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The seashells shown in the cover photos are all common to Guam. Shell in upper photo is the spider Conch. In lower left corner is the Silver Lip Conch and at right, the deadly Textile Cone. Photos are by Janice Beaty
Coconuts in the Kitchen Photo 3
In temperate climates, coconuts are seen more often in cartoons about desert islands than in kitchens, but on Guam they have a central place in food preparation. Portuguese named these nuts ‘cocos’ which means monkey – for obvious reasons
Coconuts in the Kitchen Photo 2
In temperate climates, coconuts are seen more often in cartoons about desert islands than in kitchens, but on Guam they have a central place in food preparation. Photo shows coconut utensils combined with the most modern aluminum pans – just as they…
Coconuts in the Kitchen Photo 1
A portrait shot of what looks to be coconut trees lining the shore of a beach
Coconuts in the Kitchen
An article by Janice J. Beaty. Beaty discusses the history and culture behind coconuts on the island
The Story of the Storyboard
An article by Janice J. Beaty that explains the origins and modern use of a Storyboard
On Pins and Needles Photo 4
Break off a spine of the slate-pencil urchin and it will grow a new one. These spines are purple outside and white inside and are used as chalk on some islands. In the Philippines wind chimes and even ‘bead’ curtains are made from the spines. (J.…
On Pins and Needles Photo 3
Sea urchin shells seldom resemble the living creatures. The rows of round bumps represent spine attachments. In between are tiny perforations for the tube feet. – (Photo by J. Beaty)
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Hafa Na Ti Kikuentos I Haggan
A humurous CHamoru short story about why a turtle no longer talks (or makes any animal sounds)