Easy chair replaces bus stop for lady in purple
El Aina Danine the lady in purple, AKA the angel at the bus stop is back in Kapaa and no longer at the Kapaa neighborhood center bus stop, but about 50 feet north of the county bus stop. She is no longer on county property therefore the county must feel redeemed having washed their hands of any liabilities?
Now she sits in an easy chair a stones throw away in front of the fence that separates county from state property. She is now making her residence on state property. The state of Hawaii has now taken on the liability should God forbid anything happen to this woman living within inches of the Kuhio Highway. This is not a healthy lifestyle living 24/7 in a chair on a shoulder of a highly traveled road.
It took the county of Kauai over a year to figure a way to get Ms. Danine off the bus stop bench, they made new laws and put a metal bar in the middle of the bench! Hopefully the state acts sooner than the county did since she sits inches from traffic, just one drunken driver or one person making a left turn into Kojima plaza and someone passing on the shoulder is all it will take. Then what? A wrongful death (God forbid) lawsuit against the state?
El Aina insists God instructs and wants her to be there? God wants me to write this letter to hopefully save her life before it’s too late!
I hope that the state takes heed, because six months, a year from now or even next week, just may be too late.
God bless The Angel in the easy chair.
James “Kimo” Rosen, Kapaa
We are open for business
Always happier whenever I see a business sign say, open. I thought it was a good thing for the Army National Guard to step in on a short note and blend in to public affairs to help out. They do our nation a good deal of service.
Now that business is almost back to normal. I would like to point out few things I like about the North Shore. It is always green and cooler year around. It is very cozy and a pleasant place to visit. The people are friendly and easy to get along with. Though it may take time to recover fully from the disaster, and recovering all your belongings, it always good to remind yourselves that a good night out, is a good camp out and a good surf time together. This would be my first thoughts on what I enjoy about Hanalei and Haena, North Shore of Kauai.
When you do fully recover, I hope to also reflect on the finer things this side of the island reflects on. Thinking everyone who helped out throughout this whole ordeal.
Dean Sabado, Honolulu
Kimo, I wanted to share a message that God conveyed to me just this morning. Coincidentally, it was right after I read your letter. Anyway, He said that since you obviously have a lot of time on your hands, that you should take it upon yourself and try to do something about Ms. Danine’s well-being. I had to agree with Him. Besides, I think it would be a good project for you. Let us know how it goes in your next letter.
The Law of the Splintered Paddle applies….
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Mr. Rosen, are you saying that every transient that parks themselves on the road is instantly the responsibility of the county? How ignorant to suggest that should anything happen to Ms. Danine it will result in a lawsuit. Ms. Danine has been offered assistance in attaining housing and regular benefits, and has declined. She doesn’t want a house, in a house she isn’t visible and can’t receive the charity of passersby. She has elected to put herself out there near the road, and she can be there as long as it is her will to do so. The state need not “take heed” and if you are concerned she is directly in harms way, by all means, find her an alternative situation in your abundant free time.
Kimo…….Please stop glorifying bad behavior. I have no idea who or what her god is but I certainly wouldn’t want a god who treats me so poorly. Why don’t you take charge and move her chair or that poor woman somewhere safe. I follow the story and am mystified by how everyone treating her like a tourist attraction! She has physical ailments and should not be out in the elements. I know she refuses to go anywhere but can’t someone sign her in somewhere maybe Oahu has room…….also are you the source of the purple angel of the bus stop moniker. I can’t believe other folks refer to her by that title…
Come on Mr. Rosen… you have so many ideas why can’t YOU find an answer for just this one small problem. Pray with the lady in purple. Maybe God will give both of you the answer. Wouldn’t it be easiest if you personally just took her into your home and cared for her. I’ve cared for many people over the years. Maybe it’s your turn. Make it happen !!
Chemo, if you are so concerned about this poor woman’s safety, I have suggestion: Park yourself between her chair and the traffic! You will still have plenty of time to write letters to TGI. You might even be seen as a hero!
Keebo will always be my cosmic hero.