“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.”

“At the age of 18, I made up my mind to never have another bad day in my life. I dove into a endless sea of gratitude from which I’ve never emerged.”

AI Overview: “Hawaii has numerous WWII tunnels, built for military defense and logistics, including aircraft assembly tunnels like the Waikakalaua Trail tunnel system, underground fuel storage at Red Hill, and defensive gun emplacements and bunkers such as those found at Punchbowl. Some of these are accessible to the public via hiking trails, guided tours, or are still in use today. Types of WWII tunnels in Hawaii: [1] Military and storage tunnels: The Waikakalaua Trail on Oahu features a quarter-mile-long tunnel system that was used by the military for assembling aircraft during WWII. [2] Fuel storage: The Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility, a top-secret military site built in the 1940s, is an example of a large-scale underground storage facility. [3] Defensive positions: Tunnels were dug through the rim of the Punchbowl crater for gun emplacements to guard against invasion. Numerous bunkers and gun emplacements are located across the islands. Some, like Battery Cooper, are part of tours or movie sets. Other installations like Battery 407 and parts of Fort Ruger are still in use by the military and are not open to the public. [4] Field stations: The Kunia ‘Tunnel’ Field Station is a three-story underground facility built after the attack on Pearl Harbor.”

And: “Kunia ‘Tunnel’ Field Station (KFS) is a three story underground facility located under old pineapple fields near Wheeler Air Field and Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. The facility used to be connected to a long tunnel. KFS was built after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.”

And: “Visiting or seeing these sites: Some tunnels are part of hiking trails, such as the Waikakalaua Trail or bunkers on hillsides, though they may require flashlights and navigating steep or challenging terrain. Other sites, like Battery Cooper, are accessible through guided tours offered by places like Kualoa Ranch. Some tunnels and bunkers are still active military installations and are not open to the public. Due to their historical significance and unique nature, many of these locations are featured on websites like Atlas Obscura and Destination: WWII.”

AI Overview: “California has several military tunnels, including historical WWI-era tunnels connecting Fort Baker and Fort Barry, tunnels for military equipment and supply at places like Camp San Luis Obispo, and abandoned WWII-era complexes such as the Fort MacArthur Tunnel Complex. Additionally, there are more modern underground facilities for military purposes, such as those at Vandenberg Space Force Base and the USAF Plant 42.”

And: “Historical and abandoned tunnels: [1] Baker-Barry Tunnel: A historical 752-meter tunnel in the Marin Headlands that was built to connect Fort Baker and Fort Barry for military vehicles. [2] Fort MacArthur Tunnel Complex: An abandoned World War II network of tunnels that connected coastal fortifications in San Pedro. [3] Cuesta Tunnel: A mile-long tunnel originally built in 1941 to supply water to Camp San Luis Obispo during WWII. [4] Bunkers in Southern California: Several old bunkers, some with tunnels, exist in areas like Bolsa Chica, possibly for storing munitions.”

And: “Modern and operational military tunnels: [1] Vandenberg Space Force Base: Has a number of underground tunnels that support rocket-launch operations. [2] USAF Plant 42: There are rumors of an underground tunnel network connecting this Palmdale plant to other defense facilities. [3] US Dept. of Defense Tunnel Warfare Center: Located in China Lake, it focuses on tunnel warfare research.”

Q — Avocado?

A — Not that important but DELICIOUS. I ate one for breakfast the last three days in a row and hope for a repeat performance tomorrow morning.

Q — What is the second and third most important?

A — The APPLE is #2. The EGG is #3.