HAWAIIAN WORD OF THE DAY - Noho: Sit, chair

 HAWAIIAN PROVERB OF THE DAY - “A fallen tree does not rise again.”

September 13, 2005 - Maui’s influence extends half way around the world as the Kartell Maui chair is introduced and sold in Denmark. The chair, never sat upon here, looks hard and uncomfortable, and sells for 1910Kroner, or about $365. Deep and extensive research has failed to uncover why this chair is called the “Maui”, as Maui has no meaning in Danish. Visitors are invited to write in and speculate.

 SUPERFERRY - The company said yesterday that it will resume service to Kauai Sept. 26, while Teya Penniman, manager of the Maui Invasive Species Committee, testified on the third day of a Circuit Court hearing in Wailuku to determine if the Superferry should be allowed to use Kahului Harbor while preparing an environmental assessment.  Read more …

 Dennis Kucinich on Maui September 14th. Read about it …

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Whenever anyone comes to the island, it doesn’t take them long to discover that Maui moves at its own pace, with its own attitude. Getting from one place to the other can be a real challenge at certain times, with a limited number of roads and a growing number of vehicles. Here’s where attitude comes in - just  stick out the thumb and hitch  a ride. Keep another vehicle off the road.

Yes, hitch hiking is illegal in most states and counties. But not here - Maui is one of the few places in the US where it’s legal to hitch hike. Some advise just standing by the road in a waiting mode until someone pulls over and offers a ride. Personally, I find it reassuring and in keeping with Maui’s laid-back character that the hitchers I see daily have that thumb out - no fear - no problem.   Keep it out, Maui.

- Haole Anna, Paia