Di Christofferson

☮️ 🐱🐧🐨🐘🐆🦁 Mom to two fur-babies-Believes in kindness-World traveler-Born in Saudi Arabia-Live on Maui-Love wildlife #LahainaStrong #resist #bekind

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

What a wonderful e change! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇭🇹😃

[Peter A Smith @PeterAdamSmith]

Scotland - our nation of ‘warrior poets’ - will meet Haiti.

@itvnews were invited to join our new Haitian friends here for some good food and good company learning what this tournament means to the most impoverished nation at the World Cup.

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😃

[Mike Morrison @MDMorrison82]

In the dead of night the Scots arrived at the Airbnb across the street. Decked out and playing the pipes at 6:30 am. So it begins…

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

Well, this sure explains a lot! 😸

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A research into cat behavior shows that domestic cats regard humans as social peers rather than superiors, often perceiving their owners as large, awkward kittens.

Far from being aloof or defiant, a cat’s apparent indifference stems from a profound interspecies mismatch in social expectations.

As anthrozoologist John Bradshaw explains, cats—unlike dogs—never evolved to recognize humans as dominant leaders or authority figures. Instead, they filter all interactions through an exclusively feline framework. Behaviors like kneading on your lap or licking your hair are not mere displays of affection; they are the same grooming and bonding rituals cats reserve for close kin or pride members. In their eyes, we are simply enormous, somewhat clumsy fellow cats who require inclusion in the group.

This absence of hierarchical deference accounts for cats’ frequent disregard of commands or household rules. Treating us as equals, they follow cat-to-cat social protocols in every encounter. The “gifts” of dead prey on the doorstep or constant shadowing around the home are acts of care toward what they see as a big, furless, rather inept companion.

Recognizing this mindset transforms the human-cat relationship from one based on authority and obedience to one of mutual companionship. It turns out that while many owners believe they have domesticated their cats, the cats themselves are quietly convinced they are patiently tending to their oversized, adopted family members.

[Bradshaw, J. (2013). Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet. Basic Books]

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

Shame, shame, shame on you @bariweiss @CBSNews @60Minutes for kowtowing to political and monetary pressure. You will find you've chosen the wrong side.

[Dylan Byers @DylanByers]

New statement from Scott Pelley:

There has never been anything in America like 60 Minutes.

The Sunday tradition is the most successful program of any kind in history. For more than a decade, its innovative growth on every major online platform has extended its reach to countless millions around the world. This spring, at the end of our 58thseason, 60 Minutes grew rapidly with an unheard-of 9% jump in viewers on CBS.

“60” has been the number-one program in America for decades because our beloved audience finds integrity, quality, and humanity in our stories. When stewardship of the program passed to my colleagues and me, our responsibility was to expand energetically into a new age of media technology while preserving the values our audience expects. Now, the new owner of our network is casting this legend aside, apparently to curry a moment of favor with the Trump administration.

The waste is heartbreaking.

Last month, 60 Minutes lost its DNA when our entire senior leadership and two of our best on-air correspondents were cruelly fired without cause. Good people were silenced because they stood up for our audience. They stood for fairness against the forces of political bias; they stood for professionalism against chaos.

For my part, new management has instructed me to inject falsehoods and bias into a politically sensitive story. I’ve been told to include assertions that are unverified. To date, in every case, I have managed to ignore these instructions or refuse them. Recently, politicians have been invited to choose correspondents for interviews on the broadcast. Giving politicians control over 60 Minutes interviews is not how this is done. Finally, incompetence and unprofessionalism in the new management have wreaked havoc. In a case involving one of my stories, the entire program came within 19 minutes of not getting on the air at all.

At 60 Minutes, we have fought harder than anyone knows to save the program that became an American icon. We owed that to our millions of viewers. I am deeply moved by the thousands of wishes we have received to “keep up the good fight.” Most of the men and women of CBS News are still in that fight. But now the collapse of values at the top has become untenable. The leadership of 60 Minutes is no longer recognizable. The principles I hold dear are gone, and so I must leave as well.

I depart after 37 years at CBS with one emotion—a heart brimming with gratitude for the men and women of CBS News who encouraged and enriched my work, very often at the risk of their own lives. I pray for a day when those people and their ideals are honored again—a day when sanity, competence, and courage return.

Scott Pelley

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

.@GoonerMaui

[Empire State Building @EmpireStateBldg]

The Empire State Building shines red and white tonight in celebration of @Arsenal’s Premier League Title and trophy celebration.

See the lights live: https://t.co/iavtXSm3Fx

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

Love this for Henry!
#Arsenalfan

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

Fan types explained
#Arsenal
#fans

[Lolade Adewuyi @Jololade]

Two different cultures, two different cities and their fans - I try to answer why PSG has such meager numbers in Budapest in contrast with Arsenal. You can buy players to win titles but you can’t buy a passionate fan base.

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

🤣🎵

[Bimboh Adekoya @Bimboh5]

I have been waiting for the Afrobeat version of 🎶North London Forever 🎶

@officialLoudd nailed it🙌🏿 I could not help smiling seeing our star striker @mc_lively_ making a special appearance never mind that he cannot sing with that voice 🤣😂

@Arsenal this is rocking 🔥 #AFC

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

@MauiElectric Restored in Kahana at 5:09 pm. 10 minutes before HECO response

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

@MauiElectric Any estimate on restoring power in Kahana? #mauioutage

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

Every @Arsenal fan should get a surprise like this. Wish I could be there to celebrate with you. Thank you @bakerdays for helping to make it special. #COYG #Arsenal 🏆

[Roger @GoonerMaui]

Unexpected large box arrived this afternoon
Opened it up in the direction indicated
'This way up'.🤔
Was it from Italy ?
It said right there on the box 'Fragile' 😉
A large helium filled balloon arose from the box, attached to a cake !
It was a congratulatory gift from @mauidi ❤️

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

Felt it in west Maui. Got this Android safety earthquake alert seconds before I felt it.

[Audit Hawaii @AudittheVoteHI]

We just had an earthquake on Oahu
Did anyone else feel it?

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

Android safety earthquake alert arrived on my phone seconds before for it shook west maui. Amazing to have a watching . To just be aware of it coming.

[Hawaii News Now @HawaiiNewsNow]

No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about seven miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau in the South Kona area of Hawaii Island. https://t.co/9CzMrwNm7c

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

I got this seconds before it shook west side of Maui.

[HAWAI’I STORM WATCH @HIStormWatch]

Kilauea Message 2026-05-22 21:55:39 HST. An #earthquake at 9:46 p.m. HST was felt widely on the Island of Hawai'i, Maui, and Oahu. M 5.9 on the South Flank of Mauna Loa. No #Tsunami Threat To The State Of Hawaii #HIwx

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The Netherlands has become the first country in the world to successfully eliminate stray dogs, ensuring that every dog has a home.

This remarkable achievement stems from a combination of strict animal welfare laws, large-scale spaying and neutering programs, and a strong culture of responsible pet ownership. The Dutch government has long supported widespread sterilization initiatives and enforces tough penalties for animal abuse and abandonment.

While an estimated 200 million stray dogs exist worldwide, the Netherlands stands out as a global leader. In Dutch cities, it is common to see dogs riding in bicycle baskets, relaxing under café tables, and even joining their owners on public transport, a reflection of how deeply integrated pets are into everyday life.

The country now serves as an inspiring model for animal welfare, demonstrating how coordinated policy, cultural awareness, and compassion can effectively solve a challenge that continues to affect many other nations.

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

@Wrightie7 How wonderful!

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

@GoonerMaui Congratulations!!!🏆

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

@GoonerMaui @jacktruthafc Happy Birthday @jacktruthafc

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

.@Arsenal it's a family team!

[Roger @GoonerMaui]

Something VERY special occurring tonight.
I'm back at The Arsenal, meeting a season ticket holder from the Clock End for only the second time in our lives.
His name is Max.
And he...
is my Grandson !
😃🥹

[Di Christofferson @mauidi]

@GoonerMaui Warms my ❤️ 🫶