My Dad was not an athlete by any stretch, but he did play catch with me in the back yard and umpired little league baseball games to support my sports.
The US picked a fight with the wrong country. I grew up with people of Chinese descent. They are proud and tenacious people. They will get even.
1916 Newspaper advertisement for “Kekukuʻs Hawaiian Quintette” appearing on the Chatauqua tent show circuit. Joseph Kekuku, who was the inventor of the Steel Guitar is at far right with his Martin guitar modified to be played in his Hawaiian Steel style.
I started watching the Mariners mid summer. It’s the only west coast team not blacked out in Hawaii. I’ve really liked their style of play and spunkyness. I work with a guy from Idaho who is a fan of all sports Seattle. It’s great having compatriot at work.
I’m pretty much a baseball purist. I think the ghost runner is a joke. The DH should not be in both leagues. I love a good pitchers duel, not because of inept hitting, but quality pitching. Not a big fan of the pitch clock. Time is a strategy tool
This is so true about Sysco foods. It’s also happened with Wine and Spirits with Southern W & S. Consolidation is bad in any industry. Look at air travel. On Hawaii Island at least Suisan is still strong
I came into the series hopeful for the Mariners, but the Blue Jays are a juggernaut. Gonna a tough ask.
The Kohala Coast 1988. The Westin Mauna Kea Resort, the Mauna Lani Bay resort, the Sheraton Royal Waikoloa and the opening soon Hyatt Regency Waikoloa. No Hapuna Beach resort or Ritz Carlton yet
