By Zeke Quezada
“So what do you think about Tiger Woods?”
Three different answers from the same guy to different people posing the question.
A woman asks the question:
The answer about Tiger Woods:
I cannot understand how one guy who has everything, a beautiful family, fame, fortune and he goes and blows it all for sex.
A man asks the questions:
The Answer about Tiger Woods:
Really, with all that cash you cannot just find a way to hide all your bad behavior? Damn, if that was me…
The rational answer about Tiger Woods:
We don’t know what goes on in the life of a public figure that is scrutinized at every turn. We have no clue what it feels like to have to be secluded and devoid of personal contact because you play golf better than anyone ever has. Imagine you gain all the notoriety and fame because you played golf with your father when you were a kid. You had some natural talent and you quickly become the best the game has ever known. Couple that with the pressure from society that you be the person they want you to be and the fact that everyone seems to need to know exactly what you do all the time.
Understand something, Tiger Woods is not some actor who decided to put his life on the big screen, on the small screen or on the stage, he plays golf, he keeps to himself and he usually avoids the spotlight when possible. Is he a public figure, yes, does he seek it out? I would venture to say, no.
Can he make a mistake? Of course, anyone can make a mistake. Is it fair that the media hounds him or any celebrity who has decided to act in a way that is not allowed by our culture?
No.
There is no real answer here other than to say that in the age of information where we know where Lance Armstrong is at any given moment and we can watch snow melt on glaciers we need to realize that this is a privilege and not a right.
We don’t have a right to see exactly what everyone else is doing regardless of what they have decided to do with their personal lives. Regardless of their profession we don’t get to automatically become their friend on Facebook and demand they update their Twitter account.
If celebrities so choose to do that, they are embarking on creating a public persona and we can only expect those status updates and not believe that now we are entitled to all information.
Why do we care?
We have no right to care.
So how do you feel about Tiger Woods?
Correct answer about Tiger Woods:
It’s none of my business.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Outside the Hotel Lobby: Going Local in Maui
By Zeke Quezada
Ask any true Hawaiian and they’ll tell you that you need to sample what real Hawaiians love to eat in order to get the feel for the island lifestyle and the culinary treats that await you on the 50th state.
Simply put you need to delve into the world of Hawaiian Poke (pronounced POH-kay). It is a Hawaiian staple and the island version of Japanese sashimi will have you craving the seafood section of Foodland until your next trip.
From any hotel on any island ask the valet or one of the local people working where to find the best poke, the answers will vary but soon you will come to a consensus. You’ll pay around $12 - $15 per pound of this comfort food and you will not be disappointed.
In Maui I sampled the Poke at the Fish Market Maui in Honokowai and was nearly crippled by the fresh tasting fish and the spices that were infused into the Ahi Tuna. Walk next door to Honokowai Okazuka and order the Mahi with Lemon Capers and you are set for a quick, affordable lunch. If you so desire, walk about 100 yards up the street and picnic at a beach side park.
Simple meals in Maui can save you a tremendous amount of money and you will be pleased that you ventured beyond the lobby of your resort.
Fish Market Maui
3600 Lower Honoapiilani Rd #H1
'North of Lahaina in 'Honokowai'
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9895
http://www.fishmarketmaui.com/index.html
Honokowai Okazuka and Deli
3600 Lower Honoapiilani Road
'North of Lahaina in 'Honokowai'
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-665-0512
http://www.mauihawaii.org/restaurants/okazuya.htm
Other Resources for Poke in Maui:
Takamiya in Happy Valley
359 N Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-3404
If you are looking for the highest quality local food in Maui, Takamiya Market is where it is at. The line running out into the street should explain that but once you experience the food you will realize that this is truly a hidden gem. Local food that will change the way you feel about eating in Hawaii.
What is Poke?
http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Poke.htm
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/ZekeQuezada
Ask any true Hawaiian and they’ll tell you that you need to sample what real Hawaiians love to eat in order to get the feel for the island lifestyle and the culinary treats that await you on the 50th state.
Simply put you need to delve into the world of Hawaiian Poke (pronounced POH-kay). It is a Hawaiian staple and the island version of Japanese sashimi will have you craving the seafood section of Foodland until your next trip.
From any hotel on any island ask the valet or one of the local people working where to find the best poke, the answers will vary but soon you will come to a consensus. You’ll pay around $12 - $15 per pound of this comfort food and you will not be disappointed.
In Maui I sampled the Poke at the Fish Market Maui in Honokowai and was nearly crippled by the fresh tasting fish and the spices that were infused into the Ahi Tuna. Walk next door to Honokowai Okazuka and order the Mahi with Lemon Capers and you are set for a quick, affordable lunch. If you so desire, walk about 100 yards up the street and picnic at a beach side park.
Simple meals in Maui can save you a tremendous amount of money and you will be pleased that you ventured beyond the lobby of your resort.
Fish Market Maui
3600 Lower Honoapiilani Rd #H1
'North of Lahaina in 'Honokowai'
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9895
http://www.fishmarketmaui.com/index.html
Honokowai Okazuka and Deli
3600 Lower Honoapiilani Road
'North of Lahaina in 'Honokowai'
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-665-0512
http://www.mauihawaii.org/restaurants/okazuya.htm
Other Resources for Poke in Maui:
Takamiya in Happy Valley
359 N Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-3404
If you are looking for the highest quality local food in Maui, Takamiya Market is where it is at. The line running out into the street should explain that but once you experience the food you will realize that this is truly a hidden gem. Local food that will change the way you feel about eating in Hawaii.
What is Poke?
http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Poke.htm
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/ZekeQuezada
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