Happy as a box of fluffy ducklings
When my parents heard I was coming home to Hawai’i for a visit this June/July they asked if there was anything I particularly wanted to do while I was here.
I had one request.
“Can we hatch ducklings?”
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The Pacific Influence on Western Fashion – 31 March – New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Come hear me talk about how the Pacific has influenced Western fashion, from 18th century ballgowns made of tapa cloth, to Elvis in an Aloha shirt. I’ll explore how the exchange of fabrics and fashions impacted both cultures, and the way in which the Pacific is perceived in the wider world. Day: 31 March 2019 Time: 1-2pm Where: New Zealand Portrait Gallery This talk is given in conjunction with the exhibition Edith and George: in our sea of islands. More information
Hey Honolulu I’m going home to happy Hawai’i!
I’m off to Hawaii for the next two weeks to be with my parents at the family farm. I won’t have the best internet connection while I’m there, but don’t worry, I’ve pre-scheduled lots (well some) fun blog posts. There will be a Rate the Dress every week – though I might not be able to tot up the final ratings until I’m back. If internet is better than expected, you might even get some bonus posts! I seem to write particularly good posts when I’m in Hawaii. Sadly, there will be no duckling post as they all hatched earlier in the year. Nor will there be a Honolulu Museum of Art or ‘Iolani Palace post, as I’m spending the whole two weeks on Moloka’i Hopefully there won’t be a repeat of Slugfest 2016. (slug photo redacted by popular demand) Even more hopefully there won’t be a Hawaii Hurricane Watch 2018 2.0 while I’m there! (or at all. Frankly the world has had quite enough weather excitement for the whole year already). I’m just …