From the daily archives:

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

With Dad on his induction night

04.16.2008

Honolulu, April 6, 2008. With my father on his induction night into the Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame. I’ve got a lot more photos from that night I need to prep and post, so hang in there. Work to do.
Love you, Pop. A blast realized. Memories for life. Pride beyond the stars. 2100, 2150…

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Almost Perfect

04.16.2008

Almost Perfect
by Jace D. Albao (b. 1969)
He had the perfect health. Strength, vitality, the verve of youth.
He had the perfect friends. Supporters, comrades. People he trusted, people who trusted him.
He had the perfect family. Deeply rooted in a rich history of unconditional love, understanding, and acceptance.
He had the perfect companion. A better half, a mad [...]

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Boys, Moms, Cousins, Aunts

04.16.2008

1974. Mom and Jed, Auntie Joni and me, my second cousin Gui and his mom Susan. OH MY GOD I TOTALLY REMEMBER THOSE GOLD METAL MUGS AND THAT CEILING LAMP AND THOSE CHAIRS AND THE PARQUET FLOOR AND THE PICTURE OF THOSE TWO MUSHROOMS.

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