Hawaii – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Backyard Blooms

This plant took its time, but now it is producing fragrant blossoms that we have been enjoying for the past week or two. The flowers make sweet smelling decoration as they float in a bowl of water on the counter and remind us of Hawai’i and of faraway islands in the South Pacific. #plumeria #fragranceContinue reading “Backyard Blooms”

Ukulele Sunset

Rays of the lowering sun caressed two of my favorite ukuleles, each with its different style. The one on the wall came from Ua Huka in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. The one on the desk came from a Hawaiian company. Each is a masterpiece of its own style with their own distinctive sounds,Continue reading “Ukulele Sunset”

Mele Kalikimaka

The Hawaiian word, “ukulele,” is made up of two parts: “uku” which can mean flea, and “lele,” can mean to jump or fall. Hence “ukulele” is commonly interpreted as the “jumping flea,” perhaps referring to the rapid motion of a skilled player’s fingers along the strings and frets. Queen Lili’oukalani, however, is said to haveContinue reading “Mele Kalikimaka”

Tapa and Mulberry

Squirrels and birds could be seen carrying off the ripe fruit from this tree along our walking route. They seemed to be enjoying it, so I just had to find out what it was. A brief internet search quickly revealed it to be fruit of the paper mulberry tree. Native to Asia and Polynesia, itContinue reading “Tapa and Mulberry”

Mostly Minding My Manners

I learned a while back, as did my wife, that my hands got into less trouble while I was playing the ukulele. It is a nice pastime and it sounds as good as it looks. I named it Lokelani in honor of the Hawaiian red rose. Fairy encourages me to play as much as IContinue reading “Mostly Minding My Manners”