Blog archives
Hawaii stories in our blog
Mark Twain surfing in Hawaii: Quote from 'Roughing It'
November 16, 2011
From Roughing It, a Mark Twain quote about how he tried surfing in Hawaii in 1866.
Billionaire David Murdock: How to be rich, how to be healthy
February 10, 2010
The amazing biography of David H. Murdock, chairman of Dole Foods, diet and nutrition evangelist, former homeless 9th grade dropout.
Barack Obama: Jerk or Jedi?
December 29, 2008
Does the media really have to fan every flame and cover every sandwich?
Steve Dahl Show items at Chicago Tribune
December 19, 2008
Links to LaNell’s letter on the anniversary of Terry Armour’s passing, and what Steve Dahl has been up to since his radio show was canceled.
Joseph Campbell on mythology, religion, and art
March 26, 2007
Mythological stories of the hero journey fill the history of religion. Joseph Campbell taught the power of myths.
Aloha from Siberia
February 15, 2007
Our Wisconsin winter was making us nearly suicidal, but the music and food of Hawaii and Barack Obama all give us the audacity of hope.
Movie review: 'Step Into Liquid' (2003)
August 11, 2006
This so-so surfing documentary showcases the sport at several unusual locations.
What is it all about?
May 11, 2005
A strange video I stumbled upon while looking for a map of Waihee on Maui, site of the Lewers plantation and sugar mill.
