Who the heck is Ka Ka???

In this day and age the term role model is greatly abused. It is given to entertainers, athletes, television celebrities, and even musicians. The list of these people that I admire, in some cases idolized, and respect is endless and ever growing. They never were a role model but Ka Ka was. He was my Grandfather, he was my hero, he was my rock, he was my guiding light, my shoulder to cry on, my support group and my Ka Ka. He would eventually be called that by my four younger brothers and other family members. Something I was very proud of. I can remember someone outside of the family calling him that once and thought "How dare you, that's my Ka Ka, not yours."

Throughout my life what he taught me, the things he shared with me, the words of advice, the stern moments of correction and the lesson of pause, (not applicable on the golf course) has kept me on the sane side of life.

I am now at the age he was where my independent recollection of his words and actions can be completely recalled. So when I decided to create a blog and I have some very strong opinions, the other intelligent and calming voice in my life, my wife, suggested I name it after the one person she knew that would guide me down the right path. So when I go to the blog to express my likes, dislikes and everything in between I will have a reminder that it is okay to express yourself, be opinionated, and relish the freedoms you enjoy. In doing so you don't have to be rude, vulgar, disrespectful, biased, prejudicial, mean, destructive or evil.

If you read and enjoy...Ka Ka and I are both glad. If there is a degree of difference in our beliefs, please express yourself. Hopefully you will do so under the guidance of a good role model...and if I have a response it is provided as he would have approved.