I am rather unsure as to the reason why I was just thinking about D.H. Lawrence’s book, The Rainbow. I think I can easily say that it is one of my top ten books. I have not read it in some time but it occurs to me how rare it is to read a book that speaks to the mechanism with which I ideate. Does anyone else have a book(s) that speaks to them in the way that they envisage themselves?
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Sphere: Related ContentWe went to see Beowulf this evening at the theater. Such outings make me long for the culture of a large metropolitan city. Nonetheless, this foray into “entertainment” was my idea. We read the critical reviews of the movie and it seemed like it was well received by both critics and the common folk. This movie was so terrible it was like watching 300 meets Shrek. I actually enjoyed both of those films but Beowulf is not intended to be a comedy. They glossed over everything of relevance to the story and created a nude scene with a proverbial fig leaf when Beowulf fought Grendel. The worst thing about the movie is that it was animated but not in a way that enhanced the film - like 300. All in all, I am glad that we only spent two dollars watching that movie. Unfortunately, we wasted two hours of our lives that we will never get back…
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Sphere: Related ContentWhile driving home from the post office, it occurred to me (as it has numerous times) that Hilo really is a special place - the whole Big Island is, really. I saw the older retired man on his bicycle that picks up trash everyday without fail in Hilo with his “Drive with Aloha” sign and his bulging bags of trash. He does a lot for the Hamakua coastline by picking up any and all roadside trash that he sees. A person like him would never be seen in LA, Atlanta, or New York and even if they did exist they would be labeled as crazy. However, here in Hilo, everyone smiles and waves at him - he’s a fixture around here. Many other people in Hilo do something to help make it what it is, however, that particular individual does something unique.
In large cities, people tend to be fearful of the homeless and worry that they might harm them. Here, however, I feel very comfortable about rolling down the window and giving away food without worrying about something bad happening. People here seem to be genuinely kind and good. However, they are trying to pass a panhandling ban for the whole island (like they did in San Francisco) but it leaves me wondering how these people will get the food they desperately need.
Having previously lived in Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Columbus I can definitely say that I would never have left the doors unlocked or open for any reason unless I was entering or leaving the house. I would freak out about every little noise and worry constantly about being murdered, raped, or robbed by someone. Now, living in Hilo, we tend to leave the doors unlocked (during the day) at the house and I don’t worry about people coming in to harm me.
I really think that the sort of kindness that exists around here is special and unique - this sort of thing can only exist when conditions are right - when people are not constantly threatened by crime, hatred, and cruelty. I never actually saw this sort of kindness when I lived on the mainland or special people doing things they were not asked to do for gain.
I think you can only truly appreciate Hawaii and all it has to offer when you learn to trust and embrace humanity again.
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Sphere: Related ContentMike Huckabee, card carrying misogynist, says that wives should submit to their husbands. He says that women should do this because the Bible says to do so.
Well, the Bible also says to kill people from other faiths (Deuteronomy, Chap 17:2-3, 5). So, is Huckabee going to kill everyone who isn’t a Christian too?
Is he going to just pick and choose what he wants to see as “truth” from the Bible?
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Sphere: Related ContentOur new exercise bike just came in at Sears today. I just spent the last hour on it and it definitely beats getting hypothermia in the unheated pool or being eaten by a shark whilst swimming alone in the ocean. I will definitely be glad to see summer come around again so I can start swimming again without the threat of hypothermia! Hawaii is cold in winter - it was only 80 today! The pool must be 65 degrees though - it is covered and unheated. I am such a wimp.
I have been very busy trying to get things ready for my next show while also getting ready for tax season (first for the business then for us). Joy. Anyone else having anxiety about tax season nearing?
Brian bought a plethora of books while he was in California which necessitated the creation of another bookcase. Guests to our home will be relieved to hear that we did not put a third bookcase in the guest bedroom!
I am in the process of getting ready for another show coming up in February. I will be going to GA to visit family shortly thereafter…
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