Monthly Archives: February 2024

A recent Honolulu news story reports the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee (WAM), Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, is proposing to reduce spending on public education in order to balance the overall state budget. Hawai‘i’s 258 public schools and … Continue reading →

I received a belated birthday congratulatory text a few days ago from a friend who asked, “You doing ok? I heard you’ve lost some weight.” *Note – if you’re not interested in the personal reflections stuff just skip down to … Continue reading →

My telephone was ringing off the hook over the weekend with people calling to let me know the State Department of Transportation (DOT) was “spraying herbicides along the highway between Kapaa and Anahola”. Please sign this petition joining me and … Continue reading →

I read recently in “Ask Georgia” that there was a move afoot to get rid of Jeffrey. Jeffrey might possibly offend the delicate sensibilities of certain members of our community, but to my knowledge he has never hurt anybody. Jeffrey … Continue reading →

Interested in a good laugh and a deep dive into the Hooser psyche of 34 years ago? While going through boxes of old news clippings my dear mother has been saving, I found this missive I penned in the early … Continue reading →

2024 Legislative Session A brief list of some of the priority bills moving through the process, that if passed into law could make a tangible and positive difference in the lives of many. Note: I understand there are perhaps hundreds … Continue reading →

It’s easy to be a cynic and in these times of hardship and turmoil, it’s very hard to be optimistic. But we must have hope, we must dream and believe in a better world, and we must work hard to … Continue reading →

Directory of Advocacy Organizations and Groups in Hawai’i that monitor public policy initiatives and issue action alerts seeking public testimony. These groups share my general values – Please visit their websites, sign-up for the action alerts, stay informed on the … Continue reading →