The word lei has a couple of meanings. One is “to leap, toss,” or even “to rise, as a cloud.” But we may be more familiar with lei meaning “garland, wreath, or necklace.” ...

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In the ahupuaʻa of Waiākea, which lies in the moku of Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi, stands a short roadway named after what we put around our necks, Lei Street.

For Kiki and Simone's power struggle to feel realistic—and for Simone's sister, Devon, to worry about her sibling's commitment to the bit—a Nantucket basket necklace is essential.