Like there isnt enough going on in the world. Listening to NPR in the morning while driving Maile (insane) to school, is one of my favorite things to do.
Yesterday, there was a piece on the Patriot Guard Riders, what a fine piece it was. The gist of the thing is not political, but thankful. And protecting. Important things in this world gone mad.
Today on the local news side, there was a interview with a man who staed some things that ring so true it hurt. He was asked how he creates art so demanding of a viewers attention. His art is hawaiian, and not really very tourist friendly. ( kinda a 'GROWN HERE, NOT FLOWN HERE' edge) but he was asked what he thought was the reason for his angle.
He said - 'too many people'
When pressed he answered - "we live on an island, cant anyone see that its not traffic controls needed, but population controls"
Which morphed into - "look at the poorest people here - Hawaiians. All living on the beach on the west side, no homes, have jobs, cant afford the rent/mortgage, why? too many people"
"the land that has produced for millenia, is now earning income for everyone but the indigenious people. The people whose Aloha spirit made this place, are now unable to be in this place"
It is true.
There is so much beauty here, yet we take it forgranted. Because we have bought into the mindset of having it, getting it, going with it.
Looks to be a long Friday here at the Hotel.
Blah.
Aloha. (for real kine)
2 comments:
Hey Mark, my sister Becky and her husband are patriotic guard riders, no kiddin’.
It is a stellar organization, I agree.
Right on to the artist who expresses socioeconomic problems with his work, and if that doesn’t get through, uses his words to articulate the story.
It makes no sense, yes? Then it makes perfect sense because it is connected to currency.
We DO have a surplus of resources, what we don’t have is an effective and fair distribution system.
Yep, it hurts.
Hi ya Mark,
I've heard so many nice things about you. How nice of you to thank me and my husband from across the sea. The PGR is a wonderful organization. It was started right here in Kansas. It has nothing to do with your political views, it's all about respect.
Straight from the PGR website:
"We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn't matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives.
1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.
2. Shield the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protester or group of protesters.
We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.
To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the freedoms of others, at home and abroad, please know that we are backing you. We honor and support you with every mission we carry out, and we are praying for a safe return home for all."
Lori and I went to the PGR website and posted some awesome pics on my blog on 09/07/06 if ya want to see 'em.
http://beckyboop-littlecrazy.blogspot.com/2006/09/patriot-gaurd-riders-mission-pix.html
.......Everyone wants to live in paradise. Kick all of those transplants out! Let 'em know they can visit, but they can't stay. Sorry, too many people. :)
Aloha, Becky (Lori's sis)
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