"Yea Pat, can I buy a vowel...?" 'Obama Da Dog'

"Wouldn't you love it if the players on 'Wheel of Fortune' actually said some negative things during their intros?"
"Press release photo above of Pat Sajak and Vanna White courtesy of the Internet and wheel of fortune."

One of my favorite TV shows is wheel of fortune, I guess me and every person over 55 loves wheel of fortune!?

After the first round puzzle Pat Sajak introduces the players and they all say something about themselves. Usually something like I've been married for 10 years to my beautiful and awesome wife, who is also my best friend.  They always say positive things.  Now imagine if players really told the truth about their families and jobs, the introduction might sound something like this. "Yea Pat, I've been married to that drug addict  wife of mine for 12 years, she has  gained 60 lbs  and looks like hell. She recently caught me cheating with anther woman and that's the reason I am on wheel of fortune, divorces are expensive and I pray I win some good money and maybe a trip to get away with my new 21 year old girlfriend." "I have 3 teenage children that are in constant trouble with the law and I have not had a job in over 3 years so to pay the rent I have been dealing ice."

 Personally I think it would make the show more interesting if the players told truthful bios instead of all this positive crap that most likely just ain't true.

In the meantime I would like to solve the prize puzzle, Is it, "Go  blank  yourself? "Yes it is" replies host Pat Sajak, and you have just won a trip to Detroit's best drug rehab center where you will travel on a  beautiful  air conditioned Greyhound bus... 

Hana Hou, (Encore!)This same day January 5,2012  had two opinion articles of mine published, one in the Honolulu Staradvertiser, " "Kauai' Should follow Oahu on fireworks..." http://staradvertiser.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx  page A-10
And "Tomorrows news today..." In the Kauai garden Island news; 
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-thursday-january/article_19c856d0-3773-11e1-9424-0019bb2963f4.html

Editor's note, Dakinetalk guest bloggers do not necessarily represent the opinions of dakinetalk. Guest bloggers are given space to express their beliefs and or opinions. We feel there are many roads and like to give people space to express their thoughts,after-all that's what dakine is...Aloha, James "Kimo" Rosen, Publisher.

"Once Upon a Class Reunion..." 'Uncle Chester Lau'

What better way to start the first week of 2012 than with some words of wisdom from dakinetalk's favorite Uncle, Chester Lau. Unc is a retired cinematographer enjoying his golden years on the island of Oahu.

 

Once Upon a Class Reunion

He was a widower and she a widow.  They had known each other for a number of years being high school classmates and having attended class reunions in the last 20 years without fail. 

This 50Th anniversary of their class, the widower and the widow made a foursome with two other singles.  They had a wonderful evening, their spirits high.

The widower throwing admiring glances across the table.  The widow smiled coyly back at him.

Finally, he picked up courage to ask her, "Will you marry me?"

After about six seconds of careful consideration, she answered, "Yes, yes I will!"

The evening ended on a happy note for the widower.  But the next morning he was troubled.

Did she say "Yes" or did she say "No?"

He couldn't remember.  Try as he would, he just could not recall.  He went over the conversation of the previous evening, but his mind was blank.  He remembered asking the question but for the life of him could not recall her response.  With fear and trepidation he picked up the phone and called her.

First, he explained that he couldn't remember as well as he used to.  Then he reviewed the past evening.  As he gained a little more courage he then inquired of her.  "When I asked if you would marry me, did you say "Yes" or did you say "No?"

"Why you silly man I said, 'Yes. Yes I will.'  And I meant it with all my heart."

The widower was delighted. He felt his heart skip a beat.

Then she continued. "And I am so glad you called because I couldn't remember who asked me !"

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"Something called common courtesy..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen'

Many people with breathing difficulties are hospitalized every New Years in Hawaii because of the out of control fireworks.
This blog also ran as an opinion article in today's Kaua'i Garden island News with the title; Too many fireworks  http://thegardenisland.com/promo/homepage/letters-for-monday-january/article_f4bf908e-351e-11e1-8fcb-0019bb2963f4.html 

And it also ran on January 5, 2012 in the Honolulu Advertiser on page A-10, titled; "Kauai should follow Oahu on fireworks." http://staradvertiser.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

Fireworks can be beautiful and works of art when professionals are a t the controls. When everyone has carte blanche even on residential streets it is a disastrous situation
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I am blessed to live where not many fireworks go off, but just a few blocks from me in a major residential neighborhood I know 3 families that leave their homes every new years because of the smoke and continuous noise form 7-12. Many people will pop a Valium to relieve the stress and many welcome in the New Years with their homes smelling like smoke.

Many will tell you it's culture, it's not cultural to be discourteous to your neighbors.

Kaua'i needs to follow in Oahu's path in limiting fireworks and requiring a permit to partake in the insanity, better yet just make it illegal.

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"You have brains in your head..." 'Obama Da Dog'

Obama Da Dog wishes everyone a Happy whatever!

I would like to quote a doctor friend of mine from  my childhood years,

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." - Dr. Seuss 

  With this said I would like the quote the following from An Islamic cleric in Europe,"  Women should avoid bananas, cucumbers, zucchini and other phallic fruits and vegetables. They may arouse sexual thoughts and that would be horrible." If woman wish to consume these items a third party, preferably a male related to them such as their father or husband should cut the items into small pieces and serve."

My doctor friend might  say to this if he were still alive, "I sat by the lake I looked at the sky and as I looked a fly went by," then an Islamic cleric might get upset with the mention of 'fly,' since fly refers to zipper and a zipper is where your pee pee goes... My people might say to this, 'Oy Vey, Good day...'

To reference this craziness for real, go to; http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/12/islamic-cleric-bans-women-from-handling-bananas-cucumbers-other-phallic-produce/  

Encore, Hana Hou, check out this You-Tube about da night before X-mas...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8V0vIUilk0

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"Island style New Years..!" 'James "Kimo" Rosen



To all our dedicated readers, Mahalo Nui Loa for all your comments , guest blogs and support.
Hawai'i is like a war zone on New years eve, I am always happy when the explosions cease.
New years day is like the calm after the storm, so enjoy and Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! Kimo & Obama  ( Kimobama)  ;D)

Hawaiians say Hau'oli Makahiki Hou, Happy New Years. New Year's is a time to dream of how you can better yourself in the coming year. Many make resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, and to just be a better person, these resolutions are well intended but most resolutions do not pan out.

 Almost everywhere on this planet whistles blow, sirens shriek, bells ring, horns toot... However in Hawaii fireworks explode, light up the skies and sparklers sparkle everywhere making paradise look like a war zone. 

Every year emergency rooms across the islands are filled to capacity with injuries, and the fire departments respond to a  record number of calls, buildings are damaged, people are killed and injured. Many with chronic illnesses such as people with breathing difficulties, COPD and asthma reach for their oxygen tanks before it's too late.   People indulge in alcohol and drugs and are are hungover on January first, somewhat of an irony to a fresh start.

 To all the injured and hungover people, remember to let old acquaintances be forgotten, that's easy if  your hungover or were prescribed pain pills for your injuries.

For me I will be happy when all this holiday insanity is over and we can resolve back to the way we were.

 Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

Please note, this blog also ran in today's (12-31-11) Kaua'i Garden Island news as an opinion article titled; "Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!"
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-saturday-january/article_f110c20a-3366-11e1-aa22-001871e3ce6c.html

Editor's note, Dakinetalk guest bloggers do not necessarily represent the opinions of dakinetalk. Guest bloggers are given space to express their beliefs and or opinions. We feel there are many roads and like to give people space to express their thoughts,after-all that's what dakine is...Aloha, James "Kimo" Rosen, Publisher.



"As 2011 comes to a close..." (Inspiration Monday on Saturday)

Judith Whitehead  from Amherst N.Y  is back guest blogging about  how another year has flown  by... Due to the timing of New years dakinetalk is posting this blog on Saturday in lieu of it's normal Monday schedule...Judith has worked as a health-care  professional for over 25 years.

 AS 2011 COMES TO A CLOSE…..

Here it is, another year flown by and as we quickly approach the year 2012, we begin to reflect on all that has happened this past year.  We ask ourselves what we have experienced, what have we accomplished and what goals do we have for the coming year. 

There are always the same ole new Years Resolutions…losing weight,  getting a better job, getting any job for some people…becoming a better person are a few of the favorites.  Many of us have New Years eve traditions; I for one usually always celebrate the beginning of the new year with friends that we have know for almost 40 years.  We always get together whether it is for dinner, entertainment  or drinks…its our tradition. 

 Traditions  are important to many and serve as comforting reminders that all is well with the world.  They are things we can count on no matter what else is going on in our lives, they ground us.  

This year I am not making any New Years Resolutions; I have decided to just do the best I can to make each day count and hope for a brighter future for all those in need.  My wish for my family and friends is for each of them to have a wonderful 2012, full of good health and happiness  and to live their lives to the fullest. 

 As many of us have figured out, life is very short and each year flies  by quicker than the previous.  Make it count,  and Happy New Year to you all.

Editor's note, Dakinetalk guest bloggers do not necessarily represent the opinions of dakinetalk. Guest bloggers are given space to express their beliefs and or opinions. We feel there are many roads and like to give people space to express their thoughts,after-all that's what dakine is...Aloha, James "Kimo" Rosen, Publisher.

"Next -to-last day of the year..." 'Michael Herr' (Aloha Friday)

Renowned author Michael Herr is back guest-blogging on this awesome Aloha Friday with some wisdom of what it means to be next to last,  enjoy this next to last day of the year... Make sure and check out Michael's website at http://www.michaelherr.com/ 

ALOHA FRIDAY

December 30, 2011

It's the last Aloha Friday of 2011 and the . . .

NEXT-TO-LAST DAY OF THE YEAR

Aloha folks. What does it mean to be next-to-last? Is that a good thing, or is that a bad thing? I guess it depends on what you are next-to-last to.

It seems evident that next is a good thing to be. Especially when the teller at the bank calls out "Next?". Suddenly it's your turn. But next-to-last? Not quite the same.

For instance, if your car is the next-to-last car in a traffic pileup that's okay, because you'll be responsible for the car you hit in front of you, but the last car in line will be responsible for your repairs.

If you are the next-to-last to board a full plane that means you at least get a choice of two seats. Whereas if you are last to board you know you're going to sit between a crying infant and a 500 pound person with extreme flatulence.

However, if you are the next-to-last in line for the throne, you need to watch your back. That 5Th cousin behind you might be looking to move up by sticking a knife in your back. Okay, wave at all the people now.

If you are the next-to-last in your class to graduate from med school, you at least have the consolation of knowing there's one doctor less competent than you.

If you are getting the next-to-last donut in the donut case at the supermarket, you know you at least have a choice between that stale glazed one and the chocolate-covered one that's full of fingerprints. With the last donut you have no choice, other than to go to another store, or to scrape off the chocolate fingerprints.

So, which would you rather be, last or next to last?

If this were the next-to-last Aloha Friday article of 2011, it would probably been much more interesting. As it's the last Aloha Friday article of 2011, well, you can see what happened.

Okay folks, see you next week in 2012.

Aloha and good news. Michael's fifth book in the Kohala Coast Mystery series is now available for the first time "The Old Queen and the Maui Maiden" in paperback from  http://www.lulu.com/  or as a Kindle ebook from http://www.amazon.com/  Just type in the title either place.  The book took Michael 2 years to complete this highly anticipated sequel.

Michael pens a  new article every week for dakinetalk, these are not stock articles but articles written specifically for dakinetalk! Mahalo Nui Loa to Michael and Hau'oli Makahiki Hou to one and all....
http://www.michaelherr.com  or order his new book "The Old Queen and the Maui Maiden" from www.lulu.com 
 
"Eat -- Sleep -- Golf -- Travel
           Write More Books !!
But Take It All One Day At A Time !!"   Michael Herr
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