Hawaii: Maui Fires and the Banyan Tree

While Lāhainā burned to the ground in utter devastation and so far, thirty-six people lost their lives, everyone is also talking about the largest banyan tree in America, located in the heart of the town.

It was planted in 1873 and turned 150 years old this year. It seems to be badly scorched but it’s too early to predict if it will survive.

Here are my thoughts are on this tragedy…

Memo to Social Media…
Nobody wants to hear about how you vacationed on Maui and how your family is so thankful to experience Lāhainā before the fires. Local families and businesses have lost everything. Families can’t even find each other. Instead of posting tone deaf photos of yourselves on the beach, use your vacation money and donate to help Lāhainā.

Donate here:
https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

FFS, have some empathy and compassion. Don’t be a narcissist.

Not sure who to give credit to, found on Twitter.