Happy New Year everybody. The year is now 2020. Pretty cool.
Author: Waipahu Bob
2019-12-19 Seasons Greetings from Waikiki
Many locals shun Waikiki, saying it's just for tourists, not worth the hassle, not worth fighting/paying for parking, everything is overpriced. I, on the other hand, make semi-regular pilgrimages to this Mecca of tourism to see the sights, which include top-flight hotels and shops and bars, a beautiful beach, and a crazy throng of tourists … Continue reading 2019-12-19 Seasons Greetings from Waikiki
2019-12-11 Pipeline Masters
If you live on Oahu, you owe it to yourself to get to the North Shore at least once every winter, because that’s when the big waves roll in. And if you like to watch some surfing, the best place to watch is at the famed Banzai Pipeline. The waves were supposed to be pumping … Continue reading 2019-12-11 Pipeline Masters
Drumbeat of Lies
In the last two weeks I watched all of the impeachment inquiry testimonies, as well as President Trump's response to them. Have I mentioned I don't have a job? The following poem was inspired. ******************************************** Drumbeat of Lies Tell me again, oh Orange One How Obama is not a citizen How McCain is not a … Continue reading Drumbeat of Lies
Stand-Up Comedy – Open Mic at the Downbeat Lounge – 12 Nov 2019
The Wall
Today is the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall falling. I was there. I was stationed at Rhein Main AB in Germany from 1985-1990. I went into Berlin frequently during that time. My squadron flew into Berlin every Tuesday and Thursday. It was a special qualification for pilots and navigators to fly into Berlin. I … Continue reading The Wall
Stand-Up Comedy – Open Mic at the Downbeat Lounge – 22 Oct 2019
There was a total of 7 people, including the bartender, in the Downbeat lounge for this comeback performance of Waipahu Bob, and most of them weren't paying me much attention. What's wrong with these people. I was dropping comedy gems up there!
2019-09 East Coast Swing
In the month of September, on the night of Friday the 13th, there was a full harvest moon in the sky above Cheshire, Connecticut. Coincidentally, or not, also afoot in Cheshire that evening was a favored son of yesteryear not seen in these parts for the better part of three decades. That’s right, Waipahu Bob … Continue reading 2019-09 East Coast Swing
My Mother’s Love
It's been almost ten years since my mother died. I still think of her often, so I decided to write a poem about her. ************************************************************ ************************************************************ My Mother's Love I wish you could know my mother’s love Her smile and warm embrace The way she talked The way she cared Married at 17, moved from … Continue reading My Mother’s Love
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