Author Archives: BenClark

Tornado

Posted on October 19, 2014 by BenClark

Recently, I discussed differences between tornadoes and hurricanes with some friends. The discussion was prompted by the passage of Hurricane Ana near Hawaii. Hurricanes are of course intense storms, and tornadoes are related to severe thunderstorms, but they are different. … Continue reading →

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Arashi

Posted on October 1, 2014 by BenClark

On September 19th, the Japanese boy band Arashi officially arrived in Hawaii. This extremely popular musical group in Japan came to Hawaii to hold two concerts. Officially, the group celebrated its 15 year anniversary by returning to Hawaii. Hawaii is … Continue reading →

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Hiking Haiku

Posted on September 29, 2014 by BenClark

lofty peak beckons rising steeply to goal marvel at scene 手招きの峰に到達絶景や てまねき の　みね に とうたつ　ぜっけい や Hiking is an activity that is as much about the trip as the goal. The experience of beginning at the bottom of a tough … Continue reading →

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Hike

Posted on September 14, 2014 by BenClark

Last Sunday I went on a hike with some friends. We climbed the hills of Lanikai and followed the trail to the old army buildings that are still there. We found two of them. They were built to protect Hawaii … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on September 10, 2014 by BenClark

mallets fall gruffly strike stone pound mochi もくもくと杵振り下ろすお餅つき もくもく と　きね ふりおろす　おもちつき Making mochi is a lot of hard work in the traditional way. It requires a stone pot and several strong men with mallets. The men take turns beating the … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on August 27, 2014 by BenClark

hot summer day drink cold beer down refreshing feel 夏の日にぐっと飲み干すビールかな なつ の ひ に　ぐっと のみほす　ビール かな When it is hot outside, sometimes drinking a cold beer can make you feel cooler and more refreshed. 外で暑いと、時々ビールを飲むので、体に冷たくて刺激的です。 爽やかな気分になります。 – Ben Clark – … Continue reading →

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Making mochi.

Posted on August 24, 2014 by BenClark

Mochi pounding.

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Haiku Poem

Posted on August 15, 2014 by BenClark

dark skies brood winds howl violently windows shake 曇天や疾風吠える我が窓に どんてん や　しっぷう　ほえる　わが まど に When Hurrican Iselle arrived, the skies turned dark with clouds and the winds became very strong. You could hear the winds whip past the apartment building and … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on July 23, 2014 by BenClark

annoy carry things heavy keys like stone sink into pocket ポケットの鍵はズッシリ小石かな？ ポケット の　かぎ は ズッシリ　こいし かな？ 鍵の束を持ち歩くことは、ポケットに小石を入れて歩いているようなものです。 時々、煩わしい気がします。 – Ben Clark – Japanese by Ben Clark & Nakamura Michiko

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Glider

Posted on June 11, 2014 by BenClark

I went to college in Colorado at the University of Colorado. My major was engineering. However, I really enjoyed flying gliders. Gliders are airplanes that are light and do not have engines. In fact, another airplane has to tow the … Continue reading →

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