Tagged With: Tutu
Aloha, Popo
My grandfather passed away on February 7th in Reno, Nevada. He was haole and probably the 3rd or 4th husband of my Filipino grandmother (my mother’s mother). Even though she’d been married before, he was the only grandfather I truly remembered. He taught me to play poker when I was just a kid. He, my … Continue reading
For My Tutu
Whenever I fly to Hawaii, I always think of my Tutu so strongly. She was full of life; constantly singing, playing ukulele and dancing hula. Although she’s been gone for many years now and is buried on Kauai, these songs make me think of her – “Kaimana Hila (because she always sang it),” “The Koolaus … Continue reading
Categories: Music
Tags: E Ku'u Morning Dew, Hawaii, Kaimana Hila, Kauai, music, songs, The Koolaus Are Sleeping Now, Tutu
Leave a comment