The beach was too packed today so lexi and I bring your this episode from the car! It works out though, as I had recently read an article in the Honolulu Advertiser about Commuters hooked on solitude in their cars. The article compares Hawaiʻ habits to those in the
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rest of the USA (we rank 10th for using public transportation and 6th for walking to work!). As usual, Lexi played her part perfectly.
What the article really did not discuss, is the sheer delight you can experience being all alone in the sanctity of your vehicle. To my New York friends: I am sad a little bit that you do not get to experience this delicious dose of privacy. Until urban planners understand that piece of psychology, all the mass transit ideas will continue to get less than stellar adoption. Maybe commuter trains should offer private cars?
Have you had your solitude today?
Hawaiian Word:
Hoʻokahi: solitude
Kaʻa: vehicle
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