Author Archives: RodneyOsorio

Marukame Udon

During our courtship Rika and I ate at many different restaurants in Waikiki. During that time we discovered Marukame Udon. It’s a small restaurant on Kuhio in Waikiki. How we came to finally picking it was because we had passed … Continue reading

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Young Pastors

At a church I regularly attend, once in a while they have guest speakers. Recently the church employed a speaker who was probably younger than me. At least he looked younger. Honestly I don’t think young pastors make good speakers. … Continue reading

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清い子は濁水吸えば灰を吐く きよいこ は だくすい すえば はい を はく Spongy child’s mind Filthy water absorbed Needless lessons Some countries influence their children to hate. This is terrifying to me. A child’s mind should not be soaking in Hate! ある国の子供は憎むことを学びます。 これは本当に怖ろしいことです。 子供の心は憎しみを吸収すべきではありません! ロドニー

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Jelly’s & Beef Jerky

Jelly’s was a dream job for me in my early adulthood. It was a comic book/Music shop, that sold, CDs,Records,and guitars. It was the ultimate nerd hang-out too. I worked on the Comic side. And I loved it. The only … Continue reading

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年月を重ね割れ目に水の地図 ねんげつ を かさね われめ に みず の ちず Old streaks run across Water and Time, hand in hand Chinks in the concrete. In an old building I’ve seen, probably over 80 years old. The building has clearly seen better days as years … Continue reading

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Mufasa

Mufasa was once the sweetest, nicest cat out of my 3 cats. But after Mike Lowery moved in, she seems extra cautious of the other 2 cats now. She hisses at them from time to time and even strikes them … Continue reading

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My sister, the Artist

When my sister was still very young, maybe 2 or 3 years old. She had a bad habit of drawing on walls with Crayons or eating them. You always knew when she was drawing on the walls because she would … Continue reading

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今日の日の祝福つなぐいつまでも きょう の ひ の しゅくふく つなぐ いつまでも Rush not to tomorrow Our lives forever intertwined Relish today’s blessings. People often ask me if I am excited about getting married. I always say, “Not Really.” This usually generates a shocked response. I … Continue reading

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The mistakes about my Bandana

I wear a bandana almost everyday. And often times people think I wear it because I want to look like a cool biker guy. But the truth is, if I don’t wear a bandana my helmet will stink. I learned … Continue reading

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Lost and Found

A few weeks ago I had lost my wallet in the Don Quiote food court. What happened was I put my wallet in my helmet. And then I had put my helmet down to use my phone. I then just … Continue reading

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