"A special call from a friend..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world #191)

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 Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!

Ivanka is her first name and Obama is her last name
she is a bipartisan dog!

Blog #1944-Kimo's world #191

A special call from a friend

Last week I was contemplating putting this blog to rest. I have recently read articles about how  blogging has died and that most people  prefer linking  to and reading social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, Tumbler, Twitter and a new host of many I have never heard of.  People like the quick fix in their reading and gathering information as well as they like their quick fix in  fast food. 

I was sitting watching 'Judge Judy'

 when a friend I hadn't heard from in over a year called to tell me about a friend of his who can heal people and he had actually witnessed him shrink a woman's breast tumor.  This healer lives on Kauai's north shore and can charge $500.00 an hour for his services. My buddy told me he is getting into this healing himself. They offered this service to me for free should I decide to go for it.

He asked how my back and spine was, he called because he sensed something was up. (he's very intuitive, because something was up!) I told him I have been seeing a pain specialist and they are heavily recommending a spinal simulator, it's like a pacemaker for the spine. Basically the pain nerves

to my brain are blocked electronically with this implanted device connected by wires attached to my spinal cord. This is a break through technology. No future fusions or epidurals. I am researching all I can find and have not found any negative effects to this procedure?

My buddy tells me about forgiveness and a clean heart, forgive your haters and  those whom have wronged you, having negativity is a huge source of pain, disease and so much sickness.

 Many times when I write for the local paper, people comment and I am personally attacked.  Sure, I have grown a thick skin over the years but the cumulative effect of having people hate you, has made me into a hater. I was never a hater before in my life.  My blog is more controllable since I am the editor and delete any comments I don't like. 

I have made a conscious effort to truly forgive my haters even if they hate me, along with this attitude my friend prayed for a healing for my spine and general health which has not been so good for many years. 

That afternoon after our conversation my lower back and left leg pain had subsided!  I would prefer a healing over a device planted into my body.  Who knows, you know what they say,"The Lord works in mysterious ways."

My buddy may be on to something, haters can hate, but I refuse to play their  game. 

P.S.
I wish to share with all of you an email I sent to the guest-bloggers of dakinetalk blog  last week. For the next two months there will be no guest-bloggers.

Aloha Guest-bloggers and readers of dakinetalk blog,
   Dakinetalk blog is slowing down.
   I am going to take a break from Guest bloggers for the month of June and July since I am sitting at the computer too long. Each blog is very time consuming to layout , post and follow up on. Each guest blog can take 2-3 hours from layout to post production of following up on comments.
   I will concentrate on Kimo's world every Monday and maybe not even every Monday, just as I feel for now.
   Time to enjoy the great outdoors,and stretch my back. Doctors orders to not sit so long, wish I could lay out blog on the iPhone.
   No submissions for now unless an alien ship lands at your back door or "The Donald personally visits you.  ;-)
   Mahalo for all the work you have done for the blog.
   Write on, and hope to get this going full time again in the near future.
James "Kimo" Rosen
Publisher, Blogger-n-chief-dakinetalk blog

P.S.S.
Funniest SNL skit in a long time, to all my senior friends-- this is a must see! Guaranteed to have you Laughing out loud! ;-)The Amazon Echo Silver 
Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvT_gqs5ETk

Hana Hou, Encore!

Mahalo to Unc for sending this Meme! 

"The 29th Annual Taste of Hawaii..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world # 190)

Kimo's world #190-Blog #1943

The 29th Annual Taste of Hawaii

Taste of Hawai'i-2017

Each picture is worth a thousand words!

The 'Taste of Hawai'i' is Kaua'i's signature event-

always happening the first Sunday in June.

Many visitors plan their vacations around this event.

Locals count the days until next years 'Taste' because of its popularity.

I do not believe there is a better event that happens anywhere anytime ever in the state of Hawai'i. If you have never been to the 'Taste of Hawai'i' mark your calendars for the  30th annual 'Taste of Hawai'i'-the first Sunday in June of 2018!

I am told there will be special events to mark the 30th Anniversary, how much more special can this event get?

Special thanks to the Rotary club of Kappa for organizing this great event and donating all proceeds to charity.

Folks, this is it! Life doesn't get much better!

Bon Appétit Broke Da mout and Wap da jaw!

James "Kimo" Rosen

Publisher/ Blogger-n-chief,dakinetalk blog

Check out the photo album of the 29th Taste of Hawai'i!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10213498523401744.1073741855.1361088023&type=3

Chef Christopher Kim of the St Regis in Princeville along with his Sou chef prepares one of their signature dishes of Korean  Braised beef cheeks-Crispy rice, Kimchi slaw with a pineapple glaze.  The chef told me the beef cheeks are from Japanese cattle and are marinated and slow cooked for 13 hours.  This was definitely a favorite for many at the annual event including me!

Executive chef Sean Small
created his famous dish of Pork
adobo with cure egg yoke
and edible flowers

TheVoyager Lanai at
the Marriot courtyard
created another crowd pleaser
by head chef  Lucas Sautter
with the secret recipe for
Red Thai Coconut Curry Prawns.

The Lanai restaurant presents their gourmet
version of Loco Moco(Braised wagyu short rib, truffled risotto,
with a mini fried egg)  Comfort food heaven!   ;-)

Palate wine bar
makes homemade sausage
with mustard along with pickled carrots

All you can eat and drink!
Is everyone happy?

Mahalo Bartender!

Nattie Rhythm and sound
had the Taste rocking!

All ages love da Taste!

Dancing, eating, drinking, perfect weather,
great fellowship and Aloha, not only the ultimate
Sunday brunch, the ultimate best day all year
in the state of Hawai'i!  ;-)

Steve Dubey of Rumba De Fuego had the  people at the 29th annual Taste of Hawai'i
at Smiths Tropical Paradise on their feet working of all those calories 

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 Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!

P.S.

For the 25th Taste back in 2013 I had a flip cam that I bought on closeout at Costco for only $25.00 and wound up getting it on KHON T.V.  with Joe Moore's nightly news out of Honolulu. Check it out. I was amazed what the guys in editing did with my video from a flip cam. Here it is. 
http://khon2.com/2014/06/03/kauai-man-sets-champagne-saber-record/

 Read dakinetalk blogs about  past Taste's of Hawai'i;
Taste of Hawai'i-2016, Each picture is worth a thousand words
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/06/taste-of-hawaii-2016-each-picture-is.html
For the complete photo gallery of the Taste of Hawai'i 2015 click on the link below;

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10207186791132382.1073741846.1361088023&type=1&l=1db1d553ce

2014-" A Taste of Google;
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-taste-of-google-james-kimo-rosen.html
2013- "Eat Drink And Be Merry-All For Charity;
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2013/06/eat-drink-and-be-merry-all-for-charity.html
2012-A Taste of dakine;
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2012/06/taste-of-dakine-james-kimo-rosen.html

Hana Hou-Encore-My favorite memory of any Taste!

The smartest couple I ever met at the Taste of Hawaii was
 back in 2015 at the 27th annual Taste.
They decided to get married at the Taste!
They brought to preacher and 4 close friends
and 100 bucks a pop and had all they could eat and drinlk
along with 6 musical bands from jazz to big band
, rock and roll.  These folks got married in style on
 a limited bufget and they will always remain in
my memory as the coolest couple. If I ever get married, not a bad idea!
Above photo back at 2015 Taste of Hawaii, Garden photographer extraordinaire Dennis Fujimoto interviews for his cover story newly married couple Mr. and Mrs. Turner

The 29th Annual Taste of Hawaii, buy tickets Now!~ James "Kimo" Rosen" (Kimo's world special Taste of Hawaii edition # 189)

Hanging loose at The 2016 Taste
 is Grill master Jared Diaz
 of Recessions
Original Santa Maria style BBQ. 
Grilling and featuring;
 "Tri-Tip, Chili Fresh Salsa and French bread. 
"Wop Da Jaw, Brah!"

Katerina Norman, Kapa'a Rotary past president 
and Shawn Gallagher, Executive chef
of the Eastside in Kapa'a enjoy the
 25th milestone silver anniversary
of the Taste of Hawai'i at Smiths Tropical Paradise.

Kimo's world special Taste of Hawaii edition #189~Blog #1942
Don't Miss This Year's Taste of Hawaii
Purchase Tickets Now~All For Charity
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/
Check out last year's Taste of Hawai'i-2016
Each picture is worth a thousand words! (A photo blog)
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/06/taste-of-hawaii-2016-each-picture-is.html

The Taste of Hawai'i' is Kaua'i's annual signature event by which many visitors plan their trips  and locals count the days!There's still time to purchase tickets  for the 2017 'Taste' this coming Sunday, June 4th at Smiths Tropical Paradise!
Purchase Tickets now! 
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/

http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/shop/tickets/taste-hawaii-admission-ticket/
'Taste' is  my favorite annual event on Kaua'i and is basically my Christmas-Chanukah in June.  Last year I decided to buy a new shirt for  the event. I tried the shirt on and it looked very nice, a medium tight fitting pullover aloha shirt.  I decided right before leaving to change to my regular wardrobe, a loose fitting T-shirt and shorts with a draw string, I am so glad I did and here's why;
Purchase Tickets now! 
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/
The brunch which features over 40 chefs strutting their signature dishes, 10 plus beer, wine and soft drink beverage vendors allows you to eat  and drink to your hearts content. The 10 plus musical bands from Rock' roll to Big band allow you to burn off a few calories and make room for even more delicious ono grinds--then take a breather over  at the silent auction to make room for the Lappert's ice cream station. Therefore remember to wear  loose fitting clothing to get in as much as possible.
Purchase Tickets now! 
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/
The wood fired flat-bread brushed with olive oil and herbs presented by The Feral Pig restaurant along with their slow smoked  Porchetta, a savory boneless pork roast of Italian culinary tradition was one of many ono food exhibits at the 25th milestone silver anniversary at  the Taste of Hawai'i.  Everyone who tasted this culinary delight had two things to say, "Broke Da Mout and Wop Da Jaw" ( meaning delicious in Hawaiian pidgin) (photo bottom page)
Purchase Tickets now! 
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/
Rumor has it for this special day that the  food  and drink have zero calories, so just pretend your in heaven and eat to your hearts content. I feel sorry for the people wanting to lose weight that have had  their stomachs stapled, unstable them for da Taste! 
Purchase Tickets now! 
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/
Seriously,"Taste" is not only a taste of food but a taste of community, a taste of charity and a taste of fellowship."Taste" is a community event sponsored by the  Kapa'a Rotarian's. All profits go towards scholarships for our local youth and fund international projects such as providing safe drinking water and sanitation in schools for people in poverty stricken areas around the world.

Purchase Tickets now! 
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/

The Taste of Hawaii is the original food and wine tasting event for the islands and on Kauai. Produced by the Rotary Club of Kapaa and countless community volunteers, this year marks the 29th year of hosting  The Ultimate Sunday Brunch. Taste of Hawaii will be held on Sunday June 4, 2017 at Smith’s Tropical Paradise. 
https://www.smithskauai.com/
Purchase your tickets online;
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/shop/tickets/taste-hawaii-admission-ticket/

Purchase Tickets now! 

http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/

When: Sunday June 4th, 2017, 11:30am – 3:30pm

Where: Smith’s Tropical Paradise
https://www.smithskauai.com/


Price: $100 online or $125 at the door
I always look at the event as being free since all proceeds are donated to charity, not only that you can  write off a portion of your ticket on next years tax returns! Wow!

Tickets: buy your tickets online here, or call 808-346-7095  Tell them  you saw Kimo's world blog!
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/shop/tickets/taste-hawaii-admission-ticket/

Or if your on Kaua'i you can still purchase tickets at the following locations;  

Hanalei surf company
Magi Dragon (Princeville shopping center)
North Shore Pharmacy
Jim Saylor Jewelers
Vicki Fabrics
Deli & Bread Connnections
Inkspot Quality Printing Corp.
Poipu Surf (Kukuiula shopping center)
Westside Pharmacy

BUY TICKETS Now!
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/shop/tickets/taste-hawaii-admission-ticket/

http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/

Taste is not only the ultimate
Sunday brunch but one of the best
parties on  earth! 

It's a bird, it's plane, wait, it's a drone
photographing the Taste!

 (2015) 27th annual Taste of Hawaii had a  bride and groom celebrating their reception. What a great idea! We were even spied on by a drone photographing the event.  

Photographer extraordinaire Dennis Fujimoto
of The Garden Island news, takes notes
for his cover story on the newly married
couple, Mr. & Mrs. Turner.

Bistro chef grilling the Ono Ribs!

 Does life get any better than this? 
Grilled St. Louis ribs, slow cooked,
 smothered with a secret recipe
 of pineapple BBQ sauce?

 

The Ebi Tempurura musubi was one
of the most delicious entrees!

Hee Fat shave ice artist putting
the finishing touches on
the most amazing shaved ice
on the planet!

My friends joke, but it's true. I am a hermit. I live for this one event. 

There's still time to get tickets for this awesome event. I look at this  event as free since all proceeds go to charity, not only that you can  write off a portion of your ticket on next years tax returns! Wow!  Such a deal! Ticket's are $100.00 in advance and 125.00 at the door. Tickets are cheaper now than they have ever been if you take inflation into consideration. Tickets were $100.00 29 years ago and 29 years ago $100.00 was worth about what $165.00 is on today's market in Hawaii.
Go online to purchase now;
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/shop/tickets/taste-hawaii-admission-ticket/

Cafe organic strutting the best and smoothest
 iced coffee and Kale salad.

For the complete photo gallery of the Taste of Hawaii 2015 click on the link below;
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10207186791132382.1073741846.1361088023&type=1&l=1db1d553ce

Steve Saylor and Bettejo Dux
discussing world affairs at the
27 annual Taste of Hawaii.
The Coconut wireless is
reporting Ms. Dux was
the best dressed at the event.

In 2015 I had a flip cam that I bought on closeout at Costco for only $25.00 and wound up getting it on KHON T.V.  with Joe Moore's nightly news out of Honolulu. Check it out. I was amazed what the guys in editing did with my video from a flip cam. Here it is. 
http://khon2.com/2014/06/03/kauai-man-sets-champagne-saber-record/

 Read dakinetalk blogs about  past Taste's of Hawaii;
2014-" A Taste of Google;
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-taste-of-google-james-kimo-rosen.html
2013- "Eat Drink And Be Merry-All For Charity;
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2013/06/eat-drink-and-be-merry-all-for-charity.html
2012-A Taste of dakine;
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2012/06/taste-of-dakine-james-kimo-rosen.html

Purchase Tickets now! 
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/

Hana Hou, (Encore)
Sunrise images below created by James"Kimo"Rosen with 'PIP' App Bon Appétit!

Purchase Tickets now! 
http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/

" I don't care about politics on Memorial day..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world #188)

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 Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!

Ivanka is her first name and Obama is her last name
she is  a bipartisan dog!

Kimo's world's #188~Blog #1941
This blog also appeared this same day May 29, 2017 in the 
 Kaua'i Garden Island news; The Garden news edited it, what do you think of the edit?
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letter-for-monday-may/article_34a3abca-45db-566b-9b65-b2cba78ffb89.html

I don't care about politics

 on Memorial day

I don't care  on this day that Melania Trump refuses to hold The Donald's hand  in Israel.


(Below,YouTube of Melania slapping Donald's hand in Israel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRPx0CIzAKM
I don't care on this day    that so many students disrespected Mike Pence after being invited to speak at their university, after-all this wasn't a public forum, which if it was I'd understand. However I don't care because no politics today, it's Memorial day!

I don't care on this day that so many want President Trump impeached.

I don't care on this day that Potus thinks his crowds were bigger than Obama's at the Inauguration?

I don't care that the media is biased towards Trump and  is trying hard to bring him down and always looking constantly for the gotcha moment and never giving our President credit for anything.

I don't care on this day who is lying, Jim Comey, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton or the Tooth Fairy.

I don't care on this day  that the  fake media believes President Obama is Jesus incarnate and that Trump is the devil himself.

Today is Memorial  day and politics needs to be pushed aside. America is driving itself and it's citizens to the breaking point, nuts, crazy. 

We need to remember President Obama's famous speech on the night of July 27, 2004,when then U.S. Senator Obama delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a speech that would help propel him to the presidency four years later.
"Well, I say to them tonight, there's not a liberal America and a conservative America; there's the United States of America."
"There's not a black America and white America and Latino America and Asian America; there's the United States of America..." 

On this Memorial day lets remember a veteran and say thanks, lets be thankful to our fellow American even if they are not in the same political party as you or the same religion or ethnicity as you. Lets be thankful for living in the greatest country on earth and for our freedoms that so many sacrificed their lives for.

Memorial day is not about the barbecue at  the beach, although that's great. Memorial day is about a united America and all our freedoms. Lets put politics aside and take a moment of silence and thanks to memorialize all who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can all  talk open politics, however not today, because today is special--- It's Memorial day! Happy Memorial day and God bless America.

P.S.
Andy Rooney on Memorial Day, from Memorial Day 2016;
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/05/andy-rooney-on-memorial-daykimos-world.html

Hana Hou, Encore!

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

9-Win or Lose, Could Trump Be A Secret Agent For Hillary

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/08/win-or-lose-could-trump-be-secret-agent.html

10-Raccoon's and Trump~Larry Arruda~(Source)

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/08/raccoons-and-trump-larry-arruda-source.html

11-Definition of Trump

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/09/definition-of-trump-james-kimo-rosen.html

12-Hillary and Donald Trump walk into a bakery

https://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/09/hillary-and-donald-trump-walk-into.html

13-Kaepernick and Obama, trump this Kool-Aid

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/10/kaepernick-and-obama-trump-this-kool.html

14-Hoping one thing will remain after the election

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/10/hoping-one-thing-will-remain-after.html

15-Undecided voters

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/10/undecided-voters-james-kimo-rosen-kimos.html

16-Don't be surprised if Mr. Trump is hired

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/10/dont-be-surprised-if-mr-trump-is-hired.html

17-Biggest Hail Marry of all time, Obama Da Dog to change name to Ivanka

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/11/biggest-hail-marry-of-all-time-obama-da.html

18-Mazol Tov Mr. Trump!

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/11/mazol-tov-mr-trump-james-kimo-rosen.html

19-Just Give Trump a Chance

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/11/just-give-trump-chance-james-kimo-rosen.html

20-Wishing Hillary well and why all the protesting?

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/11/wishing-hillary-well-and-why-all-this.html

21-The election is over (and)Trump is our captain and is on our side..!

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-election-is-over-andtrump-is-our.html

22-Trump's Political Chess

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/12/trumps-political-chess-james-kimo-rosen.html

23-Who would you rather kiss goodnight, Obama or Ivanka..?

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/12/who-would-you-rather-kiss-goodnight.html

24-Bet you thought I was going to blog about Trump

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/12/bet-you-thought-i-was-going-to-blog.html

25-Fake News~It's hard to believe the news these days

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2016/12/fake-news-james-kimo-rosen-kimos-world.html

26-Heed the words of Michelle Obama

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/01/heed-words-of-michelle-obama-james-kimo.html

27-Trump era off to shaky start

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/01/trump-era-off-to-shaky-start-james-kimo.html

28-It was a beautiful Inauguration yet I am scared for my country

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/01/it-was-beautiful-inauguration-yet-i-am.html

29-Fasten your seat-belts for the Trump era

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/01/fasten-your-seat-belts-and-rejoice-for.html

30-America's second civil war has begun

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/02/americas-second-civil-war-has-begun.html

31-Immigrant ban and the real definition of civil war

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/02/immigrant-ban-and-real-definition-of.html

32-TRUMP,The most charismatic man in the world

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/02/trumpthe-most-charismatic-man-in-world.html

33-Trump's buyers remorse

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/03/trumps-buyers-remorse-james-kimo-rosen.html

34-Never a dull moment with Trump as Potus

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/03/never-dull-moment-with-trump-as-potus.html

35-Trumps vetting good for the dogs, why not the people?

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/03/trumps-vetting-good-for-dogs-why-not.html

36-I Drank Trump's Kool-Aid

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/04/i-drank-trumps-kool-aid-james-kimo.html

37-Why let politics destroy Friendships

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/04/why-let-politics-destroy-friendships.html

38-EVERYTHING TRUMP, the first 101 days

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/05/everything-trump-first-101-days-james.html
39-Trump's wall and how it can be financed
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/05/trumps-wall-and-how-it-can-be-financed.html
40-Where do we draw the line on Political humor?

http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/05/where-do-we-draw-line-on-politic
41-Trump would be wise to resign with dignity
http://dakinetalk.blogspot.com/2017/05/trump-would-be-wise-to-resign-with.html

"How do I know If I have chosen the right Doctor for me..?" 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

How do I know If I have chosen the right Doctor for me?

Today there are many choices out there to pick a Doctor, whether it be a Primary General Practitioner or a specialty or sub specialty Doctor to go to. How can we be sure if we have chosen the right one for us? Some people only need to go to one type of Doctor during their life but they are in the minority.

The days of the General Doctor that can take care of all our needs is no longer the case. With the many ailments people have today, they must choose to go to a Specialist that deals only with their problem such as cancer, diabetes or many other health issues. 

A General Doctor or the Gate Keeper which they are called, should be directing you to a specialist if your health problem is out of their scope of training. Many General Doctors can monitor a disease, run blood work and tests necessary for a diagnosis but do not always have the depth of knowledge to treat a problem. For instance, an Internist may be able to diagnose diabetes and begin treatment but when the Blood sugars become uncontrollable it would be prudent of them to refer to a specialist called an Endocrinologist who deals only with such problems and has been trained to take treatments to higher levels.

When looking for a Doctor for your care, it may be helpful to check on “Health Grades”

if they are Board Certified in their field. This means they have taken certain testing and courses to keep up to date on the latest and greatest treatments in their fields. They are current and up to date so you know they have taken the time and effort to do so. The Health Grades or Yelp reviews also tell you the Doctors education base, accomplishments, whether it takes a few minutes to see them or a long wait, and what other patients thought of their treatment and expertise. It is at times helpful to review this before making a decision as to which Doctor you plan to place your care with.

While having worked in the medical field for nearly 40 years and having my Bachelors degree in Gerontology, I see many older patients who have gone to the same Doctor for many years. I work in the medical field of Ophthalmology and talk with sick patients every day. They may have medical issues that are not always being addressed and make the mistake of continuing with a Doctor that has been “nice” to them. Today's older patients are not always savvy in making an informed decision and don't have the family or friends to help them choose the right path for their good health.

Don't make the common mistake In thinking that because your Doctor is nice to you, he is the right one to manage your care. If you have questions for your Doctor that are not being answered, don't be afraid to check elsewhere to satisfy yourselves. Your Doctors work for you; you are placing your trust and health in their hands and if you are not getting better, check with someone else for another opinion.

Your Doctor should not take offense to your decision; if he does, perhaps you need to re think your choices. Doctors are highly trained individuals and are only humans that should have your best interest in mind. If you are lucky enough to find a Doctor that is talented, smart and friendly, you have been lucky. Keep in mind, your Doctor doesn't have to be your best friend, he just has to be an expert in his field because you want the most talented person taking care of you and your health needs.

It seems that a personal referral is one of the best ways to pick your Doctor along with guidance from others in the medical field. Make your decision wisely, and take your decision seriously, it may affect your longevity.

Judy, Judy, Judy....

Hana Hou, (Encore)