February is a short month

February 2, 2026 What type of bird is this? It is about the size of a sparrow, and is mostly yellow. There is no visible difference between the male and the female, as far as I can tell, but the young are a dull yellow – almost a drab khaki color! I don’t think itContinue reading “February is a short month”

Starting Off 2026 Right – With January

January 18, 2026 For most of my adult life, I have had the desire to always be busy. I think this trait was instilled in me from my father – at least, I want to blame him for this inability to simply exist. I cannot just “Let it be” as the Beetles recommended. I mustContinue reading “Starting Off 2026 Right – With January”

Rinse N’ Repeat

January 13, 2026 Here we go again! Off on another adventure, back to Hawaii! I have started to pack my bags for my return on January 13. I will get one carry-on and one personal item, as well as one checked bag. My carry-on bag will have kitchen utinsels, dry food packets, new sandals, etc.Continue reading “Rinse N’ Repeat”

A Roadtrip Diversion

November 19, 2025 I am noticing more guavas around the property at Holowai. There are more than I can eat. And, they are good sized also. The siding on the back wall of the tool shed has been completed and the corner and joint trim has been installed. I feel like it is more ofContinue reading “A Roadtrip Diversion”

Another Go-Around

November 6, 2025 Like Dr Seuss’ Marvin K Mooney, The time had come so David went! Unlike the suggestions offered by Dr Seuss, I simply choose the method preferred by Peter, Paul & Mary, and I went by jetplane! Well, maybe I’ll be leavin’ on a jetplane . . . but unlike Peter. Paul, &Continue reading “Another Go-Around”

September Arrives

September 1, 2025 Installed rebar in the form for the concrete conter in the gazebo. Drilled into the columns at the side to anchor the rebar. Added a bit of fencing as the wire mesh reinforcing. Installed support braces under the forms. It is ready to pour. At the corner of Palaoa Road and AmepelaContinue reading “September Arrives”

WOW! It’s July Already!

July 1, 2025 My neighbor had shiped his artwork and display racks to Oahu for the Haleiwa Arts Festival a couple of weeks ago, and then had to ship it back to Hawai’i island after the festival was over. The shipping port is in Hilo, and he asked me to help him bring it backContinue reading “WOW! It’s July Already!”