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.”…
Category: Local Musings
Thoughts and musings on living in Hawaii
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…
Checking in – A new lease on life
I’m back. This time, perhaps as a real person and less of an anonymous online persona. My SO (that’s internet speak for “significant other”) and I dropped our child off at college…
Community and our Social Contract
At this month’s plant exchange, watching three young boys cavorting while squeezing juice out of fresh rosemary leaves brought a flood of emotions. First, hope. The hope that there is hope for…
The Plant Exchange as our “Third Place”
The other day, my son was watching a YouTube presentation on third places. Apparently, a third place is the place that is not your home or work, but is the place that…