Author Archives: garyhooser

We need elected leaders who can’t sleep at night. Those who lead our government should be individuals who cannot “un-see” the injustice that permeates our so-called modern civilization. We need servant leaders who toss and turn throughout the night as … Continue reading →

It’s way past time for our elected Democrats to step up, support, and FIGHT for the values and principles outlined within the Hawai’i Democratic Party Platform. We need those who wear the “D” during their election campaigns to prove they … Continue reading →

Walking in the Kōloa Days Parade this past Saturday was a fun reminder of how: “Lucky we live Kaua‘i”. The weather was perfect, a hot summer day with blue skies and a cool breeze when you were fortunate to be … Continue reading →

I’m parking 5 years of my previous writing here on this page today. This is a LiveJournal Blog I started in 2005 and then switched to WordPress in 2010…sooooo that means about 20 years of writing policy, politics, and personal … Continue reading →

Mahalo for taking the time to check in and read this blog once in a while. I do my best to keep my posts informative, useful, entertaining if possible – and not too long. If you want more… Please consider … Continue reading →

Months ago Hawai’i legislators were told to hold August 25-29, September 29-October 3, and November 17-21 for a possible special session to deal with the anticipated Trump budget cuts. The Legislature convened a special session in 2017 to deal with … Continue reading →

I just posted this comment on a StarAdvertiser story where the governor and others are quoted saying we don’t need a special session because the really bad stuff hasn’t happened yet…so my comment is “Yes absolutely makes total sense to … Continue reading →

Thinking of Congressman and civil rights activist John Robert Lewis (1940 – 2020) AND hoping you will consider joining me and many others this coming Thursday July 17 in stirring up and supporting “Good trouble, necessary trouble”. * Hilo: 3 … Continue reading →

I’m writing today while thinking of Congressman and civil rights activist John Robert Lewis (1940 – 2020) AND hoping Kauai’i residents will consider joining me and many others in supporting his spirit of making “Good trouble, necessary trouble” by showing up and speaking … Continue reading →

Walking the coastline this morning with Claudette, I mentioned to her that my brain was full. Too much stuff going on, too many ideas swirling around, and just too many things on my mind. Somewhat predictably her response was, “So….what … Continue reading →