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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

Daboonies, Part Twelve

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Mokihana

After leaving the wonderful sunflowers, we continued on our way back to civilization. I was dreading re-entry; I love the countryside, the wide vistas, and the absence of much traffic. Out in the country, with its wide skies and endless … Continue reading →

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Daboonies, Part Eleven

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Mokihana

Oregon is known for having a lot of lakes, rivers, and waterfalls and an amazing coastline. Virtually all oceanfront is public land. “The Oregon Supreme Court … ruled that unrestricted public use of beaches since aboriginal times granted the public … Continue reading →

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First of da Beans

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Mokihana

This year I planted my pole beans in one old trough that Nolemana had drilled puka [holes] into. The original idea had been to put the trough on black plastic over Da Evil Knotweed. But after reading what would happen … Continue reading →

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Daboonies, Part Ten

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Mokihana

So there we were, high in the mountains above Yamhill County, hoping for a glimpse of the lake that was shown on the map. We were still driving .

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Outside My Laundry Room Door

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Mokihana

So like a good girl today, I was loading stuffs into da washing machine. Sheets, towels, stuff lidat. Was pretty cold this morning for August, like about 60 degrees! It wen rain last night, so da air smelled so fresh … Continue reading →

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Da Blackberry Battle

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Mokihana

Today, war was declared. The battlefield was our driveway. The opponent was the blackberries that are now mostly ripe and ready to pick. Birds are already attempting to claim the territory for their own.

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Daboonies, Part Nine

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Mokihana

Our last comp was located up on Meadowlake Road, so after leaving Woodland Woolworks, that’s where we decided to go. I’ve been in Carlton a lot, but have never driven up Meadowlake Road. As I drove, Nolemana looked at the … Continue reading →

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Daboonies, Part Eight

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Mokihana

We were back on a paved road again after our grand adventure. I’m not a bit sorry that we took the detour; it’s very possible that we will never get back to that area again, up in the mountains, and … Continue reading →

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Daboonies, Part Seven

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Mokihana

When last we left Nolemana and Mokihana, they were at a 7-way stop. Which way to turn? The Google map indicated that the road went through in the general direction they wanted to go, which was North. But it was … Continue reading →

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Daboonies, Part Six

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Mokihana

So here we are, up in the mountains. We’re seeing some nani scenery, which includes forests, Christmas tree farms, and views of the valley below. But suddenly, I think we might have a teensy problem.