You’re reading The Husk's Friday edition, our Weekender, a countdown/roundup of miscellanea from Micronesia, Guam, and Earth.
stories from the Pacific Island Times
Daughter of Yap, UOG valedictorian begins Harvard Medical School
Remember when no one in D.C. was working on negotiating Compacts? Well the times are a’changing. The U.S. is actively courting the islands. Read more: Shunned for many years, Pacific islands are now drenched in US attention
Update on Palau’s digital currency venture: Palau's stablecoin set to enter pilot phase
social posts
Ever since I learned about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, I’ve been keen on any updates. Here’s a recent tweet from The Ocean Cleanup, which links to a pretty cool video.
When I linked to the first news story I ever saw of the “Masters of the Currents” play back in April 2021, I remember wishing I could somehow watch the entire production, even through a livestream. Just seeing an 8-minute video gave me goosebumps.
By the grace of God Herself, it turns out that I will, in fact, be able to watch the entire production. I’m so grateful to Humanities Guåhan and Breaking Wave Theatre Company because TeAda Productions, along with Breaking Wave, will be performing “Masters of the Currents” on Guam next week. I considered buying tickets for all the showings but I work at those times so that was wholly impractical. (Full disclosure: I have not yet ruled out calling in sick and going to all the showings anyway. So.)
new island
Here’s a story from NPR about a new volcanic island that’s emerged near Tonga, which is expected to eventually disappear.1
Every week, The Husk will leave you with a send-off song, curated by my brother Henry. This week, we invite you to enjoy the smooth vocals of J Stringz in “Forever.”
So, I’ll see you guys at the “Masters of the Currents” show. Dinner after or what?
Have a great weekend!
Second bonus link: Kirin is developing bowls and spoons that will make food taste saltier without actually adding salt. What a time to be alive.