Yes, you can teach an old auntie new tricks. Here’s a YouTube short from my visit yesterday to the Wahiawa Botanical Garden. I was in the area and stopped by to see…
Google rolls out circle-to-search on Android Phones
I recently upgraded phones from a Samsung Galaxy S series to a Google Pixel. For the first week, I hated it. Nothing was where I thought it ought to go. Now, I…
Aquaponics, Building the Basics
The concept of aquaponics is simple. Water from a fish tank pumps through a grow bed filled with plants. When the grow bed reaches a certain water point, the water drains back…
Auntie Builds a Coop: The Hammer Drill
I’ve often wondered how to drill concrete. Turns out it isn’t a big secret. Get a hammer drill. Along with a masonry bit and masonry screws, you can make holes as easily as you would with wood. Here, I demonstrate how the tool is being used to create quail hideaways for my soon-to-be expanded bird enclosure.
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…
Alocasia, Taro’s Useless Cousin
Just kidding. Alocasia are popular houseplants with beautiful heart-shaped leaves. Although they look strikingly like taro, they are not edible. They are also not entirely like one another either. Some can tolerate…
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…
Next Plant Exchange, February 13, 2024
Join us at our monthly plant exchange, second Tuesdays in Hawaii Kai
Two must-read books for teens
As I resolve to read more books in 2024, I’m reminded of two books that stand out from past reading. These two books are: “Learning How to Learn: a Guide for Kids…