JAWing On – Life on Okinawa

Having lived without a computer until six years ago I understand some of the challenges facing people who don’t have one yet, especially children. That’s why I feel this is one of the more important positive steps being taken by society.

Wednesday November 16, 2005 [PC(11/365) W(5/365)]

November 2005 Total:
C-cloudy (5/365) PC-partly cloudy (11/365)
SR-scattered rain showers (4/365)
W-windy (5/365) LW-light winds (6/365)
H-humid (2/365) SH-slightly humid (8/365)

This Year�s (June 3, 2005 – June 2, 2006) Total:
S- sunny (28/365) C-cloudy (44/365) PC-partly cloudy (95/365)
D-drizzle (9/365) R-rainy (5/365) SR-scattered rain showers (20/365)
W-windy (52/365) LW-light winds (84/365) VW-very windy (5/365)
H-humid (68/365) SH-slightly humid (82/365)

Weekly Hogen (Okinawan Dialect) :

English – small

Japanese – chiisai (????)?

Hogen – gumaa (???)

I came to Okinawa in 1973 and have lived here for most of the past thirty-two years. And although I agree with the need to have consideration for differing opinions, I also believe there must be an understanding of what is just too ridiculous on either side. I found this article in the opinion section and can only hope it is meant to be humorous, because it is one of the funniest things I’ve ever read!

P.S. I’m a redhead and yes we do get it pretty bad while growing up. But let’s get real, the type of people that tease redheads about it would just try to find something else to ridicule if you weren’t.

I’ve added a new category on some stories in the news that demonstrate the ingenuity of positive creativity. This first story shows some of the promising possibilities of the younger generation.

Bar owners may soon have to deal with a new type of competition, if that’s what you’re into, for the over 70 neighborhood pub business.

Tuesday November 15, 2005 [PC(10/365) W(4/365)]

November 2005 Total:
C-cloudy (5/365) PC-partly cloudy (10/365)
SR-scattered rain showers (4/365)
W-windy (4/365) LW-light winds (6/365)
H-humid (2/365) SH-slightly humid (8/365)

This Year�s (June 3, 2005 – June 2, 2006) Total:
S- sunny (28/365) C-cloudy (44/365) PC-partly cloudy (94/365)
D-drizzle (9/365) R-rainy (5/365) SR-scattered rain showers (20/365)
W-windy (51/365) LW-light winds (84/365) VW-very windy (5/365)
H-humid (68/365) SH-slightly humid (82/365)

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Rudolph had just said, “Fine, no problem. If you don’t want me to play in the reindeer games, I understand. But if the time ever comes, please take responsibility and remember this was your choice.” And instead of being offended and feeling sorry for himself, Rudolph just went on and lived his life the best he could?

Monday November 14, 2005 [C(5/365) SR(4/365) SH(8/365)]

November 2005 Total:
C-cloudy (5/365) PC-partly cloudy (9/365)
SR-scattered rain showers (4/365)
W-windy (3/365) LW-light winds (6/365)
H-humid (2/365) SH-slightly humid (8/365)

This Year�s (June 3, 2005 – June 2, 2006) Total:
S- sunny (28/365) C-cloudy (44/365) PC-partly cloudy (93/365)
D-drizzle (9/365) R-rainy (5/365) SR-scattered rain showers (20/365)
W-windy (50/365) LW-light winds (84/365) VW-very windy (5/365)
H-humid (68/365) SH-slightly humid (82/365)