Memorial Day. The message is simple: Remember those who serve our country to keep it free. For my fellow veterans, the message is not so simple. Many of you come home to broken homes. Single parent homes are a tragic reality in our lives today and multiple, lengthy deployments have taken their toll. It is not so much a result of politics, but of unilateral choices that family members make. In the past, every soldier who served their country left behind parents and siblings. Your Mom, Dad, Brothers and Sisters were always there to greet you when you came home. Today, too many soldiers are leaving behind spouses and children. And, all too often, they are not there when you return. To every veteran; Remember your children, with love, every day.

Easter. Is it coincidence that the festival of Easter (italian: la pasqua.. Pasquale.. Patrick) follows closely upon the heels of St. Patricks; celebrated in Ireland and everywhere else. I think not. How else can we solemnize life than from the humbleness of the Irish to the glory of the Azzuri (the blue, the spirit of Italia) who appreciate this holiday above all others. For my K&K, the history of our ancestors is entwined with the miracles of today. Be humble and know that you come from a long line of honorable men and women from around the globe.

Erin Go Bragh!. Like many, I have Irish roots, specifically, with the McCabe clan. My memory of it all comes partly from my grandmother (long deceased) and some more from my brief travels (by thumb and a prayer). Yet, it is not a link that I would like my children to forget. Our Irish family thrives on the small island-continent of Ireland and well beyond. Having travelled there and met my kin, from my personal observation, the most striking feature of the Irish is that everyone, everywhere has something in common with us. A resonant humanity and a communal goodness. My children can wear their green with pride!

Another Valentines Day With Love. There's no better feeling than making a promise you can keep and keeping the promise. I'm a Dad doing my best and my girlfriend seems to feel the same way about me. Her kids do too! And that is the best Valentine I ever had. I only wish my kids could share in this Valentine.

Best Wishes this Holiday. I'm not sure the holiday starts on the solstice or if it is a socially promoted feast of interpersonal indulgence. At least one thing in my experience has been consistent, people we care about have always made extra effort to reach out and let you know they care. I hope that is your gift and I hope that no one ever takes that gift away from you. Happy Holidays K&K. Thank you for being in my life!

The 6th TRO. Hawaii's system for awarding Temporary Restraining Orders is broken. Perhaps it would help if every woman who files a TRO should take the same anger management class the man will be ordered into. DV takes two. Who is escalating? How do we break the cycle? These are questions I try to answer on my blog. Read my Nov. 18 post, "The Sixth TRO, the Story." Try also, my Nov. 19 article, "The Fear of Domestic Violence."

FETCH IS COMING! What is FETCH? It is democratic, patriotic, anti-domestic violence, it has helped HUNDREDS of families in Hawaii, and it is cheap! Read my 8/26 article "New FETCH Season Coming Soon!"

What does it take to Love your Family? Find out from a woman who does not come from the "What's in his wallet?" club. Read my 8/4/09 article, "What's in your heart?"

Does Prosecutor Bloodlust Doom Families? Say that your wife stabs you six times. You get angry and stab her 16 times. She dies. You get accused of murder and your kids are wondering, why are these jerks making money off of my family? Check out my 7/10/09 article "Prosecutors bloodlust dooms Adviento Family."

Does Hawaii fund interstate child abduction? The answer may surprise you. Check out my 5/5/09 article "State Sponsored Interstate Child Abduction Revealed."

Landlords may lose the Tenant Contract. HB812 would allow an angry domestic partner to break a lease agreement. This bill is another financial incentive for abusers. In the process, they hurt landlords and innocent children. Read my 4/7/09 article, "Hawaii HB812 Makes More Victims of Domestic Violence."

Child Abusers Hiding in Plain Sight. Some may believe that a child abuser, once identified, is pushed off to a safe place where they can't hurt our Keiki anymore. Check out my 3/12/09 article, "Child Abuse Conference Features Child Abusers" for the truth.

Illegal to Google? Hawaii's HB615 and HB622 would do just that. Type "Michael Jackson" or "David Letterman" in your web browser and you could be convicted of stalking. Check out my 2/14/09 article, "Cyber Harassment Law Would Outlaw Google Searches."

The 5th TRO. I want to thank all my friends, relatives, and everyone who believes in me as a dedicated father and father's rights activist. On 12/31/08, the Honorable Judge Paul T. Murakami dissolved the Temporary Restraining Order against me. I am now free to write again.

Child Psychologists Survey. The survey was closed 1/2/09. Thank you for your participation. My sincere thanks to the single psychologist who answered my plea, "Help me be with my kids." With such a small response, it is clear and convincing evidence--to me--that the current court order cannot be implemented.

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