Adventures with Halmoni

This special episode features 8 year-old singer-songwriter and granddaughter, Coco Krishok, on ukulele and vocals! I introduce the song with a story about how it came about, and some reflections on friendship. The theme of the song is timeless and universal, and wise words of advice from Coco. I know you will love the song as much as I do!

As we snacked on watermelon and apples, we had an in-depth conversation about dinosaurs. It started with the question, "Are there dinosaurs at the zoo?" I answered no, then pressed record. Have a listen to the fascinating mind of a 3 year-old!

A special episode on Martin Luther King Jr's birthday and holiday, which also happens to be Trump's inauguration day.

A conversation with our friend, Iris, about what it means to be mahu.

Many children in Palestine are hungry, sad, scared, and needing our help. How do we help take care of each other? How do we make the world better, far away and also here at home?

Today is my brother John's birthday! I wish you all got a chance to meet him. He was a special person in my life and I learned so much from him. I have many tender memories of him, and I celebrate him today and everyday, with love.

This episode was made by my grandkids, plus a story about the 12 animals of the lunar calendar!

Who are your best friends? What makes them special? What kinds of things do you play together? What do you like about them and what do they appreciate about you?

Anna Lim, where are you today? I am remembering you and sharing you with my grandchildren!

Uncle Walt shared some really powerful wisdom with us today about Hawaiian cosmology and what makes today special. I'm sharing it with my grandchildren!

Thoughts on Palestine, intergenerational trauma, and what transformation actually requires.

Gratitude to Resmaa Menakem, Orland Bishop, Grace Lee Boggs, and so many others.

This is an audio recording of Gwi-Seok's essay, "Day 30," at StillinSirsasana.blogspot.com. Ukulele intro and outro, "Helpless" by Ruby Mary Gill, played by Gwi-Seok.