Posted on 04.08.12 under Uncategorized
Cherry blossoms at full bloom on Nakano Dori, Tokyo.





This is a common sight — everyone has a camera!
Posted on 04.02.12 under Uncategorized

You’re going to need liquids. Especially in the desert. These goblets were blown March 25, 2012.
Posted on 03.16.12 under Dustin Wong, Dustin Wong, Uncategorized
Dustin Wong is at SXSW right now, featuring the songs of Dustin’s new album, “Dreams Say, View, create, Shadow Leads.” If you’re there, please check him out.
His performance on the first day was reviewed by Pop & Hiss (Los Angeles Times), The Atlantic and enroute from Baltimore, Dustin had this nice telephone interview with the Phoenix New Times.
We’re rooting for the lad!

Dustin at Hank’s CafĂ©, Honolulu (Dec 22, 2011)
Posted on 03.13.12 under Uncategorized
Posted on 03.04.12 under Uncategorized

You can smoke the leaves (good for those who don’t want to get a positive drug test) — use all parts of the ‘awa plant (the root is the most potent) to obtain the state of mind that the Hawaiian leaders used to reach consensus on the issues of living.

The proportions of this pounder make it good for pounding ‘awa root with force.

Here is the shredded root in a cheese cloth bag — a very large tea bag, in fact.

I drank one and got a nice tingly tongue. I think 3 or 4 cups would put you “there.” It’s a bitter taste, but certainly nothing like peyote.