I stare at the bottom of my drained coffee cup – the stray grounds settle on the bottom in a final stand against the tyranny of filtration. The quiet of the morning is leaving me – the minivans, SUVs, hybrid/crossover/family cars are pulling up in front of our house: it’s Go Time. I’m Mr. Trash today – and the children in my daughters’ class are about to get thrown away with me…
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The Hubble Blew My Mind
Last night, around 8:30pm, I was sitting in my backyard with my 9 yr. old daughter, Maddie. We were looking at stars, trying to identify constellations, when one of them started moving…
Thinking About Hawaii? I Got Some Tips For Ya
This post is way off-topic and if you aren’t planning to come to Hawaii, or if you don’t even care about this place and want to see some code – well move along. This post is for people who are thinking or are planning on coming out to the Aloha State – my practical tips and ideas for having an awesome vacation.
How To Spend a Day on the Islands for Christmas
Last night I was watching the sunset here at my house, watching the lightning ripple across the sky as mellow slack-key tones twanged in the other room. Work can get .
Saimin: Hawaii in a Bowl
This is an off-topic Saturday post that came to mind as I was eating lunch. I haven’t written an off-topic in a while, so I thought today might be the day I write about something that is very close to me: one reason I live where I do.
Spring Break’s Here
I seem drawn to living in highly-touristed spots. I think it’s from growing up in the land of Edward Scissorshands (props to anyone who can figure out where that is.
Care and Handling for Non-Creatives
I live in a very small place (Kauai, Hawaii), and I am reminded of it every week. The power goes out at least once a month for at least 2 hours a shot, right in the middle of the day.
