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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

June Photos, continued

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Mokihana

Pīpī for AFK!

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June Photos

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Mokihana

Nothing like getting behind. Trying hard to catch up! I don’t know why I’ve been having such a hard time updating this bloggie. It’s been a hard bunch of weeks and lots of appointments and stuff to do doesn’t help. … Continue reading →

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We Have Babies!

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Mokihana

In 2021, we had a clutch of Violet-Green Swallow babies growing up in their little house. But then horrendous hot weather happened, 112° (44°C), and despite our efforts to save them, they didn’t make it. I was devastated, and for … Continue reading →

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Photos From May 2025

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Mokihana

So sorry for the delay; my computer was in the shop for its update, anden we were without internet for a couple of days. May 13th

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Rowena Crest and the Gorge

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Mokihana

As we were leaving Rowena Crest, we took this video. You can hear the wind! These folks were braver than we were for sure.

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Rowena Crest 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mokihana

I’ve learned first hand that grief has its soft edges, and it also has hard edges. I still feel the jagged ones about my dad’s suicide, even though it’s been over fifty years now. I’ve been feeling the sharp edges … Continue reading →

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365 Days 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mokihana

April 21st Close-up of my Christmas/Easter cactus bloom.

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More About My Cactus

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mokihana

Lady Ti Di and Michelle both told me they have Easter Cacti too, in response to this image I posted of mine.

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A Bit of 365 Days 2025

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mokihana

April 16th

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Pep Talks and Cough Drops

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mokihana

This post is dedicated to Michelle, who’s recovering from extensive knee surgery, which takes a whole bunch of courage and determination. You wouldn’t think that cough drops could be pep talks, would you? But these were for me after my … Continue reading →

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