August 2026 Journal Photos

Bonsai Kiawe

On Saturday morning, August 1, I worked on my bonsai kiawe.


The bonsai kiawe after growing for several months with wire on.


The bonsai kiawe after unwiring, pruning, and defoliating. A new front is chosen.

Na Kupuna Enrollment at UH Mānoa

I registered for an English literature course (ENG 321) at UH in the Na Kupuna program (Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services, Room 413).

CRN: 74129
English, Course Number: 321
Title: Backgrounds of Western Literature
Nandini Chandra, Tu, Th, 12:00 to 1:15 pm, Bilger Hall 341A
First day of instruction: Aug. 24.

UH calendar.

Ka Pā Hula ʻO Kawaihoʻomalu at Kennedy Theater

Sunday evening, the second, we took Lenora to see hula at the Kennedy Theater at UH Mānoa. We arrived early, so I went to find Bilger Hall, where I will have my English 321 class starting August 25.


I asked Dylan, who was walking his dogs, where Bilger Hall was. He walked me over to it.


The Chemistry Building is next to the Art Building.


A mural inside Bilger Hall courtyard.


Group photo after the performance. Photo by Andrea.


I got my I Voted image from the Honolulu elections website.

ʻEO-CAN Steering Committee Meeting

The Zoom meeting was held at 1:00 PM on Monday the third.


My bonsai kokio ʻulaʻula (Hawaiian native red hibiscus) has been blooming daily.


In the morbig I worked on the bonsai podocarpus in a hand built cement pot by Shogo has been growing with wire on for many months.


The bonsai podocarpus after unwiring and pruning.


Screen capture.

AI quick recap:

The meeting focused on the progress and next steps for the AOCAN framework, with discussions on disaster preparedness, resilient hubs, and educational initiatives in East O'ahu. Aloha provided updates on presentations to neighborhood boards and the need to establish standing committees for collaboration. The group identified disaster preparedness, resilient hubs, and school food security as priority areas for new working groups. Matt and Rick were highlighted as key contributors for disaster preparedness, while Erin and Rep. Gideon were noted for their involvement with resilient hubs. Potential locations for resilient hubs, such as the James building and Queen Theater, were discussed. The upcoming Green Fee Fund RFP workshop was mentioned as a resource for potential funding. Rep. Gideon expressed interest in the health of Maunalua Bay and community feedback. The meeting also covered the status of a community survey and plans to distribute it more widely.


My bonsai kokio ʻulaʻula (Hawaiian native red hibiscus) after pruning and wiring Tuesday morning.

Sans Souci Beach

We went to the beach Tuesday afternoon, August 4.


Waves were low.


People at the end were looking for shells.

Mānoa Heritage Center Tour

I gave a tour to Julien from France at Mānoa Heritage Center on Wednesday afternoon, August 5.


In front of Kūaliʻi.

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