When we bought my wife’s Subaru Crosstrek earlier this year, we took an EV under serious consideration. It just didn’t make sense for us on many levels. Our driving situation (wife works at home, my commute 2.5 mi). The expense of installing a charger and the cost of the car. The dealers agreed.
Drop down to Keauhou shopping center for last minute ingredients. The winds have freshened up quite a bit since my walk this morning. White caps on the water and the trees are dancing.
A layer of clouds on the horizon, but not a single cloud on Hualalai. That will change shortly as the dynamics of thermals kicks in.
We are at least in a good enough financial position to weather a “tariff storm” and will shelter our family. I am healthy enough to work a few more years. If push comes to shove, I can get back into management and increase my income substantially (at the expense of lifestyle of course).
My wife’s work is migrating from Webex to MS Teams. It’s not going well. It’s somehow messing up their Outlook email among other issues.
This is where Kamala stayed on Hawaii Ialand at the Mauna Kea resort. www.dwell.com/home/wine…
Streaming services don’t offer deals to reward loyalty. Their deals always focus on bringing viewers back. This disincentives loyalty
My Great Grandparents. Otto and Fannie Kimbley. They lived in the same house in the Paducah Ward, McCracken, Kentucky since they got married on Christmas Eve in 1906. Photo is at their 60th wedding anniversary. Fannie passed in 1971 and Otto in 1973
I think ManCity is the radical right of football. They think the rules don’t apply to them. When they are charged they say it’s all lies and they are being persecuted and everyone is out to get them. They will say those rules don’t apply to them.
Guardiola’s fight to maintain City empire will be fascinating
Hawaiian Ranch style home
I’ve spoken about to Hawaiian Ranch. A tried and true style for this tropical climate. Too many people bring an architectural style that doesn’t fit or isn’t functional and also requires central air because it does nothing to account for the tropical sun and heat. They also don’t aesthetically fit.
A Hawaiian ranch-style home combines elements of traditional ranch architecture with the relaxed, open feel of island living. Key features include:
Single-story design: Typically low, horizontal profile for easy living. Open floor plans: Spacious interiors with minimal walls, encouraging a seamless flow between living spaces. Wide lanais: Covered outdoor patios or verandas that extend living spaces outside, ideal for enjoying the tropical climate. Natural materials: Use of wood, stone, and bamboo to reflect the surrounding environment. Large windows and sliding doors: Designed for natural light, ventilation, and to offer expansive views. Integration with nature: Landscaping often includes native plants, and interiors may open directly to gardens or ocean views. This architectural style emphasizes casual elegance and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, reflecting Hawaii’s laid-back lifestyle and natural beauty.
Going back to the Apple Classical music app more and more. The playlists are amazing, and no thought process needed. The music by mood is my ❤️
Car safely ensconced at the dealer. Coffee secured at the (almost) on the ocean coffee shop with a cinnamon twist accompaniment. Chill for a spell, then walk home. About 1.5 miles.
Enjoying this album. The titles of the track match point in the show. “The police are here”
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Back to work in 14 days after a loooong 7 months off. 2 months post injury / pre surgery, 5 months recovery. Walking every day until then to build up steps and stamina. I’ll put on 12k steps a night in the kitchen at work.
When i got up this morning, i was informed all of the Christmas decorations and the tree need to come out of their various storage place. I knew it was coming. We do an artificial tree. Fresh trees last about a week in Kona