Aloha Friday

Big yawn from Kea... Such a tough life she leads.  Looking forward to the weekend, since the man has been working 10-hour days, Monday through Friday with some regularity.  My hero.

I have been up to my usual routine, planting, picking, and weeding around here.  A friend gave us 6 mountain apple starts, need to get them in the ground.  I've been going to the local pool twice a week for a water exercise class.  Mostly women my age and older, and a mere 10 minutes from home.  

Was relieved to learn that our Senator, Brian Schatz will vote against attacking Syria.  And gay marriage is extremely close to being a reality here in Hawaii.  About time!  Also, Ariana Huffington was in Hilo this week, hyping Huffpo Hawaii.  I've strayed from Huffpo somewhat, but will definitely stay tuned.  Plus, they're seeking Big Island bloggers to contribute.  (Intrigue!)

The air has been feeling cooler in the early mornings and evenings... Plenty warm the rest of the time, though!  Soon it will be tangerine and starfruit season again.

Lilly and Eddie

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law Today

From the National Women's Law Center- (Washington, DC) President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law today, reversing the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in 2007 and restoring the ability of victims of wage discrimination to hold their employers accountable for injustice and challenge the practice in court.

“This is truly a monumental achievement for women – and all workers. The Supreme Court stripped workers of their ability to fight wage discrimination but now a new President and Congress have stepped in and restored their basic legal rights,” said Marcia D. Greenberger, Co-President of the National Women’s Law Center. “Employers will now be held accountable for each discriminatorily reduced paycheck, because every time pay is unfairly lowered, it’s a violation of the law and fundamental fairness.”

16 - Yellow Ledbetter - Pearl Jam

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Feelin' It

We bought a flag the day after the election. I'll put it away tonight, and hang it up again on January 20th. Also, when Prop 8 is repealed.

Winky Dink

Warning:Turn down the sound if you are annoyed by really bad country songs. Although... it does add to the tacky spectacle of it all.


Cutesy slang and flirty facial quirks. That's all you got? She's a prop. Yay, America!

Can't Touch This

On Community Organizers:

Take It Back

Spread the message...November 4th is almost upon us. Yeah, yeah, yeah...we're all 'sick of this year's election.' Reject apathy! This is the most important presidential election in my almost 51 years. It will determine the fate of my children. And yours too, if applicable. I don't know about you, but I didn't go through a total of 27 months of pregnancy, 36 months of nursing, and almost 3 decades of sporadically sleepless nights to leave my kids a world ruled by violence,hatred,and greed.

Fuel to the Fire

McCain opposes equal pay bill in Senate