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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

Word-Filled Wednesday

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Mokihana

What is she thinking, this wistful little girl with the skinned knee? She looks lonely. Her eyes speak volumes, her sadness palpable. If she were to talk, what would she say? Would she say that her life was unbearable much … Continue reading →

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Nâ Candy Lei foa Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Mokihana

So at my Wednesday Gathering time, we alla time have one Valentine’s Day pa‘ina; u know, jass like in school, everybody brings valentine da kine foa everybody else. I stay from Hawai‘i, yeah, so I like do Hawaiian kine stuffs.

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Snow, Great Backyard Bird Count, and Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge!

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Mokihana

This morning it was snowing hard! And sticking! I could hardly believe it… snow on Valentine’s Day.

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Broke Da Mout’ Pork Chops

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Mokihana

Tonite Nolemana and I had our favorite kine pork chops. Ho, I stay so ono foa dem; no matta how often I fixum, we neva get tiyad of dem. Oni easy, too!

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Writing Workshop Tomorrow!!

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Mokihana

Tomorrow I’m driving down to Mt Angel to the Shalom Prayer Center to take a writing class from Nan Phifer. I’m really excited about it, as this is the second class I’ve taken from her. She’s a fabulous instructor and … Continue reading →

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Word-Filled Wednesday

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Mokihana

This Flicker came to the suet feeders over and over during our recent snowstorm. I loved taking different shots of this beautiful bird; he kind of looks like he has apple cheeks! I loved how two images in the verse … Continue reading →

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Stuff I’ve Done Meme

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Mokihana

The stuff I have done is in bold. Seems like maybe I haven’t been to a whole lot of places. But the places I have been I’ve lived life to the fullest in! Okay, now I’m gonna tag Jenny, Lika, … Continue reading →

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Word-Filled Wednesday

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Mokihana

Nolemana got me a new camera for Christmas, and with it I have been able to take the most amazing bird photos. This Cooper’s Hawk sat for quite awhile outside my office, and I was delighted to get this close-up. … Continue reading →

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Nolemana’s Kalikimaka Hat

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Mokihana

Last fall when Nolemana and I went to Hood River for apples, we stopped by Foothills Yarn and Fiber, as always. He wanted me to knit him a hat, but thought they should always be dark, unnoticeable colors. Ho da … Continue reading →

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More Snow!

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Mokihana

But this time it’s really nani (pretty); about 2 1/2″, and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Gonna get really cold tonight and next week. Sheesh. I still haven’t posted any Arctic Freeze photos! Takes time to edit ukutrillion of them to … Continue reading →

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