Got Aloha for a Teacher?
I have been a Hawaii resident for 20 + years, first on Maui and now on Hawaii Island. I originally came to Hawaii with a dream of living a natural, low-impact lifestyle. Fast forward 20 years and I am still seeking the holy grail of sustainable living. Somehow, my life has gotten more complicated, not less complicated, and my impacts are more. I also began my professional career as an environmental educator and consultant. I have now come full circle and am making both personal and professional commitments to living a more sustainable life- inclusive of other people, my relationship to spirit and the earth.
I love the way the wind speaks to me and the ocean cleanses me. I love the heart of the people. Why do I love? Why ask why? I just love.
Sustainability Issues, Chanting (Indian), Swimming, Reading, Communicating (writing, performing, speaking)
Today I was in Hilo, so I went to the Hilo Farmer's Market, which takes EBT. Finally, I can shop at a farmer's market for local food! Unfortunately, I live 1 1/2 hours from Hilo. Not a trip I would make just to go food shopping. I mistakenly said in the video that the Hilo Farmer's Market was...
The Breadfruit Festival (ironically!) and a subsequent trip to Oahu were the reasons for my temporary fall from grace. On Thursday, I decamped from my home base in Hawi to stay at the Keauhou Beach Resort. Traveling away from home and trying to eat on a food stamp budget was difficult,...
To date I have spent $255.29 out of my $314 food stamp budget. That means I have only $58 left to eat for 12 more days. That is $5/day. This does not sound good, but may actually be doable since I do have plenty of meat and breadfruit in the freezer, and food in the fridge. I really blew it...
