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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

Bloom Where You’re Planted

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Mokihana

We have an aviary of ringneck doves outside my office; I love hearing them cooing to each other, sometimes even in the middle of the night.

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 4 Comments

Moki Moka

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Mokihana

Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Company in Damascus: my home away from home, my place of refuge from the stress of my life, my knitting retreat, and my first choice when I want a a latté, capuccino or mango smoothie.

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 6 Comments

Kewt Baby Hat

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Mokihana

I finished the Upside Down Daisy Hat from Itty Bitty Hats yesterday, and am very pleased with the way it turned out. The stem of the flower was a little fiddly, and I thought this would be the first and … Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part One

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Mokihana

On February 9th, this year, we had to do an appraisal in Rainier, Oregon. Out in daboonies. I love trips like this because I know we’ll see at least some new countryside in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest.

Posted in Holoholo Pacific Northwest | 5 Comments

Hand Warmers

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Mokihana

My hands are always cold in winter. We keep our house pretty cool, and here in my office my desk is right in front of a sliding glass door. Yes, it’s thermal. But my hands still get cold. So I … Continue reading →

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A Day At Da Refuge With Julie, Part Three

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Mokihana

Julie and I took our time driving through the refuge. It was such a beautiful day, and such a peaceful place. We were free from the stresses of life, and had only to enjoy the beauty around us.

Posted in Holoholo Pacific Northwest, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge | 3 Comments

A Day At Da Refuge With Julie, Part Two

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Mokihana

It was such a nani day; no rain, not too cold. We passed by ditches filled with coots (not cooties, u lolos!) and ducks, as well as a gigantic stand of teasle. Sorry, no photos. It was quiet and peaceful, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holoholo Pacific Northwest, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge | 2 Comments

A Day At Da Refuge With Julie, Part One

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Mokihana

Graphic Intensive! Because I go overboard with photos at the refuge. Because Julie’s mom has Alzheimer’s and lives with Julie and Orvill, and because it is a wearying life for Julie, last month, when Donna was with Julie’s brother for … Continue reading →

Posted in Holoholo Pacific Northwest, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge | 3 Comments

Hamajang Sheep Shearing, Part Five

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Mokihana

I think I’m gonna live. Last Wednesday I wasn’t sure. This is apparently some sort of respiratory flu that’s making it’s way around the Portland metro area. Though I’m still coughing, I feel okay enough to finish the saga. Imua!

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Cough, Cough, Cough, Sneeze, Try Gimme Da Kleenex!

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Mokihana

Part Five on hold due do da fack dat I feel so junk! I neva been dis sick in years! Send poi. Buy stock in Kleenex company.

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 3 Comments