" The Next President..." 'Marvin Gross' (Facetious Thursday's)

Our guest blogger for this 'Facetious Thursdays' is my brother-in-law 'Marvin Gross,' he is a Financial adviser who lives in the suburbs of Western N.Y.

Migrant workers tending the garden... Not really, that's Yoshi and Kimo enjoying their hobby of gardening...

WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?

'My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of the Iraq regime has been completed.Since Congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is complete.

This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces from Iraq . This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning.

Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict. This list is short. The United Kingdom , Spain , Bulgaria , Australia , and Poland are some of the countries listed there.

The other list contains every one not on the first list. Most of the world's nations are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both lists later this evening.

Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those nations on List 2 ceases indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the Iraqi war.

THEN EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER It'll GO TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SO IT WONT GO BROKE IN 20 YEARS.

The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.

Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France ...

In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this money toward solving the vexing social  problems we still have at home. On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Screw with us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of the earth.

Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France or maybe China .

I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France , and Russia . Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from NATO as well.

I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed. I don't care ab out whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets.. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New York.

A special note to our neighbors: Canada is on List 2. Since we are likely to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not ticking us off for a change.

Mexico is also on List 2. Its president and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment.

I will have a couple thousand extra tanks and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to
put 'em? Yep, border security.Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty - starting now.

We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we'll be drilling for oil in Alaska -which will take care of this country's oil needs for decades to come. If you're an environmentalist who opposes this decision, I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move there.

It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying, 'darn tootin.'

Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America . It is time to eliminate homelessness in America .

To the nations on List 1.a final thought. Thank you guys. We owe you and we won't forget.

To the nations on List 2, a final thought: You might want to learn to speak Arabic.

God bless America ..!

Let's get this to every USA computer!)

Re-elect Nobody!

"Romance ain't what it used to be..."‏ 'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Harmonic Wednesdays)

"Romance ain't what it used to be..."Just ask Obama Da dog!

Have you ever looked at craigslist classifieds under personal? There are a few categories, the one I check every so often is 'woman seeking men.' Every ad starts out the same, I've never tried this before and looking for a drama free man, whose looking for a drama fed man? And anyone who starts an ad with I have never done this before probably has, since my old favorite psychological expression is "only the guilty speak."

I have checked the other personals like 'casual encounters' on local craigslist and was blown away by people posting pictures of their private parts in an excited state. Is this even legal? looking for dates has changed with the advent of the numerous dating sites like 'e harmony' and 'craigslist...' It used to be you took a girl to dinner and a movie and hoped for a good night kiss and then maybe on the second date you may get more than a kiss, now people are up front asking for all kinds of sexual favors in black and white.

Posting a photo of  ones private part's online or asking for sexual favors in a classified just doesn't have any romance to it. Craigslist may be the cheapest way to sell your old furniture or used car, however when it comes to dating or looking for that someone special, call me old fashioned however I prefer to keep it special, and special it remains in the back seat of my Chevy.

Romance just ain't what it used to be...

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"Reasoning based upon observation is not very sound..." James "kimo" Rosen' (Cosmic Tuesdays)

Welcome back  me! That's me (James "Kimo" Rosen) back in Alaska in 1983 along the Rocky River's edge, six silver salmon in 15 minutes!

My sister Nancy (coos) visiting me in Alaska in 1993, 6 months before she left this earth...

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In a small town island atmosphere, people seem to know things about you before you yourself know.

My sister was dying of bladder cancer at age 45 back in 1993, she looked much younger than her 45 years and was physically in shape, she wore wigs, since she had lost her hair to chemotherapy. My sister was very weak and could barely get out of bed, however once she was out and about in public she put on an act, she smiled, dressed in beautiful styled clothes and always had a smile and kind word although she was in constant distress.

There was an incident where she drove up to a shopping center and proceeded to park in a disabled parking space, since she had a disabled permit from her city. There was a group of people standing yelling at her and calling her names because they thought she didn't belong there because she looked nice, that is she didn't look sick, if they only knew... My sister passed away 3 months later.

People are constantly accused of things by people who don't know them personally because some people feel they know what's happening in that persons life by the coconut wireless and gossip. Please remember to not make accusations against others just by hearsay or from what you hear during a talk story session with your friends.

Remember the theory, "reasoning's based upon observations are not very sound." To paraphrase, please don't gossip and if you do be prepared for the consequences because what goes around comes around and then some.

Rest in peace my sister, I Love you...

This blog also ran in the Kauai garden Island News in the letters to the Editor section on 08-03-11

http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_2bc01ae4-bd93-11e0-8736-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story

"Growing old gracefully..." 'Judith Whitehead' (Inspirational Monday's)

Inspiration Monday's are back with guest blogger Judy Whitehead, this blog is about, growing old gracefully. To a long and healthy life.... Below, author and guest blogger Judith Whitehead poses for the camera  with her 92 year old father, Burt Meyers. Enjoy..

Growing old gracefully, a term we hear more often these days when our families are living to a very ripe older age. Today our parents, through the help of technology and healthy living are quickly approaching the triple digits. It is all of our wishes to grow old gracefully but it doesn't happen all that easily for many.

My own father was and is still for the most part, healthy as a horse, but is growing older in front of my eyes. Living a very active and full life up until a few years ago when health reasons nudged him into a community senior living arrangement, he seemed to enjoy life for the most part. He would go about his day, driving to his favorite coffee spots, visiting friends in the area and playing an occasional golf game. That was when he was
independently living, driving and taking care of all his own needs. All it can take is one event to change a persons’ life forever. Take away a seniors’ driving privileges, and total independence, as they try to adjust to a new way of life, can be the hardest challenge of their lives they will ever have to face. One day just rolls into the next, day and night repeat themselves month after month and pretty soon it’s hard to tell even what day it is.

There is less and less to talk to people about after seeing and eating with the same people every day. The most disturbing part of living with others in the same age group, that would be 80 to 90 year olds, is that one never knows when they will meet their maker.

Friendships are formed only to be broken soon after, when friends and acquaintances pass away. Still, senior community residences play a very important part for many families ; if seniors are unable to live alone and need a safe place to live, others will look out for them. The pressure of keeping up a home with all its necessities is a relief not to worry about any longer.

As my dad approaches 92 years old, I can see even more clearly now, how important it is to do all of those things you want to, and try and accomplish your goals during those years when you are able. I can not believe that I am in “middle age” already although they now say that the 50’s are the new 40’s. These recent years are like a dream so I can only imagine what they have been like for my own father. My dad has been a man of simple needs, valuing self worth that has brought him satisfaction. He and my mothers’ life had been full of wonderful times to remember and cherish; they were able to travel and enjoy their lives to the fullest. Each day I see my dad reminds me of how life moves along year by year at such speed. We spend all week looking forward and focusing on the weekend instead of making the most out of each day.

I am amazed at how old our seniors are becoming these days. The ailing ones tell me not to get old; they are not impressed with the Golden Years. It makes it all the more important to me to set goals and try and live by them; live our lives with meaning each day. Our future generations are going to live a lot longer than we are, with the way we are focusing on health prevention; all the more reason to enjoy our lives to the very fullest so

we can look back as my dad can and say he did it all. As long as we have our health, we have the power inside of each of us to pursue our goals; all we need is determination and focus.

"Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be..." A poem that Judy's parents lived by. Below her mom and dad enjoying each other's  company reading the daily newspaper in their favorite spot.

"Don't worry, be Happy, True Heroes, Woman do it for the right reasons, The Naked Moll...." James "Kimo" Rosen (Serious Sundays)

Welcome to 'Serious Sunday's,' similar to your Sunday newspaper being bigger and fuller than the rest of the week, Serious Sunday's acts in much the same giving you more for your buck with multiple posts every Sunday on dakinetalk! (Blogs #362-#363-#364-#365)

 This blog is about the necessity to support the things you enjoy, if you can afford to.. "Don't worry be happy...".Blog #362

The recent news of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser charging for an online premium version is something we should all heed support of if we are able. If we are not able, I believe there will be a free online version also, just not as much content. http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20110724_Star_Advertiser_to_charge_for_premium_online_content.html

I live on Kaua'i and the Kaua'i Garden Island News ( http://www.kauaiworld.com/ ) (an excellent periodical) has a paid 'e' subscription that shows the entire paper. The free online version has headlines and 'Letters to editor.' If you have the money support your local periodicals before they became a thing of the past, in the mean time you will still be getting something for nothing if that's your choice.

Don't worry be happy, at least Honolulu still has a daily newspaper,for those reading this outside of Hawaii the same applies to whatever periodical you read frequently, support them, for soon they will be gone as everything else in these recessed times

Please remember to support your hometown newspapers if you are financially able. Newspaper are becoming fewer and farther removed and before long we may be only getting our news from blogs and bloggers like me, yikes!  :D)

''Obama Da Dog' is back blogging about true heroes..."True Heroes..." Blog #363

My parents pictured above never ran for public office, but the world would had been a better place if they had...
Politicians love to see there names in print, they are narcissists, they think their poop not stink dakine...

Humble, good citizens don't have thick enough skin to run for office, it's a dog eat dog profession.

True heroes will never be elected, since they are a different character, a good character, an honest character, that is hardly never found in career politician.

"Woman do it for the right reason..."‏ Blog #364

They say men who run for public office do it because they want to be somebody and be known. Woman who run for public office want to make change and do something. They say this is the reason why woman politicians don't get involved in sex scandals as do their male counterparts. Woman actually want to accomplish a goal, men just enjoy the high profile and ego. This is from 'Rutgers research.'


Next election, vote for all woman if you want something to actually be accomplished, otherwise we can keep whining about weiners and be bombarded with scandal after scandal...

 Last but not least a Motivational Message Blog from My Brother-in-Law 'Marvin Gross,' the financial planner from Western New York... " The Naked Moll," Blog #365

This little animal is called the Naked Mole Rat and is from North Africa.

So if you are having a bad day and feeling sorry for yourself, remember: It could be worse, you could look like an old penis with buck teeth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX94UtcRu14

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_mole_rat
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"Don't base a book by it's cover..." 'Obama Da dog' (Shabbat Saturdays)

'Obama Da Dog' is back with another one of her Internet favorites....

Shabbat Saturday's is about taking the day off and reflecting, enjoy this inspirational blog and enjoy the day of rest...

A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold December morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that a thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work..

Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule.  A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar  a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk.  A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.

The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tugged him along, but the child stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.

 In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

 No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of  the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth over 3.5million dollars. Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston and the seats averaged $100.

 This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?

 One of the possible conclusions from this experience could  be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one o the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?
Check it out on Wikipedia, it's a true story! All I can say is, "Don't base a book by it's cover..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Bell

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" Doctors and Patients..." 'Michael A. Herr' (Aloha Friday-5)

 Michael Herr is back as our guest blogger for this Aloha Friday. Michael's blogs seem to get better each week even though many sick people don't... If you enjoy reading entertaining and exciting fiction check out Michael's website at: http://www.michaelherr.com/  

ALOHA FRIDAY-5
It's Aloha Friday and I'm back again.

Doctors and patients. Old Joke: Know why they're called patients? Because you need a lot of patience waiting to see your doctor. Other Old Joke: Old doctors never die, they just lose their patients.

How many doctors have you had in your lifetime so far? I've had a bunch. There was my family doctor when I was a kid. That was so long ago that he made housecalls. I vividly remember his nurse. She gave me a shot in the arm once, and bent the needle — didn't break it, just bent it to a right angle.

Once I was an adult there was the doctor that both my father and I saw. He's the doctor that, I believe, misdiagnosed my father. Missed seeing the cancer. I dropped him and was pleased when he retired soon after.

Later on I was assigned to a woman doctor in Martinez, CA. Every time I went to see her she told me I needed to lose weight, which I already knew. Being very polite, I never pointed out to her that she was as wide as she was tall. Or maybe I was afraid to comment, since the first time I saw her I was naked except for one of those marvelous hospital no-close-in-the-back gowns . . . and she told me to lay on my side, back to her, and pull my knees up to my chest. Then . . . well, you know what happens when they pull on those rubber gloves and get out that sticky jelly.

Gave up on that doctor but found another. Pretty good this time. He was somewhat sardonic but quite capable. We discussed stuff. He listened. He advised but didn’t fly off the handle if I didn't follow his advice. He retired and I had to ask Kaiser to give me a new doctor. Haven’t even seen him yet, but he at least  responds to emails.

Then there are the specialists. I've outlasted two dermatologists. That does not include the very special specialist dermatologist who cut out the cancer on my upper lip . . . while sparing my mustache. I really appreciated her.

Ophthalmologists? I've had four. One who did not tell me to "come in right away if your vision changes at all". That lack of advice cost me about 60% of the vision in my left eye. At least she sent me to another ophthalmologist. One who knew how to use a laser to repair my detached retina. Then I've had one ophthalmologist who fixed both my cataracts, and another who fixed my second detached retina. I wonder how come none of them ever mentioned that cataract surgery increases your chances of having a detached retina?

Pharmacists? Well, there was the one who when I told her my wife was having a reaction to two prescribed medications downplayed it as "very rare". I then explained to her that "very rare" was not a synonym for "never". Oh, yes, I immediately stopped having my wife take those two meds, and my wife was fine within a day.

Neurologists? The first one who examined my wife immediately just jumped to Alzheimer's Disease as a diagnosis. She pooh-poohed my suggestions, dismissed it out of hand, that my wife had a special condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Guess what? That doctor no longer works at our hospital, and the hospital won’t make any comment on her. Our new neurologist? Wonderful, if a little young; wears a bow tie. And now on his recommendation we're going to see a neuro-surgeon to put in a shunt and reduce fluid in my wife's brain. You can bet I'm compiling a list of questions for him.

There's doctors, and there's patients. And the best advice I can give those of you who are patients is — don't put your complete trust in your doctors. Patiently explore all your options. Check things out on the Internet. Ask others who have had similar experiences. Second and third opinions are worth every penny. Mahalo

I just finished Michael's first murder mystery, " The Bones of Kuhina Nui," that took place on the Big Island of Hawaii, I could not put the book down once I started reading. Check out Michael's website at; http://www.michaelherr.com/   You can purchase all 6 books for only $18.00 including postage and handling!

 Some added comic relief....

 A doctor gave a man six months to live.
The man couldn't pay his bill, so he gave him another six months.