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About Mokihana

Born and raised Hawaiʻi girl who misses home and loves the Pacific Northwest. I’m a free spirit and love the serendipitous events that bring people and places together. My philosophy about knitting and life in general: “It is good to have an end to journey toward,but it is the journey that matters in the end.”Ursula K. Le Guin

Da Alohaghan: Five Years Later

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Mokihana

Just last week, our friend passed her five-year, cancer-free anniversary, so I’m reposting this story in celebration. Mahalo ke Akua!

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Vindication!

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Mokihana

K’den. We got a call from the claims agent at Farmers. She and the agent for the wahine who hit Nolemana both checked out the photos of each kawila. They both listened to the recorded testimonies. And the result?

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Dear Wahine Who Hit Nolemana’s Kawila

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Mokihana

Dear wahine who hit Nolemana two weeks ago. Yes, it’s me again. (And my name’s not Margaret, by the way.. apologies to Ray Stevens.) No! Do not throw away this letter! I am watching you. Open it! You know, back … Continue reading →

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Speaking Of Kawila Crashes…

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Mokihana

I was reminded of dis story when da wahine wen crash into Nolemana’s kawila two weeks ago. At least dat time wasn’t our kawila! Hope u enjoy da story. I wen rite um back in August of 2006.

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Deckside Veggie Garden

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Mokihana

The only place Nolemana and I can have much of a veggie garden is out on our deck. We used to have a huge garden but right now this is all we can do. Better than nothing, right?

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Dear Mom

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Mokihana

Dear Mom, This is the first time ever that you have not called to wish me a happy birthday. I realize that we had our ups and downs, but I also know that you’ve done some really wonderful things for … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Time Aloha Friday

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Mokihana

Not my fault my website was down on Friday, so here’s something new. The Aloha Friday question, which I got from An Island Life. My question is: Where did you learn to swim? In the ocean? In a pool? K’den. … Continue reading →

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Open Letters: One

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Mokihana

Dear not-paying attention wahine who made a right hand turn from a red light onto the highway:

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Moki’s Hawaiian Grill!

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Mokihana

So my friend Diane, her hubby, and her maddah stay taking dis road trip, and wen stop in Salt Lake City. She excitedly wen email about dis fantastic Hawaiian café dey wen find… yep! Right dea in SLC!

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Orchid Lei

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Mokihana

Growing up in da ‘āina, was a big deal when people from da mainland wen come ova to visit us. No mattah if our friends wen come by ship oa plane, was still one exciting time, cuz back den, living … Continue reading →

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