You’re reading The Husk's Friday edition, our Weekender, a countdown/roundup of miscellanea from Micronesia, Guam, and Earth.
… stories from Micronesia
Guam experienced king tides this week, per the National Weather Service.
KuauTee is an islander-owned t-shirt business in Springdale. Read about the in Chikin Meļeļe.
Alik Ulechong is a Palauan maintenance technician who recently completed a data science summer program and hopes to eventually use what he learned to benefit the Palau International Coral Reef Center where he works, per the Guam Daily Post.
… projects in Micronesia looking for participants
Friend of the newsletter, Ruzelle Almonds, producing a short film! She’s looking for actors and supporters. If you’re like me and don’t have any acting chops but still want to support Ruzelle’s project, consider donating here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/it-s-like-halo-halo-short-film#/
Guam-based Micronesian families, here’s a chance to be on Nihi!
… quote
"I hope our generations understand the value of our ocean, because it is ours to take care of. It is our responsibility to look over what belongs to us and to continue our cultural values - learning the skills of navigation. The ocean is the only map we have."
-Sesario Sewralur
Sesario, a grand master navigator, made history by becoming one of the first people ever to explore the bottom of the Yap Trench, according to Blue Prosperity Micronesia.
Once again, it seems to me that the days have just flown by this week. 1 Anyway, thank you, as always, for reading!
Wishing you a restful, peaceful, restorative weekend — one that takes its time.
Did anyone else find themselves trying to navigate utter chaos this past week???? I blamed it on the full moon. 😵💫