He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

November 5, 2008



You've heard me talk about my older sister Verna, who keeps me in line when I get too loud and start playing too much Rock and Roll. Well, I had an older brother too, and although he was not involved in my life as much as Verna, I knew he was there. Yesterday I saw him for the last time in this stage of life, just hours before he chose to pass. I did get to tell him I love him, I did want to tell him to say hello to Mom ... but I was afraid. But somehow I think he knew what I was thinking...


Later on in the afternoon when my niece came home from work, she asked her Dad how was his day.... she told me he grabbed her hand and took his final breath....


Good bye Eddie, "Tell Mom I said hello..."

A big Mahalo!

I can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving!

Last week was very tough. I knew on Saturday morning my voice was going, and by Monday, it was. A big mahalo to Bart DaSilva and my friend Susan Bruhl for stopping by and helping me get through the week. Another big mahalo goes to Dr. Gene Doo for getting me back behind the microphone in just a few days ... I'll remember: No food 3 hours before bedtime, and No water at least two hours before bedtime! Thanks Doc! And I can't thank you enough, my loyal listening audience, for hanging in there with me! Mahalo for all the kind and sympathetic phone calls!

We had a great time with comedienne JUDY TENUTA on Wednesday morning. According to the phone calls I received from all of you, Judy is truly funny and "offbeat", definitely worth another listen if she returns to Honolulu. When we talked to her she was sitting in front of Cher's home in Los Angeles! I loved her story about running into Paris Hilton at the airport! Greg from Hawaii's Natural has been booking some great shows at the Pipeline Cafe these last few months. For his complete schedule of upcoming shows go to onstagehawaii.com.

I hope you had a fun Halloween. The boys and I did a short run around the Salt Lake area and had lot's of fun. It was Zeke's first Halloween! By the end of the night his candy bag was heavier than he was, but he wasn't going to let that stop him from Trick or Treating. (Thank goodness they've already forgotten about all the candy stashed in cupboard...now Daddy gets a Treat!)


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Election Day is a State Holiday with all State offices closed. Buses will be operating on a Sunday schedule, and most on-street parking will be free! Enjoy the day off if you have it, but please take an hour or so and participate in this historic election!

We'll be giving you a chance to WIN a Thanksgiving Turkey in the next week, and we've added a wonderful twist: When you win one, you'll get a chance to give one to someone who really needs it this Holiday! In this way we can all pass on the holiday cheer. Details will be posted soon! So Keep Listening to Oldies 107.9.