Author Archives: BenClark

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jog island park sun setting ocean blue sailboats wander ジョギングの海に落日漂う帆 ジョギング の うみ に らくじつ ただよう ほ Every Friday afternoon when jogging around Magic Island you can see the sailboats on the water. They wander aimlessly until dusk and then return to … Continue reading

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Paradise Cove

Yesterday I was invited to attend the Oahu Brewfest at Paradise Cove. That meant I had to travel all the way to the far west side of the island. It was raining heavily most of the way. I could hardly … Continue reading

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spring leave Hawaii celebrate Kansas family Easter cold bunny shivers カンザスで兎も凍る復活祭 カンザス で うさぎ も こおる ふっかつさい Recently, I decided to return home for Easter. At the time, I had a dilemma. Either return home and celebrate with family or save money … Continue reading

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Easter

Recently, I decided to return home for Easter. At the time, I had a dilemma. Either return home and celebrate with family or save money but stay in Hawaii alone. I decided to make the trip. I had a good … Continue reading

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long cold winter kansas sunflowers bloom shadows clear カンザスに向日葵の照る遅い春 カンザス に ひまわり の てる おそい はる Winter ended very late this year. After the coldest winter in many years, spring has finally come to Kansas. The sun has come out and is … Continue reading

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travel late hungry plane food gone sorry water dulls pain 空腹や経費を削った深夜便 くうふく や けいひ を けずった しんやびん About one year ago, I booked a flight on Hawaiian airlines in order to return to the mainland. I chose Hawaiian because they still provide … Continue reading

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Japan dinner

I was invited to the Japanese Consulate in Hawaii for a party hosted by a delegation from Onagawa to thank the US for help after the tsunami. We ate, drank sake and practiced Bon dancing. 東日本大震災の津波の際の米国の支援に感謝する為、女川町の代表団が主催するパーティーが、ハワイの日本領事館で行われました。私は、このパーティーに招待され、食べたり、飲んだり、盆踊りの練習などをして楽しみました。

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Umbrella

Most people think of Hawaii as paradise. It is true that the weather is usually close to perfect. However, Hawaii is a tropical island which means that it does get wet. In fact, sometimes it rains a lot. So, you … Continue reading

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green to yellow hurry faster run now red all stop Traffic lights change color from green to yellow to red. The purpose is to let cars and pedestrians know when to cross and when to stop. Naturally, people try to … Continue reading

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Success Food

People all have their habits and idiosyncrasies. Many people believe in superstition. I think that most people have their own way of celebrating success. For me, I use food. If things go very well at work or in life I … Continue reading

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