"Who really cut the cheese,the Mayors gas problem..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen

Kaua'i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. was drafted by the 1984  Miami Dolphins as an offensive Lineman,
today he is Mayor of Kaua'i and a darn good one at that. Some are saying the mayor has a gas problem.
The mayor is seen above with Dakinetalk Publisher and CEO James "Kimo" Rosen (me)  ;D) This blog ran this same day 11-26-12 as an opinion article in the Kaua'i Garden Island News;
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-monday-november/article_4a4a4c1a-3799-11e2-aa00-0019bb2963f4.html

Everywhere the Mayor goes he is bombarded by taxpayers with many concerns  and always graciously listens and responds to them. Imagine just going to the grocery store for a loaf of bread if your the mayor or any recognizable politician? A simple errand may take 2 hours or more.

Our Mayor  was drafted by the 1984 Miami dolphins as an offensive lineman which in itself tells the story of a hard working dedicated man, very few  men make it to the NFL.  He continues to represent  Kaua'i not only as the CEO but as an Ambassador of Aloha and a true gentleman.

I feel  outraged that the mayor is under a witch hunt for using too much county gas.Did somebody say, "Who cut the cheese?" The gas problem may not be with the mayor but rather with all the hot air over  the coconut wireless by his accusers.

Remember in comparison  our local county council members get $500.00 a month car allowance along with a very generous salary of $56,000 a year for what is only a part time job.  Everywhere the mayor goes he is on the clock, whether it's a luncheon, a meeting, an annual event, giving speeches, ribbon cuttings, or going to the grocery store, he is always  approachable with aloha kokua and a pono spirit.

 (For those who do not know the meaning of Kokua it  is a Hawaiian word, that translates as "extending loving, sacrificial help to others for their benefit, not for personal gain...)

The job of Mayor is a 24-7 position, for that I say let the mayor use all the gas he needs,  better yet to solve the mayors gas problem give him one of the Electric Nissan Leaf cars that the county recently invested in.

The joke goes, my girlfriend asked me to take her somewhere expensive for her birthday, so I took her to the gas station. Because of the price of gas I'd rather the Mayor use an electric vehicle, after-all it's no fun being around a guy with a lot of gas. 

I don't care if the   mayor fuels his vehicle with gas, cooking oil, manure, electricity or 12 volt batteries, what I  do care about is that we have one dedicated public servant we can all be proud of who works for us tirelessly with Kokua. Mahalo Nui Loa Mr. Mayor.

An edited version of the same blog ran in the 11-26-12 edition of the Kauai garden Island news, which do you like better?
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-monday-november/article_4a4a4c1a-3799-11e2-aa00-0019bb2963f4.html


I feel  outraged that the mayor is under a witch hunt for using too much county gas. Did somebody say, "Who cut the cheese?" The gas problem may not be with the mayor but rather with all the hot air all  over the coconut wireless by his accusers that seem to be the real cheese cutters?

Remember in comparison  our local county council members get $500.00 a month car allowance along with a very generous salary of $56,000 a year for what is only a part time job.  Everywhere the mayor goes he is on the clock, whether it's a luncheon, a meeting, an annual event, giving speeches, ribbon cuttings, or going to the grocery store, he is always approachable with aloha, kokua and a pono spirit.

The job of Mayor is a 24-7 position, even when going grocery shopping the mayor is approachable, for that I say let the mayor use all the gas he needs,  better yet to solve the mayors gas dilemma give him one of the Electric Nissan Leaf cars that the county recently invested in.

The joke goes, my girlfriend asked me to take her somewhere expensive for her birthday, so I took her to the gas station. Because of the price of gas I'd rather the Mayor use an electric vehicle, after-all it's no fun being around a guy with a lot of gas. 

I don't care if the   mayor fuels his vehicle with gas, cooking oil, manure, electricity, 12 volt batteries or the sun. What I  do care about is that we have one dedicated public servant we can all be proud of who works tirelessly for us with Kokua. 

Mahalo Nui Loa Mr. Mayor.

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"What Do you do with your Life..?" 'Judith Whitehead' (Inspiration Monday)

"Guest-blogger Judith Whitehead lives in Amherst N.Y. and has worked in the

 ophthalmology field of medicine for over 30 years...Today she  refers to a popular YouTube video
about  the old phrase, "money can't buy happiness...(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ZRnQmmbuY) Enjoy...

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR LIFE

Watching the video posted on u tube on doing what you like for a living made me stop  and think.  How many of us really do just that…not very many? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ZRnQmmbuY)

  I will say that my son lives by that mantra and sticks to it.  He put his desires out into the universe and his dreams came back to him.  The other day he said to me, ‘where can I work and do what I like all day long, I am the luckiest guy around’.  

Three years ago he packed up his car with what it could hold  and left for Los Angeles in hopes of finding  something he liked to do to make a living.  Multi talented with music, recording, refinishing instruments he knew that would be the place if any in the U.S. to find his nitch …and he did just that.  

Networking and making connections, renting space in a house and hunting for something that would make him happy.  With a lot of luck and perseverance he  found just that.  Working in a well known music store for one of the most progressive businesses out there he began to share his craft with the world.  

He spends most of his day refurbishing beautiful instruments he is  called a 'Luthier,'  which is a craft from way back.  Self taught and diligent in his craft, he turns out some of the most beautiful work and turns an ugly duck into a swan.  People are amazed at his talents and he is happy every day; for him the money was second and the love of the craft was first.  It is true, if you do what you like the money will follow and it did just that.  

Again the video Judy is referring to;     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ZRnQmmbuY

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The best thing a company can do is say they're going out of business, look at all the free press Hostess has had. I haven't bought a Twinkie in 50 years and did so because of all the press! I believe they will soon tell everyone April Fools!

"Late Night Phone Call..." 'Marvin Gross (Source)

Marvin  Gross, A Financial consultant residing in Western N.Y.

talks about  a late night phone call... Enjoy!

Late Night Phone Call

A dog lover, whose dog was a female and in heat, agreed to look after her neighbors' male dog while the neighbors were on vacation. She had a large house and believed that she could keep the two dogs apart. However, as she was drifting off to sleep she heard awful howling and moaning sounds, rushed downstairs and found the dogs locked together, in obvious pain and unable to disengage, as frequently happens when dogs mate. Unable to separate them, and perplexed as to what to do next, although it was late, she called the vet, who answered in a very grumpy voice. Having explained the problem to him, the vet said, "Hang up the phone and place it down alongside the dogs. I will then call you back and the noise of the ringing will make the male lose his erection and he will be able to withdraw."

"Do you think that will work?" she asked. "It just worked for me," he replied.


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  Unconfirmed rumor: Bill Clinton has asked Paula Broadwell to write his biography....

"Who is Da Boss..?" 'Chester "Unc" Lau' (Source)

Dakinetalks favorite Uncle is back (Chester "Unc" Lau)
Guest-blogging about body parts. "Unc" is a retired cinematographer
living his twilight years in Paradise (Hawai'i)  Enjoy!

Who is Da Boss ?

  
: 
All the organs of the body were having a meeting, trying to decide who was the one in charge.



 
"I should be in charge," said the brain , 
"Because I run all the body's systems, 
so without me nothing would happen." 


 
"I should be in charge," said the blood , 
"Because I circulate oxygen all over 
so without me you'd all waste away." 

"I should be in charge," said the stomach," 
Because I process food and give 
all of you energy." 
"I should be in charge," said the legs , 
"because I carry the body wherever it needs to go." 



 
"I should be in charge," said the eyes, 
"Because I allow the body to see where it goes." 
"I should be in charge," said the! rectum , 
"Because I'm responsible for 
waste removal."

 
All the other body parts laughed at the rectum And insulted him, so in a huff, 
he shut down tight.
 
Within a few days, 
the brain had a terrible headache, 
! the stomach was bloated, the legs got wobbly, 
the eyes got watery, and the blood Was toxic. 
They all decided that the 
rectum should be the boss. 
The Moral of the story? 
The asshole is usually in charge !!


 


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"A Romantic Story ..." 'Debbie Eayrs' (Source)

Guest-blogger Debbie Eayrs co-owner of Eayrs plumbing and heating from Homer, Alaska
 is the source of this beautiful, sentimental romantic story...  ;D)

An old but beautiful story of marriage and the communication between a husband and his wife.
 Sign of the times -- A Romantic Story ...

A couple was Christmas shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve and the mall was packed. As the wife walked through the mall she was
surprised to look up and see her husband was nowhere around. She was quite upset because they had a lot to do. Because she was so worried, she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he was.

In a calm voice, the husband said, "Honey, you remember the jewelry store we went into about 5 years ago where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we could not afford and I told you that I would get it for you one day?"

The wife choked up and started to cry and said, "Yes, I remember that jewelry store."

He said, "Well, I'm in the bar right next to it."

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"Giving Thanks Day... 'Obama Da Dog'

This blog also appeared this same day (11-22-12)
 as an opinion article in the Kaua'i Garden Island News
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-thursday-nov/article_e46a7a1a-3472-11e2-8d59-001a4bcf887a.html

Thanksgiving, two words, "Thanks and Giving"

I like to call the holiday "Giving-Thanks day."

Every day we should give, every day we should thank.

Whether it be Thanksgiving or "Giving-Thanks," this day has my approval for the best holiday ever invented.

On the contrary be weary of the day after Thanksgiving commonly called Black Friday where people  crush, flatten and trample each other in shopping frenzies  for material goods just 24 hours after being thankful for what they already have.

Happy Givingthanks day!

http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-thursday-nov/article_e46a7a1a-3472-11e2-8d59-001a4bcf887a.html




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"The Magnificent Human Spirit..." 'Bettejo Dux' (Classic Wednesday)

Bettejo Dux  one of Kauai's true gems, 
guest-blogs  about the human spirit!

www.bettejodux.com

I am moved and delighted today to express a sincere wonderment of the magnificent human spirit. Not only in America but also around the world.

What we have done at home in the reelection of President Obama is a victory for the human race. We spoke out as a people-to the party of the people-and we spoke out loud and clear with reason and intelligence. We silenced the party  of the rich and the powerful and the religious fanatics. We identified them. We exposed them. We forced them to face their silly faces and made fools of them.

Good for us.

The people of the world-especially the women in America-are demanding an end to the madness of endless wars for profit, bigotry, racism, intolerance,and patriarchal lunacy in the form of ancient religious beliefs that should play little- if any- role in the 21st century, We grew up.

We told the rich and powerful-the leaders of the most powerful nation on earth-that they are people, too. All of us are human beings. First.

As a peasant on Kauai-lucky me-I live in the greatest country, the greatest state, on the greatest island in the world. Let the world watch Kauai. We are a microcosm. We are the future. We are speaking out against over-development. We are against GMO’s. We are speaking out against the destruction of our public lands and parks We are going green.

We join hands and hearts in the house cleaning process that will allow our home-our planet-to prevail. We’ll keep the air fresh, the water clean and plentiful, the food nourishing, interesting and plentiful. We say yes to tax dollars  that benefit kids-their heath, their education, their happiness, their future. We say yes to tax dollars helping the poor and the helpless needy, to venerable seniors and those whose lives have been disrupted by disasters of any dimension. Natural, domestic or foreign.

We say yes to money spent on social needs

We say no to money spent killing and maiming innocent humans whatever their race, nationality or religion. We say no to sacrificing our brave young men and women on the ugly fields of battle.

I say: if the killing machine-wherever it might be-wants to play war games do so in virtual reality. If the navies of the world want to play war games let them do it in the bathtub. Think of the whales and dolphins that would save

I say, “Drink a toast to life and living things. Let the rest of them drink to money.”

Peace and love Bettejo Dux

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