Noni commented (re. Father Damian):
And just because it’s out there, check out http://visitmolokai.com/
The other option–the simple one–to all this academia and literary studies and being-in-the-world stuff: return to monasticism. To academia as the descendant of the Green Martyrdom. But better Molokai than Iona. IMHO…
On which, time to lighten up–whilst maintaining some blueness–with Elvis and Blue Hawaii. A viewing of the whole film is highly recommended. Meanwhile:
Juliet O’Brien 
Why that was lovely. Thanks.
Could you do an Elvis Tribute post on a regular basis?
I’ll see what I can do. I like the idea of adding a “tune of the week” feature.