JAWing On – Life on Okinawa

Some local surfers hitting the waves at Sunabe seawall.

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One view of an August sunset on Okinawa.

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Two local dragonflies in a dogfight pattern.

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Most people would agree humor and laughter are important. At the same time, there are many types of humor. Do you believe one can tell a lot about the nature of other people’s characters by what they find humorous?

Although this species is not native to the islands, it (and the beautiful call it emits) can be found throughout Okinawa.

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The other night I was watching Jay Leno interview Bill Maher. Bill, a self-professed man of liking 50 and the single life, had three items of advice for women. Two of them really seemed to hit the mark as far as I, a woman of similar number of years, am concerned. The remarks may sound a bit chauvinistic, but my observations lead to similar conclusions. One remark was that if the man hasn’t commited in eighteen months, chances are it’s not going to happen, move on. The other remark was that approximately 75% of men are incapable of being monogamous. I would add, it’s even harder to find a man who doesn’t think the ends justify the means, whatever they may be. So unless you are looking for that type of man, if you are lucky enough to find one of the rare men who actually have a conscience, hang on to him it’s well worth it.

Another local creature of Okinawa visiting the house. This particular insect (a beetle called a kamikirimushi) looks like a very large and colorful cockroach.

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Money and fame might bring power and status, but do they bring heart and class? How do your children react to your choices?

One view of the July moon on Okinawa.

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