• Aloha lives on Kaua‘i • Bike path letter response Aloha lives on Kaua‘i Kaua‘i is changing fast. The population is increasing so rapidly that even rabbits are impressed. Homes are being built at a record rate and, though we
• Aloha lives on Kaua‘i
• Bike path letter response
Aloha lives on Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i is changing fast. The population is increasing so rapidly that even rabbits are impressed. Homes are being built at a record rate and, though we live in a tropical climate, many of these homes are being built on “ice.” The traffic has gotten so bad that visitors from L.A. feel right at home. The cost of living in this paradise is so high that many folks only have time to work, eat, and maybe sleep.
It is easy to get stressed out under these conditions and occasionally someone lets it be known. Reckless driving, a nasty look or gesture, a rude comment are all signs of anger at a world changing faster than we can keep up with. Everyone gets angry now and then, it’s only human.
I’m happy to report, however, that aloha is still alive and well on Kaua‘i. I see it every day. When I’m walking my dog, strangers will smile and wave as they drive by. Others, who are also out for a walk, will take the time to wish me a good day and comment on how cute my dog is.
I see aloha constantly in the maddening traffic jams. Stopping for pedestrians, allowing others to merge, waving someone to go ahead, and being patient with those who are clearly in a bigger hurry that you are, all part of Kaua‘i’s motoring aloha. The shakas I see are countless.
I see aloha in the smiles of those who are struggling to make ends meet. I see aloha in the kindness of strangers. Most of all, I see aloha in those who are willing to help the less fortunate.
Kaua‘i is changing fast. It is easy to get stressed out. But the next time you feel like you’re going to blow, just smile and wave at the next person you see. I promise you’ll feel a little better, and you‘re be helping to spread the aloha that still lives on Kaua‘i.
Bike path letter response
What are you smoking? Were you living in the Taylor Camp in the 1970s? (Sounds like it!)
I am native born and a resident of Kaua‘i. Where are you from?
People like you, should hike the trails and see the damages and trash along the way (at Kalalau).
One of our Hawaiian bruddah’s went to clean up after slobs in Kalalau area, last year and what it got him? (Arrested and time in jail).
Wake up bike path writer and see. Come back from your high and realize what can really happen in these areas once it’s accessed by slobs, criminals, drug addicts or dealers. (Are you looking for a place to live on the land perhaps?)
If you are satisfied with out lifestyle here (clogged traffic, drugs and crimes, murders, homeless people settling on our beaches) and you don’t want any changes, that’s fine. (But I want to see changes for the better).
How about asking for the 3.3 million dollars to go to educational thing for our youth. Or build safe places where it is drug-free. Maybe use it for a rehab center to help people with drug problems and create jobs for people. (Instead of a senseless bike path).
