"Vote for Norma Doctor Sparks..." 'Glenn Mickens' (County Watchdog)

Glenn Mickens has lived on Kauai  with his wife Ruth for the last 26 years. Born July 26, 1930 in Wilmar, California, USA) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in four games (two of which were starts) for the 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers. He also played for five years in Japan, from 1959 until 1963 for the Kintetsu Buffaloes. There, he compiled a record of 45–53 with a 2.54 ERA.  Glenn also  served in the Army for 2 years and coached baseball at UCLA for 25 years. 
Last but not least Glenn would really like to see Kaua'i give the county manager style of Government a chance.

Editors note;
All photos of Norma Doctor Sparks were used from
 her public profile social media Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/norma.doctorsparks

Mr. Mickens is locally known
as one of Kauai county's
political watchdogs
and Nitpickers...
Mahalos Glenn!

Vote for Norma Doctor Sparks

There are some fine new candidates running for Council this year and some very good incumbents. But none of these candidates possess the amazing qualifications that Norma Doctor Sparks does.

Her experiences  would certainly qualify her for any governmental position in Hawaii and would make her a prime candidate for our County Council. 

Glenn Mickens, Larry Arruda,
Ken Taylor, Walter Lewis
and James "Kimo" Rosen
support Norma Doctor Sparks!

She was born in Koloa and her passion is to make Kaua'i a better place for all of to live. She wants to use her years of knowledge and experience to make this happen. She learned well from her parents, Bienvenido and Sofia Doctor, about helping others as they started the first nursing home in Hawaii in 1957 and ran it for 30 years. 
Norma Doctor Sparks files for council
http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/norma-doctor-sparks-files-for-council/article_38bc44a5-41a2-5964-a54c-be565b759159.html
She is a retired attorney and former Hawaii State Deputy Attorney General. She earned her masters degree in social work from U of H and got her Juris Doctorate from the same school. That Doctorate is for being an expert in law, scholar or writer in the field of law.

Dr. Sparks, 1954
at Lihu'e airport.

She worked for the State of Hawaii for 20 years as a social worker, supervisor, and administrator in human services. For 10 years, she managed two state-wide agencies and had offices on all islands, including Kauai.   Most recently, she lived in California where, amongst many other important positions, she was the Assistant Director with Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services where she managed a 4 BILLION DOLLAR BUDGET with 14,000 employees under her. 

She has extensive experience in budgeting and financial management contracts, human resources and informational technology. For her work and skills of what she accomplished, in 2007 she was recognized as one of the top 100 Filipino women in the U.S.--an amazing honor for any person!  And in 1999 President Clinton recognized her for the highest percentage of increased adoptions in the Nation!

Norma Doctor Sparks and Family

Needless to say that the people of Kauai would be fortunate and honored to have this brilliant local woman with all this ability being one of their 7 council members. Think of our budget continually exploding and how she could help manage it WITHOUT RAISING TAXES!

When you vote, remember the name of NORMA DOCTOR SPARKS!

Norma Doctor Sparks Campaigning
just north of Colonel Sanders in Lihue!

P.S.
Check out Glenn's Wikipedia page;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Mickens

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Aloha, James "Kimo" Rosen---Blogger-n-chief, dakinetalk blog---

Sleeping Giant as seen from
my back door, "always take time
to stop and smell the roses."
Photo by, James "Kimo" Rosen

Hana Hou, (Encore) 

"Hawaii, Let's avoid a major Hepatitis A Pandemic..."'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world #143)

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer
 and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.
Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i
with his best friend and spiritual adviser Obama Da Dog!

Kimo's world #143~Blog #1824

Hawaii, Let's avoid a major Hepatitis A Pandemic

Finally the culprit of the Hepatitis A outbreak was discovered  on the Hawaiian islands. It was tainted scallops from the Philippines primarily served at a short order franchised sushi restaurant named 'Genki sushi.' 
Number sickened in Hep A outbreak linked to scallops hits 206 (Hawaii News Now)
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/32680042/number-sickened-in-hepatitis-a-outbreak-hits-135?sf32457160=1
The irony of this is that Genki in Japanese means 'healthy.' The most popular expression in the Japanese language is "Genki Deska," which translates literally, (are you healthy) but is used to mean-- (how are you, howszit?)  Typical answer is (Genki Des.) (Yes, I am healthy!)

So far as of this writing there are approximately 300 confirmed cases of the Hepatitis A virus.
There are bound to be more since the incubation period is said to be long.

The state of Hawaii is in crisis since this virus can have a trickle down effect. One person  carrying the virus can infect many others, and those others can effect others... It can run out of control and be devastating

We are hoping the schools and state of Hawaii in association with Genki sushi restaurants have a mandatory vaccination for all keiki and adults. Please write your state senators immediately before we go into a major pandemic!

In the mean time vaccines are available without a prescription for $95.00 at Long drugs and other local pharmacies. If you want your Insurance to pay for the vaccination you must get a prescription form your PCP.
Trouble getting the hepatitis A vaccine? Check prescription, insurance requirements
http://khon2.com/2016/08/18/trouble-getting-the-hepatitis-a-vaccine-check-prescription-insurance-requirements/

Hana Hou, Encore!

Young or old, anybody can suffer a heart attack...'Judith Whitehead' (Inspiration Friday)

Judith Whitehead lives in Amherst New York

( A suburb of Buffalo, N.Y.)

 and has worked in the ophthalmology

 field of medicine for nearly 40 years

Photo above
Judith with youngest son Joel
recuperating from a heart attack

Young or old, anybody can suffer a heart attack

Every so often we are made to  realize and are faced with the fragility of life.    

The circle of life happens every day.We live a long life and as our bodies wear out we are faced with  and realize the inevitable will happen some day.

Steve and Judy fly out west to be with Joel
during his heart surgery

We never expect to be surprised at a young age that life can be threatened so easily,hence my young son having a heart attack.

Living a fast life style and not taking care of his body caused an almost total blockage of his main left artery; a  fatal finding if not addressed immediately with surgery.  We are thanking GOD and an angel that must have been watching over him because he obtained medical attention in time and has a new lease on life.  

If anything else, it has taught us that even at a young age we must not ignore the warning signs; chest pain, indigestion and shoulder pain were his symptoms.

Joel, rest up and feel better
L'chayim!(To Life)

Many wanted to treat him with digestion medications.Who would imagine that it was his heart. Listen to that little voice in your head and seek emergency treatment. It can and most often will save your life. 

"Judy, Judy, Judy!"

Hana Hou, (Encore)

"Win or lose, Could Trump be a Secret Agent for Hillary..?"" 'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world #142)

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer
 and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.
Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i
with his best friend and spiritual adviser Obama Da Dog!

Kimo's world #142~Blog #1822

Editors note;
This is done tongue-n-cheek with a bit of reality... Enjoy!  ;-)
... And note, this blog also appeared as a stand alone opinion column
in the August 20, 2016 edition of the Garden Island News;
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/guest/trump-could-be-secret-agent-for-hillary/article_8d38dd0e-ceff-5d19-b1a6-6b7c5305dd40.html

Win or Lose, Could Trump Be A Secret Agent For Hillary..?

I would like to start by pointing something out in Donald Trump's genius;

Have you ever seen the photos of Trump sitting alone in his private jet eating a McDonald's  Bic Mac or a bucket of  Kentucky fried chicken and the next day the late night comics are making a laughing stock of his diet? Laugh no more. The jokes on them.

A reliable source has informed me that Trump gets paid for the placement of those products if they appear on news shows and in the national press. That's 'The Donald,' always thinking while others think he's filling his arteries with plaque he's actually getting paid for product placement.

 Moving on to reality,many Americans including myself  were tired of the stereotypical lying, cheating and crooked  political candidates running for office. We drank the 'Trump Kool-aide.'
Donald J.Trump,"The Donald" seemed refreshing, like the change the country needed?

Trump said early on, he could commit murder and he would still have his core supporters.

With his recent remarks denouncing a purple heart recipient and an off the wall innuendo for somebody to shoot Hillary Clinton,along with calling President Obama the founder of Isis. I truly believe Mr.Trump is purposely throwing the election, while having some fun at the media's expense?

Let's not forget Mr.Trumps most memorable quote, 
"Look at those hands, are they small hands? And, [Republican rival Marco Rubio] referred to my hands: 'If they're small, something else must be small.' I guarantee you there's no problem. I guarantee."
24 Of The Most Outrageous Donald Trump Quotes
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/blogs/550112/donald-trump-quotes.html
Why would The Donald want to be President?  He makes more money being an Entrepreneur and reality TV star. His home is nicer than the white-house. He has his own private jet already. He will loose all his privacy. There's no way Trump ever wanted to be President. This has all been a show, a plot to bring down the Republicans. All while "The Donald" had some fun seeing who would actually drink his Kool-aide. I did, I did!

I believe he is  hijacking the Republicans and will come out with a tell all story before this is all said and done and be hailed a genius? The irony is, he almost pulled it off, surprising not only himself but his harshest critics.

Here's  how I feel the ending of the Trump saga will go;
He had an affidavit notarized  during the Republican primaries when he realized he was a front-runner. The notarized manifesto contained the information that he does not want to be President and will continually make off the wall remarks to hopefully loose voters so Hillary wins and he can personally hijack the GOP into extinction.

The Trumps and Clinton's have been friends
for many years. Are they both pulling
an act on the American people?

After the election Trump not only gets his life back but writes a best selling book on how he alone hijacked the republican party into extinction.Trumps not only a genius but a secret agent for Hillary. Foxaholics (sic) are going to be crushed.

Ivanka Trump becomes Hillary Clinton's Secretary of state and the Unites states becomes United once and for all--and America becomes truly great again!

Trump emerges an Urban legend folk hero with a new reality show that hit's the biggest Nielsen ratings in the history of television! Yes, The Donald's new show has bigger ratings than even the Super Bowl.

This blog also appeared in the 08-20-16 edition of TGI;
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/guest/trump-could-be-secret-agent-for-hillary/article_8d38dd0e-ceff-5d19-b1a6-6b7c5305dd40.html

More dakinetalk reading on Donald Trump; (Great reading!)
(All Trump related  blogs by James "Kimo" Rosen unless otherwise indicated)
1-Trumped by "The Donald" 'Obama Da Dog' (Special political edition)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2015/08/trumped-by-donald-obama-da-dog-special.html
2-Trump supporters must come out of the closet! (Kimo's world #118)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/03/trump-supporters-must-come-out-of.html
3-Trump, the election and the Jewish connection...(Kimo's world #119)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/03/trump-election-and-jewish-connection.html
4-Trump-fulling... (Kimo's world #120)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/03/trump-fulling-james-kimo-rosen-kimos.html
5-A poem about Donald J. Trump...
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-poem-about-donald-j-trump-james-kimo.html
6- Trumps Failing businesses are his strengths...
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/05/trumps-failing-businesses-are-his.html

7-Extra! Extra! Read All About It!--Trump Hijacks Republican party into Hell
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/08/extra-extra-read-all-about-it-trump.html
8-Trump and the race for President, a nasty one fueled by the media (Carrie Eckert)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/04/trump-and-race-for-president-nasty-one.html

Hana Hou, Encore!

"Do what you Love for a Living..." 'Judith Whitehead' (Inspiration Friday)

Judith Whitehead lives in Amherst New York

( A suburb of Buffalo, N.Y.)

 and has worked in the ophthalmology

 field of medicine for nearly 40 years

Do what you Love for a Living

Do what you Love for a Living and you will never work a day in your Life.

This has been my mantra for the last 35 years in the medical work force. I starting working in the medical field back in the 1970's, specifically in Ophthalmology, and I have never regretted a day since. Having taken off a few years when my children were little only to return to the field as if riding a bike. My career working on people and taking care of their eye health along with their general health at the same time has given me great pleasure and pride over my career. Now that I am in my 60's, I still enjoy the field as much as I did in the 1970's.

 I have met so many wonderful people along the way and have had so many mentors as well, that I would not trade what I do for any other career. I do at times regret not getting my Medical Degree a long time ago, but as life has it, distractions do get in the way with life's responsibilities.

My sons as well keep their dreams alive and work in fields that they enjoy as well. Most of us have to work for a living and we soon realize that life is too short to do something that is just “OK.”

Doing what you love every day continues to give you a sense of satisfaction and pride and does add years and value to your life. I don't know if our young people really “get it” as far as working in a satisfying career. They get caught up in grabbing the brass ring way to soon in life because of inexperience with life or just having sheer impatience. They don't enjoy the present time . If you do what you love, the money will come.

Now that I am in the 60's I have managed to somewhat slow down and have my Mondays' off from work. It's like having a little vacation every week and makes a great difference in my life. Yes we can do what we love but we do run short of steam at some point.

My message here, to everyone but more so the young people in their 20's and 30's is choose carefully what you love to do, not what will bring in the most money, but what you feel fulfilled in, it goes a long way--to build your character and your happiness. You will excel and move up the “ladder”--and have a smile on your face.  ;-)

"Judy, Judy, Judy!"

Hana Hou, (Encore)

"3 Friends Car with Trouble..." 'Chester "Unc" Lau' (Source)

Dakinetalk's favorite Uncle (Chester Lau)

"Unc"  is really passionate about creating a national Caregivers day.

'Unc' currently resides on the Hawai'ian Island of Oahu. 

He is a retired cinematographer,

 and  enjoys giving the politicians a bad time...

3 Friends with Car  Trouble

Three friends, a Rabbi, a Hindu holy man and a businessman running for president of the US had car trouble in the countryside and asked to spend the night with a farmer.

The farmer said, "There might be a problem; you see, I only have room for two to sleep, so one of you must sleep in the barn." "No problem," chimed the Rabbi, "My people wandered in the desert for forty years, I am humble enough to sleep in the barn for an evening in their memory." With that he departed to the barn and the others bedded down for the night. 

Moments later a knock was heard at the door; the farmer opened the door. There stood the Rabbi from the barn. "What's wrong?" asked the farmer.  He replied, "I am grateful to you, good sir, but I can't sleep in the barn. There is a pig in the barn and my faith believes that is an unclean animal." 

His Hindu friend agreed to swap places with him. But a few minutes later the same scene reoccurred. There was a knock on the door.  "What's wrong, now?" the farmer asked.  The Hindu holy man replied, "I too am grateful for your helping us out but there is a cow in the barn and in my country cows are considered sacred. I can't sleep on holy ground !" 

Well, that left only the businessman to make the change. He grumbled and complained, but went out to the barn.
Moments later there was another knock on the farmers door. 
Frustrated and tired, the farmer opened the door, and there stood...
the Pig & the Cow ....

Laughter is healing!~ Chester "Unc" Lau

 Hana Hou, (Encore)  Shared From Facebook...

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!--Trump Hijacks Republican party into Hell..."'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world #141)

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer
 and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.
Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i
with his best friend and spiritual adviser Obama Da Dog!

Kimo's world #141~Blog #1819

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Trump Hijacks Republican party into Hell

Was this the plan all along?

Does Donald Trump really want to be President of The United States?  Did  he purposely sabotage the Republicans and become their nominee only to Hijack the GOP and give the election to the Democrats?    Could "The Donald" actually believe everything he says? He actually had me going for awhile. But there was a straw that broke the camels back, no matter what party you are affiliated with you cannot run for President and mock a Purple heart recipient.

This election is like none ever. I heard someone say they are voting for the greater  of the two evils?  Do you want Satan or the Anti Christ?  And which Witch is which?  

Whatever happened to the days of dreaming big and getting a man on the moon? These days it seems the most important thing is getting a man to be able to use the woman's restroom and a woman to use the men's restroom. 

Political correctness has gone far enough, All lives matter!   

It's really starting to look like Trump Hijacked the Republican party to Hell and there's no coming back?

Oh wait! Hold on! To be continued next week on the 'Political Apprentice' (sic) on NBC!

More dakinetalk reading on Donald Trump;
1-Trump supporters must come out of the closet! (Kimo's world #118)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/03/trump-supporters-must-come-out-of.html
2-Trump, the election and the Jewish connection...(Kimo's world #119)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/03/trump-election-and-jewish-connection.html
3-Trump-fulling... (Kimo's world #120)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/03/trump-fulling-james-kimo-rosen-kimos.html
4-A poem about Donald J. Trump...
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-poem-about-donald-j-trump-james-kimo.html
5- Trumps Failing businesses are his strengths...
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/05/trumps-failing-businesses-are-his.html

Hana Hou, Encore!