I think we Americans often forget how blessed we are to live in the United States. We take so much for granted. We Americans do a lot of bitching when most of us have far better life than the majority of folks in this world. We certainly can’t fix all Read more…
Honolulu Star-Advertiser Newspaper – Front Page HeadlineMAUI MAYOR WANTS TOURISM PAUSE I was shocked that Maui Mayor Michael Victorino would have this stink’n thinking. I wrote him the following letter and put together cartoon postcard. It’s important that we share our option with the ruling class. It’s a long letter Read more…
My direct mail postcard (see image below) message to the Governor and Mayor: The Hawaiian ruling class has been yapping about taking action on over-tourism and the need for diversification for years. No meaningful progress! Victorino’s recent Star-Advertiser article (tourist pause), the costly Maui COVID-19 arrival second test, the tourists’ Read more…
Faxed a letter to the Governor after his recent Safe Travels comments:“They know (the airlines) what are requirements are and are fully informing the travelers so I believe there’s absolutely no confusion and no possibility for chaos, because … it’s the same rules, and we are proceeding on that basis.” Read more…
Decorating for the 4th of July. The Maui News stopped by my home to check out my July 4th holiday decorations. I was excited to find that they feature my decorations on the front page with the following caption: Kihei resident Phil Winter adjusts the Fourth of July decorations outside Read more…
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser published my “Letter to the Editor” in the July 4, 2021 Sunday edition with the title “GOVERNOR HOLDS HAWAII HOSTAGE.” Strong words but some of the actions and comments by both the governor and mayor do not always pass the common sense or science test. This is Read more…
Do you have the urge to try something different? As an ASSE exchange student, you’ll discover that every moment, every conversation and every experience challenges the way you look at the world. You’ll see differences as well as similarities in people and their actions, in their beliefs and values. You’ll Read more…
Matteo’s birthday August 20, 2020 – 17-years old. I sent Matteo a fun birthday box to Italy to make his birthday special from his soon-to-be USA exchange student host home. His Dad was kind enough to take a video of Matteo opening his birthday box gift … so special to Read more…
ASSE International approved my Maui home to host International Exchange Students. I have two 17-year old students arriving in January, Nico from Germany and Matteo from Italy. It will be exciting times for all of us. ASSE asked me to put a Bio together so folks would get to know Read more…
Where do Hawaiians go for their getaway experience? They go to Las Vegas, and in big numbers too! One in 10 Hawaiians go to Las Vegas every year. People from Hawaii love to gamble. California Hotel and Casino is famous for drawing people in from Hawaii. Hawaiians find themselves at Read more…