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Monday, May 11, 2015

My thoughts on Tom Brady..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Breaking News blog!)

Breaking News!
 NFL Quarterback of the  New England Patriots Tom Brady Suspended for 4 games;

My thoughts on Tom Brady. Innocent until proven guilty. Otherwise it's nothing more than a witch hunt. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the players association stood behind him. It's the referees responsibility to fine cheating, such as in off-sides, illegal procedures roughing the passer, kicker etc. Every player that has ever been penalized has cheated. Every player would go offside and rough the passer if they weren't called for it.With all said, I am not a New England fan, just a fan of justice.
Hall of fame wide receiver used stickum on his gloves and was never fined or suspended. 
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Local TV station in Honolulu, KITV had the following comments  on their Social media Facebook page;

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been suspended for four games following the "Deflategate" investigation.




Reports: Brady suspended 4 games over 'Deflategate'
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been suspended for four games following the "Deflategate" investigation, The Associated Press and CNN reported Monday.
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"An Island that 'PREYS' together..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world #71)

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired Professional photographer
 and publisher. Rosen lives on the  beautiful Garden Island
 of Kaua'i with his best friend Obama Da Dog. 
Rosen also posts the Sunrise daily on his Facebook Timeline.
Photo above, James Kimo Rosen on the far left with the  cast of
Baywatch Hawaii back in 1999

This blog also appeared as an opinion article
in the 05-08-15 edition of the Kaua'i
Garden Island newspaper, titled;
Praying? More like preying.
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-may/article_25f0b035-4017-561d-b89a-c4ec11a6c57b.html

Kimo's World #71

An Island that 'PREYS' together

There was a recent article in The Garden Island news titled, "An island that prays together." 
http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/an-island-that-prays-together/article_6ff150f6-d61c-5193-b6ea-e59bb44d2728.html
It was about an interfaith day of prayer,celebrating the National day of prayer, however there would be two groups,Interfaith Round-table of Kauai (IRK) and Kauai Island Ministries (KIM) 

 The whole purpose of an Interfaith round table is to get people of different faiths together for the same purpose, to pray! Breaking it up into 2 groups defeats the intention.

 Many miracles have transpired  due to the power and  beauty of prayer.It is disheartening  that there are two different organizations hosting the same event at the same location on the same day.

 This is a juvenile example of unity for all faiths coming together.

 This  appears to be  more like an international day of 'Prey.' We have one religious group not wanting to be with another, so they prey on each other.
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 What ever happened to the spiritual and biblical concepts of tolerance and love thy neighbor?My prayer is that the PREYERS unite!

 Maybe next year one group? Why not invite the Atheists and Agnostics, they can put forth positive energies and vibes, close their eyes and wish upon a shining stars too.

 My prayer is to stop the judgement and to remember we are all in this together, to death do us part.

 God bless.
This blog also appeared as an opinion article in the 05-08-15 edition of the Kaua'i
Garden Island newspaper, titled; Praying? More like preying.
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-may/article_25f0b035-4017-561d-b89a-c4ec11a6c57b.html

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A Rebuttal to this blog was published in the 05-10-15 edition of the
Kauai Garden Island news titled, "Praying with whom you want is perfectly fine."Chris Schaefer'
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-may/article_64a711ec-5252-5d2d-ae57-e74ea60eaccf.html


Epilogue;
All Prayers lead to Rome...

I would like to be given the opportunity to respond to Chris Schaefer's letter to the editor,"Praying with whom you want is perfectly fine,"
which was a response to my recent letter; “Praying? More like preying.” 

Let me say, I am in total agreement with Mr. Schaefer.  My point was that all faiths need to be tolerant and accepting of one another. 
Making two groups on a day that is suppose to represent unity was the irony and paradox of the whole situation.

I never said we should all think and be in total agreement with each other on all counts. What a boring world that would be, however one day a year to unite as one group  would make for a beautiful environment, even if only for an hour. 

There are many different routes to the same goal. There is more than one road and prayer that leads to Rome.

My prayer; May next years 'Day of prayer' bring one group of different faiths and doctrines to sit in the same room holding hands and singing Kumbaya. Miracles can happen!


P.S.
Check out this YouTube of 5 guys playing beer bottles to the
tune of Billy Jean, this is amazing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmSX8eX34Hs

A good article on the guys who  composed this masterpiece;
http://www.positivelymichael.com/forums/showthread.php?45182-Five-Guys-Perform-Michael-Jackson-s-Billie-Jean-Only-Using-Beer-Bottles

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

"Another Mothers Day is here..." Judith Whitehead' (Inspiration Sunday)

Judith Whitehead lives in Amherst New York.
 and has worked in the ophthalmology
 field of medicine for over 30 years
Happy Mothers day!

Another Mothers Day is here


Mother’s Day always  brings out mixed feelings for me; since I lost my mother 16 yrs ago the holiday seems to have less meaning for me, in fact I don’t’ really look forward to celebrating it much any longer. We do have plans for a great brunch that Becker Farms offers that is the best around but it still can’t replace all those years we celebrated together with mom.

 The week prior to Mother’s day we go to the cemetery and fill her vase with beautiful Spring flowers that last a few months.  If I go right on Mother’s Day, it becomes too sad of a holiday .  

 My very good friend is truly celebrating this year; she is in the throes of adoption of a foster baby she took in at 2 months old who is now 17 months. She amazingly looks just like my friend and I couldn't be happier for her. Fostering can be  a thankless and  adventurous thing to do, which she has found out,  and not for the faint of heart.

 To all you mother’s enjoy your special day.  Raising a child is one of the most noble and rewarding things anyone can do, to have the power within you to influence and guide another human from birth on is an amazing opportunity and gift. 
To all Mothers;
Happy Mothers day!

  My children don’t seem to understand the fact that motherhood doesn't stop at a certain age…it continues all of their lives. A mother never stops worrying about their child’s happiness and safety .   
  
Judith's parents, Rita & Bert Meyers


  
Judith with her sons, Jacob and Joel.
Her husband Steve is on the far right.


P.S.
Check out this YouTube; "That Terrifying Moment When You Realize You're A Cat ..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYFyfh0lAFU

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

"Every day is Mothers day..." 'Chester "Unc" Lau' (Seriously, Happy Mothers day!)

Dakinetalks favorite Uncle (Chester Lau)
"Unc"  is really passionate about creating a national Caregivers day.
Any help , support or ideas would be greatly appreciated...
'Unc' currently resides on the Hawai'ian Island of Oahu. 
He is a retired cinematographer,
 and  enjoys giving the politicians a bad time...

Every day is Mothers day

We should celebrate EVERY DAY as Mother's day.I will accept  the Honorary title as "Mother " for uncle C's Mafias.  I always insisted that all MOTHERS should always be top  honor on any one's birthday because imagine the 9 months she must have gone through for the little darlings who did nothing but cry,suck thumbs and wet diapers.

 I knew better than to go to restaurants on Mother's day where one has to take a number and wait and wait. The wait staff are so busy they cannot give you good service. Every one has to wait and wait  a long time for the food because it took time to prepare and there are limited cooking facilities in the kitchen.  It takes time to cook good foods ! 

 I know because once upon a time,Auntie Flora and I had shares in a Chinese restaurant !!! So now I celebrate Mother's day every day!

Love,
Uncle 'C'
_________________I petition President Obama to mandate a law that 'Mothers' must receive Top honor for any one's birthday.Do I get your vote ?

 A note to Unc from Jack Lord star of the original Hawaii Five-O,
where "Unc" worked as a cinematographer

"The ultimate way to start the day, with a Sunrise!"

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

An Island That Prays Together... 'Bettejo Dux' (Vintage Bettejo)


Bettejo Dux has lived on the cosmic Garden
 Island of Kaua'i for over 40 years.
Bettejo is a regular opinion writer in the Garden Island news
 and is the author of the famed novella, "The Scam." 
 Her latest fiction"Children of extinction"
 is now  released and available on Amazon!
Bettejo at 84 years young taking time
 out of her busy day for one of many
scheduled book signings.
An Island That Prays Together
Bettejo at the Martin Luther King Jr.
festivities at Kukui Grove back in 2013

Headlines. 
The Garden Island newspaper, Monday May 4. My goodness. "Their National Day of Prayer signifies unity across people in the United States of America and it signifies a special day, no matter what faith group you belong to..." Jeffrey Pears, chairman of the Interfaith Round-table of Kauai said. "It crosses all barriers, all faith groups, and brings all of us together..."
http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/an-island-that-prays-together/article_6ff150f6-d61c-5193-b6ea-e59bb44d2728.html
Such a beautiful thought. I love Jeffrey. I've laughed with him on many occasions. I love to laugh. We share the idea that there's little more healing than a really good gaffaw. We meet last at a large meeting of the Jewish community. I can't remember when I've felt so happy and at home in a crowded room. The best and the brightest on Kauai, in my estimation, were there. We laughed. We listened. We learned. We also snacked. But nobody prayed.


As I read through the TGI article I note there are two organization. Jeffrey's IRK and KIM-Kauai Island Ministries- organized by Niles Kageyama, who has invited all Christian churches across the island to join their event with different pastors, John Zimmerman of Lihue Missionary Church and Pastor Larry Matsuwaki from Faith Christian Fellowship. They share the same theme "Hear Our Cry" and meet at the same place, on the same day, Thursday, May 7, at the Civic Center Rotunda in Lihue. IRK goes first from 9 to 11 A.M. KIM  takes second billing, 11:30 to 12:30PM.

 "No Buddhists, no Zoroasters, no Islamists, no Hindus..." My friend Monroe Richmasn, reminds us, are invited to join IRK.

 Debra Valentina, who leads the Center for Spiritual Living, and will attend the IRK meeting, says, "It doesn't matter to me that there's two."

 Seems odd to me, but that's the way the wafer crumples.

 Also, we're told, the National Day of Prayer began in 1775. My search revealed:

 The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.  A privately funded organization, whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer, exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America’s leaders and its families. They represents a Judeo Christian expression of the national observance, based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible.

 I'm reminded of a story about a  visitor to California who had the misfortune to experience an earthquake. "I'm scared," she cried. Her friend, who'd taken shelters in a door way, hollered, "I'm from California. We always get under a door way." "I'm from New jersey," cried the scared lady,  "where do I go?"

 As a devout non believer-more agnostic than atheistic, I mean, I don't know- who doesn't go to church, doesn't pray, ask, "Where do I go?"

P.S.
This blog appeared two days later on May 8,2015 in the Kaua'i Garden Island news;"Pray all you want, but where should I go?"
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/guest/pray-all-you-want-but-where-should-i-go/article_f42712c8-3260-5231-baeb-55bc457b306c.html

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

"A Rabbi and a Priest..." 'Robert Bitos Gandia' (Source)

Guest-blogger,Robert Bitos Gandia
.Robert is an avid cook (ono gandule rice) and always laughing!!
Robert lives in Kekaha on Kauai's west-side and loves football!!

A Rabbi and a Priest 
 A Rabbi and a Priest are driving one day and, by a freak accident, have a head-on collision with tremendous force. Both cars are totally demolished, but amazingly, neither of the clerics has a scratch on him.

 After they crawl out of their cars, the rabbi sees the priest's collar and says, "So you're a priest. I'm a rabbi.
Just look at our cars.

 There is nothing left, yet we are here, unhurt.
This must be a sign from God!"

 Pointing to the sky, he continues, "God must have meant that we should meet and share our lives in peace and friendship for the rest of our days on earth."

 The priest replies, "I agree with you completely.
This must surely be a sign from God!"

 The rabbi is looking at his car and exclaims, "And look at this!
Here's another miracle!

 My car is completely demolished, but this bottle of Mogen David wine did not break.

 Surely, God wants us to drink this wine and to celebrate our good fortune."

 The priest nods in agreement.
The rabbi hands the bottle to the priest, who drinks half the bottle and hands the bottle back to the rabbi.

 The rabbi takes the bottle and immediately puts the cap on, then hands it back to the priest.

 The priest, baffled, asks, "Aren't you having any, Rabbi?"

 The rabbi replies, "Nah... I think I'll wait for the police."




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Monday, May 4, 2015

'I really hate feeling good..." 'Kimo's world #70' James "Kimo" Rosen

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired Professional photographer
 and publisher. Rosen lives on the  beautiful Garden Island
 of Kaua'i with his best friend Obama Da Dog. 
Rosen also posts the Sunrise daily on his Facebook Timeline.
Photo above, James Kimo Rosen on the far left with the  cast of
Baywatch Hawaii back in 1999


Kimo's World #70

I really hate feeling good.‏

Everything was going right.

 My doctor took me in 15 minutes early since there was a no show.  My ride to pick me up shows up 15 minutes early, ironically I finished 15 minutes early.

 I went to McDonald's to buy a fillet o fish, although almost 3x's more money than the dollar sandwiches of chicken or burgers, I decided I wanted to treat myself. There was no line, they did not give me a hard time when I asked  them to double toast the bun in lieu of steaming it.  There was nobody else in line. 5 minutes into eating my sandwich the line is 20 deep. Great timing or what?

 On top of everything,  good news form the doctor!
This meme was used on Facebook
to promote this blog! 

 The Jewish soul in me is always suspicious when things go well. For some reason I really hate feeling good. I am always afraid of what will happen next? Many times it's the calm before the storm? I am hoping to somehow break this theory, hoax or whatever it's called.

 This past year I have had my fare share of setbacks, and G-d knows we have all weathered our portion of storms.

 Well, so far so good!  As my friend Sam Clemens would  say, "Woot, Woot!'


I finally made it on Wikipedia!


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