by Jerry Riverstone | Jul 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Out over the gulch's sloping wall are towering clouds of gnats in the late afternoon light. Sometimes they briefly organize into a vortex shape, before dissipating back into a chaotic cloud. Ephemeral moments of order and splendor.
by Jerry Riverstone | Jun 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Cane toads have been singing their percussive gargling song in the evenings. Why now? Is it the time of year, or just a matter of how low the flow is in the irrigation ditch? Or is there some other factor that has inspired them?
by Jerry Riverstone | Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
The weather had been dry, and the trade winds were blowing strong. A brush fire started and spread quickly -- torched the gulch and fields below Pukalani. Lots of excitement with fire trucks, helicopters, and the neighbors all coming out to lend a hand.
by Jerry Riverstone | May 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Jacaranda trees are in full bloom on the drive up to Haleakala.After nightfall the call of the u'au lends an extraterrestrial vibe to the crater's edge.Halfway through the night the heart of the Milky Way rose into view over the ridge -- spectacular view of the home...
by Jerry Riverstone | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Strong trade winds are blowing pea- to grape-sized avocados off the tree by the driveway. [November update: The harvest has been bountiful over the last couple months. February 2017 update -- the harvest just ended.].
by Jerry Riverstone | Apr 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
First jacaranda tree in full bloom along the A'apueo Parkway in Lower Kula. Purple and green star apples were on display at farmers market, along with Sharwil avocados.
