Saturday, September 29

Praise Molech! - 1

“Fuck It Friday!” is being replaced by the new generic aggregator, “Praise Molech!” The focus of this edition is the same ol’ shit. Praise Molech!


The current heatwave has now surpassed one week with the worst day in terms of heat and humidity being Tuesday. Sleep deprivation, because of the heat and noise from garbage truck service at 3:30am daily, is taking its toll. Running only the fan in the air conditioner (as well as the prized 4-inch fan) in the cell of the “old folks home” has caused a $6 increase in electricity usage last month during the previous heatwave. Praise Molech!

There has been absolutely no word concerning the rental application submitted to the management of the “old folks home” in Waikiki. And, the last available unit in the “rustic” Waikiki condominium has been sold. Any hope for a move to Waikiki has been dashed. Remaining in the “old folks home” in Lower Makiki is becoming a less attractive option as opposed to a modified cargo van. Praise Molech!

Although dental work is critically needed (see previous Note), the latter has been postponed until adequate funds can be accrued. There are too many costly outlays currently scheduled. At this time, two tooth extractions are highly probable. Praise Molech!

Driver’s license renewal is mandatory by the end of November. However, new documentation rules implemented by the empire’s Department of Homeland Security has caused increased paperwork review at the local level. Waiting times have exceeded several hours. A new appointment system was established, but it is a poor fix. Only two appointment slots were available when queried, and both were located at the Kane’ohe Satellite City Hall. No other appointment slots at any location are available until time indefinite. Praise Molech!

Waiting lines have been fairly long all week at every Apple® Store, obviously because of the heavy demand for the new iPhone XS series. People are overjoyed at the prospect of spending $1,000+ on a damned “smartphone.” And, rest assured, none of the fools will be using the Screen Time setting to limit usage of the device. Praise Molech!

There has been no more sightings of the young homeless hottie since she was last seen walking along King Street directly across from the “old folks home.” Lots of new homeless spotted everywhere, though. On-going sweeps continue in various high-density homeless areas including two parks and the Elm Street perimeter of the State Juvenile Detention Center. Not to worry, the homeless return to the same spots within a day or two. Praise Molech!

There appears to be little interest in Notes, so more energy will be devoted to the Molech-themed Twitter® feed. Perhaps Notes may become fully centered on Molech in the near future. Baha! Ha! Ha! Haaa! Praise Molech!

Saturday, September 22

Excerpt — Freedom

Julian Assange

Excerpts from the last public interview with Julian Assange were featured on RT:
This generation being born now… is the last free generation. You are born and either immediately or within say a year you are known globally. Your identity in one form or another –coming as a result of your idiotic parents plastering your name and photos all over Facebook or as a result of insurance applications or passport applications– is known to all major world powers. 
A small child now in some sense has to negotiate its relationship with all the major world powers… It puts us in a very different position. Very few technically capable people are able to live apart, to choose to live apart, to choose to go their own way,” he added. “It smells a bit like totalitarianism – in some way.
The article titled, "Generation being born now is the last to be free – Assange in last interview before blackout."

Friday, September 21

Fuck It Friday - 12

Fuck It Friday (FIF)! Sporadic news and commentary of no interest to anyone ... FIF! The iPhone is the primary focus of this edition. Yes, this is Fuck It Friday!

iPhone XS

The new iPhone XS arrived at the Apple® Stores. As expected, mobs of people rushed to retrieve pre-ordered devices to wait in the queue. People apparently have lot of dinero to waste. Fuck it!

The iPhone 7 was updated with iOS 12 on Monday. No difference in speed or performance was detected. Well, at least the battery is still registering with 100% "health." Fuck it!

Has anyone even set up the new Screen Time settings? Not likely. In any case, who would spend $1,000+ on a "smartphone" and intentionally limit its usage? No one. Yeah, fuck it!

The annual intrusive inspection of the cell at the "old folks home" was performed this morning. That's the final step before a new lease is created. Of course, the financial certification is still "up in the air." In the meantime, an application for a cell at the "old folks home" in Waikiki was submitted with the assistance of the resident manager. Is that a better option? Who knows? The certification process may cause disqualification anyway. Fuck it!

Wednesday, September 12

Options Revisited

The recertification process at the "old folks home" commenced with the submission of an eligibility questionnaire along with personal financial documents. The process supposedly may take up to 90 days to complete. An inspection of the cell is next with the signing of the new lease, if approved, being the final step.

“Rustic” Condominium in Waikiki

Obviously, there is not much time remaining to pursue other options. Thus, a frenzied attempt to investigate the options previously listed in Notes has commenced concurrently. Contact was established with the new real estate agent to possibly initiate a bid for the sole leasehold unit available at the "rustic" condominium in Waikiki. Also, pricing data is being accumulated for different makes of cargo vans with high roofs and longer wheelbase.

The family drama has abated coincident with moms' decision to accept medical treatment for the one good eye that is now failing. Thus, there has been a release of burden for the time being. In addition, moms has tentatively decided to assign Durable Power-of-Attorney (DPOA) to the sister-in-law (as well as access to moms’ financial accounts). As long as moms is comfortable with the decision, there are no objections. Given the aforementioned information, there is now a lot more freedom of choice in personal matters.

Update. The only available leasehold unit at the "rustic" condominium in Waikiki is in escrow. A new option to be investigated is the possible relocation to one of the “old folks home” in Waikiki.

Monday, September 10

Tropical Storm Olivia

Hurricane Olivia is, at this time, downgraded to a tropical storm. It is on a direct trajectory with the entire Hawai'ian Island chain.


Lessons were apparently not learned from the recent Hurricane Lane episode with occurrences of moderate amounts of hoarding and stupidity. Heavy rainfall is expected with some gusty winds on O'ahu by Wednesday. Ho-hum.

Addendum. As expected, Tropical Storm Olivia “fizzled out” before passing O’ahu.

Friday, September 7

Fuck It Friday - 11

Fuck It Friday (FIF)! Sporadic news and commentary of no interest to anyone ... FIF! The “old folks home” is the primary focus of this edition. Yes, this is Fuck It Friday!


The annual recertification process for eligibility to remain a rental slave in the “old folks home” has commenced. The most important aspect is the required financial documents to verify the minimum income stipulation. Disqualification and eviction are highly probable. Fuck it!

Eviction could be a blessing in disguise. The “old folks home” has grown wearisome. One of the elevators is now out of service every week. Ditto for one of the washing machines. Repairs take forever, too. Fuck it!

The community room of the “old folks home” is dominated and controlled by a small group of “little old ladies.” One of those “little old ladies” also controls the programming on the small wall-mounted LCD tube. Of the small number of resident old codgers, only one or two of them make any kind of appearance in the community room. Little wonder why. Fuck it!

Median price for houses on O’ahu is over $810,000 now. That’s for a rundown 3-bedroom tract home, usually with an architecturally unmatched addition to add floor space. The severe housing bubble translates into guaranteed rent increases. Another reason to get out of the “old folks home.” Fuck it!

The only option left is motorhomelessness. Currently, the option to purchase a custom-made cargo van with camper conversion and have it shipped from the mainland empire has been mummified. Better to just purchase the cargo van here and make the necessary, albeit minimal, modifications through local vendors. Fuck it!

Saturday, September 1

Homeless Hall of Fame

There’s no time like the present to honor a few of the quintessential homeless guys that have graced Honolulu for eons. Unlike some of the other derelict homeless, the Hall of Fame inductees are truly in survival mode.

Reggie at Apple® Store Ala Moana Center

The infamous Reggie has been homeless for as long as can be remembered. Reggie has come a long way from being a street punk to a more reputable guy. He is even on good terms with the despicable Ala Moana Center “security” guards, the ones dressed like State Troopers.


The former mainland empire homeless guy can be seen stationed at his usual spot every morning at the fast food joint on Nimitz Highway. Later, he always makes his way to town. He’s one of myriad homeless who sleep in the shadows of the Sand Island industrial area.


In a one-man rant at the fast food joint, the infamous quote, “You got a home ... Go home!” was coined by the homeless guy who was chased off by a property owner when he was attempting to sleep. He is pictured at the fast food joint in town engaging in a one-man rant about illegal immigrants coming to the islands.

Honorable Mention. The young homeless hottie was spotted walking along King Street across from the "old folks home," easily recognizable with her green gym bag and skimpy outfits.

Young Homeless Hottie

Her tenacity in surviving and looking hot will soon bring about Hall of fame status.