Puna population has changed
The only constant in this life is change, something that terrifies many, as the past appears their only solace.
I was in a geology blog some years ago and a man who had questioned the theory of plate tectonics developed a theory of his own, which is well and good, because theories should be questioned if not challenged from time to time. A geology student who had accepted plate tectonics as his dogma then donned a pair of allegorical spiked paratrooper boots and proceeded to jump down the man’s throat. How dare this heretic question his doctrine? Such is human behavior.
This is going to be yet another attempt to let those outside the Puna District know that it is no longer the Puna of old. The population has changed so radically that there are more retired professionals with either college or technical degrees who do not fit the old “Punatic” profile than many may care to believe.
While in recruit training, we had a word of the day to learn, which was included in our periodic tests. Today’s word is “intransigence”: unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something. (New Oxford American Dictionary)
Dave Ksor
Puna
Had enough of the loud leaf blowers
Everywhere one goes one runs into those unbearable noisy leaf blowers. From yards to streets, in a village or a residential neighborhood, just wherever on the island. To what good?
After someone has “blown” in your vicinity go and look at the cars in that area. You will find them covered with a layer of grime. That same grime has invaded your home, drifted into the retail shops and restaurants. Where this grime goes is endless.
What about your health? There are those who preach about the damage second-hand smoke does to the human race. What about first-hand grime filtering into your lungs, ears and eyes. Are there any government rules for “we the people” to combat this intrusive, stinky, overly loud, very unhealthy piece of machinery.
Even the Liquor Commission uses meters to monitor noise levels at restaurants and bars.
If I had my way, I would just “blow” these machines to kingdom come.
Hugo von Platen Luder
Holualoa