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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

Birthday Dinnah

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Mokihana

So last night foa my birthday, we went out foa dinnah. We get plenny choices around hea, but I really wanted local kine grindz.  I really wanted to holoholo kaʻa up to Patrickʻs Hawaiian Cafe in Vancouver, but ho, da … Continue reading →

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June 18th at Kapiʻolani Hospital

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Mokihana

This happened. Kamaʻāina to da max.

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Our New Neighbor

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Mokihana

Nolemana and I were heading into Portland for a conference on Saturday morning. I was so grateful for the rain, and I was thinking about that as we left the house. But I screeched to a halt (after checking that … Continue reading →

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Trains and More Trains!

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Mokihana

So you folks know how much I love trains. How, everytime Nolemana and I go anywhere, we’re alla time looking for trains to photograph. We’ve gotten some amazing shots throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Idaho and Montana.  I’ve been called … Continue reading →

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Da Kine Numba Five

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Mokihana

Let’s have more Da Kine, k? Last year my daughters took me to Big River Grill in Stevenson, Washington, for Mother’s Day. The food was ʻono to da max, and there were these license plates from all over the world … Continue reading →

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In Which I Was Small Kine Kaulana

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Mokihana

You know how every year I participate in the Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase? It’s a two-day event, where spinners gather in the historic Aurora Colony’s Museum, and spin on their antique wheels. It’s a public event, and it’s amazing how … Continue reading →

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Makani Nui

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Mokihana

Last night the wind woke me up about 4:30, with several gigantic gusts…strong enough to be a bit scary, actually. I was very glad I didn’t have to worry about the Big-Leaf Maple tree sending down huge branches again ontop … Continue reading →

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Da Puka

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Mokihana

I forgot to add a photo of what the maple tree puka looks like now… here it is.  

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Good Timing

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Mokihana

I guess it’s just as well we got the maple cut down. Check out Mark Nelson’s (Channel 12) forecast for tomorrow. This is exactly what sent huge branches crashing down on us before, damaging Nolemana’s car and our roof and … Continue reading →

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Especially For AFK Again

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Mokihana

We have new neighbors. And I adore them!! Two new babies and their moms and dad. The Anatolian Livestock Guardian dog is sleeping between the big black mama and her black and white baby. See him? My favorite pīpī is … Continue reading →

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