I heard a theory that after we die, we simply stay ourselves, for eternity. For some people, stuck being themselves forever is hell; for others, heaven. Forget the afterlife—the theory can be applied right now. Life is hellish for some because of circumstance (or heavenly despite circumstance)—for others existence is miserable simply because of who they are. Whether or not … [Read more...] about This Week’s Horoscope
Archives for April 2007
The Wright Stuff
This is his last year teaching at Baldwin High School. And yet, by his admission, Wayne Moniz is far from done with his work. A prolific playwright with more than a dozen produced plays under his belt, as well as published short stories, poems and songs, Moniz received the Cades Award, Hawai`i’s annual prize for literature, in 2005. His focus is always on the people, … [Read more...] about The Wright Stuff
This Week in Review
So Governor Linda Lingle wants the state Water, Land, Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs Committee to hurry up and approve Peter Young for another term as boss of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). “Sometimes in this building you become very isolated from common sense and the average person,” Lingle lectured the committee, according to today’s Honolulu … [Read more...] about This Week in Review
Bird Flu
On a Saturday afternoon in March, I spent a few hours with 23 Maui residents listening to Dr. Skip Hofstrand speak about what could become the 21st century’s first global health catastrophe: pandemic influenza. “We need to be proactive, not reactive,” he told the small audience in the Cameron Center Auditorium in Kahului. Wearing a bright aloha shirt over slight … [Read more...] about Bird Flu
Issue 10.44: Dining Listings
Ajiyoshi Okazuya Hawai`i/Maui Diner - Japanese and local. M-Sa, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m. 385 Hoohana St., 5C, Kahului, 877-9080. $ Allrighht Grinds - Local plate lunches and chow fun. M-F, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hobron Ave next to KT&S. 344-0239. $ AK’s Cafe - Locally inspired comfort food. Lunch, T-F, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner (T-Sa)5-9 p.m. 1237 L. Main … [Read more...] about Issue 10.44: Dining Listings