You no doubt never heard of someone named Earl Finch.  Need to be of Japanese ethnicity living in Hawaii to have any interest in him.  I recall his reputation, and saw an  article yesterday in the local  Star-Advertiser  to recall this bit of memory. But first, I had a particular  joy of life ( you need to read my posting of yesterday )  last night.  For reasons that defy any sure explanation, I slept 11 straight hours without waking up even once.  The last time this happened, not sure, but certainly, maybe more than a third of a century ago, if ever.  My speculation is that my walking exercise program was the primary reason, (did three mile-long walks), plus a sense of mild euphoria about my present life. Also, too, no worries on my mind.  The only conflict is that there are three University of Hawaii sport teams playing in roughly the same frame, and a UFC fight involving the only local person of any noteworthiness: Don't miss ...