Monthly Archives: September 2023

The stereotype that all politicians are crooks seems more true today than ever. We know this first-hand here in Hawai’i where several of our elected officials are now sitting in jail after being caught taking bribes and violating the public … Continue reading →

I think you’ll agree there’s no shortage of challenges facing our community and planet. I’m thinking you’ll probably also agree to effectively deal with these challenges we need to identify and support new energy, new ideas, and new leadership at … Continue reading →

I had no idea at the time, but on Tuesday April 11, 2023, I began a journey. In general I’d been feeling down. Low energy – both physically and personally. Nothing specific really. No physical or personal trauma. Just down. … Continue reading →

Mahalo Governor Green for listening to the community and taking prompt action to amend and improve the Emergency Housing Proclamation (EP). Mahalo even more so to the individual community members, non-profit advocacy organizations, and the best and brightest of Hawaii’s … Continue reading →

The recent bullying of a state employee at a public meeting and threats against her family on social media – is totally unacceptable. Given the passion, the spread of misinformation, and the tragedy unfolding in West Maui, the frustration and … Continue reading →

Thousands of Hawaiʻi residents are living on the streets. We have tens of thousands more doubled-up at home with mom and dad, sleeping in a friends carport, or have given up and moved away. However the Governors’ Emergency Proclamation Relating … Continue reading →

While our world locally marches forward in a seemingly normal manner, for friends and family on Maui, that same world has been turned upside down. I remember the post-Hurricane Iniki days. I remember living without electricity for months, the National … Continue reading →

It’s been over a month since I’ve posted anything here and there’s lots to catch up on. Been traveling…on a bit of a “walk-about” – both literally (5 to 10 miles a day) and figuratively (lots of reflection, introspection, and … Continue reading →