From The Hypocrisy Desk…

In stereotypical Christian fashion, some members of Barack Obama’s church are hinting maybe he should find a new place to worship a just and loving god. Nothing like that old time religion… On a different note, while “‘Mearca” is all worked up over Rev. Wright’s National Press Club shenanigans, Bill Moyers Journal actually had him [...]

Dojo Opening

As you may know, I co-host a martial arts podcast. A while back(episode 36) we interviewed Shane Franklin, the enlisted head of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. After over 2 decades covering our butts, he’s becoming a cake-eating civilian again and opening a dojo, in Virginia. If you’re in the area, drop in when [...]

In the cross-hairs?

This says it all…

Yin and Yang

While I think Bush shit and stepped back in it in many things, the war in Iraq is a huge steaming pile of poo.  I want us out of there, yesterday. However, I understand the military view of things. With that in mind, I copy an email I received from a family friend and retired [...]

Aloha and mahalo, Mr. Ho…

With great sadness I report the passing of the great Don Ho. I met him only once, after a concert with his daughter…no, not Hoku and me…anyhoo, he was funny and nice. We also belonged to the same golf club, although I never got to play with him. Mahalo nui loa and a hui hou.

Can you go home again?

I got an email with the address to the myspace page for my high school reunion. Internal sweat poured as I looked over some of the profiles…will I measure up? Have I done as much as I could have with my life? Ehh…maybe? I’ve done some cool shit but I’ve blown some good opportunities. I’ve [...]