Dr. Kim

The kids have a dentist named Dr. Kim. He is a very good dentist.

He is not into anesthesia or coddling - he just gets in there and gets out.

This past weekend Hannah slugged Michelle in the mouth and chipped Michelle's front tooth. Michelle was not in pain but wanted to go to Dr. Kim's as soon as possible.

She was upset that Dad didn't make the appointment on Monday.

She was excited to know she'd be going on Tuesday.

Now I know not all kids are excited about going to the dentist.
And in the past Michelle has never been thrilled about seeing Dr. Kim.

But this time she was SUPER excited.

Why you ask?
Simple...

She was hoping he would change her chipped tooth into a gold tooth!

She thinks gold teeth are beautiful.Fortunately, Dr. Kim doesn't.
(This is NOT Michelle's mouth!)

Uncle

Well my Uncle has been in the hospital for 2 weeks now with various conditions related to diabetes. My uncle is a celebrity.

Lots of people know him from his television and radio career which has stretched over 5 decades. He has been in almost every television series that has ever filmed in Hawaii.

When I was a kid it seemed surreal to watch him on Hawaiian Eye and, in awe, say "That's my Uncle!"

When I lived in Utah it was fun to watch Hawaii Five-O and Magnum and say "That's my Uncle!"

When I moved back to Hawaii I was always excited to hear him on his radio show and say, with great pride, "That's my Uncle!"

But he is so much more than the man people know from their television screen and radio speaker.

He is generous - I cannot tell you how many times and how many relatives have attended his old luau shows for free.

He is thoughtful - When my mother died he took me aside to express the kindest words and feelings.

He is kind - I was 6 years old when he took me for a ride - and while on the ride telling me in such a loving and gentle way that I would have to go back into the hospital (a place I was well acquainted with due to serious childhood illness which lasted for years)

He is loving - When one of my brothers' and myself got into a conflict he was the facilitator who helped mediate our differences in a respectful, honorable and loving way.

He is supportive - I so appreciate his attendance at all of Gabe's performances - always giving him good feedback, helpful suggestions, and inspiration to be a great performer.

Douglas Kinilau Mossman.

That's my Uncle.