By Barbara Carr Whitman This year’s film MIDWAY has inspired Friends of Midway Atoll to unveil true stories, newly revealed and historical, in the words of those who stood watch, waiting for what most felt was inevitable. Descriptive language comes directly from personal letters, transcripts, ... more
Of Sirens and Seals
By Barbara Carr Whitman Sitting together at lunch one day, Marcia Blyth was telling me about a young seal pup she had seen. “At first glance I thought it had a net over its snout”, she laughed, “but it was different.” I was wondering why a net over a seal snout would be funny but knowing Marcia ... more
Midway Musings #1
Good morning. This is the first in a series of short blogs about the things I experience here on Midway Atoll and sometimes seemingly random thoughts. Every morning I wake up, get myself a cup of coffee, and weather permitting, sit outside to muse. I watch things going on around me and think, ... more
Kupu Interns: Two Paths, One Destination
By Barbara Carr Whitman Two resilient and impassioned women, literally worlds apart. Both instinctively guided to a tiny speck of coral sands in the vast expanse of the Pacific. ʻʻ One traveled over marble floors through huge museum halls adorned with rich textiles and priceless ... more
Ke Alanui Polohiwa a Ka̅ne (Summer Solstice Celebration)
written by Barbara Carr Whitman Ke Alanui Polohiwa a Ka̅ne, or summer solstice, was an occasion of celebration on Pihemanu, which means “din of loud birds” (oh so appropriate!) and is one of two Hawaiian place names for beautiful Midway Atoll. A group of volunteers are learning how the Native ... more
