If you've ever had the opportunity to become close friends with a band geek, with out actually becoming one yourself, you understand that they are, deep down, extremely cool people. I know one who proudly hangs five guitars, alto and tenor saxophones, penny whistle, flute, electric keyboard, harmonica, and another instrument that I don't even know what to call, on his wall. … [Read more...] about Band Geeks Unite!
Archives for March 2010
Springy Stuff
Halloween gets a reputation for being a kids favorite holiday...It's so much fun that it might be tempting to to experience it - not once - but multiple times, in different costumes, hitting the same gold-mine candy stops over and over. Not that I'm encouraging such behavior, because I never did anything like drop by multiple Easter egg hunts, but I will let everyone know that … [Read more...] about Springy Stuff
More Fish in the Sea
If it seems like there aren't any good fish in the sea, maybe you aren't using the right bait or are fishing in the wrong pond. Let me help you out with that. This weekend, stop by the 2cnd annual "More Fish in the Sea" Ocean Awareness Fair to meet lots of environmentally-aware people, check out their hands-on activities, educational booths, and get invites to beach cleanups … [Read more...] about More Fish in the Sea
Do What He Sez
As is clearly illustrated by the multitude of "One Hawaiian, One Japanese, and One Haulie" jokes, the colorful, confused blend of locals, mainlanders, and internationals that call Hawaii their home sets the scene in the Hawaiian Islands for entertaining cultural encounters in our every day lives. However, when we are at Longs, picking up fishing gear or Spam Musubi fixings, we … [Read more...] about Do What He Sez
Sunday, Sunday, Syrup at the Ale House
OK. I've been on a (blog)roll loading foodie pics from da past... Here's some Hawaiian sweet bread French toast from the Kahului Ale House (and coffee, of course), taken way back during the start of the '09-10 NFL season. Why post now? Well, as a (still) proud KU fan, March Madness no longer exists to me, and I have some extra time on my hands ;-/ Also, a very distressing … [Read more...] about Sunday, Sunday, Syrup at the Ale House