Travel
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Discovering the discoverers…
Many who have visited are familiar with the “melting pot” that is Hawaii–a base of Native Hawaiians, a sprinkle of Japanese, a dash of Chinese, a pinch of Filipinos. But little is known about the field laborers that came from the Madeira Islands and the Azores off the coast of northwest Africa, the Portuguese. Even… Continue reading
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What’s in a (place) name…
The outline of our next trip to Europe in 2017 was based on a selfish fantasy. I know very little about my mother’s side of the family. I hazard that this obscurity is intentional; maybe some memories are too painful to recall. What little I have gleaned over the years I have woven into a… Continue reading
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Say What (Thai)?
Sawadee khrup – “Hello (Male speaker)” Sawadee ka – “Hello (Female speaker)” Sa bai dee mai khrup – “How are you (Male speaker)?” Sa bai dee mai ka – “How are you (Female speaker)?” Sa bai dee khrup – “Fine, thank you (Male peaker)” Sa bai dee ka – “Fine, thank you (Female speaker)” Chai… Continue reading
