Hau'oli Lā Kū'oko'a
Happy Independence Day

Happy fourth of July and Independence Day everyone! 
A reflection of what this day means to me.



Pōmaika'i

Good luck is the name of this boat in the Hilo Marina at the mouth of Waiakea Fishpond and Wailoa River State park in the background. 

Freedom to come and go whenever you want




Doing whatever you want to do!




Abundance of Growth and Wealth

The freedom to succeed or fail is our opportunity. 
The freedom to try anything to succeed or fail trying. 
Risk and rewards is our freedom.

The Land of Opportunity is what America has been called.  Look at all the people that want to immigrate here.  Legally!  We are a nation of laws, and a nation of the people for the people.  We have the best of what can be accomplished, but we also strive to do better as a nation.



A strong military keeps us safe and free.



To pursue Happiness








So what's for dinner?



The Great American Barbecue

There's just too much to celebrate on Independence Day