Pictorially, we again remain in our beloved Maui.

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VOLUME XXIII – Issue 4: Sunday, May 26, 2024 (273rd Issue)

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On the flight over I picked up a bronchial infection. While it only slowed us down, I made two trips to Urgent Care. Pictured here are Jan and I at our favorite doctor's office.

...Opening Comments from Bob

This Issue: Originally, we had hoped to report on our visit to Kauai. However, due to a bronchial infection, we decided to spend a second week on Maui. All this turned out to be a blessing, as major flooding hit Kauai the day after we were to be on that island. Hence, the pictorial focus will again be on Maui. There are three poems. The first, A Bit of Respite, extols the quality of our housing experience while on Maui. The owner had a bowl of hand-painted rocks from which guests could choose one. Our choice is pictured below. The second, Thank you, Sir, honors a scientist that many of you have not heard his name since high school physics. The third, Quickly Approaching, is my annual birthday poem. Of course, there is the traditional regular content.

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A coastline picture within a 100 yards from where we stayed. West Maui in clouds.

Three Poems

Comments: This is the poem I entered in the guest book of the condo where we stayed. As mentioned
earlier, the owner had a dish of hand painted rocks which the guests were allowed to take one at the end
of their stay.

Comments: A tribute to a brilliant scientist

Comments: As I do every birthday, I do a self-assessment and write a poem.
This year was no different, celebrating a milestone one. On May 29, I celebrated my 80th..

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No Vignette this Month

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Recommendations

These recommendations have appeared in previous issues but have stood the test of time with Jan and I having sampled or visited there many times:

The Maui Tropical Plantation is a wonderful stop.

Enjoy $2 hot dogs at Henry Fong's grocery in the small village of Keokea.

Please take a look at the online book and gift pages.

 

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A gorgeous place to watch surfers and kite boarders is Ho'okipa Beach Park. Many show up in the evening. Only a
few were out at noon today.

I never tire of looking across the channel from Kaanapali Beaches to the "Pineapple Isle," Lana'i. It is
an approximate 30-mile ferry trip

Quotable Quotes

“Don't let yesterday use up to much of today.” – Cherokee Proverb

"Few things under heaven are as instructive as the lessons of silence. – Lao Tzu

"We make a vessel from a lump of clay; it is the space inside the vessel that makes it useful." – Taoist Proverb

"No matter how much you try to hold on to something, it will all be gone." – Taoist Proverb

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Maui Tropical Plantation near Wailuku is one of our favorites. First, there are no entrance or parking fees to enter these grounds. Secondly, there are tourist options for a motorized tour and options for kids, etc. Thirdly, the outstanding restaurant, Cafe O'Lei, offers some of the best food and scenic views on the island. We celebrated a 56th Anniversary lunch there.

Top Left: Back steps from our secret parking area to the main street. Top Right: Makawao Garden Cafe - have stopped for lunch there for over twenty years. Empty tables are reserved. A must-stop is Sherry Reeve's Gallery on the right. Bottom Left: Many unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. (Opinion: Though Makawao has had touristification over the last 20 years, it has better maintained its Hawaiian heritage than Paia, a few miles down the mountain. If there in July be sure to enjoy the annual rodeo.)

A Bit of Humor

A bit of laughter is healthy for the soul

Elderly Joke

Three elderly ladies sit in a diner, discussing their health. One lady says, "You know, I'm getting really forgetful. This morning, I was standing at the top of the stairs, and I couldn't remember whether I had just come up or was about to go down."

The second lady says, "You think that's bad? The other day, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, and I couldn't remember whether I was going to sleep or had just woken up!"

The third lady smiles smugly. "Well, my memory is just as good as it's always been, knock on wood," she says as she raps on the table. Then with a startled look on her face, she asks, "Who's there?"

Compliment of A Joke A Day

While we walked our favorite road, there were hundreds of monarchs flying around. If you look closely, one finally landed long enough for a shot.

Aloha! I hope you enjoyed our virtual vacation. We have to end with the ubiquitous sunset shot. You are looking toward the west mountains.

 

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Tai Chi Corner

Practicing the Yang 24 Cane form during our hike on Thompson Road.
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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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Jim from Mt. Vernon: "I finished your book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was much easier to follow by having the whole thing in front of me, and reading as much as I wanted at a time. I felt pretty weary after bouncing around in time for many hundreds of years, but I was relieved to know that at least part of the world survived 'Armageddon'. What a feat you have performed."
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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."

Charles from Park City: "Hi Bob….I just picked up your The Tao of Momentary Thoughts.  It’s wonderful . . I love your book."

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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