"The Beauty of Disasters..." 'James"Kimo" Rosen

"When you awake, acknowledge G-d for giving you a soul with the
extraordinary power and versatility to endure despite trying challenges..."
Check out my opinion article in the 04-23-13 edition of the  Honolulu Staradvertiser,"Humanity does well in face of disaster."  I am copying and pasting since the Staradvertiser has a paywall.
http://staradvertiser.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

The Beauty of Disasters

The Boston marathon will forever be  damaged goods from now until eternity. No matter how anyone wants to not think of the tragic day even if not in their immediate thoughts will hang on subliminally.

During the crisis in Boston total strangers were opening their homes to runners not able to get home, offering free food and shelter to total strangers.

A few restaurants offered free  WiFi and just a gathering place to hang out and were told to  order what you like, pay what you can, even if that's nothing.

There is a beauty In  the face of disaster.On Kaua'i during the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki the true meaning of aloha was ever present. People become human  among all the chaos and evil of disasters , while  the true meaning of humanity comes to light.

If only we could only learn to act like this in the reality of everyday life.


Check out my opinion article in the 04-23-13 edition of the Honolulu Staradvertiser,"Humanity does well in face of disaster."  I am copying and pasting since the Staradvertiser has a paywall.
http://staradvertiser.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

The Boston Marathon will forever be damaged goods. No matter how anyone wants to not think of the tragic day, it will be present subliminally, if not in our immediate thoughts.

During the crisis in Boston, total strangers were opening their homes to runners not able to get home, offering free food and shelter. A few restaurants offered free Wi-Fi and a place to gather. Customers were told to order what they liked and pay what they could, even if was nothing.

There is a beauty in the face of disaster. On Kauai during the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki, the true meaning of aloha was ever present. People become human among all the chaos and evil of disasters, while the true meaning of humanity comes to light.

If only we could learn to act like this every day.


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" Praying For Peace..." 'Judith Whitehead' (Inspiration Sunday)

"Guest-blogger Judith Whitehead lives in Amherst N.Y. and has worked in the ophthalmology field of medicine for over 30 years..." Today she talks about the recent Tragedy in Boston... Please pray and
send positive energies to all affected by this evil.!

Praying for peace

               In view of what horror and sadness has occurred in our country this week, I am sending a shout out to all those that have suffered for no reason other than evil that has once again invaded our country.  We will forever need to keep our guard up,  for these people walk among us and carry evil in their hearts.  

I pray that these deeds will go punished and be an example for all those who mean us harm; and I am praying for all those innocent people that have suddenly had their lives changed forever and those that have passed away from injuries, they will not be forgotten. 

"Reality Show Results..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen'

The only thing better than Reality TV is fishing!

Reality Show Results

Reality TV has become more popular than sitcoms, dramas and movies. I have become a victim of watching reality TV and enjoy the simplicity of it.

For the American idols fans out there out there I can predict the top 2 with a simple formula. Just go to each remaining contestants Facebook page,  remember social media tells it all, and whoever has the most likes will be the winner! The TV show the Voice will work the same way when down to the final 3

American Idol final two this year will be  # 1 Angie Miller with 63,000 Facebook likes and #2 Candice Glover with 20,000 Facebook likes... 

My theory works, stay tuned!

... And the winner is Angie Miller!

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"We Are Boston..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen'

"We are Boston..."
Aloha, Check out my opinion article in today's (04-18-13) 
edition of the Kaua'i Garden Island News," We Are Boston..."
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-thursday-april/article_efbae37a-a7f2-11e2-aeda-001a4bcf887a.html

We Are Boston

Boston could be anywhere, We are Boston.

Suicide bombers are a common denominator in the Mideast  You never know when you get on a bus if it's going to be blown up by someone thinking they are doing God's work.

I believe America is in store for a reality check from our reality show mentality  to reality itself.

What happens if you go to your favorite restaurant or shopping mall  and it is bombed?  What happens when the reality of real life
is bombings and mass shootings.

What happens now?

http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-thursday-april/article_efbae37a-a7f2-11e2-aeda-001a4bcf887a.html

"Every American Was In Boston..." 'Bettejo Dux' (Classic Wednesday)

Bettejo Dux  with her Irish cane called a Shillelagh.
Today she talks  about the tragedy at the Boston Marathon.
Today's blog  also appeared in the 04-17-13 edition of the  the Kaua'i Garden Island News;

http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-wednesday-april/article_ebd59754-a726-11e2-a1df-001a4bcf887a.html

Bettejo  has lived on Kauai over 30 years and is a people lover,
animal lover and lover of life.... Enjoy...
www.bettejodux.com

Every American was in Boston

The question is not who, what or how. The question is why.

The answer is obvious. Our president, the police in every state, the National Security Force, must respond to this tragedy.

We — all of us — will feel the effects of this vicious act for years to come.

I think the president should declare a National Day of Mourning, however you may mourn. Hopefully, our collective tears will drown this madness.

Remember, in all this, many in America cheer.

Peace and love,
Bettejo Dux, Kalaheo

http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-wednesday-april/article_ebd59754-a726-11e2-a1df-001a4bcf887a.html

"Windows Frozen..." 'Debbie Eayrs' (Source)

Guest-blogger Debbie Eayrs co-owner of Eayrs plumbing and heating from Homer, Alaska
 is the source of  letting us know how to handle frozen windows... Enjoy! ;D)

Wife texts husband on a cold winter’s morning:

"Windows frozen, won't open."

Husband texts back:  "Gently pour some lukewarm water over it."



Wife texts back 5 minutes later:

"Computer really screwed up now.”

Komo Mai (Welcome) New Chief..!" 'Obama Da Dog'

Our local paper has a new editor!
Check out my opinion article in today's (04-14-13) edition of the  Kaua'i Garden Island news, 
"E Komo Mai Chief."
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-monday-april/article_4d577ed8-a59d-11e2-9cd7-001a4bcf887a.html

 A big Aloha and E Komo Mai to  Bill Buley as  he begins his  assignment  as the new  editor-n-chief of the eclectic journal of great minds also known as The  Kaua'i Garden Island news.

" E komo mai. Nou ka hale." This is a traditional Hawai'ian greeting
welcoming Mr. Buley and others to, "Come inside, the house is yours." The House being the Garden Island news.

To quote the rock band the Eagles with reference to TGI, "You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave...

Perry White the editor-n-chief of the Daily Planet  on the Superman TV  series of the 60's  would say, "Don't call me Chief!" With that said, Welcome Chief!

 E-Komo Mai!

http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-for-monday-april/article_4d577ed8-a59d-11e2-9cd7-001a4bcf887a.html