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My Ancient Older Brother- Kalo
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My Ancient Older Brother- Kalo

“Kalo is our oldest brother. An ancient ancestor.” I remember hearing this from my favorite professor at the University of Hawaii, Maui Campus. Kalo. Taro. Poi- that sticky purple stuff you feel obligated to scoop on your plate at every luau. From that day, my […]

April 22, 2021
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