Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/24/2007 - 02:21
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Hi Maggie, 
How are you Maggie?  How is your family doing?  Do you remember me from Brookings?
I live in Medford now, and my family is living here near by.  Do you remember my wife
Marion Johnston, daughter Chelsea, and son Arthur.  Well, I have 3 grandchildren with
another one on the way in April, '08.  There is a lot to 'science' instruction, and I know
about it because I taught at the college level for years.  I taught the learning disabled
in San Diego in the 80s, also taught (90s) @SWOCC in Brookings.  The mind is a fantastic
aspect of our lives, and teaching (epistemology, theory of knowledge) is a lifelong chal-
lenge for sure.
How is Paul and the rest of your family?  I read about your work here from a magazine
called Centerpiece.  I've been on 5 islands there doing research.  I know how wonderful
they are too.
Bless you all and please tell Paul I said "hello".
Good Luck,
 
Jon  C.  Johnston
jonjohnston [at] hushmail.com
541-772-5680
Medford, Oregon 
 
Tue, 07/24/2007 - 09:01

Maggie Prevenas

Hi Jon!Of course I remember you :)
As far as Hawaii verses Brookings.
Brookings, OR is right on the coast of the Pacific Ocean about 20 miles from the California town of Cresent City. It is beautifully cool, and carries the title, 'Home of Winter Flowers' It also grows lots and lots of Easter Lilies, one of my favorite flowers. The climate is so mild that it is often referred to as being in a 'banana belt' in Oregon. Not to hot, or too cold, just right. The ocean is rich and COLD! It has lots and lots of life because of the nutrients dissolved in the water from upwellings off the coast. There is a rich population of a number of species. Emphasis is on the NUMBERS of individuals, not the NUMBER of species.
Maui, is also right on the coast of the same ocean. The ocean is warm and blue as can be, mostly because there are few dissolved nutrients in the water. The nutrients instead are held in the marine life itself. The huge variety of life is due to this archipelago's isolation from land. There are MANY species of animals, with less numbers of individuals. This diveristy makes for one of the most unique and fragile ecosystems on this planet.
I have been blessed to have lived in both of these areas. As a science teacher, watching the humpback whales breach in the waters off Makena and Lahina have been as awesome as watching the grey whales with their babies meander up the Oregon coast. Seeing a harbor seal and sea otter is as fabulous as watching Monk Seals and spinner dolphins. I do love to snorkel however. Snorkeling in Oregon is not as easy as snorkling in Hawaii.
Thanks for your question!
warmly,
Maggie 

Tue, 05/12/2009 - 07:11

Guest

I havent been to Hawaii but im hearing lots of good things in it. Now im having a good deal from unique hawaii tours. I hope i will be there in next month. I will compare the living there with my cost of living here in NY.

Wed, 02/10/2010 - 06:42

Guest

I have been to Hawaii 3 times, my brother lives there. I have MS and I am looking for a place to live that has warmer weather. I now live in the South but in winter the weather can sometimes be harsh and bab on the joints. Is Hawaii a good choice for me; I know that the cost of living is high, but my husband and I will be fine in that respect. I am not considering moving right away, but may within the next 5 years.