Have tried a few different AI / search engine products. None of them seem quite right. It’s like they’re trying to be too helpful and assume I’m ignorant about what I entered It’s almost easier to just deal with Google’s ads
Love the Atlantic writing about WAPO
A couple of thoughts on the town hall today with Rep Tokuda. Only a small % of (non-white) local people. Locals complain about hauole but then don’t show up. Also many used this forum to voice grievances with government in general. Many topics were very local with no connection to national issues
It’s funny that companies from Hawaii will often say they brought in an “east coast” consultant. What’s wrong with west coast consultants? Are they just not good?
In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawaiʻi. This is fascinating. I really liked the early Hawaiian/Reggae. Butch Helemano. It was just the next iteration. Hawaiian music was influenced by Big Bands, Jazz, Pop Music and others through the years.
2 more photos from 2022. Moonset / sunset. Honolulu from the Ala Moana hotel. I stayed there for a month for training
Replaced the binding on the book that came with the 1969 Hilo Hawaiians album Honeymoon in Paradise. The old binding was brittle and cracking off.
If you look at any list of the top Hawaiian musical artists of the past 75 years, Alfred Apaka near the top. He is an amazing talent, but also a top class entertainer. A pleasure to listen to
The state of Hawaii is working to fund a climate science dept within the University of Hawaii to fill the gap being left by the feds closing offices. Most excellent
Researchers say state funding is crucial to climate data collection | Hawai’i Public Radio
When I was young I rode skateboards down some crazy hills. After couple crashes I realized the streets have no give. I switched to paddling. At least the water has some give.
These kids flying down hills in power bikes and scooters on 1 wheel with no helmets will find out about gravity the hard way.
Skipping my walk today. The VOG is very thick. I can feel it just sitting at home. Not a whisp of a breeze and it’s hot. We’re stuck in this light and variable wind cycle.
Stocks down today due to the Lululemon underwhelming earnings outlook. (Trump lies, why can’t we?)
The thing with older Hawaiian music is no one tried to sound like anyone else. They were meticulous about Hawaiian pronunciation and inflection. Harmonies were all tight. Lots of rehearsal I assume.
Companies and famous people are going to realize this time is different.
Siding with or acquiescing to Trump et al is not a simple misdemeanor. We’ll hold a grudge. They’re coming after us for what we think and taking away things we hold dear. Don’t be part of the problem, be part of the solution