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Finding Joy In Little Things
BY CHRIS MCKINNEY
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   Mywifeisabig Denzel Washing- ton fan. So, when The Little Things, a murder mystery starring Washing- ton, opened on Jan. 29, we were faced with one of those pandemic decisions: see the movie in theaters or watch it at home on HBO Max. It’ d been over a year since we’ d been to the theater together, so we decided to sneak away, go to Consolidated Theatres Ward and make it a date.
movie has believability issues — not because of the pres- ence of an atomic-breathing, 400-foot-tall kaiju, but be- cause gorillas can’t swim.
usual. From Glory to Training Day to The Equalizer films, the emotional content of his performances is stunning. All good actors can convey rage and joy convincingly. Only the best can deliver regret and sorrow without saying a word. I don’t know if there’s an actor alive who can say more with just his eyes than
Washington. He does this again in The Little Things.
you’ re enjoying the simple tranquility that comes with sitting in a dark theater with- out a 4-year-old asking you to play toys or a 16-year-old asking about self-determina- tion in the American Revo- lution and the Civil War, 30 minutes too long is perfect. There’s no way we would’ve been able to watch this movie with the same kind of calm and attention at home.
about being blown away by visual spectacle or booming sound effects. It was just about checking out for two to three hours. Escaping the repetitive noise and currents of daily life.
As for The Little Things, it was pretty good. It’s not action-packed. Instead, the movie is a slow burn. Playing deputy sheriff Joe Deacon, Washington is excellent as
Jared Leto, who plays the major suspect in a string of murders, is appropriately creepy. Nothing revolution- ary occurs in this film. It’s a pretty standard serial killer story with relatively predica- ble twists and turns. It’s also probably about 30 minutes too long.
For those who feel they need this type of break, I highly recommend going to the movies. Reclining seats, a cold beverage, and some peace and quiet — it’s the little things that keep us sane.
 Going to the theater was the right decision. First off, it wasn’t crowded, and Consol- idated does enforce distanc- ing and masking policies, so it felt like a safe place to be. We grabbed some wonder- ful snacks (popcorn and hot dogs) and entered the theater. The nearest people to us were about 15-20 feet away.
However, here’s the thing: When you’re out on a date with your wife, and the children aren’t around, and
At the end of the day, for my wife and I at least, the theater experience wasn’t
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   Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest). Answers are on page 7
RATING: GOLD
 We watched the previews, among them a trailer for Godzilla vs. Kong, which revealed a clip of a battle between the two at sea. I quipped to my wife that the
Denzel Washington and Jared Leto star in the murder-mystery thriller The Little Things. PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS. VIA AP
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 Years ago, my Father planted a hibiscus in front of our home on Sherman Ave. After about 20 years struggling in Florida sand, it finally grew about 5 ft high. Needless to say, he was completely awestruck when he saw how effortlessly things grow in Hawaii’s rich, volcanic soil. The word “volunteer” takes on a whole new meaning in the context of our tropical agriculture. Fact is, it takes more effort to control growth than start it and when local folks and tree trimmers refer to “money trees”, they
are definitely not referring to the same thing! Anyone who ever took the drive along Highway 132 thru the “tree tunnel” knows the potential beauty of an Albizia. When it comes to potential money pits, however, beauty is definitely only skin deep when it comes to these behemoths. Cutting them is really not a matter of “if” but “when”. They not only grow like weeds but the brittle branches tend to break with little encouragement. My son-in-law, Chris Kraus of majormom@ilhawaii.net Tree Works knows all about these “money trees”.
MONEY TREES!
He has seen the trunks reach over 10 feet and it’s not unusual for removal to require a crane after being allowed to grow for years unrestrained behind and between homes. I’ve had listings where they reached high above the electric poles. According to Wikipedia, Albizias not only grow fast, they tend to colonize quickly which explains the beautiful canopy along the roadway and in so much of our rainforest. Neighbors often want to know if they are allowed to cut limbs or roots that intrude into their property. It’s good to speak to your attorney beforehand but I have always learned that owners can remove limbs or roots that cross their property lines. Sorry, you probably can’t charge the tree trunk owner for work on your property and there’s no aloha in cutting branches and throwing rubbish into the offending neighbor’s yard. Besides, it’s not legal to do so. Keep in mind that some associations reserve the right to cut and bill for tree removal. There is case law that suggests that an owner could be held liable for property damage which occurs as a result of broken branches or fallen trees.
Mederios v Honomu Sugar (1912) suggests that when an “owner knows or should known that his tree constitutes a danger, he is liable if it causes personal injury or property damage on or off of his property.” If owners know there’s a potential problem, they are duty bound to correct it before damage or injury occurs. While Albizias might be the biggest, they certainly aren’t the only “money tree” that can quickly turn into “money pits” on our gorgeous Hawaii Island. During our latest Wine’d Down, Chris reminded us of others pest trees such as the Fiddlewood tree with a deep root stem that, if left alone, quickly requires professional removal. As one of 4 licensed arborists with Tree Works, Chris knows his stuff. His presentation was amazing. Feel free to watch the recorded session on social media or email Ash@teamnakanishi.com for a link. Knowing how the flora (and fauna) impact ownership is just another good reason to find an agent who understands how the need to harness the jungle can severely impact your purchase in paradise!
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