interesting the the penultimate battle between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi was on a lava …

: Interesting the the penultimate battle between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi was on a lava …

: If I get sick, I’m sure it will because this guy is blowing the virus all over the place.

: If I get sick, I’m sure it will because this guy is blowing the virus all over the place.

: The Macs in our house are all 2014/15 vintage -11" Air -13" rMBP -Mac Mini -12" MacBook Early 2015 …

: The Macs in our house are all 2014/15 vintage -11” Air -13” rMBP -Mac Mini -12” …

: My day staying home

: My day staying home

: A sample ![](https://hawaiiboy.micro.blog/uploads/2020/e975deee2e.jpg) …

: A sample

: Getting to the last couple of boxes of personal stuff that has followed me for years ahead of our …

: Getting to the last couple of boxes of personal stuff that has followed me for years ahead of our …

:

: Love this new one by Jackson Browne. It speaks to the path of life as we get closer to end than the …

: Love this new one by Jackson Browne. It speaks to the path of life as we get closer to end than the …

: Harkening back to days when people could just hang out and watch a sunset.

: Harkening back to days when people could just hang out and watch a sunset.

: The Smiths …

: The Smiths music.apple.com/us/album/…

: [Program from Jimmy …

: Program from Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band August 31, 1987 2nd Row seats Went to the show …

: Program from Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band at the LA Coliseum Thursday Sept 26, 1985 8th …

: Program from Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band at the LA Coliseum Thursday Sept 26, 1985 8th …

: Stop covering #POTUS briefings

: Stop covering #POTUS briefings

: Any Jazz fans? - here's the program from the 1966 Monterey Jazz Festival -Gil Evans -Carmen McRae …

: Any Jazz fans? - here’s the program from the 1966 Monterey Jazz Festival -Gil Evans -Carmen …

: I last worked in advertising (radio and digital) prior to COVID-19. When this finally winds down …

: I last worked in advertising (radio and digital) prior to COVID-19. When this finally winds down …

: The Mayor of Kauai is on this …

: The Mayor of Kauai is on this www.facebook.com/watch/ Called out stay at home offenders as Covidoits

: Tres Amigos palms. We did it, we went outside. On a private road though.

: Tres Amigos palms. We did it, we went outside. On a private road though.

: More personal treasure. Found this weekly reader from 1965. Our address was in Ownings Mills, MD. We …

: More personal treasure. Found this weekly reader from 1965. Our address was in Ownings Mills, MD. We …

: Found this photo in my Dad’s stuff of a lava flow In Kapoho in Puna in 1978. Kind of what it …

: Found this photo in my Dad’s stuff of a lava flow In Kapoho in Puna in 1978. Kind of what it feels …

: I had a Palm Pre before I had an iPhone, back when the iPhone was only with ATT. I really liked the …

: I had a Palm Pre before I had an iPhone, back when the iPhone was only with ATT. I really liked the …

: 1922

: Listened to the 2 preview episodes of TDIEPH 😉 …

: Listened to the 2 preview episodes of TDIEPH 😉 overcast.fm/+DDLv6mk Subscribed immediately. Short, …

: Can people wear a mask that filters what they say?

: Can people wear a mask that filters what they say?

: The economy right now

: The economy right now

: Just the two of us. Staying safe at home. …

: Just the two of us. Staying safe at home. music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Lined up a couple of boxes for scanning and shredding while catching up on podcasts this …

: Lined up a couple of boxes for scanning and shredding while catching up on podcasts this …

: Ready for Costco

: Ready for Costco

: :-(

: After feeding my starter yeast today, it was ready. Making my first sourdough. In the stretch and …

: After feeding my starter yeast today, it was ready. Making my first sourdough. In the stretch and …

: The Broadcast app gave me all of the RTE Irish radio stations. A nice diversion.

: The Broadcast app gave me all of the RTE Irish radio stations. A nice diversion.

: The red states will be the death of us all.

: The red states will be the death of us all.

: RIP …

: RIP music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Homemade. Fits nicely. From reusable shopping bag.

: Homemade. Fits nicely. From reusable shopping bag.

: I’ve been through gas shortages, dock strikes, the result of terrorist attacks, earthquakes, …

: I’ve been through gas shortages, dock strikes, the result of terrorist attacks, earthquakes, …

: I can play. Someplace I’ve been

: I can play too. 20 years ago, I still had my cafe in Hilo. Sure glad I don’t own one now. …

: I can play too. 20 years ago, I still had my cafe in Hilo. Sure glad I don’t own one now. …

: Jaguar

: Jaguar

: Baking can be fun, when time allows, like now. Baked Italian bread and Irish Soda bread today. Both …

: Baking can be fun, when time allows, like now. Baked Italian bread and Irish Soda bread today. Both …

: Wacky spring weather. It’s beautiful where we are, but We just got a flash flood warning …

: Wacky spring weather. It’s beautiful where we are, but We just got a flash flood warning because of …

: If it looks like Pandemic it will go on for months, we will accelerate our planned move to North …

: If it looks like Pandemic it will go on for months, we will accelerate our planned move to North …

: So far so good. First attempt. Back story, I was never a baker. I was a classic chef. Didn’t …

: So far so good. First attempt. Back story, I was never a baker. I was a classic chef. Didn’t have …

: Hawaii posts the latest COVID-19 numbers daily between 12 and 12:30pm Still waiting…

: Hawaii posts the latest COVID-19 numbers daily between 12 and 12:30pm Still waiting…

: Seems as though Safari tabs open on other devises is no longer showing up on my IOS devices. Have …

: Seems as though Safari tabs open on other devises is no longer showing up on my IOS devices. Have …

: I was both a Nextel and Sprint customer in the past (also Cingular). Been with T-Mobile for a while. …

: I was both a Nextel and Sprint customer in the past (also Cingular). Been with T-Mobile for a while. …

: Interesting dynamic, my wife has worked at home for the past 18 mos. and I have worked at resorts …

: Interesting dynamic, my wife has worked at home for the past 18 mos. and I have worked at resorts …

: The major media outlets still defer to the office of the President as if we had a fully functioning …

: The major media outlets still defer to the office of the President as if we had a fully functioning …

: I don’t really trust Social Media Companies, but then I've had multiple BBS accts, Six …

: I don’t really trust Social Media Companies, but then I’ve had multiple BBS accts, Six …

: True

: True

: Societies war in leaves continues. Probably blowing the virus everywhere too.

: Societies war in leaves continues. Probably blowing the virus everywhere too.

: I guess apple engineers are more productive at home. Updates coming fast and furious.

: I guess apple engineers are more productive at home. Updates coming fast and furious.

: These egrets got the memo. #socialseperation.

: These egrets got the memo. #socialseperation.

: Over the past couple of years I have purchased everything that I need to get serious about …

: Over the past couple of years I have purchased everything that I need to get serious about …

: Day three

: Day three

: They all seem bad when you're in the middle I’m old enough to have been through a few crises. [1971 Dock …

: They all seem bad when you're in the middle I’m old enough to have been through a few crises. 1971 Dock strike - the mother of all toilet paper …

: Trump probably thinks only Democrats are going to die from COVID-19

: Trump probably thinks only Democrats are going to die from COVID-19

: True

: True

: First time. Irish Soda Bread. Yum

: First time. Irish Soda Bread. Yum

: I’m keeping a good attitude not letting things that I can't control overly bother me, then I …

: I’m keeping a good attitude not letting things that I can’t control overly bother me, then I …

: 175 cases in Hawaii now. But they tell us what Island but not what communities the cases are in.

: 175 cases in Hawaii now. But they tell us what Island but not what communities the cases are in.

: Get up and move. …

: Get up and move. music.apple.com/us/album/…

: Memories of youth. I remember going to the ‘71 and ‘72 and ‘74 Sunshine Crater Festivals as a …

: Memories of youth. I remember going to the ‘71 and ‘72 and ‘74 Sunshine Crater Festivals as a young teen. We lived a …

: I must be a very simple person, I judge a film for entertainment value. Did it help me escape for a …

: I must be a very simple person, I judge a film for entertainment value. Did it help me escape for a …

: Got my wild sourdough yeast starter going, in the meantime, gonna make Irish Soda Bread tomorrow. …

: Got my wild sourdough yeast starter going, in the meantime, gonna make Irish Soda Bread tomorrow. …

: Every store in Kona is out of baking yeast. Irish Soda bead it is.

: Every store in Kona is out of baking yeast. Irish Soda bead it is.

: It was so nice to get out, breathe in the salt air. Keauhou Bay was nice. Not a lot of people there. …

: It was so nice to get out, breathe in the salt air. Keauhou Bay was nice. Not a lot of people there.

:

: Outside getting some air at Keauhou bay

: Outside getting some air at Keauhou bay

: Uncertainty abounds. Consolidating finances, canceling many subscriptions, thinking seriously about …

: Uncertainty abounds. Consolidating finances, canceling many subscriptions, thinking seriously about …

: I need to find tech podcasts with hosts that are regular middle class nerds. Most of them seem to be …

: I need to find tech podcasts with hosts that are regular middle class nerds. Most of them seem to be …

: Always look on the bright side of life.

: Always look on the bright side of life.

: What will be? Lots of early unknowns, ambiguities and anxiety about what will be when this winds down. -Who will …

: What will be? Lots of early unknowns, ambiguities and anxiety about what will be when this winds down. -Who will …

: Our internet speed is down by about 30-40% since stay at home started. This is the issue with cable …

: Our internet speed is down by about 30-40% since stay at home started. This is the issue with cable …

: Hawaii COVID19 numbers are still suspect. There were 1500+ tests over last weekend, at pop up …

: Hawaii COVID19 numbers are still suspect. There were 1500+ tests over last weekend, at pop up …

: Day 4 is a wet one

: Day 4 is a wet one

: Watching Ken Burns Baseball and chillin’

: Watching Ken Burns Baseball and chillin’

: Everyone in the great state of California, hunker down and be safe. Sounds like it’s gonna …

: Everyone in the great state of California, hunker down and be safe. Sounds like it’s gonna get much …

: I think Hawaii is in for a major reboot of our tourism centric economy. I don't see people getting …

: I think Hawaii is in for a major reboot of our tourism centric economy. I don’t see people …

: Lots of website are crashing or freezing, but I was able to cancel all of my sports streaming …

: Lots of website are crashing or freezing, but I was able to cancel all of my sports streaming …

: Went out into the wild to get something notarized. Got a smoothie and my favorite place to support …

: Went out into the wild to get something notarized. Got a smoothie and my favorite place to support …

: The $75,000 income from 2 years ago is aribitrary. I made that much in 2018, but have since changed …

: The $75,000 income from 2 years ago is aribitrary. I made that much in 2018, but have since changed …

: Prelim 7.8 Earthquake E of Kuril Island Pacific wide Tsunami watch

: Prelim 7.8 Earthquake E of Kuril Island Pacific wide Tsunami watch

: I have a better Microphone than a lot of these people remoting in for TV stations. Come on guys, …

: I have a better Microphone than a lot of these people remoting in for TV stations. Come on guys, …

: Hawaii is closed for 5 weeks. Get this, the ocean is open, but the beaches are closed. Need to work …

: Hawaii is closed for 5 weeks. Get this, the ocean is open, but the beaches are closed. Need to work …

: Doing some hunkered down and home cleaning. I am always reticent to toss old chargers and cables. …

: Doing some hunkered down and home cleaning. I am always reticent to toss old chargers and cables. …

: yep

: yep

: Hawaii Governor proclaimed stay at home until April 30. This will be a long 38 days. Sit on my lanai …

: Hawaii Governor proclaimed stay at home until April 30. This will be a long 38 days. Sit on my lanai …

: A hui hou

: A hui hou

: The #Dodger schedule is still in my calendar. At some point I’ll delete it.

: The #Dodger schedule is still in my calendar. At some point I’ll delete it.

: All of the talking heads on TV have an “abundance of caution" The new catch phrase

: All of the talking heads on TV have an “abundance of caution” The new catch phrase

: Well, there’s a 14 day quarantine for anyone entering Hawaii. Don’t come if you were …

: Well, there’s a 14 day quarantine for anyone entering Hawaii. Don’t come if you were considering it. …

: Growing up in Hawaii. I recall stories as a kid of the times post Pearl Harbor. Curfew, rations, …

: Growing up in Hawaii. I recall stories as a kid of the times post Pearl Harbor. Curfew, rations, …

: Working our way through the snaking line at Costco Kona, trying to keep distancing. If there are no …

: Working our way through the snaking line at Costco Kona, trying to keep distancing. If there are no …

: [Hokule`a Polynesian Sailing …

: Hokule`a Polynesian Sailing Canoe

: Wasn't that long ago (Sept / Oct) when I was still managing at Marriott, we had a Flu mini epidemic. …

: Wasn’t that long ago (Sept / Oct) when I was still managing at Marriott, we had a Flu mini …

: The last times I recall Alii Drive being this empty was in the early 90s and 2008-09. No visitors.

: The last times I recall Alii Drive being this empty was in the early 90s and 2008-09. No visitors.

: Hawaii still had only 16 COVID19 cases, but measures are being taken. The food court at a shopping …

: Hawaii still had only 16 COVID19 cases, but measures are being taken. The food court at a shopping …

: The new iPad Pro and Magic keyboard look amazing, but I need a couple of devices to die before I can …

: The new iPad Pro and Magic keyboard look amazing, but I need a couple of devices to die before I can …

: Current office. Had to get out. No quarantine here yet, but no one wants to talk until we see if …

: Current office. Had to get out. No quarantine here yet, but no one wants to talk until we see if …

: I’m in Media sales. I’ve been out talking with and emailing lots of local businesses …

: I’m in Media sales. I’ve been out talking with and emailing lots of local businesses about the …

: Don’t Panic youtu.be/Bbv5B71Km…

: Don't Panic [youtu.be/Bbv5B71Km...](https://youtu.be/Bbv5B71KmkA)

: The Glencairn Glass

: The Glencairn Glass

: Sláinte

: Sláinte

: Well, we have our first COVID-19 case on Hawaii Island. Was bound to happen. They just started …

: Well, we have our first COVID-19 case on Hawaii Island. Was bound to happen. They just started …

: I needed this [youtu.be/UM-Q_zpuJ...](https://youtu.be/UM-Q_zpuJGU) Thanks …

: I needed this youtu.be/UM-Q_zpuJ… Thanks @om

: The last economic crisis I was doing exactly what I am doing now, selling media. That crisis was a …

: The last economic crisis I was doing exactly what I am doing now, selling media. That crisis was a …

: Gonna be a lot of Irishmen drinking alone tomorrow.

: Gonna be a lot of Irishmen drinking alone tomorrow.

: This seems appropriate right now. #effinbirds

: This seems appropriate right now. #effinbirds

: If the numbers Hawaii State have released are to be believed, we’re monumentally screwed. 7 …

: If the numbers Hawaii State have released are to be believed, we’re monumentally screwed. 7 positive …

: Had a small web and media company 12 years ago. Closed it down when I went back into F&B. Being back …

: Had a small web and media company 12 years ago. Closed it down when I went back into F&B. Being …

: Three websites that have stood the test of time and remain useful Wikipedia Craigslist The Wayback …

: Three websites that have stood the test of time and remain useful Wikipedia Craigslist The Wayback …

: One benefit on living in Hawaii, before going to bed, I see posts from people in UK just waking up, …

: One benefit on living in Hawaii, before going to bed, I see posts from people in UK just waking up, …

: Early St Paddy’s Sláinte

: Early St Paddy’s Sláinte

: Not sure what to think, only 4 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, but not much testing up until …

: Not sure what to think, only 4 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, but not much testing up until …

: Because of the rain the pool and grilling area had some natural social distancing. I took the …

: Because of the rain the pool and grilling area had some natural social distancing. I took the …

: We’re getting some proper rain in Kailua Kona. Good day to stay in and avoid people.

: We’re getting some proper rain in Kailua Kona. Good day to stay in and avoid people.

: Sometimes it impossible to look up something on Google when every article seems to be behind a …

: Sometimes it impossible to look up something on Google when every article seems to be behind a …

: Aloha Friday Ola Brew Porter on this St Patrick’s weekend.

: Aloha Friday Ola Brew Porter on this St Patrick’s weekend.

: looking more and more like European football is going to get a massive reboot.

: looking more and more like European football is going to get a massive reboot.

: Inbox is filling up with sales to set up my home office. These companies don’t know me like …

: Inbox is filling up with sales to set up my home office. These companies don’t know me like Amazon …

: Well. No gatherings, no sports, no movie theaters, no group functions, all events canceled, no one …

: Well. No gatherings, no sports, no movie theaters, no group functions, all events canceled, no one …

: Mobile operators need to waive any fees or speed throttling for their hot spot feature.

: Mobile operators need to waive any fees or speed throttling for their hot spot feature.

: On another note, I miss the old PalmOS from the Palm Pre. #Cards

: On another note, I miss the old PalmOS from the Palm Pre. #Cards

: I guess no sports for the foreseeable time forward. Movie binge coming up. Gonna pull up some old …

: I guess no sports for the foreseeable time forward. Movie binge coming up. Gonna pull up some old …

: Took a side trip to see some businesses in North Kohala. Low cloud ceiling on the mauka (upper) road …

: Took a side trip to see some businesses in North Kohala. Low cloud ceiling on the mauka (upper) road …

: Red Breast … neat I’ll have my own St. Patrick’s parade from my chair to the liquor cabinet.

: Red Breast ... neat I’ll have my own St. Patrick’s parade from my chair to the liquor …

: My wife switched to a home based position with her company a year ago. It took her 6 months to get …

: My wife switched to a home based position with her company a year ago. It took her 6 months to get …

: Beam me up Scotty, this planet is doomed

: Beam me up Scotty, this planet is doomed

: youtu.be/FpKqX7UyP…

: [youtu.be/FpKqX7UyP...](https://youtu.be/FpKqX7UyP8E)

: Guy just walked into Starbucks with a Dell tower in a Target bag. No outlets available so …

: Guy just walked into Starbucks with a Dell tower in a Target bag. No outlets available so he’s just …

: You know what no one says on his death bed? "If only I could have snarked more from the sidelines."

: You know what no one says on his death bed? “If only I could have snarked more from the …

: My wife put some happiness in my bathroom. Literally

: My wife put some happiness in my bathroom. Literally

: Reading average aged of deceased due to the Virus is 80. The average human life span has been going …

: Reading average aged of deceased due to the Virus is 80. The average human life span has been going …

: Great story. I managed restaurants for 30 years. It’s a tough bussiness, especially for a …

: Great story. I managed restaurants for 30 years. It’s a tough bussiness, especially for a manager …

: My Wife and I don't have a lot of investment, but what we do have is important. Had a talk with our …

: My Wife and I don’t have a lot of investment, but what we do have is important. Had a talk …

: Spent some focused time setting up Drafts workflows for work. I’m an Acct. Exec for a local …

: Spent some focused time setting up Drafts workflows for work. I’m an Acct. Exec for a local media …

: The top was my desk 10 years ago. I has a web design and media company, ran an outrigger canoe …

: The top was my desk 10 years ago. I has a web design and media company, ran an outrigger canoe …

: As one should on a Saturday afternoon

: As one should on a Saturday afternoon

: We were supposed to go to Milan and Parma (from where my Italian family hails) this May, but in …

: We were supposed to go to Milan and Parma (from where my Italian family hails) this May, but in …

: Spent some time setting up some Drafts actions. I think it will work. I have also worked Tot into my …

: Spent some time setting up some Drafts actions. I think it will work. I have also worked Tot into my …

: I’ve had the drafts app for a while, but never have worked it into my workflow. It just sits …

: I’ve had the drafts app for a while, but never have worked it into my workflow. It just sits there. …

: The Wales rugby team are not guys that I’d fancy running into in a pub after a loss.

: The Wales rugby team are not guys that I’d fancy running into in a pub after a loss.

: A hedge on local supply shortages. It’s only 2 of us, but better safe. Being on an island, …

: A hedge on local supply shortages. It’s only 2 of us, but better safe. Being on an island, Local …

: Noted

: Noted

: My wife usually gets me a 6-pack of Guinness for St Paddy’s day. This year She got me a case. …

: My wife usually gets me a 6-pack of Guinness for St Paddy’s day. This year She got me a case. I …

: I want to see one of these “Beautiful" tests.

: I want to see one of these “Beautiful” tests.

: This little #Arsenal branded mini phone charger is the perfect companion for my #LightPhone2 Extends …

: This little #Arsenal branded mini phone charger is the perfect companion for my #LightPhone2 Extends …

: My Twitter feed is getting more baseball everyday. Spring is upon us.

: My Twitter feed is getting more baseball everyday. Spring is upon us.

: Rewatching the first season of Fargo. It may have been the best so far. The cast was awesome.

: Rewatching the first season of Fargo. It may have been the best so far. The cast was awesome.

: Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. - Satchel Paige

: Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. - Satchel …

: A few years back when I owned a Cafe in Hilo, Hawaii, I remember reading a quote that roughly said …

: A few years back when I owned a Cafe in Hilo, Hawaii, I remember reading a quote that roughly said …

: This rooster lives in this parking fronting a Starbucks.

: This rooster lives in this parking fronting a Starbucks.

: Patron and Le Combier tonight

: Patron and Le Combier tonight

: I’m a moderate with liberal tendencies and Sanders makes me nervous. I imagine anyone to the …

: I’m a moderate with liberal tendencies and Sanders makes me nervous. I imagine anyone to the right …

: The Coronavirus is kind of like the Trump presidency. It’s gonna get a lot worse before we …

: The Coronavirus is kind of like the Trump presidency. It’s gonna get a lot worse before we get over …

: Typically Don Julio 1942 is great on its own, but a splash of Combier with a lemon twist adds a …

: Typically Don Julio 1942 is great on its own, but a splash of Combier with a lemon twist adds a …

: My sense is a lot of the electorate is annoyed by the current political doings by Trump et al, but …

: My sense is a lot of the electorate is annoyed by the current political doings by Trump et al, but …

: Really thinking our democracy is going to have to get a lot more broken, before people get mad …

: Really thinking our democracy is going to have to get a lot more broken, before people get mad …

: My walk through a warehouse of lumber from locally sourced woods …

: My walk through a warehouse of lumber from locally sourced woods

: It’s time for an app apocalypse on my phone. Must be ruthless.

: It’s time for an app apocalypse on my phone. Must be ruthless.

: Sadly this one went down last evening.

: Sadly this one went down last evening.

: Things are looking better. #ArsenalWomen have drawn level and #Watford have added insurance.

: Things are looking better. #ArsenalWomen have drawn level and #Watford have added insurance.

: "I don't think about what I think as much as you think about what I think."

: “I don’t think about what I think as much as you think about what I think.”

: Worn deck

: Worn deck

: Had a chance to stop by Kamuela Hardwoods on this windy Waimea day. All Hawaii Island sourced woods. …

: Had a chance to stop by Kamuela Hardwoods on this windy Waimea day. All Hawaii Island sourced woods. …

: Another one bites the dust. Due to Hawaii’s room temperature being in the 80s, I usually add …

: Another one bites the dust. Due to Hawaii’s room temperature being in the 80s, I usually add one …

: Mauna Kea on a cloudless day. Gonna be a hot one.

: Mauna Kea on a cloudless day. Gonna be a hot one.

: I’m not thoroughly convinced any of the Democrats can beat Trump, considering the Republicans …

: I’m not thoroughly convinced any of the Democrats can beat Trump, considering the Republicans will …

: Aloha shirts lined up for another work week.

: Aloha shirts lined up for another work week.

: Kitchen counter

: Kitchen counter

: 10:05 pm HST (Spring) Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers

: 10:05 pm HST (Spring) Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers

: Lying in bed listening to the rhythmic calls of the morning birds. Don’t want to get up.

: Lying in bed listening to the rhythmic calls of the morning birds. Don’t want to get up.

: Playing pool chaperone at the pool for the Grandsons and their friends. P

: Playing pool chaperone at the pool for the Grandsons and their friends. P

: Started the 2020 campaign on a good note. #Dodgers.

: Started the 2020 campaign on a good note. #Dodgers.

: Enjoying a Saturday afternoon watching the #Dodgers beat the Giants. First Spring Training game, but …

: Enjoying a Saturday afternoon watching the #Dodgers beat the Giants. First Spring Training game, but …

: Today

: Today

: On another note, the (D) debate has sunk in. Overriding thought; no one is talking about what they …

: On another note, the (D) debate has sunk in. Overriding thought; no one is talking about what they …

: Finishing up week 2 in my return to previous career selling media. Have met with over 100 …

: Finishing up week 2 in my return to previous career selling media. Have met with over 100 …

: Made it Hawaii

: Made it Hawaii

: Outside sales makes for some amazing office views. #Hawaii

: Outside sales makes for some amazing office views. #Hawaii

: Rules

: Rules

: The older I get the more I dislike pre-game sports shows and post-game analysis shows. I just want …

: The older I get the more I dislike pre-game sports shows and post-game analysis shows. I just want …

: Pier One filed today. The store in Kona store closed last month. My wife already misses it. Our …

: Pier One filed today. The store in Kona store closed last month. My wife already misses it. Our …

: Installed the Level Smart lock today. It look longer to clean up the paint build up on the door …

: Installed the Level Smart lock today. It look longer to clean up the paint build up on the door …

: With my recent job change, I’m cleaning up my contacts. I have 5 contact for people who have …

: With my recent job change, I’m cleaning up my contacts. I have 5 contact for people who have …

: Never really been a Chi-town sports fan, but seeing the Chicago basketball greats talking story on …

: Never really been a Chi-town sports fan, but seeing the Chicago basketball greats talking story on …

: I closed my Dropbox account a few years ago and moved everything to a local drive and server. Many …

: I closed my Dropbox account a few years ago and moved everything to a local drive and server. Many …

: All technology should be assumed guilty until proven innocent. David Brower

: All technology should be assumed guilty until proven innocent. David Brower

: After a morning flurry of a trip to Target and Costco, the rest of the day has been a lazy Saturday …

: After a morning flurry of a trip to Target and Costco, the rest of the day has been a lazy Saturday …

: iPhone screenshot 2012

: iPhone screenshot 2012

: How can a tech company offer lifetime anything when they don’t even know if they will be …

: How can a tech company offer lifetime anything when they don’t even know if they will be around …

: I just found my exported app.net archive. Lots of great conversations.

: I just found my exported app.net archive. Lots of great conversations.

: I’m not a cat person, I can tolerate a few cats now and then in my feed, but I know when …

: I’m not a cat person, I can tolerate a few cats now and then in my feed, but I know when there are …

: Barr complaining about the situation they created is hilarious.

: Barr complaining about the situation they created is hilarious.

: Been like this for 2 days and will likely be around another day or two.

: Been like this for 2 days and will likely be around another day or two.

: I created this slide deck 10 years ago about Social Media to present to a local business group. At …

: I created this slide deck 10 years ago about Social Media to present to a local business group. At …

: The Academy Awards will not air in Hawaii for another 10 min, but all the results are posted …

: The Academy Awards will not air in Hawaii for another 10 min, but all the results are posted …

: Not sure what this means, but OK.

: Not sure what this means, but OK.

: Venus chasing the sun down the horizon

: Venus chasing the sun down the horizon

: Post sunset

: Post sunset

: Been an Evernote user since early on - about 2008, but I’m not thrilled with where it's gone. …

: Been an Evernote user since early on - about 2008, but I’m not thrilled with where it’s gone. …

: We have guests staying over, so I’m using my wife’s bathroom. Looking at the bottles …

: We have guests staying over, so I’m using my wife’s bathroom. Looking at the bottles on the shelf, …

: Our kitchen counter - installed last May

: Our kitchen counter - installed last May

: Start my new job Monday; 8-5, Mon-Fri, Holidays off. I've avoided this most of my life working in …

: Start my new job Monday; 8-5, Mon-Fri, Holidays off. I’ve avoided this most of my life working …

: Girl Power 3-Nil #USWNT

: Girl Power 3-Nil #USWNT

: A lot of nerds seem to be very critical of Apple at every turn. All of my stuff just works, and the …

: A lot of nerds seem to be very critical of Apple at every turn. All of my stuff just works, and the …

: Current status.

: Current status.

: Twitter is my firehose of information, Micro.blog is my curated garden hose that keeps the garden …

: Twitter is my firehose of information, Micro.blog is my curated garden hose that keeps the garden …

: Planes over Hawaii

: Planes over Hawaii

: Watched First Man. Fascinating insight. Reminds me of The Right Stuff, though that one was more …

: Watched First Man. Fascinating insight. Reminds me of The Right Stuff, though that one was more …

: New job secured. For the first time in many years, I’m not managing anyone, only me. Though …

: New job secured. For the first time in many years, I’m not managing anyone, only me. Though that …

: Watching the Last Waltz - The Band One my all time favorites.

: Watching the Last Waltz - The Band One my all time favorites.

: I think everyone here knows that Iowa's problem wasn't that they had an app, it's that they didn't …

: I think everyone here knows that Iowa’s problem wasn’t that they had an app, it’s …

: Pleasant afternoon. Avoiding the SOTU address

: Pleasant afternoon. Avoiding the SOTU address

: Interstellar on FXX and Arrival on SYFY. Is something coming ... or going

: Interstellar on FXX and Arrival on SYFY. Is something coming … or going

: https://politics.theonion.com/dnc-offers-startup-500-million-to-develop-pencil-that-1841455042?utm_m …

: From my days managing an Apple reseller and service center. At least 20% of the population (all age …

: From my days managing an Apple reseller and service center. At least 20% of the population (all age …

: HO’OMAKAUKAU. To prepare or get ready.

: HO’OMAKAUKAU. To prepare or get ready.

: Looking back I've been job hunting for the past few weeks after getting out of a toxic sitiuation. Expecting an …

: Looking back I’ve been job hunting for the past few weeks after getting out of a toxic sitiuation. …

: Apple’s whimsical Apple Arcade marketing push. It would be nice if there was a way to try a …

: Apple’s whimsical Apple Arcade marketing push. It would be nice if there was a way to try a game …

: The staccato of roofing staples will be with us the next couple of days.

: The staccato of roofing staples will be with us the next couple of days.

: Thinking it should be device based more than location based, like Apple does with music. Netflix …

: Thinking it should be device based more than location based, like Apple does with music. Netflix …

: I've been on Twitter for a decade, constantly curating my feed. Always a work in progress. Dropped …

: I’ve been on Twitter for a decade, constantly curating my feed. Always a work in progress. …

: #Baseball

: #Baseball

: Baseball is back Bring on Baseball. Pitchers and Catchers report in 12 days, full squad 5 days later. Opening Day …

: Baseball is back Bring on Baseball. Pitchers and Catchers report in 12 days, full squad 5 days later. Opening Day …

: Went outside as the game winds down. Nice day. Light breeze.

: Went outside as the game winds down. Nice day. Light breeze.

: Sorry Bay Area folks. Ha ha ha KC earned it.

: Sorry Bay Area folks. Ha ha ha KC earned it.

: Being pretty much a life long Cowboys fan, I have no love for the 49ers (think “The …

: Being pretty much a life long Cowboys fan, I have no love for the 49ers (think “The Catch”). Go …

: Guess where my head is at?

: Guess where my head is at?

: Guessing we can't post panoramic photos.

: Guessing we can’t post panoramic photos.

: There were 2200 photos in my Instagram download. Will work on getting them all on my personal …

: There were 2200 photos in my Instagram download. Will work on getting them all on my personal …

: Exported my Instagram data and closed that account. Also deleted TikTok after a short spell. Ponied …

: Exported my Instagram data and closed that account. Also deleted TikTok after a short spell. Ponied …

: Apple TV+ Little America was excellent. I hope they make more.

: Apple TV+ Little America was excellent. I hope they make more.

: After all of the beautiful weather in Waimea, we came home to nice cooling rain as the sun sets. …

: After all of the beautiful weather in Waimea, we came home to nice cooling rain as the sun sets. …

: I have not had good brisket on Hawaii Island in years, this despite a number of BBQ food trucks …

: I have not had good brisket on Hawaii Island in years, this despite a number of BBQ food trucks …

:

: Cherry Blossoms

: Cherry Blossoms

: The new Fantastical update looks amazing, but a I’ve been using Mokeskin #Timepage on my …

: The new Fantastical update looks amazing, but a I’ve been using Mokeskin #Timepage on my phone for a …

: There’s still some snow up on Mauna Kea Beautiful Parker Ranch horses by the back road.

: There’s still some snow up on Mauna Kea Beautiful Parker Ranch horses by the back road.

: Had to post one looking the other way as we walk back to the car. Love it up in cool Waimea

: Had to post one looking the other way as we walk back to the car. Love it up in cool Waimea

: I moved to Hawaii island in ‘91. Lived Here in Waimea for 5 years before moving to Hilo for …

: I moved to Hawaii island in ‘91. Lived Here in Waimea for 5 years before moving to Hilo for 15 …

: This is Waimea. A ranch town

: This is Waimea. A ranch town

: Waimea Cherry blossom festival. Beautiful day with enough trade winds to keep it cool.

: Waimea Cherry blossom festival. Beautiful day with enough trade winds to keep it cool.

: Buzz, we need you now.

: Buzz, we need you now.

: I'm reachng my limit of subscription apps and streaming services. Going forward, it will need to …

: I’m reachng my limit of subscription apps and streaming services. Going forward, it will need …

: Every time I opened Instagram and was greeted by this message, It felt wrong. I can’t do it …

: Every time I opened Instagram and was greeted by this message, It felt wrong. I can’t do it anymore. …

: This weekend last, we took the Grandsons to the Kona Living Coffee farm. Demonstrating life on a …

: This weekend last, we took the Grandsons to the Kona Living Coffee farm. Demonstrating life on a …

: Job hunt I've been out of work for 5 weeks after having left a toxic situation. Though I've dropped resumes …

: Job hunt I’ve been out of work for 5 weeks after having left a toxic situation. Though I’ve …

: just wrote a blog post about Kobe’s passing and the broader view of death in general. Holding …

: just wrote a blog post about Kobe’s passing and the broader view of death in general. Holding off on …

: Three Amigos

: Three Amigos

: Getting ready to cut onions reminded me of the interview for my first cooks job at a proper …

: Getting ready to cut onions reminded me of the interview for my first cooks job at a proper …

: My wife and I had a nice forward looking talk last night. Going plan on moving to North Dakota in …

: My wife and I had a nice forward looking talk last night. Going plan on moving to North Dakota in …

: Guess not everyone knows that peanuts actually contain... “Peanuts”

: Guess not everyone knows that peanuts actually contain… “Peanuts”

: It’s come up again, this time more seriously. We may be moving the North Dakota where my wife …

: It’s come up again, this time more seriously. We may be moving the North Dakota where my wife is …

: I bought the Panobook when it came out. love the concept, design and quality. I changed my situation …

: I bought the Panobook when it came out. love the concept, design and quality. I changed my situation …

: Well, looks like Tennessee needs a little defensive upgrades in the off season. Just need the …

: Well, looks like Tennessee needs a little defensive upgrades in the off season. Just need the …

: This is really good Whisky. The Walking Dead.

: This is really good Whisky. The Walking Dead.

: We can’t see that actual sunset into the ocean from our place, if we do get this.

: We can’t see that actual sunset into the ocean from our place, if we do get this.

: This job is in Hawaii, they wouldn’t find any intel intelligence in Washington

: This job is in Hawaii, they wouldn’t find any intel intelligence in Washington

: I am so over sports pre-game shows. Presenters talking for hours about something that hasn’t …

: I am so over sports pre-game shows. Presenters talking for hours about something that hasn’t …

: [boxd.it/h4cS](https://boxd.it/h4cS)

: boxd.it/h4cS

: Finally saw the Joker. My wife had no interest, but then she’s never been a Batman fan. Quite …

: Finally saw the Joker. My wife had no interest, but then she’s never been a Batman fan. Quite a dark …

: For context, I grew up in Hawaii. I love rock, jazz and classical, but Hawaiian music is in my …

: For context, I grew up in Hawaii. I love rock, jazz and classical, but Hawaiian music is in my …

: My car in college. 1980 65 Impala

: My car in college. 1980 65 Impala

: Rum Old Fashioned @ Kuleana Rum Shack

: Rum Old Fashioned @ Kuleana Rum Shack

: Choices

: Choices

: I really like this CD from 2004. Wasn’t available in US for many years. Still not a avail …

: I really like this CD from 2004. Wasn’t available in US for many years. Still not a avail digitally.

: Aloha to the Apple networking era. At least until the 5G revolution begins in earnest. When we get …

: Aloha to the Apple networking era. At least until the 5G revolution begins in earnest. When we get …

: I’ve had the same mobile number for 25 years, but I get more spam calls and messages then …

: I’ve had the same mobile number for 25 years, but I get more spam calls and messages then ones …

: Day off beverage; Smoked Rum Old Fashioned with homemade vanilla syrup. Mahalo to Alex of Westside …

: Day off beverage; Smoked Rum Old Fashioned with homemade vanilla syrup. Mahalo to Alex of Westside …

: thought I had a bottle of Red Breast buried in the cabinet. Guess not. Off to my favorite spirits …

: thought I had a bottle of Red Breast buried in the cabinet. Guess not. Off to my favorite spirits …

: Educated Guess Merlot

: Educated Guess Merlot

: seeing lots of early snow pix. I’ll just leave this here

: seeing lots of early snow pix. I’ll just leave this here

: Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon

: Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon

: Current status.

: Current status.

: Old school. Very old school

: Old school. Very old school

: #Vector eyeing his overlord, the fan.

: #Vector eyeing his overlord, the fan.

: Truth is, when my wife and I have a bottle of wine, she about about 6 ounces and I drink the other …

: Truth is, when my wife and I have a bottle of wine, she about about 6 ounces and I drink the other …

: Well there it is. Day one 2019 is in the book.

: Well there it is. Day one 2019 is in the book.

: I always cook something spicy on New Years. Last year was Mexican. This year, some kick butt real …

: I always cook something spicy on New Years. Last year was Mexican. This year, some kick butt real …

: Happy New Year from the islands

: Happy New Year from the islands

: The midnight toast. First one with my love in a couple of years

: The midnight toast. First one with my love in a couple of years

: It’s kickin at the Marriott

: It’s kickin at the Marriott

: The first picture I took this year was of the Jan 1 Sunset.

: The first picture I took this year was of the Jan 1 Sunset.

: 2018 2019

: 2018 >>>> 2019

: We augmented the Christmas decorations. I work tomorrow, but still have Champagne at the ready

: We augmented the Christmas decorations. I work tomorrow, but still have Champagne at the ready

: Really liking this Beaujolais

: Really liking this Beaujolais

: As the holidays wind down. One final toast to the ole nutcracker for 2018 before he goes away till …

: As the holidays wind down. One final toast to the ole nutcracker for 2018 before he goes away till …

: I’m a restaurant manager. I work long hours (compared to most) and late nights. My days off …

: I’m a restaurant manager. I work long hours (compared to most) and late nights. My days off are all …

: Aloha ahi ahi

: Aloha ahi ahi

: Ho ho ho. I work on Christmas Eve and day. Today is our Christmas 🎄

: Ho ho ho. I work on Christmas Eve and day. Today is our Christmas 🎄

: Begin

: Begin

: Signed condo docs. Closes in 6 days.

: Signed condo docs. Closes in 6 days.

: I love the Holiday amber ales that come out this time of year

: I love the Holiday amber ales that come out this time of year

: Back at my old haunt for lunch and a a post renovation look see. I managed here through the reno, …

: Back at my old haunt for lunch and a a post renovation look see. I managed here through the reno, …

: We installed a large fan in our living room. To protect those large blades, It starts up gradually, …

: We installed a large fan in our living room. To protect those large blades, It starts up gradually, …

: Christmas in the islands.

: Christmas in the islands.

: #sempli IPA glass

: #sempli IPA glass

: Driving in County Wexford, wrong side of the road (for us). Good times. 5 years ago

: Driving in County Wexford, wrong side of the road (for us). Good times. 5 years ago

: Getting festive with #deschutesbrewery Jubelala winter ale.

: Getting festive with #deschutesbrewery Jubelala winter ale.

: My drive home on Alii Drive after a late lunch of Chili Relllenos st @Habaneros Keauhou

: My drive home on Alii Drive after a late lunch of Chili Relllenos st @Habaneros Keauhou

: Black Whole bourbon barrel aged stout. @bigislandbrewhaus Hawaiian Sunday afternoon

: Black Whole bourbon barrel aged stout. @bigislandbrewhaus Hawaiian Sunday afternoon

: Life often throws difficulties in our paths, but then other times, she throws us a reason to smile. …

: Life often throws difficulties in our paths, but then other times, she throws us a reason to smile. …

: I feel right at home.

: I feel right at home.

: Walked out on the lanai and see Venus and a sliver of a moon setting over Diamond Head.

: Walked out on the lanai and see Venus and a sliver of a moon setting over Diamond Head.

: Beer is a good thing

: Beer is a good thing

: An insane number of beers on tap.

: An insane number of beers on tap.

: Old hotel, small room, great view.

: Old hotel, small room, great view.

: Some holiday cheer. #ballastpoint

: Some holiday cheer. #ballastpoint

: Holiday pupus with #jwilkes Pinot Noir #weshagen. Made a tomato and roasted pepper soup. Yum …

: Holiday pupus with #jwilkes Pinot Noir #weshagen. Made a tomato and roasted pepper soup. Yum 😋

: Roasting peppers, Roma tomatoes and red onion. Making a tomato and pepper soup.

: Roasting peppers, Roma tomatoes and red onion. Making a tomato and pepper soup.

: We had an amazing early anniversary dinner last evening at #labourgogne Kona. I had the fresh catch …

: We had an amazing early anniversary dinner last evening at #labourgogne Kona. I had the fresh catch …

: ...and so it begins.

: …and so it begins.

: The home projects in the condo continue. We went with the dark door knobs on the newly painted doors …

: The home projects in the condo continue. We went with the dark door knobs on the newly painted doors …

: Sugar pie honey bunch

: Sugar pie honey bunch

: Nice

: Nice

: Some mid day caffeine aloha to help get me through the coming late night

: Some mid day caffeine aloha to help get me through the coming late night

: Sitting around, getting drunk and listening the some classic Hawaiian music. Remembering …

: Sitting around, getting drunk and listening the some classic Hawaiian music. Remembering …

: Pele, we love you and all, but feel free to stay on an extended break. #clearAir

: Pele, we love you and all, but feel free to stay on an extended break. #clearAir

: I had this pix made for Christmas cards when I was sales manager at a radio station. The caption was …

: I had this pix made for Christmas cards when I was sales manager at a radio station. The caption was …

: Our new sunset view, at least in the fall. Still beats our previous place. This one will be long …

: Our new sunset view, at least in the fall. Still beats our previous place. This one will be long …

: Vouvray Chenin Blanc in a whiskey glass, Because... why not?

: Vouvray Chenin Blanc in a whiskey glass, Because… why not?

: I’m glad there’s a few football matches on today #thearsenal

: I’m glad there’s a few football matches on today #thearsenal

: Black Sand Porter #ftw

: Black Sand Porter #ftw

: History #airportextreme

: History #airportextreme

: This guys must own the Lowe’s parking lot

: This guys must own the Lowe’s parking lot

: Pictures starting to go up. We’re settling in. #moving

: Pictures starting to go up. We’re settling in. #moving

: Looks like #vector found a friend.

: Looks like #vector found a friend.

: Hmm. 3rd Apple event in a row that I’m sitting out and not buying anything. Everything we …

: Hmm. 3rd Apple event in a row that I’m sitting out and not buying anything. Everything we have still …

: Hoping to replace all of these with the #neeo It’s not going very well

: Hoping to replace all of these with the #neeo It’s not going very well

: Well it’s done we’re just about all moved. Just s little cleaning in the old place

: Well it’s done we’re just about all moved. Just s little cleaning in the old place

: Had the extreme pleasure of seeing Henry Kapono, Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo at the Kahilu …

: Had the extreme pleasure of seeing Henry Kapono, Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo at the Kahilu …

: Whew. Wiped out. But at least we’re moved. Only a few things left. Gonna take a while to …

: I guess this is Kona after all. Having breakfast at Lanihau and this guy walks up

: Moonrise

: The #Dodgers will need to put that 1916 World Series loss to the Red Sox at the hands of Babe Ruth …

: Checking the progress of the Sauvignon Blanc #unsplash #metrickwines

: Home

: Exit aisle. Lots of legs room, but no window. Well worth it.

: Check out, airport shuttle, check in, drop bags, security, whew. We’re in. Now breakfast

: Up and at em in LA. Travel day

: My first In-n-out with animal fries

: Then there’s this

: Kanaloa Seafood in Santa Barbara

: Fog rolling into Santa Barbara

: Made it to Santa Barbara

: This trip wasn’t only about wine. We had some really good tequilas, the best sherry ever ever …

: Alex from Metrick Winery giving us a taste of some fresh Pinot Noir. Tasted very nouveau

: We ended our day with some great J Wilkes wines. Wes made vegetarian Chili and grilled cheese …

: The famous Bien Nacido Vineyards on the bench above the closer Cambria vineyard. Tasted about 6 …

: These Pinots at Foxen Winery were good, but the Chenin Blanc was to die for. Vines planted in 1963

: Alex from Metrick Winery gave us look behind the curtain.

: Great tasting at Chamisal winery. Amazing Chardonnay and Pinot

: I thought the abundance of sea birds was cool

: Of course we had to stop and see the Elephant seals. I didn’t know this was a thing.

: Hearst Castle. We were going to head up to Monterey, but are running out of day. Heading back south

: Holoholo day. Morro Bay

: We’re alive. Got in to Wes’ house at 3:30 am. A cute little coffee shop in Arroyo …

: Hawaiian Air flight departed 45 min late. Arrived in LAX well after midnight. Flight was packed with …

:

: If you need a brace, put your phone down

: A little moisture in Kona

: Got Anki #Vector today. Quite the personality. Also keeps going under and behind furniture and …

: #nuiitalian at the Hilton. Amazing pizza and pasta. Not to mention the cannoli

: Condiments and beverages

: In that mood

: Popcorn is always good

: Save the last dance for me

: Interesting finds while going through boxes in a closet prior to our upcoming move. #Palm #iSight

: Power

: What a start to the baseball playoffs. Hope the rest is equally as fun (except for Cubs fans)

: Mac OS 10.5.6

: Still have a few of these.

: Found these old post cards while going through boxes prior to our move. Circa 1940s there’s …

: Smith Union - I’ve had beers there, many time through the years. I'd like be able to go back. …

: Lots of lightning just north of Kona

: Way to go #ESPN #Arsenal on the left #parmacalcio1913 on the right

: I love a good Beaujolais as the day winds down.

: What madame Pele takes, she soon returns. One of many new black sand beaches in Puna. This one at …

: My drive home with a hard to make out early star in the upper portion.

: This just happened

: A nice central coast Rose for the warm muggy Kona afternoon. #malenewines And yes that’s an …

: my phone survivied another IOS Beta. Always say it will be my last, but I can never resist a shiny …

: Sticking with my iphone 7S, hopefully for another year. I love my home button and 3D touch. Will …

: Came across this old pic my Dad took of Kaimu Black sand beach in Kalapana prior to the 1990 lava …

: Hawaii's hurricane dance is winding down. till next time Mother Nature

: :-)

: I’m gonna be a happy idiot and struggle for the legal tender.

: Mahalo #canoehouse for an amazing and romantic evening. From the pupu platter to the scallops, the …

: One last dinner at the Canoe House before the hotel closes for renovation

: As Hurrinace #Olivia continues to drift more south and pick up forward momentum, it will become more …

: Taste of Hawaii Island We (Sansei Seafood and Sushi) participated in the Taste of Hawaii Island, which is part of the Run …

: Current status

: Hard time believing that I actually stood in line and couldn’t wait to get this little phone. …

: Tempercraft vs Hydroflask in a hot Hawaiian mid day sun in a car. Multiple day tests. Tempercraft by …

: Keto Chili in the oven. 5 types of chilis, lot's diverse kick.

: The longer I have an Apple Watch, the less I want on the face. I want it for what it does in the …

: if #PARMA can play all season like the played today against Juve, it will be a good campaign

: RJ and Randy at the Luxury Cinema. [@clay](https://micro.blog/clay).randall

: Perfect #keto

: then there’s the Kohalas

: And to think, a week ago we were in the throes of Hurricane Lane. Love the tropics.

: A fixer upper, great neighborhood though (Ahualoa mauka)

: There’s no VOG and the hurricane has moved on so it must just be Mother Nature.

: Looking at my Social Security statement, it's amazing how little i made when I was younger and I …

: I have found that since eliminating carbs and sugar how little I need to eat to be totally …

: Couldn't pull the trigger on a homepod, I've had Bose soundtouch for years, but got a Sonos speaker. …

: IOS Betas are coming hot and fast. GM must be close

: Just deleted my Twitter history except the past 2 months. Twitter is still relevant for info (if …

: We’ve done it. Full estate planning; health directives, living trust, power of attorney, will …

: It took a couple of days, but looks like we’re getting our’s

: Colorful pre hurricane sunset

: On a lighter note, my new Traveler Notebook showed up today. Love it

: I’m ready for #hurricanelane

: Venus over Mauna Lani bay

: Nice day at the pool

: Current status #relaxed

: And then there’s population density

: Numbers only a nerd could love. The annual Hawaii Data book. I couldn’t live on Oahu.

: Great evening. My wife and I just got drunk drinking wine and singing with The Rolling Stones

: A young French Rose from Provenance and a 10yo California Pinot. Yin and Yang ☯️

: Wine glasses

: It’s very clear even with all of the lava flows and. brush fires

: It’s very clear even with all of the lava flows and. brush fires

: Morning jumbo java

: Quite the crowd assembling at Twilight at Kalahuipua’a

: Date night. Early dinner at #Napua. Then Twilight at Kalahuipua’a

: Towels

: Ode to Poho’iki. I really think she’ll be gone by morning. So many memories. And Uncle …

: Koi

: I have a hard time with authority

: My travel over the last couple of years.

: We held the Poho’iki Challenge for many years. The race went to Kehena. Hopefully Pele spares …

: The volcanic haze is so bad today, you can only see a little wisp of Hualalai at the bottom. …

: Old school. Local style

: Aloha shirts. It’s what I wear to work

: Hazy sunset. Thinking this volcanic haze will be around for quite a while.

: #sciencefriday at the Kahilu Theater in Waimea. #HPR

: In case you missed them, a short clip of the Waikoloa Fireworks... in slow mo

: Firecracker Roll and Cajun Opakapaka Tonight’s specials

: Birthday present from my baby

: Keokea. Paddled out of here many times

: the North Kohala Coast and the Alanuihaha channel

: South Kohala is stunning on this (vogless) day of gusty trade winds. Please hang around for a few …

: with all of the volcanic haze in West Hawaii. Almost forgot what clear blue skies look like.

: Battling the thick volcanic haze. Small air purifier to an in room air conditioner to a fan to push …

: My Dad passed last year. Richard Botti. High profile Hawaii lobbyists and political peace maker. …

: #Volcano. #Kapoho #momentlens

: dry aged

: everywhere the flow is used to be homes

: Had a chance to fly over the volcano areas this morning. Sad and amazing all at once.

: wiped off the earth. This overlay shows what the lava has covered in lower Puna. It also shows how …

: Patiently waiting for the World Cup

: Kapoho Bay. A few weeks ago, and today filled with lava.

: Vogs end. Nice clear to the north (left) thick vog to the south

: The top is Honolulu (very clear). The bottom is coming into Kona (into the volcanic haze). Striking. …

: Great story about Max in the Hawaiian Air Hana Hou magazine. I’m proud to say I’ve …

: Sugar cane was once a pillar of Hawaii’s economy. Now it’s used in Landscaping

: Perfect late night combination

: Five Guys Burgers. #ftw

: Let the dry aging begin

: The road to nowhere. [youtu.be/LQiOA7eua...](https://youtu.be/LQiOA7euaYA)

: Contrary to popular belief outside of Hawaii, only a very small part of the state is in danger …

: Ok. This sets the bar rather low

: Brought the family bowling in this volcanic hazy day

: Thank you media for creating this perception.

: Family sized and single serve

: Sunset fishing

: Closed for the night. Tomorrow is Aloha Friday. Late night karaoke

: We may not have Lava or ash in West Hawaii, but the volcanic haze is thick as soup

: Large sections of the highway widening are ready to go

: Pele is upset about something …

: This is an amazing shot from late yesterday that shows the newest outbreak in the lower right and …

: Feel like micro.blog is a fresh start

: The Strawberry Mules were top notch

: The tools at the ready for afternoon strawberry mules.

: Was wondering what all of the commotion was outside. A young buck was getting frisky with a doe and …

: My favorite knife

: #lanikaibrewingcompany Pillbox Porter in my favorite #Annabelle’s glass from my Alaska …

: #lanikaibrewingcompany Pillbox Porter in my favorite #Annabelle’s glass from my Alaska …

: Pint and a shot #guinness #tullamoredew

: Pint and a shot #guinness #tullamoredew

: Spirits

: Spirits

: A pick me up before the dinner rush

: A pick me up before the dinner rush

: White Mountain porter

: White Mountain porter

:

:

: 🍀

: 🍀

: The waiting

: The waiting

: Wireless I like #Airpods for simplicity and small size, #Bose for sound quality, #Bragi for …

: Wireless I like #Airpods for simplicity and small size, #Bose for sound quality, #Bragi for …

: Leaning trees

: Irish Irie Stout #bigislandbrewhaus

: Leaning trees

: Irish Irie Stout #bigislandbrewhaus

: Currently in my whisky cabinet.

: This is my last day managing at the beautiful Hapuna Beach Resort. Going back to stand alone …

: Tools

: Sunset with a rain squall sneaking in behind it.

:

: The friends

: Fisherman

: Put a lovin in your heart.

: New job (in two weeks) requires new shirts.

: Post sunset

: Yum.

: A couple of more weeks of these sunsets before I go work at an indoor restaurant.

: I love a good steel sauté pan. #versatility

:

:

: Sunset at home vs sunset at work (at least for now)

: Wet spring day. Not everyone can see the sunshine when it’s ☔️

: Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it...

: Hawaiian Beer

: Homeward bound. Much St Patrick’s weekend Inebriation.

: Nothing says Hawaii like artificial grass at a shopping center

: Pleasant day in Honolulu

: Weather

: C:\DOS

: Current status

:

: Another one bites the dust #tullamoredewirishwhiskey

: I’ve never noticed all of that text on the back of my watch. Cool

: My knives

: His and hers. Porter and Cabernet

:

: My wife @anniebodyhere is quite the barista.

: Little birdie on my window ledge.

: Tonight’s libations. Because. Why not

: That brush fire is throwing up a lot of smoke

: Brush fire north of Pu’uanahulu #hawaiinewsnow

:

: Have a seat

: Don’t like the weather, wait an hour

: No need to remember to charge

: Always liked this album. Sound track for the islands. #Sashamom

: Kona Ola brewery Pale Ale

: I love my #Sempli beer glasses. Works of art

: Baked French toast how I love thee

: Damn good coffee...and hot. #twinpeaks

: Red red wine

: Vent stack. That’s a lot of gas.

: One for the road

: Goodnight moon

: We don’t have much of a view from our home back lanai, but it’s more than made up for …

: The baton has been passed

: Three guys work, three guys watch. Thought they were county workers as first.

: Poor old sod

: We may be under renovation, but we still have this

: When you have a big enough cup, it all fits at once. Kind of like life.

: New snow on Mauna Kea today

: Day off

: Yay. We’re going to Italy in May. Milan - Piacenza - Balogna - Venice 7,838 miles from Kona

: Playoff football. My team is long gone, but’s quite the American spectacle.

: Cona vacuum coffee brewer

: Pipes

: Lining up the juicers. All fresh drinks baby

: Late morning cup of decapitated coffee ☕️

: I have found the Beats OE headphones to be not that comfortable at all.

:

: Looks more like dessert than body lotion

: Do what you will #Arsenal #Dodgers return soon enough.

: We bought a dining set at Costco and unpacked it in the parking lot to fit it in my Hyundai Accent.

: Visitors in the ‘hood

: 14 weeks. Kind of like when you have a baby. You count their age by weeks for an indeterminate …

:

:

: We’re back

: Now this is cool. A portable crane. Operated by remote

: Today I will be playing with food. The pork loin chops are currently in the brine. This evening we …

: My office view

: Someone gave me these for Christmas. Not quite sure what to do with them. I’m kind of a …

: His and hers Christmas gifts. Mine is the Whiskey (in case you were wondering)

: Kickstarter rarely delivers on time. But when it does deliver. Wow

: First day off in 17 days. Glad the holiday season is over. @bigislandbrewhaus #whitemountainporter …

: My goal in 2018 is to not go to the Hospital, at all.

: Mochi Happy New Years

: Well, there we go, 2018 is off to a great start. Let’s make it a good one ☝️

: We open soon. 3 day count down. #NaupakaBeachGrille

: We’re back

: Starting a new list

: Murders row of coffee equipment

: Hazy, but not a cloud in the sky

: The First Christmas in my life without my Dad. I miss his wit and wisdom.

: Santa was good to me. One helps me feel better, one helps me look better.

: We’ll have snow on Mauna Kea for Christmas

: Here’s the stuff

: Got this at work today

: Lots of snow on Mauna Kea today

: Valves

: Waiting on queue in this moist West Hawaii morning

: Cafe Au Lait. At home #FTW

: Dawn is breaking

: A sea of rental cars

: Sunrise over the shoulder of Mauna Kea

: Sunrise on a hazy, voggy morning.

: Then there’s this. #LongboardLager

: Espresso Doppio. Need to be awake to pick up my wife at the airport later tonight.

: Settle in

: A strip of pre sunrise sunlight on Mauna Kea

: What’s this world coming too, Who would stab a poor helpless beer?

: High clouds

:

: Day has broken. Sun rises over the shoulder of Hualalai on a hazy day

: Reuben’s Mexican #tasty

: Still snow on Mauna Loa

: Moon set

:

: We have weather.

: Who remembers these

: No more rain but very windy

: Morning blend

: Ten weeks post-op. Outside healing well. Inside still a ways to go. Months I’m told.

: Wai Aqua water 💦

: That must be one tasty burger...

: First snow of the season on Mauna Kea

: The land of no Aloha

: Very cool overcast day off in Kona #uncommon #hawaiinewsnowphoto

: Put an SSD in this old beast to give it a new life for my 8 yo grandson.

: This real, unedited

: Working at a desk in the main kitchen. At least it smells good

: Looks like a rather moist Thanksgiving in Waimea

: The moon chasing the sun into the ocean

: Framing

: Afternoon delight

: Power adapters

: Gift cards

: The motley crew

: That was a fun trip. Hit the limit in Salmon and Halibut every day. #Alaska #2008

: Big empty room

: There’s a lot of construction going on, then there’s this

: There is beauty all over the world, but my parents moved here when I was wee lad.

:

:

: This past weekend. #hdr @yourtake

: I picked up the iPhone one I had in a drawer today. It felt so small

: I’m almost due for a new Mac

: Data cables

: Giving the French press a break today. #aeropress #konacoffee

: Bye bye Thursday

: Pipes

: Where are these stairs supposed to go?

: Life was good, but it just got a little better #GreenSpot

: The iPhone is an amazing camera.

: Aloha Friday

: Heaven. for celebrating rehab milestones.

: 100% Kona. Estate grown. Yum!

: Today I got up, went to physical therapy, came to work, went to some meetings, talked to some …

: Don’t usually see this in the morning.

: Aloha weekend

: 39 days post opp. Back at work. My knee still has a long way to go, but it’s great being …

: Shut in. Sports Saturday

: After many years of knee pain, I accumulated quite collection of knee braces. Boxing them up, …

: 37 days post total knee replacement. My Dr was very pleased. Way ahead of schedule. Walking mostly …

: Mis en place

: Dropped some coin for this collection of boxes.

: Start back to work in 9 days. Very nervous. My knee feels so fragile. My Dr. made a point to tell me …

: Bougainvillea

: Really bummed out. Finally unpacked the last box from our move and still can’t find my …

:

:

: Stairs to nowhere

: Having major surgery like a knee replacement (or any other major medical problem) makes ones world …

:

: Here comes the sun

: Blinds

: There she is

: Sunset / Sunrise

: Honu

: Irish

: iPod evolution

: 100% Kona

: 18 days post knee replacement. Walking around the with no walking aids (cane, crutches or walker) …

: After of political BS, Mother Nature steps up.

: Scrum

: Bye Friday

:

: Goodnight moon

: 2 weeks post opp. Been pushing my knee hard the past few days. Giving it the rest of the day off.

: ... this was my quiver earlier this week after I got new Watch & IPhone, before I started selling …

: Another era

: Be careful with those orthopedic surgeons @searambo I went to see one about my knee and cane home …

: A blast from the past. Found while going through some boxes of old tech stuff

: Cryo therapy

: My old club and coach on #hawaiinewsnowsunrise #kaiehitu

: Our VP and GM on #hawaiinewsnowsunrise

: Current status

: Ahhhh

: For all of the Cat lovers

: Kinamona Stout

: My post surgical treat

: Damn good coffee, and hot #visittwinpeaks

: Current status

: Looks like a painting.

: Flowers in a lava field

: A true work of art. Arrived in Hawaii in perfect shape. @glenningstagram

: West Hawai‘i traffic. #miniHonolulu

: What will Beta 8 kill on this phone?

: Hawai‘i is really really small when you look at it like this

: A true masterpiece of music

: A masterpiece

: Today it does this, tomorrow it gets eclipsed by the moon

: This was my idea

: A final few minutes of chill before the weekend getaway ends, then off to work.

: Current status

: Weekend staycation

: Oops. Let it run down a bit too much

: Pink Plumeria

: Current status

: Current status

: Sunset from the new place. No ocean view, but at a slightly cooler elevation

: Nothing says 1980s like Sade

: Ok

: Moonrise over Mauna Kea

: Current view

: Home

: Misty rainy day up in Waimea

: Home sweet home

: Hotel managing expectations

: Yum

: Shadows

: Tourists can do it, why can't locals? Chillin on the beach at Waikiki

: Dozens of surfers at Waikiki

:

:

: Sugar cane being used as an ornamental plant. Strange.

: Holo holo weekend

:

:

: The sun is the same in a relative way, but you’re older. Racing around to come up behind you …

: South Kohala awakens

: Sunset pau. Ready for some dinner

: This is happening right now

: Ok. One more

: A stop on the way home from Hilo. Fun day

: Beautiful day at the Panaewa Zoo

: A dinner shift worth of food checks

: Homeward bound

: Large equipment on the road. Try 35 mph

: #chillaxin

: Yum. Worth the wait

: The moon chasing the sun into the sea

: It’s my Monday, but it’s the end of s great Hawaiian weekend for most.

: South Kohala how I love thee

: Wide open road

: Yum

: Fill ‘er up. Can you also check the washer fluid?

: My office view

: Proliferation of devices

: Top was last Thursday. Bottom is today. Just a little voggy

: Aloha weekend

: Day off

: 60k + and I still love this Hyundai Accent car

: It's was a nice day

: King tide

: Bacon

: There's no 13th floor... but

: South Kohala, you are looking absolute delicious this morning

: 🤠

: One tree trying to kick start Spring in its own

: Pu'uanahulu

: Just sitting in traffic on Mamalahoa Hwy due to a bad accident on Queen K. At least there's a view.

: Thrill thrill.

: Weekend pau. Hana hou for most

: Oops

: The home office

: Nuff said

: Clouds

: Mauna Kea looking very majestic after days of stormy weather. Still a little snow up there.

: (-:

: A little moist

:

: Atmospheric moisture

: Orange

: Stuck in the middle of the Waiakea forest reserve

: Until you break it

: Hello Hilo

: Sunrise on saddle road

: Equipment needed for Easter Brunch at a hotel

: A hazy Mauna Kea in the distance

: Sitting in Kona Brew Pub having a fresh IPA with a bar full of good ol boys enjoying each other's …

: Black Sand Porter

: Crema

: Home

: Finally back in voggy after a long day of travel. All of my devices have reset back to Hawaii time

: Sunrise over the east bay as we wait to fly home. The medical staff at Sequoia Hospital were amazing …

: Dog friendly shopping center

: After days of rain. Beautiful Sunday afternoon in Palo Alto

: In the eye of the Apple

:

: Java

: Sausage

: Up up and away

: Off we go

: Did you just hear the hissing sound when the sun hit the water.

: Oh. Then there's this

: The first CD I've purchased in many years. #nahenahe

: Cup o Joe

: School's back in session.

: Finally got my light phone today. Can't wait to use it at work and leave my iPhone in my office.

: 11am. WTF

: What a difference a couple of days makes

: Still a little snow up there

: Couldn't resist stopping on the way home after work. I've been Irish (and Italian) longer than …

: Erin go Bragh

: Venus setting just above the left edge of the Keawe tree

: Complimentary

: This is nuts.

: Complete white out in South Kohala

: We need change

: Getting off early isn't always a benefit.

:

: A little muggy, a beautiful day in Kona otherwise

: Hualalai is amazingly clear today

: Lots of new snow on Mauna Kea

: White out... and not the snow kind

: My reward. Vanilla Thrilla Imperial stout

: One reasons I like working nights is that it doesn't take two hours to get home

: Though I was home from Honolulu

: Holoholo

: I love sunsets. Each day is a new opportunity. Sunset is a good time to evaluate how it's going.

: ...and she was yellow

: Cold ones

: Sunset with my baby

: Current status

: Early Valentines. I work tomorrow night.

: Great weather after yesterday's storm

: Rain squall up mauka earlier today

: Moonrise

: any questions?

: Epic day at Kailua bay

: Something fishy

: 40th Anniversary of Rumours. I had the 8-track, cassette, CD and now iTunes version

: We're on a road to nowhere Come on inside Taking that ride to nowhere We'll take that ride

:

: Grove

:

:

: Choices

: It's a postcard day

: The long and winding road

: Clarity

: Rat's nest

: Hapuna sunset

:

: My kind of protester.

: At least there's football on

: Pipes

:

: This was a very good retropetive of the Old men. This was a very good retropetive of the Old men. I really like the movie and love the view of Anton …

: The sweeps are lining up at Hapuna.

: Bacon wrapped Rib Eye

: Same place. 3 days apart. The volcanic haze is brutal today

: Mauna Kea snow through the vog

:

: It's comic'

: Wavy wall

: First sunset of the year. Let's get on with it 2017

: How I feel today vs how I need to act today

: Rainy Waimea

: Playing around.

: I know there's taco Tuesday. What about enchilada Friday?

: High clouds

: This is much better

: Walking in a winter wonderland

: If you have to ask why I love here.

:

: So much for going up the coast for a cruise.

: Well I'm ready for the brisk match day weather, unfortunately I'm 7300 miles away. #arsenal

: And construction is delayed a year while thousands of people waste hundreds of hours sitting in …

: Mauna Kea. #momentlens

: Fresh ramen noodles and the soup wasn't added in advance so the noodles didn't get soggy. Yum

: There's an app for that

: Dawn is breaking... and no rain

:

: Things you see in the tunnels of a hotel

: Wet morning up the Kohala Coast #hawaiinewsnow

: Home

: My wife uses office supplies to seal up food containers.

: The weather is here, wish you were beautiful - Jimmy Buffett

: Kohala Mountains. Amazing clarity after two days of rain

: Lawae in the rain

: There's tons of snow on Mauna Kea ... behind these clouds, so I'm told

: Fried Tempura Ice Cream Yum

: Tis the season

: Pipeline Sequence

: 5 mph

: Hualalai

:

: Then this happened

: "I'm gonna be a happy idiot and struggle for the legal tender" Jackson Browne

: Think you're having a bad day? This wedding party is try to take their beach wedding pics in a sand …

: Let's do this

: Day off music #pinkfloyd

: Now what were you saying about Hawaii's cost of living? This is free

: Stuff you see in the back hallways of a hotel

: Voggy sunset

: A slice of heaven

: Soon to be Ginger houses.

: Hapuna

: As a matter of fact, this IS my wall

: Current status

: The race track is out

: Blue

: The Kohalas and blue skies

: Resort

: Mauna Kea

: Lots of scratches around lightning port on my phone. Trying to plug in cable in the dark or in the …

:

: #BigIslandLife. Utility pole down in Honalo, so we sit on the bypass road. At least the view is nice …

: I went out side for some fresh air and a break from the ball game and saw this.

: A red Lotus in Kona

: Overcast and voggy in Kona.

: My current home office desk. Reclaimed lumber desk top. 'Ohia wood legs. Photo of Waikiki 1926 on …

: Quite the spectacle. The leaders of the Ironman.

: Ironman day. I'm home watching football

: Spent many days here

: Wassup Hilo. Long time no see. What da scoops li dat?

: Sometimes too many choices is a really good thing.

: No flood warning here.

: #national🌮taco🌮day

: Fresh onshore winds at Hapuna. Beats staying at home any day

: Fall is here.

: Cleaning out a closet and came across this blast from the past #Lucid

: Mauna Kea very clear today

: Clear day, and the moon is still out

: Grand Funk Railroad

: Life's choices

: Paniau.

: First time just sitting by the ocean in a long time. I miss this

: This happened yesterday. Love the colors nature can display. #fshualalai

: The Doctor is explaining what's wrong with my knee

: This isn't an Italian restaurant

: Shadows

: Chairs

: Mahalo to whoever returned the Kohala Mountains

: Missing: The Kohala Mountains. They were last seen (top photo) prior to Hurricane Lester. If you …

: Rainbow. Usually means rain

: Once Lester moves on, it's clear sailing for the near future

: Kona people are all smitten. Just wait.

: The night before hurricane day. Be safe

: Peek a boo

: Just secured the last bottle on the island. #greenspotwhiskey

: The wall above the desk in my home office

: Finished off the growler of Pedaler's Pilsner #konabrewery

: Don't catch many sunsets at home these days

: The beef is here #fshualalai

: Palms

: Plumeria

: The Kohalas

: USA Men's Volleyball rolling

: How could you not fall in love with a product where the company took so much care in packing it to …

: The last beer in the fridge. "We will leave no man behind"

: A tall beer needs a tall glass #deschutes #Sempli

: Orange. I guess the sky listened

: Threatening skies. I went out and waved my fist at the sky and threatened back. You don't scare me.

: Get the Led out

: Shadows

: Palms

: Summer Bash 20. Celebrating 20 years at Hualalai #fshualalai

: My monthly trip to West Side Wines

: I've been wondering

: True

: Reflection

: Silhouettes on the shade

: Ann brought me to Costco on a Sunday. Is that killer asteroid close?

: Guests sitting in a restaurant through a thermal camera #seekthermal

: Current status

: Found this in a box in the closet. Still works. It's been replaced many times over

: No storm today #fshualalai

: The key

: A sunny day before Darby

: Beautiful Friday afternoon, but then there's this storm on the way.

: Current status #fshualalai

: It's a hot one today.

: Saw the cranes everywhere in Honolulu. I'm sure there's no real estate bubble coming. Really

: My first glimpse of The Oahu Rail boondoggle in the wild

: Checking out our sister property#fskoolina

: A great way to taste a lot of great wines

: At my old stomping ground, remembering Liberty House, JC Penny, Woolworth's, Farrell's Ice Cream.

:

: Quite the view. Typical Honolulu afternoon.

: Don't see that in Kona

: A'ole Holoholo #honolulutraffic

: Holoholo

: Sunset and a steak at Hualalai Grille #fshualalai

: Monday afternoon

: Saw this beauty parked in the Porte Corte last week.

: Slight Miscalculation I guess

: The moon is chasing the sunset

: Overcast morning. Welcome break from the heat

: Chateaubriand at #hualalaigrille #fshualalai The beef is here

: Summer Sunset Cocktails #fshualalai

: A gem

: Be nice

: I want one of these

: Island Garden #fshualalai

: Back at work. #fshualalai

: Sunset at Resident's Beach House. #fshualalai

: Aloha Kalahiaka Maui

: Ready for another great evening at Hualalai Grille #fshualalai

: Flora Springs wine dinner #LaBourgnone

: Kalapana. My Dad painted this 40 years ago

: The set for last evening's #Roederer Champagne dinner. It was exquisite. They'll be at Beach Tree …

: Flutes

: Last evening and today. Supposed to be rain coming our way. Go out and play now

: Mis en place

: Good night Maui

: Good bye my dear friend, we've been on some amazing adventures these past few hours. I so look …

: That's one big loaf of Sourdough

: Sunset amongst the rain squalls

: Orchid

: Looks like Barbie had a rough night

: Hibiscus

: Earned this one this morning. Hapa Brown Ale

: Glassware

: Rain squall

: Where I live... There are Rainbows

: Green

: Ahhhhhh

: Hi Maui. Across the channel As the sun sets

: Ball of fire

: Orange

: Proud

: Rained hard this morning. Dry all afternoon, but there's a mighty rain squall out there to the …

: Umikoa

: Canoes on their way back to Kailua as the sun sets

: There's a big moon out tonight

: Hi Maui

: It's a thing of beauty. Black sand Porter. @konabrewingco #lust

: Patch kits

: Where I work

: Threatening

: Sunset redux Playing with #Polarr and the #unsplash filters.

: Desert. Pipeline Porter.

: Big shoes to fill

: Wet morning in Kona

: There was a sunset somewhere behind those clouds

: The sky is threatening, but it doesn't scare me

: Wall

: Overcast in Kona

: A long day of work. Greenore 8 Irish

: Reflection

: Glow

: Morning traffic in paradise

: Looking south and north.

: You had to know this was coming

: The Kohala Mountains

: Paradise AKA. Home

: Even though it's my Monday. It's Aloha Friday for most

: I have a boo boo

: Aloha Monday

: Last evening

: Almost

: My aloha Friday

: Good morning Maui

: Stripes

: Ready

: Mise en place for dinner

: Aloha Sunday

: Lawae

: Glimmer

: Condiments

: Into the black

: Palm

: Road to nowhere

: After zen

: Yep

: Cloudy

: I’m in too, a little to far to the meet up, I’m an Asst. I’m in too, a little to far to the meet up, I’m an Asst. Food and Beverage Manager at a resort, but …

: Can barely see the sunset for the trees

: Carp

: A cup o joe before the night gets rolling

: Mochi. From the source

: Weekend end

: Siren

: Old truck

: Nice

: A few new water hazards after last night's heavy rain.

: Decisions, decisions, decisions.

: It was just raining 20 min ago

: Not too early

: Bar fruit

: House of the sun

: Another one

: Ready, set ....

: I guess we're not watching Basketball

: Right now

: Small surf @ Kona #hnnsunrise

: La'aloa

: Day off

: Palms

: Memory

: 71 GTO

: Peeking through

: Checking out soon. Been an amazing experience at one of the top reports in the world

: Living in a postcard for a weekend

: Breakfast on the beach at Ka'upulehu

: Ok. I'm over #TheArsenal stupid loss.

: Here's the wide view

: These two Mynah birds strutting around the beach like they own it. They probably do

: This just happened

: Sunset, Moonrise

: Low mileage, Needs a little work

: Post sunset

:

: Colors

: Sunset

: Lots of haze in the air. Good for nice sunsets

: Residents' Beach House

: Finally got around to looking at my NY pics. This was the final sunset of 2015 as we prepared for …

: Digital to Analog shift Digital to Analog shift I recently took a job as a Retaurant outlet manager at a major resort here …

: Big boy toys

: Sunset family portraits are common here

: Glowing tree at Sunset

: I win

: True

: Residents' Beach House

: Maui looking good across the channel

: Looking towards the lagoon and ocean at the #hiltonwaikoloaresort

: #hiltonwaikoloaresort pools with 1 pool closed and the slide waterfall not working in the other has …

: Old working place New working place Any questions? 😎

: Hilton Waikoloa

: Not bad for a quick stairs job. Now they just need to add the fancy bits.

: Two more days

: Stair replacement today. Glad we live downstairs.

: The bending of light

: Three days to go

: Aloha Monday

: Bad parking 101

: Evolution

: Sunrise and dusk

: We used to say “hire good people, train them well and get the fuck out of their way” We used to say “hire good people, train them well and get the fuck out of their way”

: Sunset through the trees

: Kohala Mountain Rain

: Here comes the sun

: From the pool at #hiltonwaikoloaresort #staycation

: Woman on bench with Cellular phone. Common sight

: Current status

: Sunrise #hiltonwaikoloavillage #staycation

: Wait...give me a break... I'm thinking.

: I've divested of most of my printed books. Only a few essentials. #JamesJoyce #TheArsenal #Thoreau

: Cruel and unusual punishment

: Digital natives.

: Good week coming to a close

: i i i i

: No words

: Pro tip guys. Get a candle subscription for your woman. 2 new candles and s nice note every month. …

: Not a cloud in the sky

: I work next door to a Starbucks. But get my morning coffee here whenever I can.

: Lots of volcano haze

: The drive home Even in paradise we have traffic and silly pedestrians. #photoclutter

: Torch Ginger

: Wash me

: Driving into the Abyss (Hilo)

: Stopped to let the grandsons run around.

: The Kohala Mountains, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa peeking over Pu'uanahulu

: Looking east and west.

: Current status

: Some rain squalls out there

: I got out late and missed sunset. But then there's this

: Love those colors

: I love the Kohala Mountains. My favorite of the 5 on Hawaii Island

: Waikoloa sunset

: This just happened

: Me trying to get through the week

: This one really is sailing off into the sunset

: Kona Brew had to hire a crane to haul away the rest of that tree that fell last week

: I guess I was the last one on the plane

: 😏

: Stinger Rays. The calm before the storm. In a couple of hours there will be hundreds of paddlers …

: Aloha Friday The big race is tomorrow

: This was interesting in the way to work. So basically, when you ride a bike, you can wear anything …

: The cruise ship just starting to sail off into the sunset and its next port. Aloha Oe

: Ironman expo and a very windy, but clear day

: My sign

: Not son enough

: Sunset at the park.

: Never tire of this, though my better half is not impressed.

: Love those shades of Blue.

: The cruise ship in Kailua Bay is bigger than most of the buildings.

: Winter coming. Still in the store as the sun sets

: Hawaii was on the wrong side of the world for the red moon, we"re left with a cloudy moon set

: Saturday afternoon in Kailua town

: It rained overnight, but another nice sunset

: It rained overnight, but another nice sunset

: Cruise ship sailing off Into the sunset

: I didn't get a chance to ask it

: Nice sunset coming on this rainy day

: Liquid sunshine

: Nice clouds

: A picture of a picture of a picture of a picture. #unsplash

: The iPhone 6 takes much better moon pix. The bottom one is using the Moment Lens

: Hello Maui across the channel

: Well. Look towards the mountain (mauka) and it looks stormy, but then there's a sunset the other way …

: There's usually a sunset in this shot. Not today. Lots of rain today

: Implements of health

: 7:15 am. Gonna be a hot one

: Massive public works project right out our front door

:

: My view for 40 miles

: Finally some rain in Kona. Lots of storm warning but this is the first rain shower and it came with …

: Not much of a storm here. Humidity doesn't show up in a photo though

: Homebound

: Pave paradise and put up a new condo

: No baggage

: Hele on to O'ahu

: 1990 Macintosh vs 2015 MacBook

: Wall

: Storm coming, winds die, volcanic haze returns

: I repurposed a Moment lens mount from an iPhone 6 for a new iPod with the better camera. I have a …

: Hilo is beautiful today

: No tropical storm, but there rain coming

: No tropical storm here

: Sunset on the way home from Hilo

: Games

: A single crew can paddle a canoe, but it takes the entire club to care for the Wa'a

: Older Canoes on a wet State Championship Race day in Hilo

: Hawaii State Canoe paddling championships in Hilo

: At about the same time. The sun rising over Hualalai and the moon setting over the ocean

: This was last evening. Preparing to fly off into the sunset.

: Ok it's Monday. Here we go

: Hi tech task manager

: High clouds, no wind, high humidity. That'll be our weekend. At least we're in Hawaii

: Work day over

: Just

: Same here, I’m done!!!!! Same here, I’m done!!!!!

: The Palace Tower. Amazing weekend. #sharemyhiltonpic

: High tide and low tide. Same spot different angle #sharemyhiltonpic

: Low tide high tide. Same spot. Different angle.

: Sunset and Sunrise

:

: Apple History

: Ka'upulehu

: It's downhill from here.

: Weathered 'Ohia tree

: Aloha Friday

: Coconut grove

:

: That a bucket of ...

: iMacs

: All cracked up

:

: Yellow bird. This little guy graced our back lanai this morning.

: Aloha Friday

: Lave rock. Big one

: Rustic bench in Keauhou

: Implements.

: Kona gets a cleaning

: Morning noon and night.

: North Dakota sunset.

: Salt Lake

: Sunset over the Pacific

: Sunrise over Minnesota

: My brother in law's spread.

: The prairie

: Our first morning in Mandan

: Raising Arizona

: Our early morning arrival in LA

: Water

: Cruisers

: 3 different day. Love this island

: Rainy Kona Morning @hawaiinewsnow

: Smithwick's brought some color to a rainy Sunday afternoon.

: Saturday at the park. Painted in #Waterlogue

: The park on a Saturday afternoon.

: Painted in #Waterlogue

: It was a lazy Sunday

: #FTW

: Torch Ginger pre dawn

: Waikoloa makai

: Pohoiki Challenge 2004. Memories.

: The tree

: Beautiful clear day

: Venus

: Rainy morning in Kona

: I might need it someday…..Not! I might need it someday…..Not! I have a similar story. I went to culinary school and was a chef. I …

: Simple, but not easy Post note: I had a short tenure with this restaurant. I was hired to turn the restaurant around and …

: Our ultimate road trip The view from the Eiffel towerOur ultimate road trip so far… Last summer, my wife and I went on the …

: Of the people, by the people… Of the people, by the people… for the people. The recent release of those NSA documents sure has …

: Why I switched to Football Why I switched to Football The other Football, the one the rest of the world watches. I grew up in …

: The iPad, MLBtv and Hover bar allow me to enjoy games at the office #winner

: Afternoon tea in my honu cup

: Threatening clouds

: Have not seen the sun all day in Kona. Very hazy

: Pretty nice outside my home office window

: Another hazy sunset in Kona

: We can usually sit on those rocks out there, but they belong to the surf today

: Sunday afternoon snack. Yum

: Waiting for the paddlers to come in, the view sucks

: Race reg is in full swing

: Oh now he's really settled in

: The little guy is making himself at home

: Was kind of an overcast drizzly morning, but it's lookin pretty good now

: Grilled pork loin tacos for dinner. Yum

: Current status (and for the next couple of hours)

: Look what I found while cleaning, a stack of 45s

: Fresh apple tart, just out of the oven

: Current status. #ncaacfb

: My baby is a very good shopper. It's a very merry Christmas

: No tree this year, the presents are under the Christmas bear

: Our hosts tonight

: I played on that field ... In 1976 #hawaiibowl

: The start of a great Hawaiian weekend

: Everyone's here

: I'm not late

: Beautiful day for a chamber after hours mixer

: Ready for kick off #Cowboys

: I got a cache of #build goodies in the mail today all the here Hawaii

: Current status. #LSU #UGA

: The joys of mornings in Kona

: Current status: friday night #pac12 football

: Thanksgiving dinner is ready... Hawaiian time

: The turkey is sliced and ready

: Current status: beef

: Fourth Quarter longboard Ale at Lulu's

: Current status. The truck will arrive shortly

: This is last time this will look like this for a while

: Home. To be

: Current status. Moving day 1

: Current status. Choosing paint for condo

: Current status: pox down, holes patched, painting will commence momentarily

: Current status

: Samples are ready

: Awards are being given at the Kona Coffee recipe contest

: The Chefs are setting up for the Kona coffee recipe contest

: Keauhou Bay is always beautiful.

: Current status. Poke and beer.

: Starbucks Henry st is busy this Thurs evening

: A beer and a shot in memory of Beanie

: Hualalai Academy Gala kick off breakfast

: The Viking nation at Lulu's. The Cowboys play later

: Rugby match at Hapuna on a beautiful, but windy (on shore) Saturday

: Hazy sunrise over Mauna Kea

: This feast made out of clay greeted me at the school today me

: Fresh homemade Calzone for lunch

: Feel like I'm at a bar football, pizza, wings and beer at home

: Sam Choy's Keauhou. Yum

: Currently doing ...

: Dinner. Yum

: My desk setup at Hualalai Academy

: apple-touch-icon.png

: apple-touch-icon.png

: Lots of weather and lots of surf

: My office set up