We made it back to Hawaii for a short multi-island tour. Last month we focussed on Oahu. This issue's focus is on Maui.

 

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VOLUME XXI – Issue 4: Sunday, May 29, 2022 (249th Issue)

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Wild flowers everywhere

...Opening Comments from Bob

This Issue: This issue is the second segment of our three-part series on Hawaii, We enjoyed six days on our favorite island, Maui. The two poems are Island Questions and Thoughts on a Birthday Eve. A Walk in Upcountry, the bonus poem, talks about one of my favorite locations, Thompson Road. The first poem discusses island sensations. The second was written as today is my birthday. There are several excellent recommendations. Enjoy!

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When on Maui, we always travel Upcountry to buy freshly picked strawberries at Kula Country Farms. Since our last visit,
they have expanded the small children's area. Far below is the Pacific.

 

Two Poems this Month + Bonus

Comments: Today is my birthday and hence the poem.

 

Bonus Poem: On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram I have been running a daily series of my poems accompanied with an appropriate picture. I will show a favorite in this section each month. This poem first appeared in VOLUME XIII – Issue 3: Sunday, April 27, 2014

 

Vignette this Month: Familiarity

Sometimes when you visit somewhere many times, you choose a different approach. I have visited Maui over 20 times since the early 80s. Thus, the usual tourist venues don't hold the same draw as they did on the earlier visits. Hence, this time we focused on the familiar we truly enjoyed including the pleasures of driving Upcountry to the strawberry farm, pastries at Grandma's, and walking Thompson Road. Every time we return to the Islands, that is our approach. I find that approach has also become more common in our approach to daily life.

The Saturday farmers market in Pukalani, Maui, has replaced our once favorite the Maui Swap Meet.

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Recommendations

Though we could recommend over a dozen places, we will focus on two this month.
Over four years had passed since we last visited Cafe Mambo in the community of Paia.
It remains on our favorite list. We were not disappointed!

Grandma’s Coffee House is a famous little Maui restaurant in Keoke.
Wonderful pastries and coffee. We visit every time we are on the Island.

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A leisurely walk on Thompson Road in Upcountry.

 

Quotable Quotes

"You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” – Rosalynn Carter

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, and how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou

“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.” – Sheryl Sandberg

“I have standards I don’t plan on lowering for anybody, including myself.” – Zendaya

 

A Bit of Humor

A bit of laughter is healthy for the soul

Geratic Humor

My elderly mother was rushed to the hospital following a serious tumble. There the staff placed a band around her wrist with large letters warning: Fall Risk.

Unimpressed, Mom said to me, “I’ll have them know I’m a winter, spring, and summer risk too!”

Compliment of A Joke A Day

 

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One of the many wall painting in the small town of Wailuku

Tai Chi Corner

Enjoying tai chi a few steps from our Maui rental townhouse. Contact
Bob for a name of an instructor near you. Shown beginning a kick.
However, that is in a more advanced form. (Posture less than perfect.)

PJ Forum

If you have comments, recommendations, or suggestions for the PJ, please e-mail them to bob@poeticaljourneys.com. I personally respond to all. (When editing the comments for publication, I eliminate very personal comments and edit for spacing.

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"Bob, loved your insights on Hawaii. Made me wish I was there again. I did two training missions there in the 90s. I remember Waikiki as being smaller than I imagined. Sorry to hear about the international market. I bought my wife a muumuu there. There are so many places to enjoy on Oahu. Have you been to Lai? The Polynesian Cultural Center is there. When I was there, we visited each village and sampled various Polynesian cuisine. My buddies couldn't believe I felt at home in each village. Here's poem I wrote about my experiences while working as a litter bearer at the Clark AB hospital, CAB, Philippines." - John from Heber City, UT (Ed.: Thanks John for sharing and for the poem. John is a poet and writer and has led a fascinating life. He has published many books.)

"Ah, Bob, the magical land of Hawaii. Once it gets to you, it never lets you loose. Our trips now are in books, and in our minds. As we look around us, we find some rather incredible things where we are planted. I wrote a little poem just a couple days ago, that I will send separately. Keep the magic going!" - Jim and Bonnie from Yellow Springs, OH (Ed.: Always good to hear from you. Jim also sent an incredible poem.)

Priscilla of Maui sent a lovely email of her earlier Oahu experiences.

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Book Reviews

Blast Series: Review by Janice M. regarding Blast Book Four: . . . I loved the book.  There were so many ideas floating around in my head from your writings, and I understood everything you wrote about.  I saw the visions while traveling through the pages. Thank you for your inspiration. . . ."

General: JJG wrote: I've read Bob's "To the End of Time" trilogy twice, each time gaining deep and deeper insights into the human condition. The three small volumes hold their own as good stories but also provide a unique glimpse into a new religious paradigm. Would that it could come to be.

Specific Book: To the End of Time and Back: An Epic Journey

David from Utah: "The new novel, To the End of Time and Back is a skillful account of two lovers on an 'Epic Journey,' racing through time and history to learn life-changing truths. Their spectral mentor, Arundel, sends them through difficult travels, but their relationship endures and remains strong despite physical, and psychological stress. Powerful emotions such as fear, anger and happiness, combine with lust, pain and sexuality to help them learn. Written in verse form, the story is an epic poem, painted to portray the duality of mankind throughout dimensions of human history that is sometimes cruel and horrific. The reader will come to know and understand what is being described and will certainly enjoy the stimulating elegance of the story and the philosophy. A thoroughly enjoyable read that is certain to make you think."
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Kimberly from Ohio: "Well, Bob! I am rather blown away by your book. Finished it yesterday, and it only took four days, which means I was intrigued and wanted to know how the book ends. I'm a slow, deep reader and since my profession is writing and editing, I edit continuously as I read. Can't help it! But this book was worth dropping everything for and reading to the end. I admit to cynicism about your claim that it would change me, and I don't know that it has just yet but it won't be leaving my heart and head for a long time, and change could happen. I'm impressed that the book actually lived up to your claims for it. . . . I'm intrigued by this book because it rings so true, and I am therefore tempted to believe you actually were given the gift of this dictation. But if not and this is fiction, you have written one hell of a book, masquerading amazingly as non-fiction ... which is indeed one of the goals of fiction."
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An Ohio Reader: "WOW! WOW! WOW! I read it in one sitting and found so many things you wrote about 'true' for what I know and feel about past lives I've lived. Actually, the chapter about the Holocaust was something I couldn't bear to read–too sad and painful. (I've always felt that way about that period of history.) . . . it was very well done, Bob. Just beautifully done. I'm looking for the movie. . . I'm sure others will feel connected to this book just as I did. AMAZING. Just AMAZING. I couldn't put it down. There was so much anticipation with each chapter it hooked me from the very beginning. . ."
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Specific Book: Adelyn: An Epic Journey:

Ohio Reader: "In his book, Adelyn: An Epic Journey, Bob navigates the reader through a challenging journey in the time space continuum while exposing both the weaknesses and strengths of humanity. As Adelyn is exposed to the infinite love of The Source, the reader is challenged to understand how personal beliefs and actions often have more to do with cultural rather than spiritual influences. In a time and world filled with political anger and personal indulgences reading Adelyn offers the open-minded promise. It would make a great book study."

Specific Book: The Tao of Momentary Thoughts

Doug from Ohio: ". . . I was not prepared for page 116 Should have been because of the extremely personal nature of the entire book. Please understand that the unusual length of time to finish your book (especially for a binge reader like me) was because it screamed to be read thoughtfully in increments. For me that was 10-15 pages every weekend, often in quiet . . .Thank you for "putting pen to paper" and sharing your soul. Those of us who have followed Poetical Journeys will recognize much of the content. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to share part of your journey really feel a part of it."

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Ed from Seattle: The Tao of Momentary Thoughts: "I was smiling all the way through the reading . . .I think I will reread it again during the next week."

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