Debbie Downers Dissin’ Down Under’s Neighbors OK, for all those bad-mouthing Chch, please get a map, TALK to anyone who actually LIVES here and learn that it is not a depressing, “Oh, woe is me,” city. For those looking for night life there Club 22 up on Papanui, the left just before The Phoenix. LowerContinue reading “Christchurch 2011 ~ Post Earthquakes”
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Pomai’i T. Jones and Dancers ~ Carson Ohana Reunion June 2024
Again blessed to know Lehua and her amazingly talented family. While Lehua prepared da kine grindz for my family reunion, she arranged her daughter to sing a fantastic set at the most perfect time. Fantastic unforgettable entertainment with family and friends.Big Mahalos to Pomai’i and Friends for making this one of my best sunsets ever!!!Continue reading “Pomai’i T. Jones and Dancers ~ Carson Ohana Reunion June 2024”
Dead $ Friends
For more than 75 minutes I was calling Vivid Seats, since ticket was NEVER transferred to me? They had to ask Calvin, 3rd Party, to REsend his ticket to me. Fuckin clown NEVER sent it July 14, 24 hours before, like expected. However, since it’s my first time using these other outlets (NEVER AGAIN): 1.Continue reading “Dead $ Friends”
Who Knows, It’s Just Life #25 Podcast?
@shawnlcarson – with Kyle and “Who Knows, It’s Just Life” https://open.spotify.com/episode/34TkudOZK91wK6sHqnNRtR “Do Epic Shiiiiit” Interview with my Nephew, Kyle aka FREQUENSEE. https://open.spotify.com/episode/34TkudOZK91wK6sHqnNRtR Join me as I respond to questions on travel, politics, and some pivotal events that inspired me to grab those tickets to ride more than 45 years ago!! This Podcast was rare, asContinue reading “Who Knows, It’s Just Life #25 Podcast?”
Biking Topanga Canyon, California with Ñaño Mario and NextGen 2019
Step 1: Rent truck Step 2: Rent bikes Step 3: Head to Mario’s favorite areas in Southern California Step 4: Introduce NextGen to Mountain Biking on wider, less aggressive trails More than 30 years ago I took Mario around Palos Verdes’ Portuguese Fire Trails, which can be seen in far right of panoramic shot below.Continue reading “Biking Topanga Canyon, California with Ñaño Mario and NextGen 2019”
Uncle Sam (Sum) Hoang and his boys, Anh Hai, Em and Ba were helpful in getting around on days when biking was too far and showing us their beautiful city. Here he shows respect before the Buddhist alter in the orphanage. Thurs. July 12, 2007 Photo: Ba Hoang
We stopped in during class time, as the orphanage offers schooling through college to all their kids. This is a 4th grade class.
There were about 75 children present during our first visit; these girls are from the 4th grade. Michele’s Uncle Phoung, the former teacher, often visits and teaches at this orphanage. Photo: Lanier Carson
The world is full of fires, and these kids, most have lost their parents. If you can share your love, your time (it) can put out some of these fires. Thich Nu Minh Tu, head monk of the Chua Du Son Orphanage housing 204 young people about 45 kms outside of Hue, Vietnam. July 2007
“Our one goal is helping these kids,” The head female monk, Thich Nu Minh Tu, said. We brought goodies and milk with money donations during this first visit. These young kids are in 6th and 7th grades. Photo: Lanier Carson