Bytemarks

The intersection of life, culture and technology.

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It was quite the honor to be recognized as one of the Benton Institute’s Digital Equity Champion for 2023 at Net Inclusion 2023 in San Antonio, TX. Mahalo to all the Hawaii team that represented us so well in Texas. Special mahalo goes out to the team at @netinclusion like Angela Siefer and Amy Huffman who helped guide all of our paths. Also extra special mahalo to @lgsylvialuke who did the acceptance video with me. Wow! (at San Antonio, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpW9bOHOyNG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I think I know which hibiscus this is but I want your opinion. It started as a seedling that just sprouted randomly about a year ago. It is now about 10 feet tall. If you think it is what I think it is, having it grow on its own is amazing. #hibiscus (at Pearl City, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coq0B8rLZx3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Chozen-ji anagama wood firing is an intense and sudden experience. #zen #rinzaizen #anagamakiln (at Chozen-Ji) https://www.instagram.com/p/CntA9nVrofz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy New Year everyone. Chozen-ji kado and kadomatsu in preparation to bring in the new year. Let 2023 be awesome 👏 #zen #happynewyear (at Chozen-Ji) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3T7F9O20F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Takashi Nakazato is the resident potter at Chozen-ji. He’ll be here for 6 weeks. Check out the size of this piece! Learn more about him here: https://www.saranyc.com/collections/takashi-nakazato #ceramics #zen #rinzaizen (at Chozen-Ji) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnTyPgLObz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mochitsuki (mochi pounding) is a holiday tradition. What better way to express togetherness than to pound sticky rice into mochi. (at Chozen-Ji) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmmEJFELYmM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hauʻoli Lā Hoʻomaikaʻi! When the poinsettias turn red you know you’re entering the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽 (at Pearl City, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClXJ2sdv5SO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A must visit while in New Orleans. @cafedumonde is a vibrant spot at all hours of the day! #neworleans #beignets (at Café Du Monde) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkkiQHMOodv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Join us for 50 years of Art at Chozen-ji starting on Friday, Nov 4th at 6pm, Nov 5-6 starting at 9am. You will see flower arrangements, wood fired ceramics, beautiful calligraphy and a lot more. Do all your gift shopping in one place. Reserve your time at https://www.chozen-ji.org/art-show #zen #rinzaizen (at Chozen-Ji) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkaDWpRug8L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Behold! A Dungeness crab feast with all you can eat seafood buffet. A definite highlight of 2022. #whatsfordinner (at Waialae Country Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkWaolKyac0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Digital inclusion in action at our ACP pop up. The Broadband Hui was well represented with support from @codeforamerica @hawaiiantelcom @getspectrum and @hawaiiliteracy Mahalo to @palamasettlement for allowing us to speard the word about the Affordable Connectivity Program. #digitalequity #broadbandhui #techwithaloha (at Palama Settlement) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjf5_0bLQtY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Beautiful weather in Kansas City but I spent most of my time in the conference room. #digitalequity @digitalequityhawaii (at The Money Museum - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjK6XksOKGt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A few practice runs for an event we are doing kado for. These vases are paired so creating arrangements to compliment each other. #zen #kado #rinzaizen #chozenji #wayoftheflower (at Chozen-Ji) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci9JtiNuaaS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Check out the latest episode of Bytemarks Cafe where we talked to Governor David Ige and State CIO Doug Murdock about the Hawaii Annual Code Challenge. BytemarksCafe.org @wearehpr (at Hawaiʻi Public Radio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CizPek_OLPG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Digital equity initiatives are popping up every thanks to @kaala. Here we are in Waimanalo with a full class of 20. We had a great digital literacy class, talked about telehealth, the ACP, gave away computers and spread a little Aloha. #digitalequity #broadband #techwithaloha #internetforall (at Puuhonua O Waimanalo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiEpQ3puQOc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A partnership between Amazon AWS, the DOE and UH will help us achieve our digital equity goals. Now high school students interested in cloud technologies can get direct access to courses and instructional support. This is a big win for all of Hawaii. #digitalequity #broadband #internetforall (at Pearl City High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch920ppLYqN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I had to pay homage to @npr. I was hoping to get some pictures inside but it was after hours. Oh well, on to my happy hour 🍻 (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cht33N1uY9m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=