Well, it’s not quite 9 a.m. I’m already well behind schedule. We’ve walked the three miles to the other end of Kaaawa and back. We’ve devoured a breakfast of coffee, toast, and an egg white omelet with a little low-fat sausage on the side. Ms. Kili is now occupying one place mat at the dining [...]
Entries from May 31st, 2009
Sunday…Superferry bankruptcy petition discloses list of investors
May 31st, 2009 · 5 Comments · Ethics, General, Politics
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Saturday…Layoffs at UH Manoa, critical comments in program review
May 30th, 2009 · 3 Comments · General, Politics
A well-placed source at UH Manoa says there have been more than 15 administrative-professional-technical staffers laid off recently without warning, complete with the experience of being escorted to pick up personal items and then immediately escorted off campus. Those involved reportedly had all been in their jobs for less than three years and had no [...]
Friday (2)…Humid and cloudy morning
May 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Kaaawa, Photographs
This was the view from the beach in Kaaawa at 6:46 a.m. today. Cloudy, humid, calm, although most of the vog has cleared. It rained a little overnight, but not this morning, although we had umbrellas at the ready. Just another Friday in Kaaawa.
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Thursday (2)…1.5 million and counting, a spectacular Waikiki view, a sunshine review, and Friday Felines
May 29th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Cats, General, Politics, Sunshine
The counter on this page slipped past 1.5 million visits sometime late yesterday afternoon, an average of about 20,000 visits per month. Members of the Century Center Condominium toured the building yesterday to inspect trouble spots and behind-the-scenes areas. The view from the roof is spectacular. This is the view looking across Waikiki towards Diamond [...]
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Thursday…Back from the east coast, “breaking” vs. “possible” news, another peek at Charleyworld, etc
May 28th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Cats, General, Media
Explanation in order. Where have the Kaaawa sunrise photos gone for the past few days? Well, we’ve actually been to the east coast and back. We spent the long weekend in Burke, Virginia, with our former neighbors and their daughters, our favorite twins, as well as Sally & Sylvester, the feline litter mates who joined [...]
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Wednesday (2)…Going to the dogs
May 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Dogs, Photographs
I’ve been meaning to post these dog photos for at least the last week and just haven’t gotten around to it. So today’s the day. This is Ms. Pe’a and her puppies, taken a couple of weeks ago. Reilly, seen in the background on the right, is already passing 40 pounds. Sadie, just barely peeking [...]
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Wednesday…A few vintage photos from my dad’s files
May 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Photographs
Here are a few more photos found among my dad’s stuff. The first is of the Waikiki Surf Club’s team in the 1952 Molokai-Oahu canoe race, which I think was the first year the race was held. According to notes on the back of the photo, Wally Froiseth was steersman. George Downing and Dutchy Kino [...]
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Tuesday…Bob Jones on who decides what’s news, another condo war, Watada in The Nation, and pet pics
May 26th, 2009 · 5 Comments · General, Politics
I hope you’re all recovering from the long weekend’s excesses. Well, I hope you were able to enjoy a few of those excesses! Anyway, back to work. News veteran and columnist Bob Jones shared this observation: One of the major issues that needs to be addressed in Honolulu is who decides what’s news on TV. [...]
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