Now that I just came back from a fulfilling few days of all-you-can-eat seafood, I’m ready to head back to Japan for more. I’d say in Japanese that’s hoitobo, but apparently hoitobo…
Category: Local Musings
Thoughts and musings on living in Hawaii
The Weird Math of Visiting Japan from Hawaii
If you don’t mind the long flight and if you have three or more days, it’s probably equal or less expensive to visit Japan than take a staycation in Hawaii. Weird, right?…
Happy 2025! Let’s grow together again
It has been a long time since I’ve done a proper updating on this website. First off, lots of changes in my life. One constant has been a dedication to the plant…
Hawaii Kai: Living simply in a bougie world
Lately, I’ve been contemplating our family’s existence in Hawaii Kai. We are simple folk living in a bougie world. There was a time when bourgeoisie was defined non-critically as the “middle class.”…
Mahalo Karma: Instagram and Facebook, the new way to say thank you
Many years ago, I pledged to complain about service only if I sent out seven other thank yous to balance the imbalance. People easily complain, but seldom ever formally thank workers. Even…
Wahiawa Cherry Blossoms: map
On Thursday, January 25, 2024, I drove through Wahiawā to see how the cherry blossoms are doing. They’re just about to peak. The trees in front of ʻIliahi Elementary won’t be ready…
Nothing has ads, says Gen Z
I asked my daughter if Petco had sale ads, and she said, “Nope.” I asked her if GameStop had sale ads and she replied, “What would they sell?” Suggesting, of course, that…
Auntie Muses: Grocery Shopping on Oahu. Oligopolies, Technology and Where Do We Go From Here?
I dropped by Hawaii Kai Safeway yesterday to visit the new HSFCU Credit Union branch. While there, I decided to see what food was on sale. All I can say is, “WOW.”…
I am thankful to those that let me be me
You should never have to ask permission to be yourself, but society and our own psyche sometimes say otherwise. This Thanksgiving, give yourself permission to be who you want to be, then…