(email to C6, sent June 14, 2010)
Hello Dear Friends,
I went to the C7 Santa Barbara residency almost a month ago, and have been meaning to give you an update.
Can you believe its been already a year since we were there?
At the welcoming happy hour on the 3rd floor balcony I met the 2 new professors Drs. Laura Morgan Roberts and Stewart Burns.
Attended Stewart's lecture on constructing history, which was fascinating, and insightful.
Remember Tavia (the puppet lady)? She arrived with her husband and twin baby boys! Can you imagine? I commented, "How nice that you bring your husband and babies." But then I felt kind of naiive and foolish when I realized she really had no other choice...the babies have to eat, and how is she going to go to classes? What a trip... Golly, Can you imagine being on the journey pregnant and then delivering twins?
Speaking of which, April Bellafiore announced that she is four months pregnant with her first baby! The news made me think about Tayo and Zoe and how our class was so proud of them with the birth of Leo.
I attended the dissertation defense hearing of Kory Diehl (C7). It was fascinating. She did her research on Eutopiagraphy - a term she coined. You've heard of biography and autobiography; well Eutopiagraphy is the story of a preferred future self. Utilizing mixed methods, she interviewed 7 executives from the DC area and did analysis around themes of preferred future selves - what these people hoped for themselves in the future. Very interesting. All of C7 was there to cheer her on. They invited me to an after-dissertation celebration party in Summerland where several of the ladies were staying, and C7 has officially made me an honorary member of their tribe. Their cohort is very colorful; they seem to produce (ahem) more and faster than any other.
Well, I'm hoping you're smiling...here's wishing you all the best in your studies. I miss you all very much.
With aloha from the Islands of Santa Barbara, Cami
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Weekly check-in with Uncle Peter for ILA-A
Aloha e Uncle Peter,
I hope this note finds you well. Thank you for your last email. I was particularly touched with when you said, "What our kupuna left for us, can certainly help all of us to treat each other with more kindness and respect. That is what Hawaii can do for the world." I couldn't agree more.
I just finished the last of my online Hawaiiana classes with A'o Makua. I enjoyed these classes very much...and in fact, when it comes to writing proposal for ILA-B, I may include another class.
I am running a little bit behind on my first paper, and need to extend probably about another 10 days... Here's why:
1. I found several more DVD resources that are just wonderful:
Keepers of the Flame "chronicles the historical importance of Hawaiian scholar and linguist Mary Kawena Pukui (1895-1986), hula master 'Iolani Luahine (1915-1978), and songwriter and educator Edith Kanaka'ole (1913-1979)". Co-Producer Myrna Kamae (wife of Eddie) is quoted in an article saying,
"It's interesting that these three women didn't have an easy time. There was a lot of opposition to what they were doing. They were still pretty underground. Not everyone wanted some of the stories to be told."
For example, Pukui — who spent a lifetime collecting entries, then another three years working on the Hawaiian Dictionary — upset people by exposing hidden meanings and hidden stories.
But for her, "it was important that all the knowledge be shared, so her grandchildren would know the authentic culture," Kamae said.
I got chills after reading the last part of her quote.
2. I discovered another DVD from Kamehameha schools - interviewing Aunty Pat! I have to order this and visit as soon as possible.
3. I found a website devoted to the teachngs of Tutu! I couldn't believe it...a scholar that was really into her work. I haven't had a chance to read it all but here http://www.drack.info/~olelo/cal-pukui.html and the other one http://hawaiianlanguage.com
4. OHA and Ka Wai 'Ola just began sending news alerts via email - what a great way to keep people informed!
Some contemporary issues that I have just become aware of absolutely must be touched on in my first essay.
There is so much to learn, and the more I search the more I find. It's amazing. You were right - the beginning of a wondrous journey.
Please take care... Hope you have a really nice week.
Aloha, Cami
I hope this note finds you well. Thank you for your last email. I was particularly touched with when you said, "What our kupuna left for us, can certainly help all of us to treat each other with more kindness and respect. That is what Hawaii can do for the world." I couldn't agree more.
I just finished the last of my online Hawaiiana classes with A'o Makua. I enjoyed these classes very much...and in fact, when it comes to writing proposal for ILA-B, I may include another class.
I am running a little bit behind on my first paper, and need to extend probably about another 10 days... Here's why:
1. I found several more DVD resources that are just wonderful:
Keepers of the Flame "chronicles the historical importance of Hawaiian scholar and linguist Mary Kawena Pukui (1895-1986), hula master 'Iolani Luahine (1915-1978), and songwriter and educator Edith Kanaka'ole (1913-1979)". Co-Producer Myrna Kamae (wife of Eddie) is quoted in an article saying,
"It's interesting that these three women didn't have an easy time. There was a lot of opposition to what they were doing. They were still pretty underground. Not everyone wanted some of the stories to be told."
For example, Pukui — who spent a lifetime collecting entries, then another three years working on the Hawaiian Dictionary — upset people by exposing hidden meanings and hidden stories.
But for her, "it was important that all the knowledge be shared, so her grandchildren would know the authentic culture," Kamae said.
I got chills after reading the last part of her quote.
2. I discovered another DVD from Kamehameha schools - interviewing Aunty Pat! I have to order this and visit as soon as possible.
3. I found a website devoted to the teachngs of Tutu! I couldn't believe it...a scholar that was really into her work. I haven't had a chance to read it all but here http://www.drack.info/~olelo/cal-pukui.html and the other one http://hawaiianlanguage.com
4. OHA and Ka Wai 'Ola just began sending news alerts via email - what a great way to keep people informed!
Some contemporary issues that I have just become aware of absolutely must be touched on in my first essay.
There is so much to learn, and the more I search the more I find. It's amazing. You were right - the beginning of a wondrous journey.
Please take care... Hope you have a really nice week.
Aloha, Cami
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