Interesting Fact: Hawaii Edition
Did you know that Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning Hawaiin monarch, was married to a native of Schenectady, New York? Tell me that's not the most smashing thing you've heard all day.
Also -- and Julie, you should appreciate this -- I learned that hukilau is an actual word. As in the song, "'Cause we're goin' to a hukilau! A huki, huki, huki, ( Read more... )
Also -- and Julie, you should appreciate this -- I learned that hukilau is an actual word. As in the song, "'Cause we're goin' to a hukilau! A huki, huki, huki, ( Read more... )
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The hukilau... hmm, fuzzy memories. I occassionally wonder how Leigh is doing. Not often enough, and I never do anything about it, but the thought is there. So if "hukilau" is a real word... what is it? I suppose I could look it up myself:
"Hamana Kalili provided the fishing nets used for the early hukilau celebrations which eventually led to the founding of the Polynesian Cultural Center, and which were the inspiration for the 'Hukilau Song,' made famous by Arthur Godfrey."
I love Wikipedia.
We should catch up. I'm sure we could have lots of fun with this unrequited love crap and have many baleful conversations about certain men - whom we secretely love for no good reason whatsoever.
That's all I got. I'm thinking of you, hun. *hugs*
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