Throw a Shaka and Open a Door

Years ago, I challenged friends on social media to join me playing the Shaka game. I'm a life-long athlete who loves both games and challenges. Thought it would be a unique, fun way to add a bit of aloha in our lives. Here's how the game works. As you go about your day, look for … Continue reading Throw a Shaka and Open a Door →

Football, Gambling and Beer Control the Masses

Today's date is a palindrome — same read forward or backward. Some people attribute special significance to these rare events. Let's hope we all kick off a wonderful February and year. “Heavy physical work, the care of home and children, petty quarrels with neighbors, films, football, beer, and above all, gambling filled up the horizon … Continue reading Football, Gambling and Beer Control the Masses →

Cannabis Countdown 2020

State legislative sessions are kicking off around the nation. Medical and Recreational Cannabis use for adults is an urgent issue in many states. If you're new to this policy battle, please remember sophisticated and woke players use the term "cannabis" rather than racist, xenophobic label "marijuana." For history, see Institutional Racism of Marijuana. There have … Continue reading Cannabis Countdown 2020 →

Aloha Friday: I Wish You Enough

One of my dearest friends in the world posted this story on her social media. I've reposted below: I Wish You Enough Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the father said, "I love you, and … Continue reading Aloha Friday: I Wish You Enough →

Aloha Friday is Positive Friday

We're nearly three weeks into New Year 2020: Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! It seems each year we start January with a fresh, optimistic energy that follows the holiday season that is filled with love, joy, happiness, family squabbles, too much good food and spirits — yet it's the End.of.Year party most of us enjoy so much. … Continue reading Aloha Friday is Positive Friday →

They Live Amongst Us. God Help Us All

My husband and I went through the McDonald's driveway window and I gave the cashier a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her 25c. She said, "you gave me too much money." I said, "Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar back." She sighed and went … Continue reading They Live Amongst Us. God Help Us All →

Very Poor Correlation Between Cannabis THC Levels and Impairment

It was 1979. We were in a holiday tournament in Las Vegas. It was my senior year and I was starting point guard for my college basketball team. Time to exit our hotel rooms in the Desert Inn resort and bus to Thomas & Mack center. My roomie left first. I was a couple steps … Continue reading Very Poor Correlation Between Cannabis THC Levels and Impairment →

Institutional Racism of Marijuana

You've heard the term "marijuana." You may have even tried this complex and controversial drug on occasion. Or with some 33 U.S. states authorizing legal Medical Cannabis or some 11 U.S. states legalizing the use of Recreational Cannabis, you might be a seasoned user. Good for you! We fully support Medical Cannabis. Yet if you … Continue reading Institutional Racism of Marijuana →

The Collapse of Love and Compassion

Guess I have always been a bit of a philosopher. Remember how my college friends and I would spend hours after dinner in the student union discussing the "meaning of life." They urged me to write a book. I believe it is time and have begun the first chapters. The USA and world appears to … Continue reading The Collapse of Love and Compassion →

Living Drug Free

First Lady, Melania Trump, continues her "Be Best" campaign. I admired Michelle Obama for encouraging Americans to be active with her "Let's Move" program. Sometimes we need to put politics aside and just find ways to work together for our common good (and health). Melania wrote to her Twitter followers today: Earlier this month at … Continue reading Living Drug Free →