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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

Hamajang Sheep Shearing, Part Two

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Mokihana

The sheep won. I finally had to tell the cowboys to forget it. The sheep were getting too hot; they were panting like crazy, and I couldn’t take a chance that they’d mahkediedead right in front of me. We had … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm Stuffs | 4 Comments

Hamajang Sheep Shearing, Part One

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Mokihana

Da 2008 sheep shearing went so well, yeah? Sheep in the barn, Eddie with the smiling face and wonderful accent got the job done in record time. The sheep are happy. Mokihana is happy. Sure, the sheep had to be … Continue reading →

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Sheep Shearing Day

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Mokihana

Last year our sheep, for whatever reason, decided they didn’t wanna get sheared. “Nope. Not gonna do it. Not even if you tempt us with grain. Sure we’re hot under all this wool. But we ain’t gonna come down. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm Stuffs | 11 Comments

Fulfilling a Moral Obligation

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Mokihana

Julie and I go to the same Bible Study, and we consider it our moral obligation to check out the new yarn stores around the Portland area so that we can maintain our status as yarn pushers enablers and report … Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin, Knitting | 9 Comments

Ku’u Lei Hinahina

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Mokihana

About seven years ago, Nolemana and I had dis appraisal up in Battle Ground, Washington. Was one foreclosure kine appraisal; da homeowners wen get evicted, and da bank wen hire us foa appraise da hale so dey could try sell … Continue reading →

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

“Roundup Time In Texas”

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Mokihana

About two years ago, my friend Julie’s mom came to live with her after the untimely and totally unexpected death of Julie’s dad. Julie’s mom has Alzheimer’s, and the time is approaching when Julie will no longer be able to … Continue reading →

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

Aloha Across The Ocean

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Mokihana

Since I’m on staff at Alohaworld and active on the message board, I get to meet a lot of new people. And one person has come into my life who has blessed me with so much aloha from across the … Continue reading →

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

Holoholo Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Mokihana

Nolemana and I had to appraise a house in Ridgefield, Washington, and since it had been a really long time since we’d been there, we decided to drive through the Ridgefield National Wildlife Rufuge. I’m really glad we did; it … Continue reading →

Posted in Holoholo Pacific Northwest, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge | 8 Comments

More CD Album Covers

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Mokihana

This can be addicting! I’m learning more about Photoshop, too.

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 1 Comment

Wanna Write A Caption For This Photo?

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Mokihana

I’ve been trying to think up a caption for this photo of two of my cats, Xanax and Makanani. But it’s been a long week and my brain has capsized, so I’m welcoming your captions. No prizes like on some … Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 12 Comments