Technical Difficulties

I'm not going to admit that I am technically challenged.  I messed up the iPhone recording which is dead simple.  I then realized that the sticker I had so stylishly chosen for my video camera was placed directly over the microphone and I messed up another recording.  Finally, a recording that has some clear voices!  The Thursday girls!

These are the videos so far.
今までの完成したビデオです。宜しくお願いします。

Sheepishly,

Pat

Book of the Month

If the country were ruled by children, what would happen?  This children's novel explores that question and throws up a hero that is extremely likable.  If you are looking for a charming read that is also thought provoking this may be what you are looking for!

Apparently the author told this and other stories to children who were victims of WWII in Europe, lifting their spirits and giving them courage. At least that is what the preface claims...

Regally,

Pat the First

Waipio Valley

On the Northern tip of the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii there are many valleys.  Two of the most famous valleys are Waipio and Waimanu.  They once held large populations in ancient Hawaii.  Taro is still cultivated in Waipio Valley.  One of our own at English Island is going to travel all the way to the Big Island, take a tour and soak up some of the alleged power in the valley.

Personally, I like both valleys very much; been to both many times.  Waimanu Valley is about a four or five hour hike to get to,if I remeber correctly, so it's better to plan on spending at least one night.  One thing that doesn't thrill me about valleys is the limited sunshine.  The sun peeks over the valley wall at 10 a.m. or so and disappears over the opposite wall a little after 3:00.  It's OK for a couple of days, I have to admit I like it at first.  But because of the short sunlight periods, I can definitely say two things.

1. Valleys are cool.
2. Valleys are mysterious.

Waipio Valley

Waimanu Valley

I hope her trip is a fruitful and safe journey.  

Aloha,

Patrick

Weekend

The weekend has come.  What a hot week it was!  The rooms above English Island are being renovated and it was a little noisy during some of the classes this week.  My apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused anyone.  Construction will be completed by the end of the month.

Please have a wonderful and safe weekend.  I am going to straighten up here a little this weekend and look forward to the three-day weekend coming up.  I want to get up in the mountains and test out my new GPS device!!

Adventurously,

Pat





一週間が終わりました。本当に暑かった。
教室の２階で改装工事が始まり少々うるさくて気になる人は気になっていると思います。
申し訳ありません。今月いっぱいで終了の予定です。

どうか良い週末を迎えて下さい。
私は今日明日は教室の片づけをします。
来週末の連休は山登りをしたいと思っています。

Health

This month topic is health and body.  I also twist this topic to talk about and describe people. This month is a full month and some classes will be doing the famous people projects while others will be studying health vocabulary and descriptive adjectives.  The younger classes will be learning some body vocabulary and some simple adjectives to talk about the body.  They also use these new words to talk about some familiar characters as well.

今月のトピックは体と健康。人の外見を表現出来るようになりましょう。学年に会わせて勉強はそれぞれけど今月も忙しい月ですよ。


Spuddily,

Pat

This month we are studying the body and health.  I also use this topic to talk about people's appearances.  This week will be a very busy month at English Island.