BS: Studying in Guam

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 08 Dec 10 - 09:33 PM

Thank you. Kat, the colors are fine. All is appreciated.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 12:18 AM

Finished Abaday's work yesterday. Working on observation writeups now. Still have to do the big paper for Flores.

I think I will sleep all next week.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 12:27 AM

Still working on Flores' paper. Anyone want to earn $50? write me a 10 page paper on Patricia Grace's Potiki in MLA format and get it to me by 1:00 Am Eastern Standard Time.

I am so tired...

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 12:56 AM

I feel for you, friend. But it occurs to me that this is how almost all students feel almost all the time.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 10:27 AM

And consider your above post the next time you're thinking about assigning your students a ten-page research paper!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 10:49 AM

I have not yet assigned a ten page paper and do not ever intend to do that to them. It would be one choice in a range of possible assignments.

One of the things we have studied, touched on really, is multiple intelligences and the resultant learning styles. Some people learn better through kinesthetics, or touch and manipulation. Give them a reading/writing assignment and they will not do as well unless it includes working in three dimensions. Some people are more focused on music (believe it or not) so an assignment for them might want to somehow include music. The theory goes on and on with more and more levels being defined. The hard part, for the teacher, is to incorporate them into a lesson plan for a group of students that might include several different learning styles. If you've ever been bored in a class that should have appealed to you it might have been the teacher's choices made along these lines.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 07:03 PM

What would you say is *your* learning style?

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 07:32 AM

My learning style? As follows:

Verbal-Linguistic        75%
Musical                69%
Logical-Mathematical        63%
Interpersonal               44%
Intrapersonal               38%
Visual-Spatial               33%
Naturalistic               25%
Bodily-Kinesthetic        25%

Nobody said it was cut and dried or even easy.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 07:37 AM

By the way, as os 2:30 PM yesterday afternoon...

IT'S OVER!!!!

That was when I printed out the various pieces of the paper and put it all together in a binder.

Today the only thing I've done that could be remotely called productive is... I took a shower.

Tomorrow I get to work. I need to repair the sofa, clean the kitchen, clean up my side of the bedroom and get my laundry together, etc., etc.

But for now I am done, until January 15 when we start up again. And this time we will have two sessions, one from January 15 to March 5 and the other from March 19 to May 14. In that whole time I will have only one Saturday off, March 9. I am NOT looking forward to the spring.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 07:52 AM

Oh, and I took my recorder to class on Monday to record the Chamorrita and then we didn't do it. I gotta get that recorded.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 06:55 PM

Wakana brought a cold home this last week and now I think she has passed it on to me. I ain't feelin' so good. Good thing I'm on vacation?

I sent an email to my professor with a plan for recording the chamorritas. I'm waiting for an answer. If we can get a grant of some kind we might be able to stage a recreation of the kantan chamorrita and film it. That would be so cool.

How does one write up a grant request?

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 09:33 PM

Find someone who knows how and beg them for help.:-)

My sister was on the cutting edge of learning about learning styles when she was a teacher of fifth graders. We lived in CT at the time and she came out, from WY, for special training for teachers, of gifted and talented children, at UCONN. It was fascinating and explained a lot, to me, about the boredom my kids had in various classes and what may have helped my siblings and I had it been known back then. Thank goodness it is more recognised, now. My grandson does much better with music on and being able to sit on the floor, upside on the couch or what have you, anything besides sit in a rigid desk and be told to read. (They don't do that, thankfully!)

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 04:35 AM

Yeah, I often wonder how my life would have turned out if I'd been taught differently. And if they could have diagnosed and treated ADHD.

Today was Saturday, the first Saturday I've had off since October! What luxury! I woke early but took a nap. We took the dog over to the campus because that's pretty much the only place where she can run free. Th college is closed up except for the instructors in their offices correcting papers desperately trying to make their deadlines and go on their vacations.

Wakana has set up a work table in the living room for her final exam corrections. Right now she's in there with Lord of the Rings on the TV and a pile of paper in front of her. She using an awful lot of red ink.

I have had to come to grips with an awful thought. When I finished my work and started my vacation I pulled my video games out of the closet and set up for a marathon gaming session. Yesterday I put them away. They were boring me! I guess I'm growing up.

Sigh...

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 10:59 PM

Saw this on Robert Krulwich's NPR blog and thought of you:

End Of The Week Doodle

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 07:41 AM

Thank you Becky, that was awesome. I saved the picture. Wakana and I got a kick out of the previous blog on hating math. That woman can talk nonstop. Very good.

In about 1 1/2 hours it will be Christmas Day. We went to Hoa Mai for Christmas Eve dinner. Tomorrow I'll do a roast beef in the slow cooker.

Wherever you are and whatever your circumstances Wakana and I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: maeve
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 07:42 AM

Same to you both, Brett and Wakana.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 10:50 AM

it was christmas almost 3 hours ago here!

Happy Christmas Brett & Wakana & Maeve

love from sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: ClaireBear
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 11:40 AM

★Merry★ 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •
•。★Christmas★ 。* 。
° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π____*。*˚
˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/\ 。˚ ˚ ˛
˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜田田 門 ˚and a Happy New Year, Brett and Wakana!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 08:01 PM

Thank you all.

I gave Wakana a new batch of carving tools. Later this week I'll throw together a rack to put all her tools in. I'll set it up so she can hang it off the carving table I made for her a few years ago.

Right now she's out mowing the lawn. After that she won't have enough energy to do any carving. She might not have any energy to take the dog the the school or to go to the beach like we discussed. No worries. She's happy.

She gave me an envelope full of money to use to pay for my university fees and buy my books for the next term. Hmm, I gave her fun stuff and she is allowing me to continue the torture... Is there a pattern here?

The roast is in the cooker and slowly working it's way to Christmas dinner. Not sure when it will be ready. We'll have mashed potatoes, peas, Roast beef, and a big slice of Crown Bakery bread pudding for dessert. Crown Bakery is acknowledged by all nut the other bakeries as the best one on the island. It is where we bought our wedding cake six years ago but now it is having some problems. You see, nobody expected the rad construction in front of their shop to drag on for as long as it has. The newspaper says their sales are down by 50% since the road work closed off half their access. The whole area is one huge nasty snarl of slow moving traffic.

They really are good though.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 08:48 PM

Here is the local version of Twas the night before Christmas. I stuck a Glossary on the end for the Chamorro words.

Twas the night before Christmas, and all over the isle,
The stores were jam-packed, lines as long as a mile.
Midnight Masses were done, some as early as 10,
Then it was back to the house, to make kelaguen.
The kids were watching wrestling, should have been in their beds,
While visions of boñelos dagu cha-cha-cha'd through their heads.
My five dogs were all barking, as the midnight hour came near,
And Santa came calling, but with carabao, not reindeer.
He landed on the roof with such a bump and a shake
That I jumped up and ran, thinking, "Laña! Earthquake!"
To the window I flew, then I cursed and I muttered,
Because it, like the rest, was still typhoon-shuttered.
So I ran out of the house to our kitchen outdoors,
As the coconut trees swayed along white sandy shores,
When what before my wondering eyes did appear now,
But a miniature bullcart and eight miniature carabao,
With a little manamko' driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment that it had to be Tun Nick.
With a clatter of big hooves, his carabao they came,
He said, "Sst, hoy!" and then called them by name;
Now Junior! Now Nene! Now Tita and Ding!
Hafa Ko! Hafa Doll! Hafa 'Sus and Ping!
To the top of the pickup! To the top of the tin!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away again!
Tun Nick landed his own sled, right there on our roof,
So I looked for my cell phone, so I would have proof.
He was dressed all in red, from his foot to his head,
He didn't wear boots, but jingle-belled zories instead.
His eyes, how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry!
And his nose was red as a small pika donne'.
He came down the roof, wondering where he should go to,
And his big bushy beard was as white as some potu.
He had a broad face and a little round tummy,
Which he rubbed happily as he ate guyuria so yummy.
He spoke not a word as he put presents under the tree,
A seven-day bracelet for the wife, a new machete for me.
The kids all got Wii games, betel nut cutters for Tun Ben,
Then he turned to go and almost knocked over the belen.
Ai adai, it was plenty hot, so he loosened his collar,
Then sprang to the roof and to his team gave a holler.
The carabao flew off, carrying Santa over the sea,
And he yelled out: "Felis Pasgua! And to all, esta ki!"

KELAGUEN
From Wikipedia: Kelaguen is a Chamoru dish from The Mariana Islands eaten as a salad/side dish or as a main course. A pickling marinade of lemon juice, fresh coconut, green onions and hot red chilies is used to marinate cooked chicken, shrimp, fish or raw beef. The acids in the marinade "cook" the raw beef instead of heat. It is served cold or at room temperature and eaten as is, over rice, or wrapped in a warm corn or flour tortilla (or the Chamoru version, titiyas) with finadene on the side.
Though a simple dish, kelaguen reflects the complex history of the Micronesian archipelago's Hispanic-Asian-influenced native culture. It is similar to South American Ceviche and Filipino Kinilaw/Kilawin.

boñelos dagu: yam donuts

typhoon-shuttered – Many homeowners do not bother to take the shutters off their windows between storms. Note: It has been five years since the last storm hit Guam.

bullcart/carabao – Carabao are a small version of the water buffalo
manamko – Chamorro word meaning wise old one
Tun Nick – Tun is a word meaning, roughly, uncle.

Carabao Names [Junior, Nene, Tita, Ding, Hafa Ko, Hafa Doll, Hafa 'Sus, and Ping] – These are common nicknames here on the island. The only one I can speak to with certainty is 'Sus which is short for Jesus (pronounced as in Spanish, i.e., Hay-soos.) Nene seems to mean 'sweet one' or sometimes 'grandmother.' Junior is self explanatory.

zories – Back home we called them thongs or flip-flops. Here they are also called slippers. Nobody recognizes flip-flops.

pika donne' – Local Chile pepper. Very red and very hot.

Potu – Rice cakes made with sweet tuba (an alcoholic drink made from fermented coconut water)

guyuria – From Wikipedia: Guyuria are traditional Chamorro cookies. They are also known as Chamorro jawbreaker cookies due to their historically rock-hard texture. Guyuria was originally made with flour, coconut milk, and a sugar glaze. The dough is first made as one solid mass. Small pieces of dough are pinched off. Each piece is rolled out on a wooden guyuria board or on the back of a fork. Once enough cookies are formed, a batch is fried, cooled, and finally coated with a sugar glaze. The glaze is then allowed to dry on the cookies.

Belen – Manger scene

Ai adai – Literally "What a day!" It's an expression of despair. If you've had a bad or difficult day you say "Ai adai!"

Felis Pasgua – Don't know why this is here. It means Happy Easter! Perhaps Santa is saying that with his visit the season is over until then.

esta ki – As near as I can figure out this means "until then" or "See you later!"

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 09:37 PM

How very kewl, Brett. Thanks! I have printed it off to read to the family on Sunday.

Merry Christmas to you, Wakana, and the critters!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 09:55 AM

Brett and Wakana-

It's sunny but frigid here in Maine this Christmas morning.

The van is all packed with presents ( with care!) for my family down at the farm on Georgetown island and Judy's folks up in the hills of Lincolnville. We just have to pack the tupperware dishes full of gold dollar coins frozen together with ice cubes into the portable freezer chest, for the amusement of nieces and nephews. Then we'll be on the road again!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 04:58 AM

Today we got a package from my brother in Alaska. He sent me a nice hot-weather hat and they sent Wakana a neat little bowl made of slices of paper all glued together. There is also a package of lemon flavored pasta and one of lime & Thai chili cashews. Those look spicy.

All this arrived in good condition though the trip took 23 days. Unfortunately the two packages of homemade cookies did not fare so well. These are possibly OK to eat but they have been crushed together and the different types of cookies are indistinguishable from each other.

Then there is the plastic bag with the brown shapeless goo. The label says 'peanut butter fudge' but I have my doubts.

My younger daughter sent me all four seasons of Jeeves & Wooster. I love it. I've been doling them out slowly to savor the whole run.

Charlie, your Christmas card arrived today. Thanks so much. It was nice to see the pictures.

For those of you who are into Facebook I have added pictures of animals into my page. I have some nice ones of Wakana and Shawna in the car.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 10:42 AM

Brett-

I've been enjoying the photos you've been posting of your "family" on Facebook.

You and Wakana really shouldn't be starving your poor cats so. I'm considering call in the local authorities.

It's a "snow day" here in Maine and even Judy doesn't have to go to work today but can simply hang out at home and watch the snow pile up. The snow should be over by early afternoon.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 08:50 AM

Snow piling up is the first stage in snow being shoveled. Here I had to wear a headband while making the iced tea because I was sweating from the walk we'd just taken while wearing shorts and t-shirts. In a few minutes I'll take Shawna out again. It's late and I no longer need the sweatband. Temperatures are down this evening to almost 80.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 09:05 AM

That headband has to be a trial, or at least a stitch. I hope you soaked it well in the ice water before wrapping it around your...head.

I did do a little shoveling yesterday, and this morning, and now that I've had breakfast I might just go out again and tidy up the walks and driveway again. I really wish you were here so you could better appreciate that high drift of snow in the back parking lot.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Amos
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 03:53 PM

Why don't you just package up this so-called snow and send it to Brett to put in his tea....

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 10:24 PM

One winter of that parking lot was enough for me. While it was not a major part of my decision to move away from winter it certainly played a part.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 10:42 PM

That's one thing that would keep us from moving back to New England OR Wyoming, either one. I might complain about the Banana Belt of Colorado, but I do not miss the snow and the wind and the snow.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 08:34 AM

So, let's see, it's one CD envelop packed with snow for South Pacific Brett, one for Amos in Sunset San Diego, and one for Luvykat nestled in the Banana Belt of Colorado. There's plenty more left out back to mail out if there are any others here feeling deprived.

My Brooklyn relatives are still resident here in Maine, down at Robinhood Farm. Their neighbors back home were describing horrid conditions on their local streets; there's a viral video of City work crews trashing someone's parked car as they try to extract one of their own vehicles from a snow drift. They are fearful of what urban Wendigo/Godzilla they might encounter.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 30 Dec 10 - 04:01 AM

The funny thing is those urban dwellers are probably fearful of living in the "snowy north country." I've heard maore than one of them say to me that the quiet and/or the solitude would be frightening. They prefer the safety and security of life in the city.

So far this year they've had snow and wind storms. Nine years ago it was a terrorist attack. What's next?

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Dec 10 - 10:55 AM

Brett-

The family is safely back in their Brooklyn zip code as of yesterday, even found a parking space for their van.

I do find it amusing that the Brooklyn concept of a "big move" is from one zip code to another, which in the case of my niece Julie was a trek of two blocks. But even so life was too weird out there in the "wilderness" and she moved back within two years!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 01:37 AM

Yesterday we took Mika to the vet for his rabies shot. We took Shawna along because she loves to ride in the car. We decided to go to lunch and asked if we could leave Shawna there. When we came back after eating and grocery shopping we found Shawna in the enclosure behind the vet's office with a bunch of other dogs. Thee was a young man tossing dog toys for them. Shawna was very interested but clearly didn't understand what was happening. She watched and when a toy came her way she sniffed at it but didn't touch it. She has clearly never learned how to play.

On the way home we let Mika out of the box. He settled down just outside the door and at some point he disappeared. We found him when we got home. He was snuggled up in the groceries, sound asleep.

We went over to the university today to have a picnic lunch and let Shawna run. She loves it over there. Later I drove up to the gas station for some fuel and air for the bike tires. I took Shawna and leashed her in the pickup so I could drive with the windows down. She could just stand in the window and get her head out into the wind.

Tonight our neighbor is having his annual New Year's bash. He asked if he could park cars in our back yard and I can see that he has set up another neighbor's yard for parking as well. His family have been working like dogs for the last week getting ready for the fun. I'm not sure what time we'll go over but the animals will be locked into the house all evening.

Today is the last day of the year. Wakana and I were talking it over and decided this year has been quite eventful. It has included the loss of my job and my new goal of a master's degree, the acquisition of two more animals, a car accident and the subsequent purchase of a new car, and Wakana's parents came to visit and had a great time. It's been a good year for us and it has been good sharing it with all of you.

Happy New Year!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 02:04 AM

& Happy New year to you two, too

wishing you a great 2011

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 11:59 AM

Brett and Sandra-

So it's probably already 2011 where you are. How's it feel?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, still stuck in 2010

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 08:34 PM

no different today - but if you'd asked me last night while I was eating my dinner, 12 large & delicious local king prawns (shrimp) with what the manufacturer called garlic sauce (60% garlic with a bit of oil & stuff to hold it together!) I could have breathed on you - I was tasting garlic & garlic & garlic & garlic all night! ummmmm

I have the rest of the prawns & sauce to eat today! I think I'll have some bread & salad with it this time.

If the way you start the year is the way it will continue - yum!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 09:51 PM

Sandra-

Got to love that garlic!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 11:56 PM

Brett & Wakana, thanks for sharing it with us.

Sandra, sounds yummy!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 01:39 AM

Today is, according to the Japanese and the Koreans, one of four days that a dog can clearly state the date. According to their cultures dogs do not go bow-wow they say wan-wan. So today the date is wan, wan, wan-wan.

The next three are: wan, wan-wan, wan-wan; wan-wan, wan, wan-wan; and wan-wan, wan-wan, wan-wan.

Our neighbor, the firefighter, is throwing his New Year's party today. Cars fill our yards and the road. Music is blasting. People are wandering back and forth.

The poor dog was terrified. We found out how she feels about loud noises when we took her out last night. The parties in the neighborhood we blasting fireworks and shooting and she just headed back into the house.

So we couldn't get her to go out to do her business. To get her to settle down we bundled her into the car and took her over to UOG to run and, more importantly, to leave nasty surprises for the grounds maintenance crew.

When we got home we wandered over to the party for some dinner and brought her back the bones. She's happy now.

Happy New Year!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 11:36 PM

Sick as a dog last night. Something I ate at the party. Emptied out the stomach and the bowel in short order and spent the rest of the night hurting. Not going to his parties again.

Poor Wakana has to work to prepare for her return to FD and she is starting to feel the pressure. Probably doesn't help for me to be saying that I still have two weeks to go.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 07:51 PM

Wakana got back to work and was stuck with proctoring a class for a teacher who was absent. There was good news though. Her least favorite class with three of her least favorite students is now smaller. Two of those students have been booted out of the school. She came home very happy last night.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 08:02 PM

Brett and Wakana-

As Texas Earl Robinson used to sing:

You teach 42 students and what do you get,
Another day older and deeper in debt;
St. Peter don't you call me to that Golden Gate,
I owe my soul to the youth of this State.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 05 Jan 11 - 07:28 AM

Wakana is still enjoying her job. It's amazing how much two students can affect her. She has more energy and enjoys going off to face the rest of them.

Tonight we went to Chamorro Village for the first time since Wakana's parents were here. The prices are higher. We paid $18 for two 3-choice dinners and two bottles of water. The platters we carried home were heavy with pancit, chicken kelaguen, red rice, and lots of yummy BBQ. We gave the bones to Shawna and that left all three of us very happy and full.

I received all four seasons of Jeeves & Wooster from my younger daughter for Christmas. Wakana and I have been enjoying them, rationing them carefully so they will last longer.

Thank you Amy!

On my refrigerator is my calendar from my granddaughter. Imagine a piece of construction paper liberally and beautifully painted angel with a teeny little calendar stapled to the bottom. It's great!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Charley Noble
Date: 05 Jan 11 - 07:58 AM

Brett-

"We gave the bones to Shawna"!!!

I'm shocked. Giving chicken bones to dogs is a contentious subject in our household after the family celebrations. Maybe the canines in our family history were less robust than your island hound.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 05 Jan 11 - 06:25 PM

Actually these were beef bones. We do not give chicken bones to the dog. Chicken kelaguen has no bones. It is chopped chicken meat pickled in a spiced lemon juice and delicious. Check out the following recipes I Googled for you:

@@@@@
5 pounds of skin-on chicken thighs
2 cup of lemon juice (fresh)
1/3 cup of lemon powder (UPDATE: original recipe had 1-1/3 cups)
4 tbsp. of lime juice
4 tbsp. of salt
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp. of diced hot red peppers
1/2 cup of diced green onions
1/2 cup of fresh grated coconut

Grill the chicken thighs, unseasoned. Make sure they aren't overcooked; juices should still be flowing when you pierce it with a knife or a fork. Let it cool enough to prepare, but it should still be warm for the next steps.

Dice/cube the chicken, about 1/2-inch pieces. You can skin the chicken if you like, but for most authentic flavor, include the skin in your diced pieces.

Combine the lemon juice, lime juice, lemon powder and salt, making sure the salt is well dissolved. Set aside half the liquid mixture.
Pour one half of the liquid citrus mixture with the warm chicken and mix so that there is an even coating on all the chicken pieces. Add the onions and hot pepper and mix again. (Traditionally, we hand-mix at this step).

Refrigerate overnight.

Add the rest of the liquid mixture to the chicken and toss/mix again. Garnish with the coconut and green onions.

Serve cold with hot white or brown rice, wrapped in warm corn or flour tortillas, or by itself.

You can add more or less salt to taste, and add more or less hot pepper to achieve the desired spiciness.
@@@@
Kelaguin Monuk (Chicken & Grated Coconut)

One of the most popular Chamorro dishes, kelaguin is often served with the main meal but makes a great starter or appetizer.

1 chicken baked or barbequed without spices.
1 medium coconut grated
1 or 2 lemons
1 bunch green onions
3 tbsp crushed red pepper
salt

Some people use a food processor, but REAL Chamorros wouldn't think of it!

Remove skin from chicken and tear meat from bone. Discard bones and skin. Chop chicken into small pieces, almost fine. Place in bowl. Chop green onions, add to chicken mixture. Add coconut. Sprinkle liberally with lemon juice and salt. Add crushed peppers. Continue to season to taste, using salt, additional lemon juice and crushed peppers, so that no one flavor overwhelms the others. Serves 4-6.

Serve with warm tortillas or try something untraditional, shrimp chips!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 09:59 PM

I keep and eye on the news stories that scroll through on the Yahoo Home Page for no real reason except every once in a while they have an unusual or funny story. Today I saw a discussion about the mint wanting to stop making the penny. On that page I saw a link to a quiz by the Kiplinger Group about the Federal deficit. I managed to score 50% but it opened my eyes to an interesting fact. Since the 1960s the only two presidents who managed to balance the budget and run a surplus were Johnson and Clinton. The Republicans apparently like to spend and spend. Then they call Democrats the Tax and Spend Party.

If you want to try the quiz here it is.

Federal Debt Quiz

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Jan 11 - 12:12 AM

One of Wakana's students is known island-wide for his ability with the ukulele. He just sent me his YouTube video sites. I thought I'd pass along a few of them.

While my Guitar Gently Weeps
In this video he is about 12 or 13.


Tears in Heaven
Not sure how old he is in this one but he still looks pretty young.

Samba Pa Ti
This is a more recent video, Possibly only a year ago.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Jan 11 - 04:13 AM

Those are really neat, Brett! I love hearing the uke played well.

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Naemanson
Date: 14 Jan 11 - 02:42 AM

Well, it's over. Tomorrow I go back to school. This term we will have 4 1/2 hours on Saturday morning and another 3 hours on Monday evening. I'm glad I can split it up like that. It was tough doing 7 1/2 hours straight plus ALL the homework was due on the same day.

So it's back into the pit!

Subject: RE: BS: Studying in Guam
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 14 Jan 11 - 06:34 AM

100!
When I hear youngsters on any instrument play that well, I ignore my fantasies about learning a proper instrument at 67 and consider burning the washboard. best of luck with the studies,Brett, don't forget the apple (?mango?) for the teacher!

RtS