The Flock ARCHIVES

August 2023

In Memoriam: Kenneth Ivan Shirk
Remembering a Legend: Ken ‘Cowman’ Shirk, aka Cowman A MooHa

The Ironman: The Early Years
Recalled: Simpler Times at The Hawaii Ironman

The Ultraman: An Endurance Challenge
Five things you need to know about the Ultraman Triathlon

Athletics: Ride & Tie
Two people, a horse, and one tough race!

Hiking: Hawaii’s Volcanoes
Mauna Kea: Humu’ula Trail

Reaching High: WORLD Record Shattered
Kristin Harila and Tenjin Sherpa Set New Speed Record on the 8000ers

Wellness: HIGH Elevation Nutrition
Fueling the athlete’s body

Baking :
Cita Scott Shares Her Thoughts on Baking Bread

The Heavens: August Celestial Events
Prepare for a stunning double-supermoon display in August | See 2023’s Perseid meteor shower: the best in years

Book Corner:
What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds

Recipe:
Summer Key Lime Pies

Baby Truffle, aka baby Zeus

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Dr. Hayward M. Fox Update

Natural Disaster: Maui Wildfire
Help is desperately needed in Hawaii. Here’s what you can do | Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen arrives in Maui to aid wildfire victims and first responders | “Apocalyptic” wildfires hit Maui. Urgent help needed!

Reaching High: Kristin Harila & Tenjen Sherpa Update
Norwegian climber retires after becoming the fastest to climb world’s highest 14 peaks in 92 days | Record-setting Sherpa guide sets a new climbing goal for the world’s highest peaks

The Heavens: Perseid Meteor Shower Update
EYES TO THE SKY: Perseid meteor shower – sublime fireworks from outer space | 12 SoCal spots to see the Perseids meteor shower — which will be spectacular this year | What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet?

Educator’s Corner: Back-To-School
How to deal with anxiety when returning to school | How to Get Ready for High School | Teachers tell all: 5 things teachers wish parents knew before school starts

Performing Arts: Young Concert Artists
Announcing the 2023 YCA Composer-in-Residence | Voice & Piano Lessons with Linda Collazo

Wellness: Power Bowls
Why Grain Bowls Are the Perfect Formula for a Healthy Meal

Book Corner: Cooking Light Magazine
Cooking Light Power Bowls June 2023

Baking:
Cita Scott’s Focaccia Bread Update

Pet’s Corner:
Sweetie & Daisy

Flocker Submission: PreFire Lahaina
Submittedby Jon Wang

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – New Online Classes
An Announcement from Dr. Hayward M. Fox

Natural Disaster: Maui Wildfires Update
9 things everyone should know about Maui’s wildfire disaster | Maui County Disaster Relief | When will Maui be ready for tourists again?

The Heavens: The Milky Way
International Dark Sky Places | Where Can You See the Milky Way? – 10 Best Places in the World | How To See the Milky Way

Solar Activity: Annular Solar Eclipse
A “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in North America for the First Time in 11 Years—Here’s How and When to See It

Book Corner: Maui Titles
Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook | Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth’s Most Awesome Creatures | Good Night Maui (Good Night Our World)

Artist’s Corner: Calley O’Neill – Kona Airport Mural Update
A Mālama ‘Āina Mural Project

Wellness: Intermittent Fasting
What is intermittent fasting? Does it have health benefits? | What Is 16/8 Intermittent Fasting? A Beginner’s Guide

Reaching High: Unclimbed Peaks
The Five Highest Unclimbed Mountains in the World. #2: Lapche Kang II

Pet’s Corner:
Fern

Zoos: Rare Spotless Giraffe
Tennessee zoo says it has welcomed a rare spotless giraffe

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – Workshop Videos
Opening the Limitations of Our Personal Identity

Reader Submission: Museum Exhibit Review
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Crash: A Tale of Two Species

Maui Wildfires Update: ‘Ohana, Community and Family
ʻOhana Meaning and its Importance in Hawaii | ‘Top Chef’ star still feeding Lahaina community after losing restaurant | Over 130 shelter pets just boarded an emergency flight from Maui

Disaster Preparedness: Have a Plan for Natural Disasters
Disaster Preparedness from The American Red Cross

Severe Weather: Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons
Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons Explained | Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm

The Heavens: August’s Moons
Summer wraps up with largest supermoon of 2023, a ‘Blue Moon’ to add

Kid’s/Educator’s Corner: Lego Braille Bricks
Lego to sell its braille bricks in stores

Book Corner: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Prince Caspian

Wellness:
Free Healthy Recipes at Your Supermarket

Pet’s Corner:
Catching up with Zeus, aka Baby Truffle, & Fern