cold dark matter

‘Alalā

Behind me are some of the last ‘alalā or native Hawaiian crows. They are being bred in captivity with the intent to be released in the wild to reestablish species population. Loss of habitat, the introduction of avian malaria through mosquitos, and feral cats are some of the main causes which have lead to the dramatic decline of our native bird populations here in Hawai’i.

From scratch

Fifty degrees out here

First fall in our new house

Travassa Hāna digging up ‘iwi kupuna, the bones of our ancestors. Ancient Hawaiian villages and burials from the 12th and 13th century are known to have been studied and found along the coast where Travassa has chosen ignore community concerns in place of building bathrooms catering only to their guests while desecrating our ancestors.

Hōkūle’a beneath Ka’uiki, wrapped in Kapueokahi 😍💙

Aue ua hiti e ua hiti e Hōkūle’a e!

memories from Fall (17’)

Learning ‘upena kiloi with uncle Gigi in Wai’ehu

When I make him come scuba…

under and above