Author Archives: Mokihana

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

“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

The Ultimate Variation On My Hawaiian Name

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Mokihana

K’den. Remember this post from ‘way back when, where I wrote about how mainland peeps have so much pilikia [trouble] with my name? Back then I thought I’d heard it all, fool that I am. Mochahana? That’s nothing compared to … Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 8 Comments

Band Album Meme

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Mokihana

Now THIS is fun!! I saw the first one here. It looked like so much fun I thought I’d try it.

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 2 Comments

My Favorite Engine!

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Mokihana

For my Christmas present this year, my special friend Julie bought us tickets for the Holiday Express, for a night-time ride on my favorite engine, SP4449. She knows how much I love trains, especially the 4449, so it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 2 Comments

I Wen Get Mele Kalikimaka’d!

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Mokihana

Two days before Christmas I was heading home from Designer Yarn in Sandy. It’s my favorite local yarn store (LYS), and much closer than other yarn shops in the metro Portland area.

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 8 Comments

Mokihana’s Nani Sailboats

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Mokihana

See Mokihana’s nani [pretty] sailboats. See them on a rainy day. See their bright colors. See the red sail. See the blue sail. See the yellow sail. See the green sail.